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New O2 XDA Mini S Questions

If these are simple please forgive me!
1) After been on a while I seem to be unable to make a phone call. Pressing the call button or phone icon on the main screen does nothing. I am forced to switch off and on - then works fine??
2) If I go "settings" I show 4 applications running yet when I click on that none come up in the window (ie the "task manager" box)?
Any advice appreciated - am I being stupid?
Kneale

first - read http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=4534 - the thread called "Please read this before posting". it advises on properly naming your post.
2nd This is a Wizard forum, so ALL the questions relate the (hardware) O2 XDA mini S
As to your errors, please give more info. What software have you installed? after a while the phone locks the screen & HW buttons exept the power one. hopefully this isn't what you mean, but other software may be causing a similar problem

I'm new to this device as well, and I had a similar problem with the phone refusing to work. I put it down to the phone app looking like an unnamed Internet Explorer task in task manager, which I'd previously deleted.
Lo and behold, it was there again after a reset... Both the phone functionality and the blank IE task. I haven't stopped it again since.

Many thanks for these replies. Sorted now. Didn't think that the problems were related!
Beeble - thanks for reminding me to read "please read prior to posting" thread. Have now done so. Not the best thread in the world but seems like a very useful forum :wink: .
In the profiles section there isn't a way of adding a Wizard, so I have tagged details to my signiture. Hope this is acceptable.
Kneale

i have this problem too. i have been told to google magic buttons and download a program that is separate to task manager and means that when you close programs having use the phone it doesnt close the phone totally:
Is this what you mean mate:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=39388&highlight=

Too many questions...

...so i put them all in one thread. .
Hello everyone.
Just got a TyTn. Quite a change from my old K800, but im sure i'll adjust.
Ive been reading around here for a few weeks now in antisipation of my TyTn arriving. So know a few things already, like the highly rated 'batti' battery app.
I have a few questions about it though that i cant find definate answers on:
- Is it possible to have custom ringtones for each contact?
- How do i close programs? As at the moment they just seem to minimise, and the only way i can find to actually close them is through the memory app in settings.
- How do i install the today screen app called 'Launcher' its not a cab file like the rest of the programs ive installed.
- Is there a today screen plugin i can use to lock the phone when i press it?
- Some of my contacts are listed as 'elliot, fred' rarther than 'fred elliot'. How do i fix that?
- Is it possible to have full screen contact images? Ive got contact images setup for a few of my contacts, but they only ever show up as a tiny icon when opening a txt (havnt tryed incoming calls yet), is there a way to make it so that when i get a txt i get the picture instead of/extra to the standard popup?
- Emoticons. How/can i put them in txt messages? (actually view them, not the pure text equilivent.).
Thanks in advance all.
Any help would be much appricated. .

boomam said:
...so i put them all in one thread. .
Hello everyone.
Just got a TyTn. Quite a change from my old K800, but im sure i'll adjust.
Ive been reading around here for a few weeks now in antisipation of my TyTn arriving. So know a few things already, like the highly rated 'batti' battery app.
I have a few questions about it though that i cant find definate answers on:
- Is it possible to have custom ringtones for each contact? YES
- How do i close programs? As at the moment they just seem to minimise, and the only way i can find to actually close them is through the memory app in settings. 1. Search for X Button Program 2.Get A Custom ROM
- How do i install the today screen app called 'Launcher' its not a cab file like the rest of the programs ive installed. Be More Specific
- Is there a today screen plugin i can use to lock the phone when i press it? Start-Settings-Today Screen-Items Tab, or download 'device lock (before you even ask, use the search function
- Some of my contacts are listed as 'elliot, fred' rarther than 'fred elliot'. How do i fix that? OMFG
- Is it possible to have full screen contact images? Ive got contact images setup for a few of my contacts, but they only ever show up as a tiny icon when opening a txt (havnt tryed incoming calls yet), is there a way to make it so that when i get a txt i get the picture instead of/extra to the standard popup? ok this is getting ridiculous
- Emoticons. How/can i put them in txt messages? (actually view them, not the pure text equilivent.).
Thanks in advance all.
Any help would be much appricated. .
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Ok I tried to help, but geez dude. I think this forum may be a little advanced for you. There are plenty of other websites and forums that can help you with these questions. Before you post any more questions:
1. Read The Windows Mobile Manual
2. Learn how to use the search function
3. Spend a little more time reading
4. Read a little more.
5. Come back and post questions when you ACTUALLY have a phone. THis way you can try to figure things out on the phone before you start asking questions.
Good Luck!
<sighs, then sits on hands to prevent pulling out n00b cannon>
MODS You know what to do, this thread is gonna get HOT

boomam said:
...so i put them all in one thread. .
Hello everyone.
Just got a TyTn. Quite a change from my old K800, but im sure i'll adjust.
Ive been reading around here for a few weeks now in antisipation of my TyTn arriving. So know a few things already, like the highly rated 'batti' battery app.
I have a few questions about it though that i cant find definate answers on:
- Is it possible to have custom ringtones for each contact?
- How do i close programs? As at the moment they just seem to minimise, and the only way i can find to actually close them is through the memory app in settings.
- How do i install the today screen app called 'Launcher' its not a cab file like the rest of the programs ive installed.
- Is there a today screen plugin i can use to lock the phone when i press it?
- Some of my contacts are listed as 'elliot, fred' rarther than 'fred elliot'. How do i fix that?
- Is it possible to have full screen contact images? Ive got contact images setup for a few of my contacts, but they only ever show up as a tiny icon when opening a txt (havnt tryed incoming calls yet), is there a way to make it so that when i get a txt i get the picture instead of/extra to the standard popup?
- Emoticons. How/can i put them in txt messages? (actually view them, not the pure text equilivent.).
Thanks in advance all.
Any help would be much appricated. .
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Have you even read the threads / wiki / use the search button?
JFC...

peezy said:
Ok I tried to help, but geez dude. I think this forum may be a little advanced for you. There are plenty of other websites and forums that can help you with these questions. Before you post any more questions:
1. Read The Windows Mobile Manual
2. Learn how to use the search function
3. Spend a little more time reading
4. Read a little more.
5. Come back and post questions when you ACTUALLY have a phone. THis way you can try to figure things out on the phone before you start asking questions.
Good Luck!
<sighs, then sits on hands to prevent pulling out n00b cannon>
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This is the best advice for you with your issues....
peezy said:
MODS You know what to do, this thread is gonna get HOT
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locking thread to prevent a full on n00b assault...

How to stop listing my recent programs!!

Hi all , I need a help
How can I stop listing my recently opened documents??
actually, it is annoying !!! I hope your help friend
by the way, I use appl SKTools 4.21 to clear the list ..... but it is some thing bothering me ....
Thanx in advance for all

if your talking about the recent programs list in the start menu...theres a program called startclean, that clears the list every time you reboot, other than that, i dont know....
theres a link for the startclean.exe somewhere in the forums

the program wisbar advance allows you to not show the recent apps list at all. Its a cool little launcher program that I quite like and have used for a while. I'm trying out Ultimate launcher at the moment but like wisbar more. It is a commercial program but the benefits far outweigh the cost. There is a trial but I'm not sure for how long. Hope this helps.

Imado said:
Hi all , I need a help
How can I stop listing my recently opened documents??
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It won't stop them getting listed as you use them but whenever StartClean (tiny wee cab, lots of copies of it posted around here) will make sure your start menu is clean whenevr you soft reset.
(I cook it into my ROMs every time, so useful).

It won't stop them getting listed as you use them but whenever StartClean (tiny wee cab, lots of copies of it posted around here) will make sure your start menu is clean whenevr you soft reset.
(I cook it into my ROMs every time, so useful).
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thanks (ultramag69), thank you (lupes5) ......
Thank you a lot (Chunkymonkey)
My friends, I have searched for the program you advised "start clean" but couldnt find ........... plz would u guide me to the link ....
and wish the version is compatible with WM6
Appreciated in advance

Hi every body
Finally, I found StartClean application and place it properly on the Hermes
but It was noticed that the programs keeps listing ..... and the only way to DELETE them is (with a restart / or with every restat)
actually, my question is: can we CANCEL listing the programs at all !!
I think this has to do with Registery !!! dont u think so??
please comment ....

Per your request for start clean.
Search Results here:http://www.google.com/cse?cx=000825...lean"&sa=Search&cof=FORID:0&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
One thread with Info: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=302377
Download Program:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=37076&d=1176436466

Imado said:
thanks (ultramag69), thank you (lupes5) ......
Thank you a lot (Chunkymonkey)
My friends, I have searched for the program you advised "start clean" but couldnt find ........... plz would u guide me to the link ....
and wish the version is compatible with WM6
Appreciated in advance
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Sorted....

As I said, Wisbar Advance 3 (for WM06) allows you to NOT SHOW recently used apps. It is part of the settings where you can pick if you want "help", "find", "desktop", "favourites" and recent settings" by ticking/unticking a box. You can also change the indicators across the top and their order. I would suggest this if you dont want to be troubled by "Recent Items" again... Cheers

ultramag69 said:
As I said, Wisbar Advance 3 (for WM06) allows you to NOT SHOW recently used apps. It is part of the settings where you can pick if you want "help", "find", "desktop", "favourites" and recent settings" by ticking/unticking a box. You can also change the indicators across the top and their order. I would suggest this if you dont want to be troubled by "Recent Items" again... Cheers
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Mm, I'm pretty sure that this or another app would be the only way to do that and ultramag69's suggestion of Wisbar Advance is probably the most popular option.
Other than that (if you don't want that running - it does do a lot of otyher, clever thigs you might also find yuo enjoy though) I think you'll have to search about, probably with Google or your own perferred search engine. there's probably some freeware aruond to do that task only and therefore be 'smaller' I'd have thought. StartClean does me as I do like to have the programs I just launched sat there but not on boot-up.

Hi,
Found this link. Haven't tried it yet to see if it just removes them temporarily or stops it from listing them, but worth a shot.
http://groups.google.com/group/microsoft.public.pocketpc/browse_thread/thread/d4537c1a66a31057
Let me know how it works
Disregard
Got Home and tried it and on mine under WM6 it doesn't work. Will keep looking.

touch it 3.6beta - bug/fix

please use this post - only ifg you have the bug + fix, so that itje can use it very easy on next rom !
bug:
1.) creating a CONTACT after dialing.
after dialing new number: then you can create to this new number a contact.
but then you won't see the text it self, because i think it is black on black background .... so you have to do it as blind
2.) dailer: switch between the contacts - no number is showing.
if you go to the dialer seraching for a contact, then you find one of them and then you can change the kind of phone with left/right , then normally you should see the phone number in big letters from contact, but YOU DON'T SEE THE NUMBER
3.) on connection manager - WIFi on/off button.
BUG FIX:
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1.+2.) use attached cab file - and install this, then it works
+ additional i had include black dialer skin files - copy to \windows
3.) on connection manager - WIFi on/off button.
-> after first activation-> look in to the comm manager -> then it works hole the time. sorry, i'm not sure which regkey had to be set, that it works from beginning.
cu camel
EDIT: Sorry, for my form - normally i would send it to the cooker, and he can do the rest in new version ...
if someone will bring it in a correct form - thanks - then a mod should delete this thread

are this bugs confirmed by other users or are only you experiencing this ones ? Would be better if you check that !
And please, summarize bug and corresponding fix / workaround to one paragraph. (Look to other ROM bug threads how they have been styled)
regards,
Martin

Its ok..somewhat
I have allready adressed the "bugs/issues/glitches" with the graphics in dialer and on other apps.
And as I have said, I will try to have them all fixed, but im working with a fixlist, and I am trying to follow the list step by step. But as I also have mentioned many times, is that when I fix some "bug" then a new one surface.
I cant fix everything, I know only so mutch, and are still learning as I do this.
I am gonna try make a rom that work for most, but stuff like I dont like this or that..really guys....I must admit I dont care.
just an example, nobody needs to feel I step on their feelings:
When ppl comes and say a rom is useless because it has iContact (or w/e) then they really gotta stop and start using that rasin that floats around in the vacum inside their heads
(I mean no offence to thread starter. I do not mind ppl trying to help out to find sollutions to issues. I have asked for it many times that if you find a issue, and if you perhaps find the sollution. Then I appreciate it if its posted, with the source of the fix. It really saves me time.
SO..basicly...I dont mind this thread, as long as it can be kept clean from reports of issues reported 30 times before...but hey, I know..wishful thinking
I have a very busy week, so I cant be so mutch active in the threads. But that dont mean I dont read it. I read every single post you guys make, and I do try to take it all serious, but...
cheers

Sliding Sounds For The Xperia X1 ?

hey guys , with the illuminator program i made some fancy visual effects when i open my keyboard for the X1 but other WM phones also have sound effects ive fiddled around with it a bit but couldn't yet get it to work.
i wonder if any 1 would wanna help me figure this out
i set up the registry directorys and entrys properly ,
sound files properly
and set up the HTC program with manages the sounds , all ok , but the device fails to make sounds when opened/closed
here are some stuff i came across and is worth to read if u decide to give it a shot or jump in
installing the program will set up most of the registry for u
http://pdaphonehome.com/forums/652344-post29.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=336740
EDIT :
BUT this program turned out to work after proper settings and Soft -reset
http://tiermann.net/index.php?optio...cle&id=2:slidesound&catid=2:PPC Apps&Itemid=2
HAVE FUN
update :
some cool sounds for ya guys , check attachments also , mentioned threads

can't understand - can i do sliding sounds ONLY by fixing registry?

sliding out sound works perfectly, however the slide in causes an error.
not bad, but if it worked perfectly it would be better.

gundamboy said:
sliding out sound works perfectly, however the slide in causes an error.
not bad, but if it worked perfectly it would be better.
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be sure to un-check "run program" box in the program , it gave me an error too at first , but after setting it up and soft resetting , its all good
@Ethermind
from my experiance u can only tweak it with registry when the device has it enabled by default
u gotta use the program in the last link of ur device doesnt have a sound like that naturally (like x1)

this is already out for the X1 i made a thread ages ago about it and it works great,
i even uploaded many sounds so why has this thread been made without searching first??
if you search slider sounds or even threads ive started you will find it, there is a cab file for this.
sod it here is the link to my thread and the location of the cab file needed for slider sounds install and also new slider sounds,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=469818

Jasand said:
this is already out for the X1 i made a thread ages ago about it and it works great,
i even uploaded many sounds so why has this thread been made without searching first??
if you search slider sounds or even threads ive started you will find it, there is a cab file for this.
sod it here is the link to my thread and the location of the cab file needed for slider sounds install and also new slider sounds,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=469818
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yea i know i found it by searching but in this thread its more all here in 1 place , and if some 1 needs it and the new users dont know about it anyway

Note that when you go into the X1 camera app, it'll make the 'slide out' sound as the screen orientation rotates to landscape.
Further more, it'll 'slide in' when you exit the camera app.