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New TyTN user... some questions

Hello,
I'm a new TyTN user; my PDA history: Psion 5mx (+ Siemens S35i as IR modem), Nokia 6260 (somewhat limited, not as suited for input, but ok for recalling/reading stuff).
Main intended use is mail reading / 3G internet access and flight navigation (using PocketFMS + a Holux GPSlim 236).
I got the TyTN on Friday, but returned it on Saturday due to some issues with the keyboard (some keys didn't respond consistently: a, e, p, r, t, space, del, ...).
Anyway, I managed to play around with it an evening, and have some questions (some I found in the faq).
1. Where does the device get its bluetooth name? Mine didn't not use the device name (which by default is PocketPC), but used my full name (I'm guessing from owner info). I noticed in the FAQ there is a registry hack to set the bluetooth name, but can this be done "the normal way"?
2a. Is it possible to change the order of the programs in "Start > Programs"? Currently, they are listed alphabetically with folders first, but I would like the ones I use most often to appear on top, as to minimize scrolling.
2b. I noticed it is possible to move programs to a new subfolder in programs, but it gives a warning that this might cause some programs not to run properly. Is it known which programs don't like being moved (or when the issues occur)?
3. Cleartype only seems work in portrait mode. In the FAQ there is a registry hack; is Cleartype useable on the TyTN in landscape mode?
4. I'm using a number of mail accounts, but also a number of access points (wifi at work, 3G outside of work, ...). In the mail application, the SMTP server is linked to a mail account. However, if I want to use the same mail account using different access points, there should be an easy way to change the SMTP server. On my Nokia 6260, I created dummy accounts (for each SMTP server I needed), and changed the account by which a mail is sent (this is a property of the mail on Symbian). Can I do this on the TyTN? Are there perhaps better tools to achieve this (change it automatically with an access point, ...)?
5. I got the English version (I prefer my softwares in English ). The downside to this is that in text entry, it only suggests words for the English language. Is it possible to add a second language (just for text entry, not in the user interface), in my case Dutch, to the device? I noticed there are dictionary managers that allow one to edit the user dictionary, so perhaps there are users that converted/created one to contain many Dutch words...?
6. I'm considering the Nokia HS-12w (bluetooth stereo headset with lcd display). How is the audio quality for this headset (in audio and calls) in combination with the TyTN? I mailed JetWare regarding their mobile extension, and they say they have an issue with their latest release (doesn't display caller name, unlike the last beta), but this will be solved. They also said "the TyTn does not allow us to route audio over the Hands-free Profile connection to support voice dialing from the HS-12W (or any other hands-free device)". Are there workarounds for this?
Finally, are there applications you can recommend that no wm5 device should be without (I found HTC X-button and MagicButton on this site)?
Or wm5 applications I certainly should not try?
Thanks!
(both for reading through this long first posting, as well as for answers you could provide)
Jörg

I could provide you links to numerous forum threads answering your questions. But why won't you bother to search and read before ask? Don't you understand that multiple questions about the same just make the forum less useful?

Hello,
Yes, I understand that and have searched prior to posting (otherwise I wouldn't have been able to refer to the faq, or wouldn't have found MagicButton).
Granted, some of my questions were partly answered (I referred to related faqs), or are things I can test.
But I found nothing regarding my guestions 2 (program order), 4 (SMTP changing) and 5 (dictionaries for other languages).
Jörg

One way I can think of solving 2 would be a create a new menu (Using WM5NewMenu) that has your most used programs and then tying it to a hardware button or softkey .. dont know if that will work for you or not ..

gravejoker said:
One way I can think of solving 2 would be a create a new menu (Using WM5NewMenu) that has your most used programs and then tying it to a hardware button or softkey .. dont know if that will work for you or not ..
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Sounds like it might be a nice workaround...
Thanks!
Jörg

Suggestion for steering wheel control function

Hi guys
I am posting my video for steering wheel control suggestion, really hope in future android hu can do more than basic function.
Someone interested in can contact me for more detail
This way I have done for Newsmy Carpad 3 with xposed additon module

You'd probably be better off learning Chinese and telling it to your device's manufacturer.

[PX5] - OEM app skins and mods repository

I'm hoping to start a collection of different skins and mods that people have made for the stock applications on Android PX5 units.
Apps:
Radio
Bluetooth Audio (A2DP)
Music
Bluetooth phone (Caller)
Lots of people are using custom ROMs or other work arounds that let them change default apps or install modded versions over the top.
There are a lot of decent screenshots of really nice looking radio versions around, but download links no longer work.
Hopefully we can get some people sharing them or developing new ones to people's tastes and car styles.

...the stock applications on Android PX5 units
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You need to specify for which hardware platform: STT, FYT or MTCD/E.
Mods for one platform do not work on another platform and can even cause serious issues.

surfer63 said:
You need to specify for which hardware platform: STT, FYT or MTCD/E.
Mods for one platform do not work on another platform and can even cause serious issues.
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Thanks for that advice.
I figured people could specify which type they have when they shared them.
I'm after MTCD/E for myself.

[MTCD/E] Stock version of radio app with no modifications but a clean interface.

[MTCD/E] - MTC Flat Radio and Bluetooth
Credit - @pathfinder78
Radio
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...-mtcflatradio-modified-mtc-radio-app-t3440139
Bluetooth
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...-mtcbluetooth-modified-mtc-bluetooth-t3550792

[MTCD/E] Stock Eonon Android 8.0
These are the stock Eonon Android 8.0 apps

[MTCD/E] Android 8.0 Navimods
Below is a link to the Navimods website where you can donate 10EUR and get access to some really high quality stock replacement apps aswell as an entire ROM.
The developer has made a skin replacement update.zip file however this also changes the status bar which didn't suit my head unit setup. I emailed the developer and he was kind enough to talk me through how to replace just the APK files, and this worked great.
I'm not sure if he wants me to discuss how to do this though as his apps aren't free to share.
Navimods website: https://kotixworld.wixsite.com/navimods

Question about modifying the apks
I’ve tried different apk editors but I didn’t managed to actually install the edited files.
If I can do that I will put a guide on how to modify those

How to get key navigation information from Android navigation apps

We are a company focusing on developing and making Android-based head units. We want to get key navigation information from popular Android navigation apps, like Google maps, Waze, Here WeGo, to display on the home page of our head units and, if supported, on the gauge cluster of vehicles. Can someone shed some light on how to achieve this? Thanks.

Which type of head units? MTCD/E type or other type?
Knowing this might help get your query best visibility.

marchnz said:
Which type of head units? MTCD/E type or other type?
Knowing this might help get your query best visibility.
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Thanks for your reply. I thought Android navigation apps have universal protocol to send out key navigation information. Anyway, currently we mainly use Rockchip PX6 and SC7862 two platforms to develop vertical screen head units.

Thanks, I will request a moderator move your question to the generic Android Head-units forum.

Question: Dasaita PX6 MAX10

Hi all! New user here.
I just purchased this HU and I like it, but I would like to make a few mods, including:
- ability to access all apps while car is in motion
- add standard android buttons to switch between apps / split screen, etc.
I've been reading the posts about updated firmware, but I'm not sure if any of that addresses these issues, nor which firmware to use. Any pointers would be appreciated!

You want to read thru MTCD forums