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HTC Excalibur (S620, DASH, Cosmo) Tips & Tricks Thread

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Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by Ramrod54
Is their a way to make the s620 vibe and ring at the same time?


it's set in the profile -> edit.


Posted by: 2saints

Quote:
Originally Posted by mariod1269
to answer your first question, go here....http://www.surrealnetworks.com/mpx/DashApps.htm
and it's the first application (called "alpha numeric")
I don't know the answers to your other questions.



After downloaded the app, where is it installed on my phone?


Posted by: dmostrowski


The joystick stopped working all of the time with my SDA. I called T-Mobile, and since my SDA was still under a year old, they offered me another SDA or a Dash.

I love my Dash!


Posted by: 2saints

does anyone have a working link for the mobile registry, everytime I download to my desktop, I can't install it on my laptop

can someone please advise?


Posted by: dsigma6

Quote:
Originally Posted by loveanh
yes

settings, profile, ring type

LOL, why do you have a Rolex in your sig? I'm going to update my signature with a pile of money.

Toot Toot.


Posted by: 2saints

Quote:
Originally Posted by dsigma6
LOL, why do you have a Rolex in your sig? I'm going to update my signature with a pile of money.

Toot Toot.


make sure you have hundreds in the picture


Posted by: cb_cb

is it possible to view the time while you're on a call?


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by cb_cb
is it possible to view the time while you're on a call?


you'll need to install xbar which isn't free, or you could try this freeware clock.
note that you probably register to download or even see it:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...d.php?t=298479&

post #9.


Posted by: panekstrickn

anyone got a link to minifirefox and ministumbler... honestly its to ****in early and im lazy to search... thx guys


Posted by: ecsk2

Quote:
Originally Posted by panekstrickn
anyone got a link to minifirefox and ministumbler... honestly its to ****in early and im lazy to search... thx guys


How about the full Beta version of OPERA MOBILE now available for WM5 SP?

Yes works just great on my Dash!

http://get.opera.com/pub/opera/winmobile/865b/

opera_wm5_sp_865b.cab (for installing directly on the phone via your microSD)


Posted by: cb_cb

i saved pocketnester plus to my storage card...how do i make a shortcut to get to it...or at the very least, can i access it from "games" or in the start menu??? right now, i have to go to file explore, then view my card, then program files, then i can finally access it :S

any help would be much appreciated

side note: thanks to JwY for his help thus far (btw, it was consilient push!)


Posted by: john1027

With an an active sync connection, navigate on your computer to your storage card and right click on the appropriate .exe file and choose create shortcut. Then copy/paste or drag the file into the start menu file within the windows subdirectory located in the main memory of your phone. If you do not see the windows subdirectory, then you need to access the folder options under the tools menu within file explorer. Make sure show hidden files/directories is checked.


Posted by: cb_cb

Quote:
Originally Posted by john1027
With an an active sync connection, navigate on your computer to your storage card and right click on the appropriate .exe file and choose create shortcut. Then copy/paste or drag the file into the start menu file within the windows subdirectory located in the main memory of your phone. If you do not see the windows subdirectory, then you need to access the folder options under the tools menu within file explorer. Make sure show hidden files/directories is checked.


thank you!!!!!!!!!!!

is it possible to remove something from the start menu without losing the program? For example, i installed that in clock program (to show the time while in a call) that JwY suggested, but it installed to my start menu...when i delete it, i can no longer run the program.

EDIT: nm, i'm an idiot...you can just delete the shortcuts using active sync (i was trying to delete it from my dash :S )


Posted by: john1027

I'm not sure of what you installed or how you unistalled, but basically, all of the items in start menu are shortcuts or links to the location where their parent program resides on the device. If you delete the shortcut there, you just dont't have the shrtcut and could get one back by the same method I gave you. If you used add/remove programs with active sync or directly on your device, you have removed the program files and must reinstall either with a cab file on your device or thru an a/s connection and .exe install for the respective program you want to load onto the device. If you previously loaded them thru active sync / usb, but deleted the program using the remove program option on the device, all you would have to do is navigate to add/remove programs within active sync and just check the program to reload.


Posted by: cb_cb

Quote:
Originally Posted by john1027
I'm not sure of what you installed or how you unistalled, but basically, all of the items in start menu are shortcuts or links to the location where their parent program resides on the device. If you delete the shortcut there, you just dont't have the shrtcut and could get one back by the same method I gave you. If you used add/remove programs with active sync or directly on your device, you have removed the program files and must reinstall either with a cab file on your device or thru an a/s connection and .exe install for the respective program you want to load onto the device. If you previously loaded them thru active sync / usb, but deleted the program using the remove program option on the device, all you would have to do is navigate to add/remove programs within active sync and just check the program to reload.


now i feel bad...b/c i wrote an edit to my last post that i figured it out already...but thanks again...at least now i "understand" what's going on...
i promise, this is my last "start menu" related question ...
thanks to your help, i added all of my shortcuts to the start folder...EXCEPT for my "storage card folder"...when i try to access the shortcut i made from the start menu, it gives me an error message...TIA


Posted by: bsieron

Is it possible that someone ( like admin or moderator ) could set up a sticky thread with all the good websites we can download software for s620 and other phones? So all the links would be in one place.

I often use this one (which probably all of the htc owners know )
http://www.freecabs.de/


Posted by: cb_cb

Quote:
Originally Posted by bsieron
Is it possible that someone ( like admin or moderator ) could set up a sticky thread with all the good websites we can download software for s620 and other phones? So all the links would be in one place.

I often use this one (which probably all of the htc owners know )
http://www.freecabs.de/


http://dashapps.googlepages.com/

http://www.dashsmartzone.com/


Posted by: vasudel

I got my Dash today, but the volume touch strip is not working. But I can adjust the volume using the Navigation up & down key. Is anybody having this problem?.


Posted by: maciej123

hi,

where can i find the latest unbranded version of windows mobile 5 for dash,
belive me i have tried searching.


Posted by: hijynx21

i got bbconnect working on my rogers branded HTC and im loving it. to add icing on the cake..how do i get messenger on it now?


Posted by: eko4prez

I dont know if this has been answered already, but to remove the AIM IM sound, go to instant messaging. Highlight AIM, and press the MENU softkey and go to settings. Then deselect the "Play sounds" box. The IM will not Brrrring anymore when you recieve a text.


Posted by: maciej123

ok i have just downgraded back to wm5 rom
this one : "RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_1[1].11.405.4_4.1.13.28_02.63.90_Ship.exe"

i have a few questions,

is this the newest version of wm5 for this phone?

also when i press these key the alternate pops up as different

'j' should be '@' i get the british pound symbol
'q' should be '%' is now "!"
"l" should be "=" but is euro sign
n should be '&' but is "@'
m should be "!" but is "="

can some one walk me through how to fix this? i want it to be like what it says on the keypad, as i text a lot and this gets very annoying.

thanks


Posted by: 2nice

Question:

I tried to upload my contacts from my SIM to my S620.....I went to SIM Manager, then selected all, then selected "Save to contacts".

Now when I go in my contacts there are doubles of most of the contacts (one with an icon that looks like a vcard, and the other one looks like a SIM card), and some contacts that are on my SIM didn't get transfered over (Majority of them being contacts with more than one number ie Cell, Home, Work)

What I want to show up in my contacts are just the contacts that I transfered over from my SIM, and not duplicates.

Also, how come certain contact never got transfered?

Any help, greatly appreciated.


Posted by: cb_cb

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2nice
Question:

I tried to upload my contacts from my SIM to my S620.....I went to SIM Manager, then selected all, then selected "Save to contacts".

Now when I go in my contacts there are doubles of most of the contacts (one with an icon that looks like a vcard, and the other one looks like a SIM card), and some contacts that are on my SIM didn't get transfered over (Majority of them being contacts with more than one number ie Cell, Home, Work)

What I want to show up in my contacts are just the contacts that I transfered over from my SIM, and not duplicates.

Also, how come certain contact never got transfered?

Any help, greatly appreciated.



i use outlook...so i never save to my sim (backup is on my computer)

...however, i notice if you go to "settings" --> "phone" -->"call options"...you can uncheck "Show SIM contacts"...so that should probably do the trick


Posted by: john1027

Quote:
Originally Posted by maciej123
ok i have just downgraded back to wm5 rom
this one : "RUU_Excalibur_HTC_WWE_1[1].11.405.4_4.1.13.28_02.63.90_Ship.exe"

i have a few questions,

is this the newest version of wm5 for this phone?

also when i press these key the alternate pops up as different

'j' should be '@' i get the british pound symbol
'q' should be '%' is now "!"
"l" should be "=" but is euro sign
n should be '&' but is "@'
m should be "!" but is "="

can some one walk me through how to fix this? i want it to be like what it says on the keypad, as i text a lot and this gets very annoying.

thanks


I think there are some detailed instructions over in xda-developers in the Excalibur forum on how to flash the rom that you installed properly/completely including the steps you need to take to select the proper keyboard definition thru a registry edit.


Posted by: brivent

Quote:
Originally Posted by sabesh
To view movies crisply:

-- Use Slysoft Clone DVD Mobile and use the "smartphone" option to rip at 320x240.

-- Use TCPMP and choose "16:9" ratio and "Fullscreen".

Awesome video.

i did that and now i have the widescreen type bars on the top and bottom of my screen, even when i am not in TCPMP. i have a blackjack and have tried every thing. great picture though. Any ideas?


Posted by: chumwat

Is there a way to send email simply by pressing "send"? i.e. without having to also go to "menu" and press "send/receive". Right now, "send" alone just puts the item in my outbox, where it will sit if I forget to do the extra step. Thanks for any help.


Posted by: akola

i installed PHM Registry Editoron dash but how to run the program ?


Posted by: Wirelezz

2 things

1. How can a transfer from the storage card to the computer using USB cable.
I transfer fine from computer to storage card but from htc unit to computer looks like it goes but no show ?

2. TXT MSG on a voice mail receive , can it be disabled?


Posted by: jkrauss

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wirelezz

2. TXT MSG on a voice mail receive , can it be disabled?


I had to call T-Mobile to change that setting and stop the text messages..


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wirelezz
2 things

1. How can a transfer from the storage card to the computer using USB cable.
I transfer fine from computer to storage card but from htc unit to computer looks like it goes but no show ?

2. TXT MSG on a voice mail receive , can it be disabled?


1) It should work the same way. Give it some time. It looks like it stalls when it's a big file.

2) No, it's network dependent and Rogers uses the Motorola voicemail system so you can't change it.


Posted by: jaychz

Hey guys,
I'm new to this forum and just got my Dash a couple days ago and have been messing with it lately and got a few questions. I tried reading through the forum but its soooo longgggggg.

Anyways I recently installed the WM6 beta and didn't like it too much and downgraded back the WM5. I downloaded the ROM from a site off another forum but I was a little confused because the Dash comes with a WM5 cd but when I first tried using it to reinstall WM5 i couldnt find an option to do so and tried looking throug the manual and other Dash forums and faqs and couldnt find an answer. I'm assuming you can use the included CD because it does come with a cd key. And also when i used the Rom from the forum, i noticed a difference between my original WM5 and the one i reinstalled, in the original i had the option to uninstall the OZ client through Activesync however in this version i dont. can someone let me know how to get rid of the OZ im client since it is useless, i don't know how many of you have this problem or if everyone does but the AIM in the OZ client doesnt even work so its useless for me and i figure it will free up some memory inthe progress.

Thanks
-jaychz


Posted by: Wirelezz

Ok here is the deal I can transfer file from PC to S620 no problem but when i Transfer from S620 to PC it show a progress bar and shows the transfer but for some reason no show on my PC , it looks like it transfer files but i dont see them on my computer. Its like a security thing, ANYWAY i can make it so i can drag and drop files from my card thru USB conection to my PC i'm notm having any luck, Thanks


Posted by: dsigma6

Firewall...?


Posted by: nen7059

Just stumbled across this site. You guys know a lot about the dash. I read all 29 pages of these posts. Is it difficult to edit the registry on the phone? I have never done it, don't even know where to get the easiest reg edit sw. Secondly does any one have tips to increase the battery life of this phone.


Posted by: nen7059

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
Just stumbled across this site. You guys know a lot about the dash. I read all 29 pages of these posts. Is it difficult to edit the registry on the phone? I have never done it, don't even know where to get the easiest reg edit sw. Secondly does any one have tips to increase the battery life of this phone.


So I downloaded the PHM reg edit program. So I was wondering if someone has a list of the edits that work with the T-Mobile Dash. I tried the Joggr and it did not work for me. Also I think I ready there was a way to turn off the flashing LED on the top. And any trick on battery life would be awesome. Thanks every one in advance!!!!!!

And no my mom did not buy my phone for me. I just signed up to this forum and I don't know how to change that message.


Posted by: Wirelezz

Quote:
Originally Posted by dsigma6
Firewall...?

No i figured it out , I use windows camander witha plug in and can do stuff i never seen before.


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
So I downloaded the PHM reg edit program. So I was wondering if someone has a list of the edits that work with the T-Mobile Dash. I tried the Joggr and it did not work for me. Also I think I ready there was a way to turn off the flashing LED on the top. And any trick on battery life would be awesome. Thanks every one in advance!!!!!!

And no my mom did not buy my phone for me. I just signed up to this forum and I don't know how to change that message.


You'll need a program such as dontforget 2 to turn off the light. As for battery, turning off wifi and bluetooth will save. Usually it's data transfer that uses the most energy. If you use wifi, change the setting to best battery. Also if you leave bluetooth on, goto settings -> connections -> beam -> turn off receive.


Posted by: dsigma6

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
And no my mom did not buy my phone for me. I just signed up to this forum and I don't know how to change that message.

lol...paranoid? You can't change that message (well, unless you've got super admin/mod powers).


Posted by: joc505050

Quote:
Originally Posted by brivent
i did that and now i have the widescreen type bars on the top and bottom of my screen, even when i am not in TCPMP. i have a blackjack and have tried every thing. great picture though. Any ideas?


I've been trying fruitlessly to play .avi movies on my Dash, with no luck. I know I need TCPMP or another player. I've tried to follow all the links here, but they appear to be dead. Any suggestions or alternatives?


Posted by: gregski

Quote:
Originally Posted by joc505050
I've been trying fruitlessly to play .avi movies on my Dash, with no luck. I know I need TCPMP or another player. I've tried to follow all the links here, but they appear to be dead. Any suggestions or alternatives?

You can get TCPMP HERE . It was the first listing when Googled.


Posted by: jay84virgo

Does anyone know how to send files (preferably ringtones) via bluetooth on the Dash? I know it has 2.0 bluetooth, I just dont know how to send files.


Posted by: gnikxnitsud

OK so i have been reading through this and i havent really found a post that answers my question. I put a micro sd card into my dash and i cant locate it. i went to start and searched everything and even went to settings. I have files on it that i want to use on the phone and i cant find the location of my micro sd card. Anyhelp


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by jay84virgo
Does anyone know how to send files (preferably ringtones) via bluetooth on the Dash? I know it has 2.0 bluetooth, I just dont know how to send files.


Make sure your BT is on and goto a file manager/explorer. Select the file and send or beam (can't remember which one it is off the top of my head).


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by gnikxnitsud
OK so i have been reading through this and i havent really found a post that answers my question. I put a micro sd card into my dash and i cant locate it. i went to start and searched everything and even went to settings. I have files on it that i want to use on the phone and i cant find the location of my micro sd card. Anyhelp


You can only see it when you're browsing it with a file manager. It's a folder with an icon labeled storage card.


Posted by: gnikxnitsud

so do i need a file manager on my phone?

Also i just took songs from my comp and synced them to the dash but i cant find them i am very confused and when i looked into the owners manual it said nothing of how to do this.


Posted by: rEVOLVE

Hi, there's already a file manager on the phone if you go to "start" and scroll down. It's very basic but will let you "see" your card contents.

Look for Total Commander, it works well as a file manager and is free. Resco is great if you want to pay for one.


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by rEVOLVE
Hi, there's already a file manager on the phone if you go to "start" and scroll down. It's very basic but will let you "see" your card contents.

Look for Total Commander, it works well as a file manager and is free. Resco is great if you want to pay for one.


Yup, exactly.

As for music, you can use the built in WMP, just make sure you press the update library in the menu.


Posted by: gnikxnitsud

alright what programs should i put onto my dash?


Posted by: tycoonrob

does anybody know how to unlock the touch scpript on the dash?


Posted by: panekstrickn

so the last 5 posts i saw wanting to know where plugins file manager total commander bla bla


http://mobile.surrealnetworks.com/


Posted by: nen7059

Quote:
Originally Posted by dsigma6
lol...paranoid? You can't change that message (well, unless you've got super admin/mod powers).



Nope not parnoid at all....lol.. So this site was a big help with my dash. I was able to set up the joggr for scrolling and it works great. I also set up the bottom key to take me to the task manager. Thanks to all!!!! I am looking forward to the next great hack.


Posted by: 2nice

Hey, When I try to go Start>Settings>Sounds....it takes forever to load once I click on sounds...like a good 2 minutes.

No other folder or menu screen takes that long.

Could this be because I recently added a couple mp3's to my storage card and it's trying to load them when I open the Sounds menu?

Any suggestions?


Posted by: dsigma6

A couple dozen MP3's shouldn't add more than a second to the access time.


Posted by: nen7059

Quote:
Originally Posted by 2nice
Hey, When I try to go Start>Settings>Sounds....it takes forever to load once I click on sounds...like a good 2 minutes.

No other folder or menu screen takes that long.

Could this be because I recently added a couple mp3's to my storage card and it's trying to load them when I open the Sounds menu?

Any suggestions?



I have roughly 125 songs on my storage card and I do not have this problem. Sorry I dont have a solution. What you could try is removing the storage card and power cycle your phone then see if you still have this delay.


Posted by: rkemperr34

sooo my dash no longer syncs with my computer any ideas? ive tried reinstalling the active sync software and it just freezes, any one had this problems?


Posted by: 2nice

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
I have roughly 125 songs on my storage card and I do not have this problem. Sorry I dont have a solution. What you could try is removing the storage card and power cycle your phone then see if you still have this delay.


Hmm...I tried this and it's still slow.....


Any other suggestions?

Thanks


Posted by: mckenna.tim

Where is the "fn" key?


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by mckenna.tim
Where is the "fn" key?


The button below the "Z" or to the left of "Cap".


Posted by: hoolamonster

anyone know how to delet the msg inboxs in bulk?


Posted by: dsigma6

Go to:

Text Messages
Menu
Folders
Scroll to desired folder
Menu
Clear Text Messages

If you looked you'd probably see it..


Posted by: maciej123

i have 3 questions ragaring the new final realease of WM6

has the snapin folder (text mesg sent on startup) been deleted or is it still there?

how do i NOT add my messenger contacts to my phone contacts when using msn live messenger?

and when using msn live messenger through WiFi do the messenges sent and recieved go through SMS?

thanks


Posted by: fulanito01

is it possible, in wm6 or wm5 to organize the start menu icons? Edit/delete/create folders, move shortcuts, etc.? thanks.

oh and i misposted this in another thread, but the official tmobile wm6 update has been leaked. i don't think i've seen it mentioned, but if so, my apologies.


Posted by: chernomorez

Has anyone tried this car mount for Dash?
http://www.bargaincell.com/product_16595_1785.html

If so, does it have audio or headphone outputs, so that it can be hooked up to external speakers?


Posted by: gotham

hey,

does anyone know of any free program to sync my htc s621 to my apple computer?


Posted by: maciej123

the full version of WM6 can be found here, delmarsi.com when you get to the download page click on the envelope.

maybe someone can now answere my questions posted above?


Posted by: Hardtarget

Is there a way to hold down a button to switch the mode to vibrate or anything like that?


Posted by: nen7059

Quote:
Originally Posted by fulanito01
is it possible, in wm6 or wm5 to organize the start menu icons? Edit/delete/create folders, move shortcuts, etc.? thanks.

oh and i misposted this in another thread, but the official tmobile wm6 update has been leaked. i don't think i've seen it mentioned, but if so, my apologies.


I believe to do the above is to do it through active sync on your laptop with the file explorer. Go to the windows menu through file explorer and the start menu. I move apps from the start menu to a different folder.


Posted by: dsigma6

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hardtarget
Is there a way to hold down a button to switch the mode to vibrate or anything like that?

Hold down the A/# key.


Posted by: Hardtarget

Quote:
Originally Posted by dsigma6
Hold down the A/# key.


That doesn't do anything for my phone


Posted by: trlhoyos

Agree.

Hold down the A/# key.

4th May.


Posted by: cb_cb

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hardtarget
That doesn't do anything for my phone



yeah, i think it only works for the "real" dash...
i have roger's version of the dash aka "Pro" and it doesn't work


Posted by: rklosinski

Quote:
Originally Posted by cb_cb
yeah, i think it only works for the "real" dash...
i have roger's version of the dash aka "Pro" and it doesn't work


works for me on a htc 620... if you are in the normal profile, you shoud feel it vib as it goes into vibrate mode. the next time you hold it down, it will not vib, but will go back into the normal profile


Posted by: Hardtarget

Quote:
Originally Posted by rklosinski
works for me on a htc 620... if you are in the normal profile, you shoud feel it vib as it goes into vibrate mode. the next time you hold it down, it will not vib, but will go back into the normal profile


man that SUCKS. Rogers is carrying the HTC S621 (not 620) and it doesn't work


Posted by: omnipotent_boi

Im looking for HTC TyTn, anybody knows where i could get it for at least under than $400? plz pm me back.


Posted by: chernomorez

Quote:
Originally Posted by omnipotent_boi
Im looking for HTC TyTn, anybody knows where i could get it for at least under than $400? plz pm me back.


Ebay or craigslist


Posted by: pudgedaddy

Can somebody tell me if voice command for the dash with the new windows mobile 6 is working for anyone when trying to use your bluetooth headset? I have just installed WM6 and had voice command installed when i had WM5 and i could get voice command to route to my headset, but now i cannot. It will only engage when i press the voice command button on my phone. I have tried to go through the voice command setup and have tried all of the "voice button" options (record + app1-app6) but i cannot get it to route it to my headset anymore since the upgrade. (BTW i am using the "supposed" wm6 official release version and not the beta version of wm6) . Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated
\\\\\
(edit) I may have put a band-aid fix on this issue. What i did was i installed the voice command 1.6 for smartphone that was release for WM5, it installed (suprisingly) and overwrote the existing voice command data. I then had the ability to get VC to work with my bluetooth headset.


If anyone has a better way to to this instead of installing the voice command for WM5 let me know.


Posted by: nen7059

I am looking for some software that I can sync my outlook notepad to my dash. Any recomedations?:


Posted by: john1027

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
I am looking for some software that I can sync my outlook notepad to my dash. Any recomedations?:

Look at:

http://www.phatware.com/phatnotes/phatnotesphone.html

or

http://www.syncdata.it/sphnotes.html


Posted by: skizza

Quote:
Originally Posted by pudgedaddy
Can somebody tell me if voice command for the dash with the new windows mobile 6 is working for anyone when trying to use your bluetooth headset? I have just installed WM6 and had voice command installed when i had WM5 and i could get voice command to route to my headset, but now i cannot. It will only engage when i press the voice command button on my phone. I have tried to go through the voice command setup and have tried all of the "voice button" options (record + app1-app6) but i cannot get it to route it to my headset anymore since the upgrade. (BTW i am using the "supposed" wm6 official release version and not the beta version of wm6) . Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated
\\\\\
(edit) I may have put a band-aid fix on this issue. What i did was i installed the voice command 1.6 for smartphone that was release for WM5, it installed (suprisingly) and overwrote the existing voice command data. I then had the ability to get VC to work with my bluetooth headset.


If anyone has a better way to to this instead of installing the voice command for WM5 let me know.


i came in this forum looking for answers as well on the voice command. It seems to be acting a little buggy if you want my opinion. My main issue is that i can not get it to work with my blue tooth headset. How do i do this, or was it not made to do so. I am even having problems trying to call people sometimes, but not always. And lastly, what is the app1, app2, etc. One of my settings is set to use the record button, but i don't know what the record button is. I just hold down the "home" key to activate the voice command.

Help please


Posted by: nen7059

Quote:
Originally Posted by john1027



Thanks, those both look great. The only problem my cheap a## wants freeware.


Posted by: Bloodbath

Quote:
Originally Posted by pudgedaddy
Can somebody tell me if voice command for the dash with the new windows mobile 6 is working for anyone when trying to use your bluetooth headset? I have just installed WM6 and had voice command installed when i had WM5 and i could get voice command to route to my headset, but now i cannot. It will only engage when i press the voice command button on my phone. I have tried to go through the voice command setup and have tried all of the "voice button" options (record + app1-app6) but i cannot get it to route it to my headset anymore since the upgrade. (BTW i am using the "supposed" wm6 official release version and not the beta version of wm6) . Any suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated
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(edit) I may have put a band-aid fix on this issue. What i did was i installed the voice command 1.6 for smartphone that was release for WM5, it installed (suprisingly) and overwrote the existing voice command data. I then had the ability to get VC to work with my bluetooth headset.


If anyone has a better way to to this instead of installing the voice command for WM5 let me know.



I called T-Mobile about this same issue, but they were unable to provide an answer. I spent about half an hour with a tech person trying to get that answer. She says they should have more information within the next few days. I doubt it though. It's my guess that it was a feature that was left out of the Windows Mobile 6 version of Voice Command. If that's the case, I hope they add it in the future.

By the way, when Voice Command was rewritten, was everything exactly the same? My Voice Command in Win Moble 5 had separate icons for set-up and for the execute. On Win Mobile 6, there is no exe button; you can only run the program by holding down the Home button. Just wondering how it's implemented. Thanks.


Posted by: pudgedaddy

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodbath
I called T-Mobile about this same issue, but they were unable to provide an answer. I spent about half an hour with a tech person trying to get that answer. She says they should have more information within the next few days. I doubt it though. It's my guess that it was a feature that was left out of the Windows Mobile 6 version of Voice Command. If that's the case, I hope they add it in the future.

By the way, when Voice Command was rewritten, was everything exactly the same? My Voice Command in Win Moble 5 had separate icons for set-up and for the execute. On Win Mobile 6, there is no exe button; you can only run the program by holding down the Home button. Just wondering how it's implemented. Thanks.



if you have your original MS voice command 1.6 that you used for WM5,,, install it. The voice button should be set to "record" in the voice command setup screen. It may not be the fix you want but it worked for me (for now at least)


btw, i am not sure if it was re-written, but it must have been because after i installed the old voice command for WM5, the voice command and voice command setup icons were in my start menu


Posted by: pudgedaddy

Here's another thing i found that's a problem with WM6 on the dash. This phone is an inherent "my faves" phone. I however don't have the "my faves" plan and i don't see the my faves icons on my homescreen. Here's the problem though: If you load a custom homescreen and then reboot your phone, after the phone boots up, it reloads the default homescreen everytime!!!. I fixed this problem by going to the \windows\startup folder and removed the "My5MsgCenter" app (i just moved it somewhere else actually). Low and behold, my home screen didnt reset after a reboot. I havent had any problems with the behaviour of the phone since removing that app from the startup folder ((yet)))......BTW if you want to delete or cut and paste that program, you need to have another file explorer program like resco explorer or total commander because the default file explorer will not let you delete or cut and paste it somewhere else.


Posted by: Bloodbath

Quote:
Originally Posted by pudgedaddy
if you have your original MS voice command 1.6 that you used for WM5,,, install it. The voice button should be set to "record" in the voice command setup screen. It may not be the fix you want but it worked for me (for now at least)


btw, i am not sure if it was re-written, but it must have been because after i installed the old voice command for WM5, the voice command and voice command setup icons were in my start menu



Thanks for the help. I found this link which may help others who didn't own voice command on wm5:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296171

I hope the link works.

By the way, is anyone else having issues with the "reminders" setting in their phone profiles? "The Reminders will no longer play a sound, only vibrate. From Settings->Sounds, changing the sound for reminders does not play it like it does for other settings (Ring tone, New e-mail, etc.). The Menu->Play option from the screen will not play the sound if Reminders is selected."

(I placed that in quotes because I couldn't explain it better than that.)


Posted by: Bloodbath

Finally got Voice Command to work on th bluetooth headset!!! This reg edit trick worked for my phone. It's much easier than the other reg edit I've seen.

http://www.howardforums.com/showpos...&postcount=1304




Posted by: axemt

Quote:
Originally Posted by rkemperr34
sooo my dash no longer syncs with my computer any ideas? ive tried reinstalling the active sync software and it just freezes, any one had this problems?


If you just installed ActiveSync v4.5 then disable the Windows Firewall and try again. Once you get Sync back just enable the firewall. For some reason Windows Firewall will block the port connection to the phone.


Posted by: fulanito01

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
I believe to do the above is to do it through active sync on your laptop with the file explorer. Go to the windows menu through file explorer and the start menu. I move apps from the start menu to a different folder.



Thanks for the suggestion nen. I tried that approach, but I couldnt find the folder that corresponds with the start menu. Any additional help would be appreciated, as i'm not a huge fan of cluttered menus.


Posted by: pudgedaddy

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodbath
Finally got Voice Command to work on th bluetooth headset!!! This reg edit trick worked for my phone. It's much easier than the other reg edit I've seen.

http://www.howardforums.com/showpos...&postcount=1304


Yea I tried this same reg edit and it worked for me too!!! the problem was though was that if i uninstalled the version 1.6 that was for WM5 it removed even the voice command version included in the ROM so i had to hard reset and start all over again to try it out

Anyway i hope my little trick regarding the "My5MsgCenter" startup app (removing it so your homescreen doesnt reset to default everytime after reboot) doesnt mess anything up. Has anybody else had this problem like i have???


Posted by: chumwat

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bloodbath
Thanks for the help. I found this link which may help others who didn't own voice command on wm5:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296171

I hope the link works.

By the way, is anyone else having issues with the "reminders" setting in their phone profiles? "The Reminders will no longer play a sound, only vibrate. From Settings->Sounds, changing the sound for reminders does not play it like it does for other settings (Ring tone, New e-mail, etc.). The Menu->Play option from the screen will not play the sound if Reminders is selected."

(I placed that in quotes because I couldn't explain it better than that.)



My reminders stopped showing up altogether. Hard reset fixed it.


Posted by: Argento

Anybody if GPS with Google Maps for Smartphone works with WM6 and can anybody get GPS to work with Windows Live Mobile Maps


Posted by: nen7059

Quote:
Originally Posted by fulanito01
Thanks for the suggestion nen. I tried that approach, but I couldnt find the folder that corresponds with the start menu. Any additional help would be appreciated, as i'm not a huge fan of cluttered menus.



Follow this to the start menu in file explorer;

-windows
-start menu

you should then see all the folders and apps that you would see from your start menu on your phone. I agree I am big on creating my own short cuts and folders.


Posted by: eep02b

has anybody using the 5.99 tzones with the dash been experiencing problems lately??


Posted by: tido316

is anyone experiencing a problem with their dash where you can't sign on OCTRO talk any more or check mail at mobile.yahoo.com? because last week i was able to do all that with out a probelm. by the way i did not buy the data package please help!!


Posted by: fulanito01

HA! i was about to send another confused post when i finally realized that the windows folder might be hidden. thanks for the help!

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
Follow this to the start menu in file explorer;

-windows
-start menu

you should then see all the folders and apps that you would see from your start menu on your phone. I agree I am big on creating my own short cuts and folders.



Posted by: dav2287

anyone know how i can setup picture messaging on my dash? I have cingular, so i probably need to put in their settings?


Posted by: T3mptationz3nd

my email is T3mptationz3nd@aim.com can you give me the registry program and tell me how to use it ? for the dash ?


Posted by: lowrider_Rep

Quote:
Originally Posted by lilbowser
Change the entry to NULL

how excatly do you change the entry to NULL?
(Refering to the bottom JOGGER that opens ie)


Posted by: rklosinski

change the text to the work null


Posted by: lowrider_Rep

Quote:
Originally Posted by rklosinski
change the text to the work null

mmyes yes of course....
lol. i've had the thing for less than a week. Where do i go to change the text? in the settings? (do i do this through the unit itself or do i sync it and do it from my PC?)


Posted by: gardenwife

Great thread! I just got my Dash three days ago and am getting more familiar with it every day. I love it, just am annoyed with the volume joggr -- Great to see a registry hack for that.

Does anyone know if there's an equivalent to the CTRL key? Is it possible to CTRL+A to select all, for instance? I have the app which allows copy & paste, but would like a quick way to select text. TIA - GW.


Posted by: lowrider_Rep

The S621 is the best thing I've seen since i started working at Rogers... Not impressed with a few things though.
A) theres no outbox for text messages. This isn't someone you NEED but being a sales rep, it's kinda usefull to me cuz i foward my texts off to other people sometimes.
B) Whats the deal with Recieving MMS files... My buddy tried to send me 4 and every time it says "download has expired".
C) Bluetooth...... The bluetooth on this device works great for headsets and such. But when you try and connect with another phone, how do you brows the files and such? Im sure you can, but they sure don't make it obviouse at all.
D) Still haven't figured out how to dissable the bottom JOGGER that accesses IE


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by lowrider_Rep
The S621 is the best thing I've seen since i started working at Rogers... Not impressed with a few things though.
A) theres no outbox for text messages. This isn't someone you NEED but being a sales rep, it's kinda usefull to me cuz i foward my texts off to other people sometimes.
B) Whats the deal with Recieving MMS files... My buddy tried to send me 4 and every time it says "download has expired".
C) Bluetooth...... The bluetooth on this device works great for headsets and such. But when you try and connect with another phone, how do you brows the files and such? Im sure you can, but they sure don't make it obviouse at all.
D) Still haven't figured out how to dissable the bottom JOGGER that accesses IE


B) Rogers and WM MMS has always been kind of flakey. I don't use it, but there was discussion in the Rogers section for the S621 specifically.
C) Browse as in your own files or the other device's files?
D) You'll need to registry hack it.


Posted by: lowrider_Rep

Quote:
Originally Posted by JwY
B) Rogers and WM MMS has always been kind of flakey. I don't use it, but there was discussion in the Rogers section for the S621 specifically.
C) Browse as in your own files or the other device's files?
D) You'll need to registry hack it.

lol. I used to have a ****** L6 and the MMS files worked amazingly. I've never had a problem. (sept with the S621) What was that thread called?
Bluetooth. Of course i mean the other phones files...It's bluetooth. :P


Posted by: cb_cb

Quote:
Originally Posted by lowrider_Rep
lol. I used to have a ****** L6 and the MMS files worked amazingly. I've never had a problem. (sept with the S621) What was that thread called?
Bluetooth. Of course i mean the other phones files...It's bluetooth. :P


B) MMS doesn't work well with all rogers wm5 devices...BUT you can still receive an MMS on your s621!...when it gives you the expired message, press the right soft key, then choose "download anyway"...it's an extra step, but the picture will come down fine afterward...

A) What do you mean there is no outbox??? i have a sent and outbox folder for my text msgs...are we talking about the same thing???


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by lowrider_Rep
lol. I used to have a ****** L6 and the MMS files worked amazingly. I've never had a problem. (sept with the S621) What was that thread called?
Bluetooth. Of course i mean the other phones files...It's bluetooth. :P


Oh, I don't think you can. There might be a third party app for it. Even SE stopped that on newer models since they think it is a security risk.


Posted by: lowrider_Rep

Quote:
Originally Posted by JwY
Oh, I don't think you can. There might be a third party app for it. Even SE stopped that on newer models since they think it is a security risk.

oh really? wow... thats mad gay. thats the best way to transfer files. I guess i could beam it since SE have infra red..... brutal.
The D807 has the bluetooth browsing. Thats terrible news...


Posted by: s7ou7

cant open my hotmail account on windows mobile live. any suggestions, using windows mobile 6.0


Posted by: rsaad

Hi,

i have an htc s621 (rogers) and I'm having difficulties editing my registry, every time i try it says access denied i searched thru this massive thread and have had no luck. Any help would be apperciated.

As well when i try to upload some themes, it states "make sure your mobile device has sufficient memory, that the file is not set as read-only and that you have permission to copy this file type, i tried other folders but nothing.


Thanks


Posted by: vrus

Quote:
Originally Posted by rsaad
Hi,

i have an htc s621 (rogers) and I'm having difficulties editing my registry, every time i try it says access denied i searched thru this massive thread and have had no luck. Any help would be apperciated.

As well when i try to upload some themes, it states "make sure your mobile device has sufficient memory, that the file is not set as read-only and that you have permission to copy this file type, i tried other folders but nothing.


Thanks


there is a cab file on rogers that you need to install that will allow registry edit and application unlock. Once you install application unlock, you will be able to also use custom themes.

about bluesnarfing other phones to view their files: to my knowledge there isn't any software that can do this yet. Btcrawler has the ability, but only for ppc phones.


Posted by: eldeingles

hello there,
thnax for so useful amount of knowledge...but...does anyone know how to listen to streaming real audio content on a Dash?
is it already possible?


Posted by: rsaad

Quote:
Originally Posted by vrus
there is a cab file on rogers that you need to install that will allow registry edit and application unlock. Once you install application unlock, you will be able to also use custom themes.

about bluesnarfing other phones to view their files: to my knowledge there isn't any software that can do this yet. Btcrawler has the ability, but only for ppc phones.



sorry but where can i get this cab file


Posted by: joninator

Quote:
Originally Posted by cb_cb
B) MMS doesn't work well with all rogers wm5 devices...BUT you can still receive an MMS on your s621!...when it gives you the expired message, press the right soft key, then choose "download anyway"...it's an extra step, but the picture will come down fine afterward...

A) What do you mean there is no outbox??? i have a sent and outbox folder for my text msgs...are we talking about the same thing???


I don't even get the Download has Expired message. I'm using a different firmware though but I have all the MMS settings setup though. I can send MMS but can't receive.


Posted by: evow

hi there, i need a voip client for my htc s620 , but i have wm 5 , i cant get i work, how can i cid unlock free to upgrade to tmobile wm6? thanks!


Posted by: kingsclear

I have it straight from the Business Technical Support Center that Rogers will NOT be offering the free WM6 upgrade for S621 owners.

"It has been decided that this upgrade is not to be offered, as we are unable to provide our customers with any suitable guarantee of functionality or performance. As such, the upgrade is considered as "not supported" and will not be offered through Rogers likely within the 2007 calendar year."

I find this very disappointing. I have, in writing, from both Microsoft and HTC that this software is being made available to Rogers. Maybe we need to start a letter/email campaign. The address is:

Rogers Business Solutions
333 Bloor Street East, 7th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M4Y 2Y5

and the phone number is 1 866 931 3282.

They don't seem to understand that Microsoft and HTC are using this phone as a showcase for WM6 and, as such, are very much in tune with the reality that the software just has to work. All Rogers has to do is add the "localizations" such as network links, etc. as they would do with any smartphone operating system. I bet they will still void the warranty if the phone is unlocked and then has the T-Mobile version installed. This is very bad PR for Rogers. It definitely was not an educated decision but one made out of the fact that there have not been big sales of the phone so they probably couldn't be bothered. Every dealer I talk to is really not interested in it because they are making more money (read "commissions") on the Crackberry with the huge data plans.

As far as the VOIP client is concerned, the beta version of Skype for Smartphones works the very best for me. I talk to my brother in Brazil all the time. I have the data turned off and strictly use wi-fi. The only problem I have with the phone is how long it takes to sort my contact list which has 1800 contacts. I suspect that the Cavalier will be far better at this.


Posted by: rhester

Quote:
Originally Posted by kingsclear
I have it straight from the Business Technical Support Center that Rogers will NOT be offering the free WM6 upgrade for S621 owners.

"It has been decided that this upgrade is not to be offered, as we are unable to provide our customers with any suitable guarantee of functionality or performance. As such, the upgrade is considered as "not supported" and will not be offered through Rogers likely within the 2007 calendar year."


This is horrible news. I have a 3 year warranty with this thing. Now that I know Rogers won't be offering the upgrade, and that I know myself well enough that I cannot avoid the temptation of unlocking and upgrading to WM6, the warranty is useless!

Anyone know how well one might be able to copy the current ROM off the device? I know that no one has the Rogers S621 rom, but maybe I can (if the thing breaks in the future) downgrade to a generic rom and throw the Rogers stuff back on? Anyone have any experience with this sort of thing?

Thanks!


Posted by: vrus

Quote:
Originally Posted by rsaad
sorry but where can i get this cab file


it's on the rogers wireless site. look for technical support under the model s621. a cab file should be there


Posted by: pudgedaddy

Quote:
Originally Posted by eldeingles
hello there,
thnax for so useful amount of knowledge...but...does anyone know how to listen to streaming real audio content on a Dash?
is it already possible?

Well i don't know if you're talking about real as in literally "real" or real as in realtime or real player...but,,,,,if you are looking for streaming audio, or streaming video that will work with media player mobile,,,,you should look at a website called "www.orb.com" . It is a freeware downloadable client for your PC that allows you to access your media (audio, video, pics and docs) from either another PC or your windows smartphone. It will allow you to stream your own music or video clips and also provded you have a TV tuner installed on your PC it will allow you to stream live TV! It will also allow you to access .rss media such as videos from youtube or google video. I use it now and i'm just blown away at how well it works with my dash.

BTW it will only work with media player mobile and will not work with TCPMP, Coreplayer or Pocket Player


Posted by: john1027

Quote:
Originally Posted by rsaad
sorry but where can i get this cab file

Here is a couple threads at Modaco that discuss app unlocking the 621 and the second one has the various files you would need.

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?sho...=unlock+htc+621

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=251706


Posted by: inheritedhornet

Does the free internet using the Tzones set up work for only Windows mobile 5? I was able to get it to work until i upgraded to version 6


Posted by: harn23

Hi, two quick questions regarding wm6 and msn live messenger!
1. how to you turn off the xt9 thing?
2. is there a way NOT to import your msn contacts to your dash contacts?


Posted by: dougko

Ok. My S621 did it's first day of duty, but sadly my battery only lasted about 10hrs. Here's what I did:

1hr of talktime
30min of wifi
1hr of viewing documents/learning GUI
Send/Rx ~10 SMS
and the rest was standby

I would consider this light to average business use. I'm not impressed. What are other peoples experience with battery life?


Posted by: john1027

Quote:
Originally Posted by harn23
Hi, two quick questions regarding wm6 and msn live messenger!
1. how to you turn off the xt9 thing?
2. is there a way NOT to import your msn contacts to your dash contacts?

1 - alt & space bar
2 - not that I know of; its one reason I have not used msn live msg. Maybe someone has figured out a way but I haven't seen it myself.


Posted by: mc2ems

I'm having trouble using active sync with my dash. I had it unlock from T-moble to cingular. My tablet pc doesn't acknowledge my dash when attached. Also, has anyone any info on the settings for internet usage? Cingular/ATT won't provide setting because they don't carry the phone.


Posted by: john1027

You'll find a good number of related threads with a search here in HoFo. Here is one for you on the subject:

http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...t=dash+cingular

This link will bring you to a thread from MrDSL at xda developers where he kindly provided cab files to do the set up for you.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...397&postcount=1

You probably just need to drag/copy the first one to a temporary location on your device. The open the file explorer within your device and run the cab from its temp location.


Posted by: nen7059

Quote:
Originally Posted by dougko
Ok. My S621 did it's first day of duty, but sadly my battery only lasted about 10hrs. Here's what I did:

1hr of talktime
30min of wifi
1hr of viewing documents/learning GUI
Send/Rx ~10 SMS
and the rest was standby

I would consider this light to average business use. I'm not impressed. What are other peoples experience with battery life?


With the reg edits I have done I am pretty happy with the use of my phone overall. But my biggest dissapointment is the battery life. I am a heavy user because of work and it will last about a day and a half for me. I make sure not to turn blue tooth or WIFI on unless I am using them, if you leave them on it will drain the battery while your phone searches for these signals. Also you can get a .cab file that will stop the LED from flashing constantly as well as a cab file that will toggle your blue tooth on or off with the push of a single button.


Posted by: bigbadhenchman

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
With the reg edits I have done I am pretty happy with the use of my phone overall. But my biggest dissapointment is the battery life. I am a heavy user because of work and it will last about a day and a half for me. I make sure not to turn blue tooth or WIFI on unless I am using them, if you leave them on it will drain the battery while your phone searches for these signals. Also you can get a .cab file that will stop the LED from flashing constantly as well as a cab file that will toggle your blue tooth on or off with the push of a single button.


That's why I bought the extended 2400mah battery.


Posted by: fl4wless

Just got the dash, fairly happy with it.

I do have one issue, my clock automatically sets back to 1 hour ahead of my local time. I set my time zone correctly....to sask, and my time correctly. And a couple hours later i will look back, and its like it doesnt save those settings??? Its getting very annoying having to change this so often. Any reason for this?


Also, how do i set up voicemail so that it will dial my own number and not some random one? I cant find it in the manual.



Lastly, what is the app that gives a better view of text message with history by number, my buddy had this for this o2 xda mini s,

thanks.


Posted by: gregski

Quote:
Originally Posted by fl4wless
Just got the dash, fairly happy with it.

I do have one issue, my clock automatically sets back to 1 hour ahead of my local time. I set my time zone correctly....to sask, and my time correctly. And a couple hours later i will look back, and its like it doesnt save those settings??? Its getting very annoying having to change this so often. Any reason for this?


Also, how do i set up voicemail so that it will dial my own number and not some random one? I cant find it in the manual.



Lastly, what is the app that gives a better view of text message with history by number, my buddy had this for this o2 xda mini s,

thanks.

1. While I don't know why your phone won't hold the time, have you tried turning off the Automatice Time/Time Zone feature in the Clock and Alarm settings?

2. Your voicemail number is not your own number. This should be set automatically when you insert your SIM card. Press and hold the 1 key should dial the voicemail number as set by your carrier.

3. Check out TxtMan . This might be what you're looking for.


Posted by: lowrider_Rep

Can someone please post a walkthrough on how to dissable the Outlook shortcut on the JOGGER. It's driving me up the wall.


Posted by: mc2ems

Thanks for the help so far!
I'm trying to get my HP Tablet PC to recognize my HTC. When I attach UBS cable I get no recognition. Do I need to download software to my PC like I did with my RAZR?
I downloaded moterola software so I could sync my RAZR and it works like a charm. Unfortunately no such luck yet with my HTC. Active sync still not working. Any thoughts


Posted by: monkeyboy

Quote:
Originally Posted by lowrider_Rep
Can someone please post a walkthrough on how to dissable the Outlook shortcut on the JOGGER. It's driving me up the wall.
Its been a while since I've done it, but I believe you can either grab the SetJogBar app and null out the TopKeyApp and BottomKeyApp fields, or use a registry editor and do the same thing directly in the Registry, in HKCU/ControlPanel/JogBar/Settings.


Posted by: jumran

If you have windows XP on your computer, you need to download Active sync 4.5 first. If you have vista then you need to get Windows mobile device center. Once the program is installed, your phone will be recognized.

Quote:
Originally Posted by mc2ems
Thanks for the help so far!
I'm trying to get my HP Tablet PC to recognize my HTC. When I attach UBS cable I get no recognition. Do I need to download software to my PC like I did with my RAZR?
I downloaded moterola software so I could sync my RAZR and it works like a charm. Unfortunately no such luck yet with my HTC. Active sync still not working. Any thoughts



Posted by: fl4wless

Quote:
Originally Posted by gregski
1. While I don't know why your phone won't hold the time, have you tried turning off the Automatice Time/Time Zone feature in the Clock and Alarm settings?

2. Your voicemail number is not your own number. This should be set automatically when you insert your SIM card. Press and hold the 1 key should dial the voicemail number as set by your carrier.

3. Check out TxtMan . This might be what you're looking for.


1) I have set the auto detect time zone to disable on several occasions and it just goes back to enable, along with the time zone going back to Central causing my time to change. Its extremely annoying....and i still cant figure out how to fix it? any ideas??

2) Okay you are right, it just seemed odd because its dialing a long distance number, on my last phone the number didnt appear it just said voicemail and i was never aware of what it was calling to access it.

3) thats not the one, but i found it on xda-developers... its the Palm Threaded SMS... nicer imo.


Thanks for the help, but still need some help with Issue #1


Posted by: dougko

Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbadhenchman
That's why I bought the extended 2400mah battery.


Where did you get that extended battery? I've played around with my Comm Manager a bit and it appears I had the Bluetooth Beam feature on which seems to be a great drain. Now things are better and can get 1.5-2days on average usage. Would like to have it last 2days all the time, but daily charge is not bad as long as it lasts the day 95% of time except for times where you have 4 hrs of back-to-back-to-back conference calls.


Posted by: Confused69u

I have a few questions:

1) how do i set a .mp3 as my ringtone?

2) how do I setup shortcuts for the left/right/up/down keys on the D-Pad?

3) Can anyone recommend any task manager programs?

4) Is it possible to re-arrange the icons? I hate scrolling all the way to the bottom of my programs to find the task manager.

Thanks!


Posted by: oldSAP

1) how do i set a .mp3 as my ringtone?
- i just put my mp3 tone in my Storage Card' root folder and then went to my settings and chose the mp3 tone

2) how do I setup shortcuts for the left/right/up/down keys on the D-Pad?
- not sure

3) Can anyone recommend any task manager programs?
SmartToolkit

4) Is it possible to re-arrange the icons? I hate scrolling all the way to the bottom of my programs to find the task manager.
- when using the SmartToolkit, you can change the Start Menu Left Softkey to launch SmartToolkit's own start menu UI.


Posted by: ylun

Is it possible to flash my Dash with a Chinese version for the Dash rom?


Posted by: eep02b

what are these .cab files u used?? especially the one to turn off bluetooth with 1 button??

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
With the reg edits I have done I am pretty happy with the use of my phone overall. But my biggest dissapointment is the battery life. I am a heavy user because of work and it will last about a day and a half for me. I make sure not to turn blue tooth or WIFI on unless I am using them, if you leave them on it will drain the battery while your phone searches for these signals. Also you can get a .cab file that will stop the LED from flashing constantly as well as a cab file that will toggle your blue tooth on or off with the push of a single button.



Posted by: chernomorez

How do you set the sound for calendar reminders under WM6? Mine just vibrates regardless which profile I use


Posted by: stevemw

The number for the voicemail center can be viewed in the SIM Manager. I believe you can use "123" (instead of "1") for a local voicemail connection.

Quote:
Originally Posted by fl4wless
1) I have set the auto detect time zone to disable on several occasions and it just goes back to enable, along with the time zone going back to Central causing my time to change. Its extremely annoying....and i still cant figure out how to fix it? any ideas??

2) Okay you are right, it just seemed odd because its dialing a long distance number, on my last phone the number didnt appear it just said voicemail and i was never aware of what it was calling to access it.

3) thats not the one, but i found it on xda-developers... its the Palm Threaded SMS... nicer imo.


Thanks for the help, but still need some help with Issue #1



Posted by: stevemw

I followed the instructions found here: http://www.randyrants.com/2007/05/wm6_tip_how_to.html

This fix adds the configuration info for Reminders to the Normal profile..

Quote:
Originally Posted by chernomorez
How do you set the sound for calendar reminders under WM6? Mine just vibrates regardless which profile I use



Posted by: nen7059

Quote:
Originally Posted by eep02b
what are these .cab files u used?? especially the one to turn off bluetooth with 1 button??


the .cab file I found to turn the blue tooth on or off is just called toggle bluetooth I found it on

http://www.smartphone-freeware.com/...erywords=sudoku


Posted by: mc2ems

I've got active sync on my tablet PC; when I try to activate the data connection on my dash-no luck. when I try to activate activesync on my dash I get a prompt that I can set up my dash to my pc; I'm asked for my server address: Then the box is checked for encrypted (ssl) connection. Any suggestions on how to set this up?


Posted by: prestonpalmer

I just upgraded my dash to Windows Mobile 6. I am using an unlocked phone on the cingular / att network. I was able to get the internet up and running right off the bat. However, I cannot SEND text messages. Also, my Text Message box shows 5 messages, and when I click on the text messaging box, NO MESSAGES EXIST?!?!?!?!? This is very strange. I have tried a full reset but an unable to view any text messages. Any messages i try to send sit in the out box. Has anyone figured this out?


Posted by: mc2ems

Finally was able to sync dash to tablet pc!. Had to go into connections and disable sync from automatic. Began sync immediately. Still have question though regarding outlook and server address.


Posted by: nikhil711

Are there any known problems with WM6 and the T-Zones trick (changing the settings so T-Zones works just like internet)? I want to reflash with WM6 but not if the T-Zones trick doesn't work.


Posted by: fl4wless

Quote:
Originally Posted by nikhil711
Are there any known problems with WM6 and the T-Zones trick (changing the settings so T-Zones works just like internet)? I want to reflash with WM6 but not if the T-Zones trick doesn't work.



My TimeZone is still messed up with WM6, i might go back to WM5 unless somsone can give me a fix?

Basically, if i change to the correct timezone (sask, where i live), adjust the time correctly, and change the auto detect to disable, within sometime it will go back to central, time will jump up an hour, and auto detect will just set itself back to enable.

Any fix for this??


Posted by: tacosauce

Quote:
Originally Posted by Confused69u
I have a few questions:

1) how do i set a .mp3 as my ringtone?

2) how do I setup shortcuts for the left/right/up/down keys on the D-Pad?

3) Can anyone recommend any task manager programs?

4) Is it possible to re-arrange the icons? I hate scrolling all the way to the bottom of my programs to find the task manager.

Thanks!


well i cant help you with all your problems but i can help you with 1, to set a MP3 ringtone sync up your dash and put whatever song you want underneath the my ringtone menu, or you can copy and paste the file from your memory card to your my ringtone folder on the phone.


Posted by: nen7059

Ok,

I looked through all 37 pages of this blog and couldn't find anyting. Is there an App. that will allow me to use my bluetooth headset to listen to MP3s instead of my normal wired headset?


Posted by: rEVOLVE

search for "btaudio"


Posted by: kwjw32

Quote:
Originally Posted by nikhil711
Are there any known problems with WM6 and the T-Zones trick (changing the settings so T-Zones works just like internet)? I want to reflash with WM6 but not if the T-Zones trick doesn't work.


I have had no problems with WM6 and the "T-Zones Trick". Setting up the proxies works just fine. Follow the steps for WM6 which has you set up 2 separate proxies. Happy surfing.


Posted by: tacosauce

OK i know this is for the tip and tricks but honostly would you guys use the BTaudio with a bluetooth or use the bluetooth headphones, cause im contemplating of getting the motorola headphones for like 30 bux.


Posted by: stevemw

Quote:
Originally Posted by mc2ems
Finally was able to sync dash to tablet pc!. Had to go into connections and disable sync from automatic. Began sync immediately. Still have question though regarding outlook and server address.

If your Outlook account is on an Exchange Server and you can use a browser to access your mailbox, you can plug that information in the Add Server menu option on the Dash. Otherwise the server address field should be left blank.


Posted by: nikhil711

Quote:
Originally Posted by kwjw32
I have had no problems with WM6 and the "T-Zones Trick". Setting up the proxies works just fine. Follow the steps for WM6 which has you set up 2 separate proxies. Happy surfing.


Ok I have some other questions:

1) Is there a non-Tmobile branded WM6 rom? (one directly from HTC)
2) What is the best alarm app out there?
3) After doing the T-Zones trick, can I only use IE to access the web or can I use Opera Mini as well?


Posted by: rabbivj

Quote:
Originally Posted by nikhil711
Ok I have some other questions:

1) Is there a non-Tmobile branded WM6 rom? (one directly from HTC)
2) What is the best alarm app out there?
3) After doing the T-Zones trick, can I only use IE to access the web or can I use Opera Mini as well?


1) yes there is one, you can find it on XDA.


Posted by: GUNITTTTT

I need help getting sirius to play on my PPC6800. i got the sirius installed and TCPMP, but i keep getting an error and no sound. i tried to instal NET Compact Framework 2.0. but it sais i have a newer version already on and that i have to unistall it. i have registry editor and open to any ideas or know how on fixing this issue.


Posted by: stevemw

Quote:
Originally Posted by pudgedaddy
Anyway i hope my little trick regarding the "My5MsgCenter" startup app (removing it so your homescreen doesnt reset to default everytime after reboot) doesnt mess anything up. Has anybody else had this problem like i have???

I removed the My5MsgCenter shortcut a few weeks ago and other than not loosing my homescreen nothing else has changed.


Posted by: claud-nine

Hi everyone,

Newbie to posting on here, though not reading...also just purchased Dash a few days ago. I've read the manual and figured it out fairly easily. I just upgraded to Wm6 and now I have a couple of questions I can't figure out:

1. There is no voice command set up option in my start menu. There IS a little icon that says voice command but it looks like it's just options for the different settings. The manual says to set up, go to Start-->Voice Command Setup and it's just not there.

2. I cannot get the phone to recognize either bluetooth headset I have. It finds my laptop and my boyfriend's phone, however.

3. I feel like a bigger newb asking this: During a call, if I use the speakerphone, the volume control does not respond when I want to raise the volume. If I touch it, the volume display appears, but no response. What am I doing wrong?

4. When I use IE to browse sites, say CNN for example, I see a message I need Flash 8, but I went to Adobe's site yesterday and now I'm not sure if I downloaded the right app.(i got flash Lite?...haven't installed it yet tho)

I love this phone! I dropped my Samsung t619 last week and the phone was not very happy about it. I was on the market for a new phone and a PDA because as a busy mom I am not very good at paper reminders...plus it's easier and way cooler to whip out some high tech gadget. I almost bought it on ebay for over 200$ but luckily I was able to upgrade w/ Tmobile. My exhubby has a blackberry so I didn't want to "copy" him; no question in my mind after reading here Dash was the answer. Thanks in advance for any guidance you can give me to my above questions


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by claud-nine
Hi everyone,

Newbie to posting on here, though not reading...also just purchased Dash a few days ago. I've read the manual and figured it out fairly easily. I just upgraded to Wm6 and now I have a couple of questions I can't figure out:

1. There is no voice command set up option in my start menu. There IS a little icon that says voice command but it looks like it's just options for the different settings. The manual says to set up, go to Start-->Voice Command Setup and it's just not there.

2. I cannot get the phone to recognize either bluetooth headset I have. It finds my laptop and my boyfriend's phone, however.

3. I feel like a bigger newb asking this: During a call, if I use the speakerphone, the volume control does not respond when I want to raise the volume. If I touch it, the volume display appears, but no response. What am I doing wrong?

4. When I use IE to browse sites, say CNN for example, I see a message I need Flash 8, but I went to Adobe's site yesterday and now I'm not sure if I downloaded the right app.(i got flash Lite?...haven't installed it yet tho)

I love this phone! I dropped my Samsung t619 last week and the phone was not very happy about it. I was on the market for a new phone and a PDA because as a busy mom I am not very good at paper reminders...plus it's easier and way cooler to whip out some high tech gadget. I almost bought it on ebay for over 200$ but luckily I was able to upgrade w/ Tmobile. My exhubby has a blackberry so I didn't want to "copy" him; no question in my mind after reading here Dash was the answer. Thanks in advance for any guidance you can give me to my above questions


1) Is it running Windows Mobile 6?

2) Make sure the headsets are in discoverable and that you enter the right passkey (usually 0000).

3) Try sliding your finger up or down on the bar.

4) Unfortunately there is no flash capable browser for it right now.


Posted by: daemon[ba]

Hey! How are you people? My name is Lucas i'm from Buenos Aires, .AR and i find the site looking for info about my new HTC S621 unlocked. I read the 38 pages in 2 days, i discovered a lot of things and that JWY is tha man :P (if you're reading this help me! help me!)

I d/l like 7 differents WM6 , for T-Mobile , Vanilla and another ones from some sites, including one from here that was hosted at rapidshare.

Now... my problem is that every single WM6 that i tried to install gives me the same error:

ERROR[260]: UPDATE ERROR
The update utility cannot connect to your PDA Phone. Please check that your USB cradle/cable is connected properly between the PC and your PDA Phone.

Check the following:
1.- The PDA Phone is connected to the usb cable
2.- The USB cradle/cable is connected to the PC


So.. i'm not having problems when i sync with my laptop, i can move files.. i can't find what the problem is. I'm kinda newbie with this smartphone so i'm just trying to run the ROM updaters.. with no luck, should i do something else?

Thanks in advance!


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by daemon[ba]
Hey! How are you people? My name is Lucas i'm from Buenos Aires, .AR and i find the site looking for info about my new HTC S621 unlocked. I read the 38 pages in 2 days, i discovered a lot of things and that JWY is tha man :P (if you're reading this help me! help me!)

I d/l like 7 differents WM6 , for T-Mobile , Vanilla and another ones from some sites, including one from here that was hosted at rapidshare.

Now... my problem is that every single WM6 that i tried to install gives me the same error:

ERROR[260]: UPDATE ERROR
The update utility cannot connect to your PDA Phone. Please check that your USB cradle/cable is connected properly between the PC and your PDA Phone.

Check the following:
1.- The PDA Phone is connected to the usb cable
2.- The USB cradle/cable is connected to the PC


So.. i'm not having problems when i sync with my laptop, i can move files.. i can't find what the problem is. I'm kinda newbie with this smartphone so i'm just trying to run the ROM updaters.. with no luck, should i do something else?

Thanks in advance!


Thanks for the flattery.
Are you sure you've downloaded the correct rom for the device? For WM6 they should only have the T-Mobile one. The Vanilla and others are for other devices. What's the exact name of the ROM you're trying to flash?

Did you also make sure it's CID unlocked?
There's some more info here if you don't know what I mean:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310393
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=312963


Posted by: bgniko

ok ive been looking but cant find the answer..i have the official wm6 and when i restart...i get the text from invalid number...and i dont have the snapin stuff..any ideas? thanks


Posted by: daemon[ba]

thanks jwy, i read those entire threads, i first try to unlock the CID from imei-check but i can't use paypal account because is not leting me charge money (don't know why) then i d/l the check lock v1.0 and it says my phone is not locked, so i understand then that i don't need to unlock anything, isn't?

anyone here with the vm6 for excalibur?


Posted by: kparikh82276

I get the same sms every time i restart the phone.

Now mind you i am a cingular customer who's using T mobile unlocked dash.

I was able to upgrade the ROM, but downloading it from the Tmobile site, and i used my friends 10 digit tmobile number to get the ROM.

I'm thinking it's because it's trying to check the sim number w/ the tmobile number... i think.

So is there a way to find out where this program is and how to disable it. It's kinda annoying.

Another thing that has been bugging me is the following.

I have a Dell Axim x51v pda. I have active sync synchronize with it under a device name. Now with the dash it's displays the device name with a 1 after it making it a different name. I don't mind that but it does not download the information from contacts or anything i check off to synchronize with.

How do i get the dash to sync the same information as my axim?

i was contemplating on changing the name of my dash to match my axim. But then i don't really want to sync everything on my dash. I only want to sync contact task and calender.


Thanks in advance.


Posted by: nen7059

I have my phone just the way I like it. I am not sure if I want to upgrade to WM6. Is there any specific benefits to this new software version? Is there somewhere I can go to compare all the differences between WM5 and WM6.


Posted by: jumran

Quote:
Originally Posted by nen7059
Is there somewhere I can go to compare all the differences between WM5 and WM6.


Look Here.


Posted by: JwY

Quote:
Originally Posted by daemon[ba]
thanks jwy, i read those entire threads, i first try to unlock the CID from imei-check but i can't use paypal account because is not leting me charge money (don't know why) then i d/l the check lock v1.0 and it says my phone is not locked, so i understand then that i don't need to unlock anything, isn't?

anyone here with the vm6 for excalibur?


You have to get it CID unlocked to run the T-Mobile rom if it's not the Dash version. CID unlocked is different than SIM unlocked. The rom shouldn't be hard to find if you search on Google for it. Or you could check with where you got the phone from to see if they'll provide a HTC rom for it later.


Posted by: x6369x

Quote:
Originally Posted by fulanito01
is it possible, in wm6 or wm5 to organize the start menu icons? Edit/delete/create folders, move shortcuts, etc.?

Anyone ever find a solution for this?


Posted by: plaztikrhino

is there a way to make the caller id picture bigger th