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Posted by: na_rsx

Hey everybody, i am new to the Dash, and i love it. My first smartphone ever!!! I previously had the Samsung T-809 which was a awesome phone, but i needed something better. I am always changing phones, but i dont think i will be getting rid of the Dash anytime soon.

Well i want to know how can i download free cool games to my phone, and certain applications. Like one that i really want is the weather app, because i know my friend has the T-Mobile MDA, and he got the 5 day forcast on his phone. I want this. I already installed TCPMP along with the AAC plug-in.

How can i get these cool things, thanks in advance!!!!

Posted by: redwildebeast

http://surrealnetworks.com/mpx

Posted by: na_rsx

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Originally Posted by redwildebeast

http://surrealnetworks.com/mpx

sweet, thanks. one quick question, how do i get it transferred to my phone, does it need to be connected. i cant extract the files. and which one do i select.

Posted by: redwildebeast

they are all .cab files. so either go to the site on your phone and dl or dl to pc and then connect activesync and cut and paste to phone and then click the file in phone and it will install.

Posted by: na_rsx

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Originally Posted by redwildebeast

they are all .cab files. so either go to the site on your phone and dl or dl to pc and then connect activesync and cut and paste to phone and then click the file in phone and it will install.

awesome, i just connected to my home network via wifi and went to the site, downloading it right now. wow, wifi is ****en awesome, its very fast. i really appreciate it.

now i can download all the programs onto my phone without sync'ing it.

how can i do this with games now, any sites that have games made for the dash.

Posted by: na_rsx

ok it installed, i tried to open it but i get an error:

The application (WeatherSP.exe) requires a newer version of the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework than the version installed on this device.

then when i go to details:

WeatherSP.exe
InvalidProgramException

what do i do now

Posted by: redwildebeast

you need to dl .net compact framework at the top of the dl page

Posted by: na_rsx

cool, i downloaded a few programs, like word pad, microsoft search. i didnt really like the weather app, because it doesnt stay on the home page. you have to find it and access it. i thought this would be on the home screen. guess not. so are these the only apps out there.

Posted by: redwildebeast

nope there are hundreds to chose from. google is your best friend in times of need.

Posted by: na_rsx

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Originally Posted by redwildebeast

nope there are hundreds to chose from. google is your best friend in times of need.

i appreciate it, i googled it and i can find nothing. sucks, i am removing the dash weather program because its not really suited for me. if anyone finds a weather app that is displayed on the home screen constantly, please let me know.

Posted by: na_rsx

okayi finally got the program name, i downloaded it, and when my dash picked it up and wanted to install, it gave me this pop up

Installation of Tonaya Weather To Go.CAB was unsuccessful. The installation file is not intended for this device.

okay, why doesnt it work. he has the T-Mobile MDA, and it works fine for him. can someone tell me what i am doing wrong. here is the link, and it seems my phone meets all the requirements. please someone help.

http://www.tonaya.com/products/wtg/index.php

Posted by: redwildebeast

try fizz weather. it is a plugin for your home screen

Posted by: lafester

The software clearly states that it is for pocket pc.
You really need to do some more research before posting.

thanks, Chris

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Originally Posted by na_rsx

okayi finally got the program name, i downloaded it, and when my dash picked it up and wanted to install, it gave me this pop up

Installation of Tonaya Weather To Go.CAB was unsuccessful. The installation file is not intended for this device.

okay, why doesnt it work. he has the T-Mobile MDA, and it works fine for him. can someone tell me what i am doing wrong. here is the link, and it seems my phone meets all the requirements. please someone help.

http://www.tonaya.com/products/wtg/index.php

Posted by: Dashmastah

He's right; that app only works on PPC. There are also free applications located here, along with some other stuff.

-DashMastah

Posted by: na_rsx

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Originally Posted by lafester

The software clearly states that it is for pocket pc.
You really need to do some more research before posting.

thanks, Chris

you think so, it clearly states i am new to this phone, so no need to remind me that i am a n00b when it comes down to **** like this.

Posted by: chinosoflyy198

I jus bumped into this website as well. Pretty good might I add..Everything that i needed. I really love this phone now that i know I can add severeal things that i needed. Thank you guys for your help.

Posted by: mariod1269

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Originally Posted by na_rsx

you think so, it clearly states i am new to this phone, so no need to remind me that i am a n00b when it comes down to **** like this.

we all were or are noobs at some point...
the dash is a "smartphone" not a pocket pc, so you need to make sure your app is compatible with a smartphone running windows mobile 5 (wm5).
i don't have any weather apps, but i hear good things about the fizzpop weather. fyi, it costs $14.99.
good luck

Posted by: na_rsx

ok i just bought the fizz weather application, installed it on my phone. and its just like the dash weather, you have to click the icon in order to get teh weather. i thought it stays displayed on your phone and you can update it whenever you want to. i chose every hour.

what do i need to do to make it stay displayed?

Posted by: na_rsx

well thanks to Mordred, he gave me some usual tips and guides. i got the plug in i need for it to stay on the home screen, but he tells me i have to put it in my root folder in my application data/home screen, but i dont have a root folder. and i was able to transfer the file to my home folder in my application data folder, but nothing happens.

i was doing this through sync, browsing my phone through my computer. please help, i so want this over with lol.

Posted by: rigg419

lol **press any key**

"Where's the any key?"

The root folder is the outermost layer of your device's folder structure. It's like the C: My Computer is probably a better analogy

you installed it in the right directory, but you have to pick that homescreen. You wouldn't expect your PC to set a picture as the desktop wallpaper just because you installed it would you?

Hit Start and look in your settings folder

Posted by: Mordred

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Originally Posted by na_rsx

well thanks to Mordred, he gave me some usual tips and guides. i got the plug in i need for it to stay on the home screen, but he tells me i have to put it in my root folder in my application data/home screen, but i dont have a root folder. and i was able to transfer the file to my home folder in my application data folder, but nothing happens.

i was doing this through sync, browsing my phone through my computer. please help, i so want this over with lol.

should have clarified what i meant - when you browse via activesync you will see the device icon (looks different from a folder). open that, then go to the folder i mentioned.

after you have the files there, then go to start-settings-home screen and select the one (by name) you copied in. leave the next two options at "default" then exit. hit your home button and you will see the new screen load. you are done.

Posted by: tremens

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Originally Posted by lafester

The software clearly states that it is for pocket pc.
You really need to do some more research before posting.

thanks, Chris

I admit I was the same when I first got my Dash, didn't know if I needed PocketPC, Symbian, Smartphone, etc software. I know some was labeled PocketPC/WM5 etc but it wouldn't work properly either.

Maybe if someone would explain or link him to a page that would explain the differences it would help.

Posted by: na_rsx

well i was playing around with my home screen, and i noticed that the file for the fizz weather home screen was still on there, so i chose it and saved it and presto.

i finally got it. i thought i deleted the files, but it looks like there still in there. i also have a few more but i dont want to mess around it.

but thanks to mordred for all the help.

Posted by: Mordred

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Originally Posted by na_rsx

but thanks to mordred for all the help.

no problem - glad you got it working.