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Thoughts on Slider...
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Posted by: commiecat

I got my Slider about 2 weeks ago (06905), and think it's a great phone minus the VH1/MTV crap.

I just received my USB data cable in the mail yesterday, and have already transferred over a few MP3 ringtones, and some backgrounds.

Using BitPim, I notice that transferring small files works fine for the Kyocera, but I am unable to save any data...probably due to the fact that the program is running in LG VX-4400 mode. What I'm curious to know is whether or not the browser version would be available if the author of BitPim ever makes a patch to interface directly with the slider?

For instance, down the road, could somebody with an older free-WAP version of the slider save their browser via BitPim, send the browser to somebody with a newer version (like me), and just overwrite the 1.0.10 with the 1.0.00...or does anybody know for a fact that OpenWave is embedded in the firmware?

Some other things; has anybody figured out where the sounds for boot-up shut-down go? Or the startup screen? I see lots of directories in BitPim, I'm just cautious to actually screw around with them when I can't backup my data yet.

Finally, if anybody is interested, I read online about protecting PDA covers, and Wal-Mart sells clear vinyl sheeting in bulk for $.87/yard (here in FL). I bought probably 3 square-feet for 24 cents(!). I made a template and cut out a piece to fit on my Slider's screen...once the airbubbles are out, it looks/works great.

Cheers. Sorry for the long-winded post.

-commiecat

Posted by: clear617

Yes, some good ideas here.

I have a serial cable for my 1.0.10 Slider and I have done some experimentation with bitpim. As far as I can tell, there is no way to download the firmware off the phone. bitpim just gives access to the nvram, which I believe is completely separate from firmware. I, too, thought downgrading to an older firmware might be worth a shot, but it seems to be a dead end.

On the other hand, bitpim does give access to the browser's cache file. However, after some experimentation, it seems the browser reloads its cache everytime the browser starts -- so it's not possible to change the cached data and possibly load some external links.

Posted by: clear617

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Originally posted by commiecat

Using BitPim, I notice that transferring small files works fine for the Kyocera, but I am unable to save any data...probably due to the fact that the program is running in LG VX-4400 mode.

By the way, all files seem to transfer fine with my phone, but maybe that's because I'm using a serial cable. bitpim may be more unstable with the USB cable.

You might try using gagin instead (do a google search). Maybe it works better with your USB cable.