MDA Tips, Tricks, Hacks, and Questions Thread!!!

Originally Posted by vcudnik

Aside from being unreasonable, about 2/3 of this thread is just questions and jabber. A newb isn't even going to know what a ROM is, nor really understand the difference between installing an EXE or a CAB, and this thread, as a whole, doesn't answer that. It certainly can be a good source if you already know what you're looking for and can search it.

To be sure, the MDA FAQ will provide a newb with a LOT of information. check it out at Howard Forum MDA FAQ

There's also a wiki page at wiki howard forums MDA

There isn't going to be an easy answer about setting up an MDA. It really depends on what you want it to do. Some people are really interested in text messaging, others in email, others in hacking. Start by defining what you want to be able to do with your little computer.

Mail, messages, internet, maps, gps, games, media player, voice recognition, data syncing, calendars, photos, etc.

If you are interested in email and web access (aside from wifi), the minimum plan you will need from tmobile is "tmobile web." It's cheap and slow, but it will get you there. If you want messaging you have the option of buying a messaging plan from tmobile, paying by the message, or using software that will send messages via the internet, bypassing the tmobile message service. From what I've been able to find there are a few choices that work consistently for this, but neither is free. Not too terribly expensive, either.

Start with basic stuff, then as you get used to working with the MDA, consider adding to it for more features.

Originally Posted by Dr.P

k, switched to a newer router which can do both 802.11 b or g or both, kept it on 802.11 b and the MDA connected to this router out of the box, so that was sweet. But I couldn't get IE to display any of the websites that I put the address for. I put www.hotmail.com etc etc..but no luck..is there any settings that I need to double check? Thanks for all your help guys.

Originally Posted by djayrage

I don't think most peole check this thread anymore. A lot of the posts are useless & a lot of the questions have been asked numerous times. That's why its almost 300 pages now!

Originally Posted by ilvla2

I haven't Pureskillzzz, the cheapest I am able to get while still being able to do all the good stuff was to switch to the Blackberry Unlimited.

Originally Posted by ilvla2

No prob, sorry I couldn't help any more! I will keep looking, and if I find something I'll let you know, though I think the hacks like that are closed off for good.

Originally Posted by ilvla2

If you can get it to work, let me know, I'm up for saving 20 bucks!

Originally Posted by Cinderz

All you need to do is ask questions and use wikipedia. Most everything is step by step and not hard to learn. Just make sure you always back up your stuff.

Originally Posted by i3onk

what do you guys think about the Wing that is supposed to be released aroung August? Doesn't look too bad. I rather have the keyboard setup like the MDA. I prefer individual keys instead of them all being joined together. It has more memory, but not a lot more.

Since my MDA is still in great shape, I may just see if I can toss Mobile 6 on this thing ans save the money.

Originally Posted by mmeyer4663

Not sure what you mean by 3g.
One of many options for WM6 would be on XDA Developers. Look for Xplore 1.1.
I have been running it successfully for a couple of days now.

Originally Posted by miikkee221

what phone do you have
can you get a 3g technology on the mda

Originally Posted by akwash79

check out freecabs.org ppc downloads for MDA compatible downloads

Originally Posted by blitz911

i just got the mda and decided to just get the blackberry unlimited plan for 19.99. so should the access point be wap.voicestream.com or the internet2.voicestream.com because the latter one won't work at all..

Originally Posted by blitz911

thanks...i just decided to keep that since it was the only that worked...i had the 5.99 plan before the 19.99 but it didn't work when i got the mda...i made a few attempts at the proxy fix but still nothing..i tried the 29.99 for a few days and that worked fine but after searching and reading, the 19.99 was just as good but w/o hotspots...

Originally Posted by WiggyJM

Need help guys
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1183957

Originally Posted by WiggyJM

Hard to search 27o pages .. can someone point me in right direction

Originally Posted by WiggyJM

Ok, its obvious you have no intention of helping so thanks for nothing ..

i did not get it with any boook...

i will go read

Originally Posted by WiggyJM

Need help guys
http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1183957

Originally Posted by Fon3Bon3

Okay, just a few questions. Why do you want to reload windows mobile? I don't understand the point. Once you wipe it, do you really need to reload it? I believe if you want to wipe it, just do a hard reset.

CAUTION:When you perform a hard reset, your device returns to its default out-of-the-box settings, and all information and third-party applications are lost. Only perform a hard reset when you want to clear all settings, programs, and data.
To hard reset the device, perform the following steps:

1. Tap Start.

2. Tap Settings.

3. Tap the System tab.

4. Tap the Clear Storage icon.

5. Type the indicated word or numbers, and tap Yes. The device resets and powers on.
http://support.t-mobile.com/knowbas...lic/tm22933.htm

I don't think you really need to reload windows. To get it unlocked, normally most phone companies will do it for you after the contract has expired. You can call them and tell them that you are leaving the country on a business trip, and you need your phone unlocked to use a foreign sim while away. T-mobile did it for me, no questions asked with my V600 maybe 2 years back. Hope this helps.

Originally Posted by WiggyJM

Got it sorted out few weeks ago and its now unlocked and working fine .... used this link

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=305225

Originally Posted by WiggyJM

Yes....................

Originally Posted by PURESKILLZZZ

Yeah you are correct . But a lot of people don't want to wait on the phone company .. There is a bit of gratification when you do something yourself.

Originally Posted by xmasguy

really for the poster that you quoted above, but you don't have to wait until your contract is up to request a SIM subsidy unlock code. tmobile will do it for free as long as youve been a customer at least 90 days or more, and you can only submit one unlock request per line, per 90 days.

and here's a free, off-topic tip from yours truly (CSR II PDA), for all of our jet-setting, globe-trotting, or otherwise travel-happy T-Mobile customers: DO NOT call me from the airport requesting the unlock code for your phone 2 hours before your flight is scheduled to leave for some godforsaken 3rd world principality where you will be stuck for the next 6 weeks without internet access...

Originally Posted by stoneygirlny

I'm havign a problem with the aim closing on my TMO MDA even though it still looks open and says I'm available. is that because the GPRS is kicking out? Alex, what kind of hack do you have in place. do you think this would solve my problem?

Originally Posted by quahogian

This site is pretty usefull as well, it kind of just puts links from all over in one place.

http://htcwizard.westlands.org/

xda-dev is as usefull as it gets I'd say as well. Registry Wizard available through xda-dev seems to be a very nice program.

Originally Posted by sara22

Thanks I like that one found it useful also.