Dash FAQ (Version 3.0)

**rfsmithsr** · 11-01-2006, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by T-Will

Just an FYI (in case anyone's wondering) we're currently working on an update to the FAQ on the 1st page.

Good deal. Great to have all of the tips/tricks/etc and registry changes in one place. Could you put a "date updated" or something at the top?

Thanks,

Ron

**DialekT** · 11-01-2006, 05:28 PM

anyone actually test the sprite backup yet?

http://spritesoftware.com/SpriteBack...leaseNotes.htm

judging form the latest build it seems rather buggy..unless all those notes only apply to the motorola Q?

**Mohit** · 11-01-2006, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by T-Will

Just an FYI (in case anyone's wondering) we're currently working on an update to the FAQ on the 1st page.

Who is we?

**shivers316** · 11-01-2006, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by DialekT

anyone actually test the sprite backup yet?

http://spritesoftware.com/SpriteBack...leaseNotes.htm

judging form the latest build it seems rather buggy..unless all those notes only apply to the motorola Q?

I'm using it and having no problems at all

**T-Will** · 11-01-2006, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Mohit

Who is we?

Myself and Staulkor at this point. Let me know if you want to help out, I have the document hosted through Google Docs and Spreadsheets to make it easy to collaborate on.

**csrx** · 11-01-2006, 06:12 PM

Apparently, there's a fix for the alarm issue that we are all experiencing:
http://www.howardforums.com/showthre...0&page=1&pp=15

Maybe this procedure should be added to the FAQ as well.

**T-Will** · 11-01-2006, 08:16 PM

Start Menu Icon/Shortcut Questions

Is there any way to refresh the icon cache on the Start Menu?
My Communication Manager now has a default folder icon, and I had the same problem with the Calendar icon. When I move the icons to a different folder they look normal, but when moved back to the Start Menu root they revert back to the default icon.

Also, is there any way to permanently remove the "Setup my E-Mail" icon from the Start Menu? After a soft reset it's back!

Why can't certain icons be deleted/moved/copied with the SP File Explorer, but can be deleted/moved/copied on the PC?

**zerowind** · 11-01-2006, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by T-Will

Start Menu Icon/Shortcut Questions

Is there any way to refresh the icon cache on the Start Menu?
My Communication Manager now has a default folder icon, and I had the same problem with the Calendar icon. When I move the icons to a different folder they look normal, but when moved back to the Start Menu root they revert back to the default icon.

Also, is there any way to permanently remove the "Setup my E-Mail" icon from the Start Menu? After a soft reset it's back!

Why can't certain icons be deleted/moved/copied with the SP File Explorer, but can be deleted/moved/copied on the PC?

I had this problem quite a bit on my SDA (every other soft reset, the icons had incorrect icons. Usually another reboot fixed it) But surprisingly nothing like that on my Dash...

Also after a soft reset, my MyMail icon, *does* stay invisible.

I hate to say it but maybe something wrong with your device... Has it done that ever since you got it? (before you installed apps)

The ability to move icons sometimes depends on the shortcut itself (rom/readonly) and the explorer you are using.

For those I couldn't move, I used htc's SDA explorer to set the file properties to "hidden" that way they don't show up and my start menu is nice and clean...

Let me know if you need to "evaluate" that app to see if you can hide shortcuts..

**doddo72** · 11-01-2006, 09:50 PM

I just got my dash. I have the tzones set up as the internet. I was able to set up my email by having my dash get them from mytmobile. Now it says check your data connections when I try to check the messages. I checked messages once and now that happens. In addition, sms settings, what should it connect to?

THanks,
Donna

**terryjohnson16** · 11-01-2006, 11:14 PM

Dash and Glossy Vista look:
http://pocketnow.com/index.php?a=por...t=news&id=3873

Posted by Robbie McGregor Discuss [0]
October 31st, 2006 at 12:37 PM

Day three has been all about customization.

Specifically, getting my hands dirty with homescreen modifications. The Smartphone platform differs from the Pocket PC platform in this regard: 1) The Today screen is referred to as a "homescreen"; 2) Standard .tsk theme files are not supported. Rather, a JPEG is placed into a designated folder along with a corresponding XML file. The JPEG displays the background image, while the XML provides configuration info for plug-ins and other homescreen items.

Initially, I was a bit adverse to this concept. It all seemed a bit backward. However, the more I began downloading, installing, and tweaking homescreens, the more it became apparent that the JPEG/XML combo is actually quite a flexible and intuitive way to manage your today page.

Fundamentally, the XML file allows for unlimited customization. Plug-ins are generally added by creating a new set of tags, provided the application supports it. Without trying to put my neck on the line, I suspect this could become the de facto standard...

Several artist folk have leveraged this concept to develop beautifully crafted screens. Thanks to eko (from Qusers) for developing the Vader screen below.

Happy Halloween everybody!

Navigation: Day 1, Day 2

**T-Will** · 11-02-2006, 01:43 AM

Disabling XT9

Let me know if this app works for you guys, I installed it but it still didn't disable XT9 in IE even after a soft reboot. The JOGGR customization works great!

http://1800message.com/default.aspx

**Argelius** · 11-02-2006, 07:43 AM

Apologies if this has already been posted here (but 15 pages is a lot of work to sort through..).

This is a great collection of hacks and other programs that seem to work with the dash.

I especially like the one that turns off the start-up and shut-down sounds.

**dashman84** · 11-02-2006, 08:47 AM

ok so i downloaded microsoft.netcf2.0 to my phone along with dashconfig.exe. when i try to open dashconfig.exe it tells me it has an associated application and to run the application first then open the file from within that app. only problem is when i go to microsoft.netcf2.0log it only opens up a web page with a bunch of code. Im new to all the smartphone stuff can anyone help?
Thanks in Advance.

**plessdude** · 11-02-2006, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by T-Will

Disabling XT9

Let me know if this app works for you guys, I installed it but it still didn't disable XT9 in IE even after a soft reboot. The JOGGR customization works great!

http://1800message.com/default.aspx

Not working for me either. Seems to work with Messages but not with other programs like TXTman.

**pointout** · 11-02-2006, 12:55 PM

Hey guyz, I have a problem with concerning my email. whenever i try to "Send/Receive" my email it says. "An Error occurred while downloading messages. Verify that you have network coverage and that your account information is correct and then try again." I know my email's are right and my internet is working fine. I currently have the T-Mobile web for $5.99 and i configured the proxy and Gprs settings like it has was stated in this forum. The internet works perfectly fine, but my email is whats not working. Can any one help me out???

Thanks in advance.