Blackjack tips/tricks/hacks/etc

[snoVVman]

I noticed the same thing with the keylock on. At first this bugged me because I'm use to pressing any key then unlock and *. After playing with it for a while, I now think it is a good thing. When you have the phone in a holder it gets pressed all of the time which turns on the backlight and wastes batteries...this way the only way to unlock it is the top power which accidently get hit. Just my $.02.

Having to press the Power key makes it almost a two-handed operation when unlocking. It is relatively slow, requiring three key presses, with the Power key on top of the device, especially when compared to Treo's unlock strategy.

I acknowledge the battery issue, but if only one key on the pad will light up the screen, then unlock, then *, it would be better than having to reach for the Power key, IMO.

I seek a way to change this behavior. I hope someone comes up with a solution.

[squirrelman]

I just got 943 Kbit/sec on the Mobile DSLreports at my house in Downers Grove, IL (Chicago Suburbs). This was on the 1MB test. Sad that I'm getting faster downloads on my phone than my DSL, wow I really need to get faster internet!

[BD1]

Faster internet browsing.....this shortens the connecting/opening wait time. A noticeable improvement on many web sites. Just came across this:

http://www.opendns.com/start/windows_mobile5.php

[Sgt_Strider]

Is it possible to hack the ROM to remove some unnecessary and useless program from the BJ?

[netsyd]

Denver should be covered. I saw a map that showed 3g service. The one on the website is outdated and needs to be re-vamped. If your phone says U on your 8525 or on the Blackjack a 3g, then you have UMTS there.

Denver has been delayed by the FCC. Cingular needs to clean up some old AT&T spectrum before they can turn it on. The equipment is in place... and from what I've been told by various reps it should be live 1st qtr 2007 for Denver.

[foamman]

I know this is a really stupid question.....How the hell do you disconnect the internet connection? There is no exit button in IE....Do I always have to go to....settings....connections....wireless manager....disconnect cellular data?

[BTwannabe]

how do you get rid of that rediculous and loud splash screen that comes up on startup and shutdown? or at least get rid of the audio?

[BigEvan23]

Why do certain apps always pop up in my task manager...I never choose active sync...in fact I've done everything I can to disable it yet its always there! Is there any way to actually quit out of IE and Windows Media? I'd rather not have them hogging memory or processr time in the background! Any ideas?

[maevro]

I live in Chelsea and 3G works, I picked up my girlfriend in SoHo last night and 3G worked and I work on Long Island (Huntington) and 3G works there. It will get better and better as it is new.

[txcas]

how do you get rid of that rediculous and loud splash screen that comes up on startup and shutdown? or at least get rid of the audio?

You can change the sound using the HKLM\Software\HTC\Startup and HKLM\Software\HTC\Shutdown

[dirtywater]

Noob question here, but, how do I change the ring volume? All I have been able to do is change the earpiece volume.

thanks.

[maevro]

Noob question here, but, how do I change the ring volume? All I have been able to do is change the earpiece volume.

thanks.

Start > Settings > Profiles
or on the main Home Screen go down to where it says
Profile: Normal and choose that


This is where the phones gets Nokia Like. You have different profiles and can edit them and rename them too. I make one profile ring lound, another ring low and another only vibrate and another totally silent. You can change the profiles through settings, the homescreen or the power button on the top of the phone.

So I couldnt use apps that I used on my 8125 on this phone right? What is a good Reg Edit app for this phone? Thanks.

[spartanrob]

ANybody have the problem that the 3G network blocks your caller ID? I have privacy manager at home and when I call from my BJ in 3G privacy manager picks up. If I happen to be on edge, no issues.

[Ghettopops]

Start > Settings > Profiles
or on the main Home Screen go down to where it says
Profile: Normal and choose that


This is where the phones gets Nokia Like. You have different profiles and can edit them and rename them too. I make one profile ring lound, another ring low and another only vibrate and another totally silent. You can change the profiles through settings, the homescreen or the power button on the top of the phone.

So I couldnt use apps that I used on my 8125 on this phone right? What is a good Reg Edit app for this phone? Thanks.

Resco works


Hold the homekey for task manager to close out programs like WM and IE as far as the ASync I have found that it does pop up alot when I am not using it.

[BioHazard5]

I read in some review or forum that there was a keyboard shortcut for turning on and off bluetooth. Can't remember what it is. I know I can hold the power button then pick from that menu then turn off BT.

What I'm talking about is something like Fcn+B to turn it off and on - just can't find where I had read that.

Anyone?