Windows Mobile
Admin Unplugged (literally) The Internet Outage and HTC to the rescue. Internet connection sharing ATT Vs. Tmobile
Jul 15th
Optimum online and their high speed internet tubes have shut me down today at 10:11am in mid page refresh and it drove me crazy. I reset my modem, router, laptop and everything in between. I grabbed my bill to make sure I didnt miss a payment and then I called them on it.
I got the whole sorry sir it just happened so we won’t know if their is a service outage for some time… blah… blah…blah. Someone will call you back to come to your site at some point today.
Arrrrrg.
So what better time to do a Internet connection sharing comparison between 2 networks via the Dash WM6 Smartphone on ATT vs the Wing WM6 on Tmobile.
I saw faster speeds more consistantly on ATT but they also dipped below 30kbps several times where Tmobile stayed over 29kbps at all times. (ATT seems to handle my requests better though!)
Tmobile Max 76kbps Minimum 29kbps
Att Max 119kbps Minimum 17kbps
They both let me get on and post but it is still sub standard pre 1995 modem speed. I tried using them to do bit torrent – no problem other than speed. It seems neither network is blocking ports – yet. I noticed the Wing timed out after 10 minutes or so and i had to hit a key on the screen to restore it.
But all this does is make we want 3G that much more or how about 3.5G?? Someone want to send me some high speed mobile goodness to review? What is the best available connection for WWAN in the US? Other regions?
Anyone… Anyone… Mcfly?
_TheAdmiNviaEdge_
Update: The Wing on Tmobile timed out or something after 20 minutes and came up on the sim lock screen – Network Locked Enter Unclock Code
Strange and then I had to restart it. Now its working again. ATT seems to be my favorite at the moment.Update: 1:26PM They had a dude come out and resplice some wires in a box in front of my building. Everything magically came back on. I also noticed a huge box inside the box marked XM. Lots of blinking lights.
And I’m back @ full speed around 20 Mbits – That 20kbps was killer!
Question: How can i restore functionality to my joggr strip on my Tmobile Dash?
Jul 11th
Yeah The HTC Excaliber has a cool touch strip that tmobile has decided you Dash users should not get. To restore its HTC functionality Fire up your registry editor that you grabbed a few days back and here are the registry keys to change:
* HKCUControlPanelJogBarSettingsBottomKeyApplicationName = Windowsiexplore.exe
… to convince bottom key of the JOGGR to invoke Pocket Internet Explorer
* HKCUControlPanelJobBarSettingsTopKeyApplicationName = BACK
… to convince top key of the JOGGR to perform “back” function while browsing.
* HKCUControlPanelJogBarSettingsSwitchToAudioFunc = 0
… to make it possible to scroll through web pages by using the JOGGR strip as a
As always, you should keep in mind that any registry changes are unsupported and run the risk of forcing a hard reset. Back up your data before attempting. It also takes some getting used to if you have never used it before.
Tmobile Dash Tip: Hard Reset Information
Jul 8th
Here is some information not readily available for the Dash…
To perform a hard reset (Erase ALL your data) on the t-mobile dash hold the two soft buttons down then while holding those buttons hold the power button for 2 seconds you will get a prompt to press 0 to reset. Time is of the essence if you miss it try again.
Edit: Here is a second easier method:
If you cant get this to work you can navigate through these steps as well:
Dash Hard Reset
1. Select Start
2. Accessories
3. Clear Storage
4. Type 1234 in the box
5. Select YES.
Wing issue: After removing PocketDivx MP3′s are quirky at best and i can not assign MP3′s to ringtones. Can you help me?
Jul 8th
This just in our reader Philly2VSU seems to be having problems with his Wing. After removing PocketDivx he can not use MP3s as ringtones and some other glitches. He writes to us…
okay im having a problem with my t-mobile wing i recently purchased, the problem
im having is ive been using active sync to download mp3 files to my phone an i
never had a problem i actually used a audio cutting program to create short
ringtones to add on my phone now yesterday i downloaded a program directly from
my phone over wifi the program was called PocketDivx now i didn’t get the
performance from the program in which i was seeking so i uninstalled the program
now when i add ringtones or music an i tap on it to open it a error message that
say”the file cannot be opened.either it is not signed with a trusted
certificate, or one of its components cannot be found. if the problem
persist,try reinstalling or restoring the file. this has ruined all my previous
ringtones i had on the device an ones i put on now so i cant assign any mp3
ringtones to my phone i can only open songs in windows media player can you
please help me with this problem
We have not had this issue before but assume it happened upon removal of the PocketDivx client. We do not know how to have the os re-associate the application to play mp3′s instead of Pocket Divx and recomended a Hard Reset. After backing up your information you can :
tap start>settings>system tab>clear storage. then enter 1234 and tap yes
everything saved on the device ecept the memory card will be deleted
Anyone have a better solution? Let us know how it goes Philly!
Philly 6:30PM Says:
problem solved as you suggested i had to reset default factory settings an rather than holding down the two soft keys an hitting power i had to tap start>settings>system tab>clear storage. then enter 1234 an tap yes in the process i had to delete everything saved on the device but it didn’t matter because i had my t-mobile wing documents backed up on several folders on my computer thanks for all the help it was very helpful in the solution.
Glad we could help… Keep emailing us those questions!
Karl L. Gechlik
-TheAdmiN_
Some New Dash Tips & Tricks for WM6 – Tip 3 Links for free installable software.
Jul 6th
These are great apps and from a great site called mobile.surrealnetworks.com . Great resource link for your dash wm5 , wm6 or even the HTC.
Some of these applications require that your Smartphone be app unlocked to install properly. Please App Unlock first!
If you can’t modify system files – you need to APP UNLOCK! I can say it again and again. If you are having issues doing almost anything APP UNLOCK. After you upgrade to WM6 you need to APP UNLOCK AGAIN. You will find instructions here @ asktheadmin.com. Here is the list:
.NET CF 2.0 SP1 2.19MB
.NET Compact Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1. Required for some applications as noted.
Alpha-Numeric Display 180KB (cab)Blue or Gray
A graphic dial pad legend to show which letters correspond to which keys on a standard telephone keypad. Maintains T-Mobile logo. Original keypad graphics courtesy of “blue rocket” from Q Users forum. Reboot after install. Uninstall any previous “color” if installing a new “color”. Works while dialing and during a call. v .4
Audio Gain Patch 2KB (cab)
Some Dash users complain of the microphone gain causing poor audio and instances of the audio cutting out. The issue seems to limited to some of the first Dash’s to be released. This will correct the gain settings in the registry.
AutoLock 92.3KB (cab)
Allows Automatic Keypad or Security Lock – User Configurable Delay, Application Exceptions and Event Notification. v. 3.87
Directs All Audio to Your BT Headset, Click Icon To Toggle BT Audio On/Off
Celetask – Great explorer & file manipulator
Dash Weather 548KB (cab)
Application to check weather and forecasts. v 1.03 Requires .NET CF Framework 2.0
Disable Call Reject 2KB (cab)
Disables Touch Strip (JOGGR) Call Reject. The “End” key will still reject calls.
Flash Player Lite 2.1 770KB (cab)
Adobe Flash player for Smart Phones. Based on Flash 7.
GlyphCache 65535 1KB (cab)
Improves Menu speed by increasing certain memory cache.
Google Maps 600KB (cab)
Mapping software from Google. Supports map or satellite imagery. GPS support and route planning (directions).
Sets IE Cache and Mail Storage to SD Card. Reboot for Settings to Take Effect.
Map4PDA 351KB (cab)
Mapping software that supports Virtual Earth, Yahoo and Google Maps. GPS navigation and route planning. v. 1.4.7 (requires .NET CF 2.0)
OMAP Clock v.2 38KB (cab) Details
Overclock your OMAP850 processor.
Pocket IE Download Plugin 5KB (cab)
Enables Downloading of Additional File Types. Details
Pocket Nester Plus 508KB (cab) Details
Now Plays Full Screen. After Pressing “Menu” During Game Play, You Must Press the Left or Right Softkey to Access Menus.NES ROM Files (directory)
PowerControl 395KB (cab) Details
Execute a Program When the Screen is Activated or Deactivated. v. 1.4
PowerControl+OMAP 415KB (cab)
PowerControl Bundled with OMAP Clock. 240/228MHz When Bright, 180MHz When Dim. Auto Runs on StartUp. Do Not Press Exit Upon Loading. App Unlock Req. Details
Regedit STG 25KB (cab) Details
Signed Smartphone Registry Editor.
RJV Clock 351KB (cab)
Digital Clock, Stop Watch, Lap Timer and Count Down Timer
SetJogBar 29KB (cab)
Motoblast, LLC has created this app that allows you to enable the JOGGR Jog Bar (touch sensitive slider), no registry editing required.
Silent Boot/Shutdown 6KB (cab)
Sets your T-Mobile Dash to Boot and Shutdown with No Sound
Reverse Silent Boot 463KB (cab)
SiriusWM5 289KB (cab)
Stream Sirius Satellite Radio to Your SDA; Subscription Required. Updated 10/07/2006
Smart SS 6KB (cab)
ScreenShot utility. Run the app then use the * key to capture. Images are saved to My Documents
T-Mobile My E-Mail 84KB (cab)
My E-Mail application makes it easy to download your My E-Mail settings from T-Mobile’s server. Great if it’s missing from your ROM.
T9 Languages (directory)
TCPMP .71 656KB (cab)
Multimedia Player – Supports most Audio/Video codecs. Need AAC Support?
Total Commander 165KB (cab)
A Powerful Utility. File Explorer, FTP Client, Registry Editor and Text Editor.
Vieka WordPad 44KB (cab)
Text Editor, Supports Plain Text and HTML, Cut/Copy/Paste, Word Wrap etc.
Windows Live Search Mobile 411KB
Map, Driving Directions, Business Search and GPS Navigation all on one application. Requires .NET CF 2
Got More? Post em in the comments!
Question: On My Cingular Dash I Keep Getting – 453 Error Invalid Number. Please re-send…
Jul 6th
453 Error Invalid Number. Please re-send…
453 Error Invalid Number. Please re-send…
453 Error Invalid Number. Please re-send…
453 Error Invalid Number. Please re-send…
453 Error Invalid Number. Please re-send…
453 Error Invalid Number. Please re-send…
Dan DC writes to us:
Every time i restart my WM6 dash i see this. I didn’t have it before I upgraded. What is it and make it go away!
This is an easy one Dan! First make sure your device is Application Unlocked. Then install CeleTask and view processes now kill the two or three that hav fav5 in them.
Now you can remove them from startup with Total Commander. Remove everything that mentions fav in it and I got rid of a bunch of other stuff as well.
I know this will help Dan – For some reason the answer is no where to be found on the net!
