I bought a new phone/pda but can't identify what it is or what its running. it's model no is A858 and is IPTV compatable whatever that means. all the instruction are in Chinese. and there seems to be no way of messing with the software or adding progs as I don't know what it is running on, just says "Windows push technology" Help please.........
is this it? it doesnt run windows, it doenst look like...
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network frequency is "900/1800MHZ" which means its GSM, which means you can use it with everyone pretty much except Verizon but they might not be able to activate it since its a foreign model, but i think you are out of luck here anyway since the developers on this site program for windows mobile (which it doesnt run)
p.s.- IPTV stands for Internet Protocol Television...not sure what the heck that means in terms of your phone though
yes. It comes up with the windows logo & says "Windows push technology" in the startup screen, other than that I have no idea?
well, "push technolgoy", whether its windows or apple or whoever makes it...just means that your phone has the capability of constantly checking for email, messages, etc....it means that you can set it to check for email (if you have a data plan), ever 5, 10, or 15 minutes, etc...if you wish. data is constantly being 'pushed" to and from your phone, that's all it means, so it looks like you have a limited user interface, not windows by any stretch, but still microsoft based technology, while the base rom is probably made by some 3rd party subsidiary of the company that makes the phone.
so not supported by microsoft, but still usable.
Thank you for your prompt reply on this. It is a good phone but limited on it's PDA side, Music wise is excellent as it has an extremely loud MP3 player and plays videos downloaded from the net or from my own camera....It's just a bit annoying that the PDA section is worse than useless... but your help is appreciated
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Is there already or can someone make a program like this for WM5/6 ???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf9c5IxAB74
That would be AWESOME. You guys are always sayin "we can do everything the Ipod can do - only better." Prove it fellas!
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Is there already or can someone make a program like this for WM5/6 ???
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf9c5IxAB74
That would be AWESOME. You guys are always sayin "we can do everything the Ipod can do - only better." Prove it fellas!
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Lol, that is exactly why we're better than iPhone. They need a "guitar" to showcase what it can do. Ohh, iPhone, touch a string, and wow oooohhh Wow. I believe our Pocket PC's don't need a "guitar" to prove we're better.
*Pulls of PPC* 3G, oooohhh aahhh. GPS. oooohhh aahhhh
"Hi, I'm a mac, I can play the guitar". "Hi, I'm a boring PC, all I do is surf at HSPDA speed.
iPhone? Please!
At least we have the freedom to develop a program that will run on a PPC and we're not locked out of our OS!
Also there are cool programs like Songbook and Songsheet, great for learning, but if you want to play guitar, might I suggest, just a thought now, a GUITAR!
"Crap guys...the iPhone can do something kind of cool that we can't do. Time to belittle it".
Yeah, because us Windows Mobile users NEVER point out things that are very niche as to why our phones are as good/different/better than the iPhone.
I think its a cool app. cant' be done on the PPC though because of lack of multitouch support.
watching some PPC users reactions to iPhone stuff I'd swear they were just told they have a small :cough:.
Well, we've had this one for a while
PocketAxe
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http://pocketaxe.com/guitar/index.htm
People who play guitar actually tend to... wait for it... play REAL guitars
somewhere i see a video where a dude was using a diamond touch di debug mode, and he was using 2 fingers, so i suppose that should be doinable on winmobile too
sadly, actually i'm still waiting for the deliver of my new blackstone, so i can't try :-\
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Some key point that are expected to be announced are
* 24 hours to return any application they purchase for a full refund.
* purchased on the phone or through a Web site
* billing handled by credit card or through the wireless carrier’s bill
* store within a store on Windows Marketplace for Mobile ( for carriers )
Video : via 1800PocketPC.com
more info @ CTIA 2009
I checked out the web site. So far it's a complete failure.
From: http://jordanmillscom.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!86E0371A36435FA2!2155.entry?&_c02_vws=1
So the new windows mobile site pretty much sucks
I’ve caught some hype about new versions of the windows mobile apps coming out this week, so I decided to check it out. I was completely underwhelmed.
The servers are dead slow, they’re full of popups, and it basically boils down to two pages that say “download now!” that direct to each other. There’s no actual download.
Don’t believe the hype, this one is a fail.
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Great idea, horrible execution.
Looks awsome, but a copy from apple
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I checked out the web site. So far it's a complete failure.
From: http://jordanmillscom.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!86E0371A36435FA2!2155.entry?&_c02_vws=1
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Maybe the software isn't out yet...
I just want it (software version) to be available for WM 6.1 users.
Guys you want to buy from MS? Did you think about the excellent support they're going to offer? Ha ha..
Check out the new Windows Mobile App Store at www.WinMoAppStore.com Excellent support, No download protection or other crappy hidden costs!
Regards,
Carty..
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Then why do they have download links all over? I think that was part of my point.
an ideas just reply?
Well, I got the developer preview a while ago. It looks almost exactly like Windows 7 mobile. (The live tiles, etc, etc, etc...) The only issue I had with it was that on a touch device it was epic, but on a KB/M interface it SUCKED. You had to use all these weird hotkeys to get anywhere useful and alot of the windows hotkeys that have been around forever just didn't work. Hopefully the consumer preview will be more KB/M friendly. Having been a geek since the early Windows 3.x days I found that in an attempt to make the new OS less frustrating for computer newbies, they made it more frustrating for us old-timers that are used to the traditional Windows GUI.
I do, however, like the new "Blue Screen Of Death".
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You can cut it to a classic theme that works more like win7 if that's what you want... Also, that's windows phone 7.
It'll probably be like Vista ie ignored by business.
10-12 years time you'll probably have companies still trying to work out how to buy computers that can take W7, just as we have companies only buying specific PCs because there are XP drivers still available for them.
It is really
Windows 7 phone OS with a desktop app, it's slow, clunky, has tons of errors, and is only good for tablets(in my opinion) go to dev.windows.com and download and try it yourself
We already know what it'll look like.
Bloody awful!
No need to wonder - here's a screenshot.
no start menu so i'm wondering how much time it will take to get used to that...
The only issue I had with it was that on a touch device it was epic, but on a KB/M interface it SUCKED.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkyUMmNl4hk&feature=related
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Windows phone 8 Can not be a lot of features that make all people spend a lot of money to upgrade to new devices and about 20% of the windows phone users do not need to spend a lot of money
Why Microsoft Stopped Skype Services for windows phone 7.8 !! >>> Skype Paid services
I agree, 8 does not offer enough for the money over 7.8 for me to want to upgrade my perfectly working Radar. Well, perfectly until recently when Maps suddenly stopped being able to find any business or POI...
As of september it can't find any business or POI (starbucks, gas station, library, etc.), only cities and street names. I ditched the stock ROM and flashed deepshining WP7.8 so I can use the Nokia Here Maps and Drive.
What's really gets me though is I noticed the business search still works after a factory reset, but only until a few mins in when the phone finishes configuring itself. That is with the sim in, and If i leave the sim out while it configures and put it in afterwards it works for a few hours before it suddenly stops. This means the service is there and perfectly useable by the old app. It's like it must be some configuration finally completing and changing some setting to disable it. This really ticks Me off.
I'm going to try to pull a reg backup right after reset while it's still working and compare it to one from after it dies, not sure where and which hive to start looking in though, so if anyone can point me in the right direction that would be much appreciated.
Nevermind They also broke the search button: http://wmpoweruser.com/did-microsoft-break-the-windows-phone-7-8-bing-search-feature/
P.S. I called T-Mobile TS about the issue and they've had other reports, so I'm not the only one. They tried to three-way call HTC about it to ask some qs, but ended up just sending me to them by mistake, anyway HTC pointed the finger at MS and gave Me their number. Good luck with that eh.
UPDATE - FIX FOUND!: http://forum.xda-developers.com/win...-business-poi-search-disabled-ms-fix-t3229083
in short, it's a business... :silly:
but wait, the Windows Phone 8.1 support will ends on Jul 11, 2017
p.s.: to tell the true, it's just too sad to see how the great idea is buried alive...
Hello.
About the “download manager mess up” take a look here (grossness warning!): Can't STOP a built-in manager download in an acceptable way… :-/ (v56, v57-Beta) @ Google forums
Briefing for documenting purposes: built-in download manager intercepts certain download links' files, I guess because of file extension (apk files not captured, for example). However, built-in download manager is deprived from file download cancelling ability. Had to delete all of the application data to stop the mess.
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In essence, a dodgy issue. Not overly critical in most situations, of course, but certainly dodgy. Better do not tap/click on overkill sized files, or you'll regret it.
With regards to the link disambiguation popups, this is something I've wished to get a solution for some time already, to no avail. So let me explain:
There are sites on which no popups are seen. Example: this very forum. You can tap where you want or need without popups. If something's a little cramped, just a little bit of zoom is all you may ever need. I use “force enable zoom” and you should also if not, as you may guess.
There are certain sites, though, where this is stuff gets in the way. Notorious example: eBay desktop mode (I've included the desktop site redirection to make your life easier in case you are using the @#$% mobile user agent).
It is obvious that there's something in these damned sites' coding which forces Chrome to go into “link disambiguation popup” disgusting mode. So, if any of you may know some sort of way to prevent the browser going disgusting mode, God would be grateful. Maybe some sort of mod and/or app? Any feedback/contribution welcome.
Mostly wrote this because I've recently revisited the Firefox browser, and I've been on the verge of switching to it. Too bad Firefox has 0 bookmark management capabilities.
Have a good time fellows.
Cheers