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Visual Basic for Windows Mobile ?

is it possible to use VB.NET to make simple applications for windows mobile (5/6 ?) devices ?
I'm pretty good with VB and I recently got into VB.NET and I'd love to make simple applications for my XDA Flame !
if it's possible, are there tutorials explaining the basic/ difference from making a desktop application ?
thanks !

shodanx said:
is it possible to use VB.NET to make simple applications for windows mobile (5/6 ?) devices ?
I'm pretty good with VB and I recently got into VB.NET and I'd love to make simple applications for my XDA Flame !
if it's possible, are there tutorials explaining the basic/ difference from making a desktop application ?
thanks !
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i never tried .NET 03, but i have 2005 installed and use it regularly. Just create a new project and under Smart Device choose your OS. If you're already familiar with VB6 and VB2005 then it should be a cinch. You can find some guides here http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsmobile/default.aspx.

Hi,
thanks for the quick answer
I have visual basic 2008 express edition
can this version make WM5 apps ? or do I need the full version ? (I have the full 2005 but I prefer this version because it's "lighter")

shodanx said:
Hi,
thanks for the quick answer
I have visual basic 2008 express edition
can this version make WM5 apps ? or do I need the full version ? (I have the full 2005 but I prefer this version because it's "lighter")
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Wow i guess I'm behind, i thought 2008 was still in beta. I'm downloading it now and I'll know for sure in about 20 mins. I'm not sure exactly what they cut out in the express editions.

imo u cannot with the express edition, u require pro edition.

shaileshashar said:
imo u cannot with the express edition, u require pro edition.
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Seems like you're right...

shodanx said:
Hi,
thanks for the quick answer
I have visual basic 2008 express edition
can this version make WM5 apps ? or do I need the full version ? (I have the full 2005 but I prefer this version because it's "lighter")
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Well, yes and no.
It doesn't allow you to make WM apps, however the compiler CAN produce WM apps.
This mean that you can use your "express" environment to produce a standard application, taking care that the form has the correct size for your PDA, and then you can try compiling it specifing the .NET libraries on your device instead the regular ones.
If the code you produced doesn't use any feature strictly related to the regular .NET Framework version, it will compile.
Take a look here:
http://www.jargoncode.it/tips/netcfcompile-eng.htm
Still, remember that this will make programming more difficult and that you cannot benefit of debugging features and so on. If your needings are simple, this solution may be good. If your needings are complex, then I suggest using "non express" versions of Visual Studio.

[REQ]Looking for developers, Spotify for mobile!

Hello. I'm sure the majority of this site know what Spotify is. And I've discovered some great stuff, that maybe could be ported to a WinMo device.
I'm really, really bad at coding, so I don't know if this is possible, but hey, why not, it's worth a try, right?
So, to the subject. Some Swedish hackers have hacked spotify and made a program to connect to their servers and stream music. It's all opensource, altough no GUI is available.
So my request is, port this program to a WinMo device, and make a nice graphical interface!
Here is the link to the program.
http://despotify.se/
/R

Come on people, someone? Make the code mobilefriendly and a nice GUI, somebody/a group must be able to do it?

Nobody? would love spotify in the mobile!

Still nobody that can look in to it?

kevin_seymer said:
still nobody that can look in to it?
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+1 ...........

Apparently spotfy are already looking at it, just google spotfy windows mobile. Its a shame about seeqpod, they had a mobile serrvice but are now out of business

Howsit going with Spotify for Windows Mobile?

Any news? All i can come up with since im no coder is to make my pc screen visible on my phone. But that solution is BAd! plz develop something now

BUMP for this thread!
Its embarrasing that Spotify exists for Iphone and is on its way for Android but not WM!

Oh, let me second this with a vengance! Please please somebody get this done for WM....

yayayay said:
Hello. I'm sure the majority of this site know what Spotify is. And I've discovered some great stuff, that maybe could be ported to a WinMo device.
I'm really, really bad at coding, so I don't know if this is possible, but hey, why not, it's worth a try, right?
So, to the subject. Some Swedish hackers have hacked spotify and made a program to connect to their servers and stream music. It's all opensource, altough no GUI is available.
So my request is, port this program to a WinMo device, and make a nice graphical interface!
Here is the link to the program.
http://despotify.se/
/R
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despotify can't be ported to windows mobile. even though its possible, winmo doesnt have a native python runtime, the app would be huge, and to slow to actually be usable.
a new app would have to be programmed in C/C++ or C#

i would love this app two im a big spotify fan and use it alot

+1, seriously now spotify exists for Android and Iphone!

I have been working on a Windows Mobile Spotify client called mySpot.
The first alpha version is complete and I have uploaded it to the forum today.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=580208
-Fry

i read on the blog that they are coding a java version. cant we just throw the java **** on your phones and run it in java?

I've ported despotify/jotify to C# (compact framework), and will release a working Windows Mobile client whenever I manage to build a nice GUI.
Maybe, some day, I will combine it with my old Grooveshark player, and create a all-in-one music app.
Stay tuned

Excellent news, nilezon, thanks. I'll look forward to this

hicks said:
Excellent news, nilezon, thanks. I'll look forward to this
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Here's a .NET (and CF) library for Spotify, based on Jotify and Despotify.
http://www.sharpspot.org/

hello !
just in case...
official release of Spotify : http://www.generation-nt.com/spotif...bile-musique-streaming-actualite-1094941.html

Help with my new evo4g !!!!

I recently changed my HD2 for an Evo....Mix feelings!!!!
I noticed that on my Hd2 I could send,change and even create Word documents..
I can not find a way to do this on my new Evo4G..Any help?????

the hd2 is windows mobile based thus providing users with the mobile version of microsoft office.....the evo is an android device that is still capable of viewing, creating and editing documents......buuuuut u have to purchase the office app from the market.....or i may know a way to get a free version if you can find a way to contact me.....

Documents To Go is a great Office app.

engelsione said:
I recently changed my HD2 for an Evo....Mix feelings!!!!
I noticed that on my Hd2 I could send,change and even create Word documents..
I can not find a way to do this on my new Evo4G..Any help?????
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The EVO comes pre-loaded with QuickOffice, which I believe allows you to see/edit word files.

[Q] Windows Mobile Beginner from where to start

Hello,
I'd like to start programming Windows. I've heard that people submitting apps before February will obtain Windows Mobile. Is it true? Which framework should I use for?
Thank in advance

first, i think you're talking about Windows Phone, not Windows mobile.
to develop for this platform you have to download the sdk, including an emulator from this website:
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=27570
to publish applications on marketplace (and to unlock phones) you have to subscribe an AppHub contract (paid, 99$/€/year)
http://create.msdn.com/en-US/
if you want only to unlock a phone (without the marketplace developer access) you can read various posts on this forum
obtaining a developer phone is not that simple,but it depends which country you'r from

Yeah Windows Mobile was it, you could do more with it but it's in the past, Welcome to Windows Phone where MS tells you what you want and need instead. LOL. I have the Trophy and it is great but it will never be as good as my Touch Pro 2.

sinister1 said:
Yeah Windows Mobile was it, you could do more with it but it's in the past, Welcome to Windows Phone where MS tells you what you want and need instead. LOL. I have the Trophy and it is great but it will never be as good as my Touch Pro 2.
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I agree, but only oh half...
90% of users are dummies. they need easy and closed operating systems.
that's the reason why ios and wp are so closed up.
WindowsMobile was great.. but such a mess!! it was used only from people that needed it.. if they want to sell... they have to realize something easy and reliable..
android takes a slightly different path, it is closed if you don't want to unlock it..

[Q] Conversion of iOS app to WP7..

Hi lads,
There is an app called AFL Supercoach on the iOS app store. I want that app on WP7 but have absolutely no hope that it is in development. I was wondering whether it would be possible to convert it using the tool MS had released. The tool with all the indexed codes and stuff..
Would it be possible? In a WP7 layout (Zune like)? And how hard would it be?
I'm not an experienced developer..
cheers guys, Abz

AbbzTract said:
Hi lads,
There is an app called AFL Supercoach on the iOS app store. I want that app on WP7 but have absolutely no hope that it is in development. I was wondering whether it would be possible to convert it using the tool MS had released. The tool with all the indexed codes and stuff..
Would it be possible? In a WP7 layout (Zune like)? And how hard would it be?
I'm not an experienced developer..
cheers guys, Abz
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Its too early for me to dig up a link but if you go to MSDeveloper pages, there is a link for porting apps from iOS to WP and Android to WP. I am not an experienced developer either but love tinkering stuff from days of WM and android. I am currently porting 2 Android apps to WP. Takes time initially but isn't that difficult. Give it a shot. If you fail to find a link, holla me, when I've opened my eyes I will search it and paste it here. Hope this will help. Happy developing for WP!

Hey dude,
Got the link and also the app that I'm working on. But how do I know which file from inside the iOS app corresponds to which file within the WP7 app? They have different names....
And for the corresponding APIs and codes, do I have to use the online"directory" on the MSDeveloper or is there an alternative program available?
Cheers, Abz