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Official MSN Messenger for Android

MSN China has just released the official msn application for android phones.
I don't think it has been released in the market yet.
It is free but it contains ads...and yeah
the app is in chinese!!
I hope the english version is going to release soon!!
http://3g.msn.cn/MobileMSN.html

Thanks for sharing but not gonna download it until an English/International version is available.

Suweeeett! Even seems to support sending photos/voice like the WinMo app. Too bad I don't understand a single word Chinese, so I can't even find a download.

I downloaded it from your link, it works on English systems in English.
Here's the link to download the .apk installer (I choose Hero in the list, but it should be the same for other device I guess)
I upload it on megaupload because I was able to download it from a javascrip popup so I could not copy the link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4IMRJX9C
I gave it a try and didn't find it revolutionnary, I guess some other apps on the market are better. What do you think?
Cheers

pmpollet said:
I downloaded it from your link, it works on English systems in English.
Here's the link to download the .apk installer (I choose Hero in the list, but it should be the same for other device I guess)
I upload it on megaupload because I was able to download it from a javascrip popup so I could not copy the link: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4IMRJX9C
I gave it a try and didn't find it revolutionnary, I guess some other apps on the market are better. What do you think?
Cheers
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Well, I just tried it as well and it's quite good. Even supports real file transfer. Just amazing. The UI can use a little polish but it works. For me it's almost all in Chinese by the way.

I managed to pull of the direct link.
Here you go guys.
http://download.get.live.cn/components/mclient/msn_pc/568.apk

Think it's possible to translate it to English in some way?

This app is so ugly, it makes me depressed.

I could possibly help in translating it if I know which files contain the chinese characters that way i could replace them with english.

I'd say the app is pretty good and packs a lot of features which are better than many other IM apps.
It would be perfect if they can polish the interface more a little bit and add call or video call feature.

Great find, finally Microsoft is doing something. But sadly they could do better with the graphics.

Ok. MSN for android is really fugly. Microsoft made such a prettier version for the iphone. http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/06/24/microsoft-windows-live-messenger-iphone-ipod-touch/ I've downloaded it on my ipod touch and it is simply stunning.

I have 4 digit pincode and this official version is not accepting my pin code which i use with other 3rd party applications with no problems,just because it is 4 digits.Anyone has an idea??
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Sign in not allowed for me :S

i quiet like it, i hope it's released into the market and we see updates

This is great. I've been waiting for an official MSN messenger app for Android for some time. Works good on my Nexus One.

UI isn't that bad guys...
App works brilliant, and all in english
BTW there is a hacked version out there without ads
And I believe this app was not developed in house by microsoft, instead by "pica", but it still is official in a sense, as it is featured on the official msn china website.

found it in the market
http://www.androlib.com/android.application.com-pica-msn-ABmB.aspx

oswade said:
UI isn't that bad guys...
App works brilliant, and all in english
BTW there is a hacked version out there without ads
And I believe this app was not developed in huoseby microsoft, instead by "pica", but it still is official in a sense, as it is featured on the official msn china website.
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How did you get it in English? Mine is Chinese.. I do have FroYo though...

kekkle said:
How did you get it in English? Mine is Chinese.. I do have FroYo though...
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I guess you need to set your phone's language to English. Bleh, I want a normal decent multilangual msn app.
Come on, its time for one. Android's market share is pretty big so why not, MS? Of course! Because it's an open-source system.. great..

Chinese handwriting input method is missing after flash the new rom

Dear All,
Could any help me, Where can I locate the files ???
The Chinese handwriting input method is missing after flash the new rom.
Rom : Prime 1.6
Kernel: Netformer 1.5
Thanks a lot.
Patrick

yiphoming said:
Dear All,
Could any help me, Where can I locate the files ???
The Chinese handwriting input method is missing after flash the new rom.
Rom : Prime 1.6
Kernel: Netformer 1.5
Thanks a lot.
Patrick
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Hi, Install this update in CWM and and let me know if it fixes the problem?
http://kan.gd/uho

Hi,
I have tried your update, but it is still no Chinese handwriting input in the system setup.
Best Regards,
Patrick

Roach2010 said:
Hi, Install this update in CWM and and let me know if it fixes the problem?
I have tried it , but still cannot find the Chinese handwriting input method in the system setup.
Best Regards,
Patrick
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I also can verify that the Chinese handwriting input is missing, and the fonts zip doesn't fix it. I installed it through CWR. Do I need to mount the system folder first maybe?
Please fix this. I rely on the handwriting input to get through the day. If I see a some Chinese character I don't recognize, I use the handwriting input to search my dictionary. Without the handwriting input, I will have to switch roms, and I really like Prime the best.

The Chinese handwriting input is also not available in Revolver's rom. How can I get it back? This is extremely important. Does anyone know if the WW or TW roms have it? The Chinese rom has it, but it doesn't have google apps.

Yes I have also tried the resolver rom, it is also missed.

Hi,
I just find an alternative app from the market.
It have some Chinese input methods including handwriting.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.baidu.padinput&feature=search_result

Thanks, I also have gpen for handwriting input. But that's not the point, I want the Asus handwriting input. I really liked it. There has to be a way to get it back installed. What APK is it installed under, or is it embedded in the operating system? It is not a font that is missing, but the actual input method missing? Is it possible the latest update from Asus removed it?

I think it is missing in the version of US. It must be included in the TW and WW version.

Hey, yiphoming, this is completely off topic, but I noticed you are from Hong Kong. I'm going there next week. I heard they don't speak Mandarin there, that they speak Cantonese, and don't use simplified characters, but use traditional. Is that true? I don't want to have to negotiate prices in English. I like it better when I hear the natives argue over the price first so I know I am getting a good deal. I have to go there to change my visa.

Now most HongKong people can speak in mandarins.
Ithink u are better speak in mandarins rather than english.
Yes we are using traditional characters.
If you are shopping, pls negotiate price if the price is not disclosed.

X2 / Star X2 MTK6575

This thread is about the "star one X2" or X2 mtk6575 phone.
It's one of the cheapest android 4.0 Chinese phone with mtk6575
As there is no topic about this phone I will start one !
1) The phone
star one X2 mtk6575 review
System
OS Android 4.0.3
CPU MTK6575
ROM 4GB
RAM 512MB
Screen
Display Size 4.0Inch
Type Capacitive touch screen
Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
Screen Color 260K Colors
It's a pretty good phone for the price (around 150 Usd). Battery last quite long, it's fluid.
I bought mine on antelife http://www.antelife.com/free-shipping-newest-x2-mtk6575-4-0-inch-screen-800-480-android-smartphone-with-os-android-4-0.html
Great website, with great customer service !
If you want any info, just ask
2) Usb drivers
I tried some drivers for mtk6575 but didn't work so I installed wandoujia
it is a Chinese program that almost recognize every Chinese phone and install drivers for it !
As I do not have 10 posts on the forum I cannot share the link but google it.
I uninstalled it after because I do not understand chinese, but it seems to be a great program, with which you can install lots of app (chinese app) that are not on the market.
3) Root
The easiest way to do it is with superoneclick !
It didn't work for me (stuck at step 7) so i used another tool that I found on these forum for the zopo 100
i had to restard my computer several time and launch again and again but it finally worked
Hope this thread can help some people
Hope customs ROM will arrive !
4) Stock firmware !
thanks to antelife.com customer service here is a link with stock IMG and some tools !!
http://depositfiles.com/files/lnoks95t6
SN_Write_tool_exe_v2.1204.0
SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1206.01
5) Links
x310e thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1657604

is there something wrong ? :/

Star B79
Here it is:
http://www.chinaphonereview.com/star-b79
I have one! I really liked, but asked to waranty switch because the GPS was not working well ... had an error 5-200 m. : (Sometimes was ok, sometimes was 200m of the place where i was ...
Someone with the same problem?
Any ideas?!
Thanks

it's not the same model in fact,
not the same screen and not the same camera
One the X2 i do not have any pb of gps

Is there any topic about Star B79

no, but b79, x310e and X2 are similar phones. So we can group them in the same topic or just create another one, as you wish.
It it is for your gps pb here is what I have :
- geolocalisation and maps work well and fast with data (3g or wifi)
- if I turn off data if have no geolocalisation but I can load the map (even with the gps off so I don't really understand)

Greaves,
Regarding 2) USB Drivers:
There's now an English-language version of Wandoujia. It's called SnapPea and is available for free at SnapPea.com
Would love to hear your feedback--I know that's been a pain point for users with Chinese Android phones!

klukoff said:
Greaves,
Regarding 2) USB Drivers:
There's now an English-language version of Wandoujia. It's called SnapPea and is available for free at SnapPea.com
Would love to hear your feedback--I know that's been a pain point for users with Chinese Android phones!
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Oh did not find it before !
thanks a lot !

UPDATE : thanks to antelife customer service we now have the stock IMG and some tools !
http://depositfiles.com/files/lnoks95t6

Greaves Hello, nice to meet you!
Today I purchased this product should reach me next week!
In the meantime, I found your comments and hope you continue to add news to your phone!
Have you found any problem? Or does it? For me it is important that the GPS works perfectly, you've got to try it with some browser? I noticed you added a link where there is the possibility to update the rom already, tell me what improvements to make? Have you already tested? Aspect of your news

greaves said:
UPDATE : thanks to antelife customer service we now have the stock IMG and some tools !
http://depositfiles.com/files/lnoks95t6
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Greaves Hello, nice to meet you!
Today I purchased this product should reach me next week!
In the meantime, I found your comments and hope you continue to add news to your phone!
Have you found any problem? Or does it? For me it is important that the GPS works perfectly, you've got to try it with some browser? I noticed you added a link where there is the possibility to update the rom already, tell me what improvements to make? Have you already tested? Aspect of your news

i've just received this great phone.
I'm satisfied with the performance, screen and the touch pad.
I just wonder is there any official firmware/custom rom available yet?
If i'm not asking too much it will be great if there is a repartition fix also.

hello,
I have no pb with the phone except that the gps needs my 3g to be on to work (I use google maps).
The link is not for an update rom but for the rom that is already on your phone. It should help to do custom rom but as I don't know how to do it I don't know if there will be any

greaves said:
hello,
I have no pb with the phone except that the gps needs my 3g to be on to work (I use google maps).
The link is not for an update rom but for the rom that is already on your phone. It should help to do custom rom but as I don't know how to do it I don't know if there will be any
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This means that the GPS does not work offline? It means that if you install a browser such as sygict Mobile with integrated maps, does not work? If so is a big problem!

B79 sdcard
Hello, i have a b79 phone with android 4.0.3 and i need a little help.
does anyone have troubleshot with installing aplication's on sdcard?
on my phone i have mounted the sdcard and i can access it on the explorer, but when i tried to install any aplication, there's a message 'install sdcard', or 'no sdcard present', in explorer the name that apears is 'SDCARD2', i think that's the problem, anyone nows how to change it? thanks for the help.

geniustyle said:
This means that the GPS does not work offline? It means that if you install a browser such as sygict Mobile with integrated maps, does not work? If so is a big problem!
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I didn't try so I cannot tell you
I'll would have tested if it was free

Same problem with GPS
hugo81 said:
Here it is:
I have one! I really liked, but asked to waranty switch because the GPS was not working well ... had an error 5-200 m. : (Sometimes was ok, sometimes was 200m of the place where i was ...
Someone with the same problem?
Any ideas?!
Thanks
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:crying:
I got my Star One X2 last week, have exactly the same problem. I put Route66 (Navigaiton + maps) from andoid market its an offline navigator I just found. I put the same software on a Samsung Galaxy s2. Put both devices on the dashboard on the highway. Turned off WiFi and Data. It seemed equal for a while both were navigating the same way, but as soon as I passed a small village, the X2 would get out of track and show me in the woods or off-roads, while I was driving 130km/h, but the S2 continued just fine. It got back on track after the village was gone. Inside the town, it would jumb to different roads. So there has to be a problem with manucaturing. I just sent an request to the eBay seller asking for repair.....
Did you get any feedback on yours?
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geniustyle said:
This means that the GPS does not work offline? It means that if you install a browser such as sygict Mobile with integrated maps, does not work? If so is a big problem!
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See my comment below, it works offline, but there is a precision problem.

I think its a hardware problem... i got a new unit and the problem is the same!
The solution is keep the internet connection off (gprs, 3G, wifi) and it works ok. The problem my apear again when you receive o phone call... the solution is turn The gps connection off and on again...
This is my Expirience... any ideas or solutions?
Sent from my B79 using xda app-developers app

klukoff said:
Greaves,
Regarding 2) USB Drivers:
There's now an English-language version of Wandoujia. It's called SnapPea and is available for free at SnapPea.com
Would love to hear your feedback--I know that's been a pain point for users with Chinese Android phones!
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greaves said:
hello,
I have no pb with the phone except that the gps needs my 3g to be on to work (I use google maps).
The link is not for an update rom but for the rom that is already on your phone. It should help to do custom rom but as I don't know how to do it I don't know if there will be any
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Thank you, my x2 has problems with the GPS, the wrong position 2-500 m.
In addition, each time using the GPS, after work with difficulty, almost blocked for 5 minutes. I'm going to contact the vendor for help, but if you could solve with a cooked rom and instructions for assembly, it would be great! (sorry I'm a little more than a rookie)

a good NAVI?

Have anyone here a good & free Navi ?
or how can I unlock a charge navi app ?
Pls help!

Did you try using gMaps? It's really good, the only downside is it doesn't have voice navigation..

I'm guessing Nokia Drive will be available as soon as it's not in beta, not sure though. Nokia did announce, back in the summer that it will make Nokia Drive available to all wp8 phones and it will be up to the manufacturers to add it, however I say it shouldn't be their choice, it should be the user's choice.
how can I unlock a charge navi app ?
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That's kinda called piracy and it's against the forum rules.
If you want a voice navigation app you have several to choose from:
- navigon
- voice navigation
- turn by turn
etc.

XAP
Is there any way to install XAP files on our phones? All progs from MS store are in XAP format right? I remeber that all stuff for Windows Mobile 6.5 was in different extension....CABs? Is there any way to install some older programs from WM6.5?

floridan79 said:
Is there any way to install XAP files on our phones?
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Only with developer unlock at the moment. Search the WP8 forum for 'dev unlock'.
If you had a different device, like the 8S or Lumia 820, you'd be able to use the SD method as well.
floridan79 said:
Is there any way to install some older programs from WM6.5?
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No.
This wasn't even fully done on fully unlocked WP7 phones either. I doubt it will be possible in the future.

XSupreme said:
Have anyone here a good & free Navi ?
or how can I unlock a charge navi app ?
Pls help!
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If you are in the US, UK or Canada, you can now download the Nokia Drive+ Beta app from the store.
See: http://blogs.windows.com/windows_ph...a-is-now-available-on-all-windows-phones.aspx

[Q] Arabic language for HTC 1 M8

A Syrian guy bought HTC 1 M8, it still new, so I don't know what's the android version but it's the default one. He came to me for help.
He wants the whole system to be translated to Arabic, and that language isn't available. According to this video, if we just force stopped customization settings provider, it will allow us to select the Arabic language from settings.
Is It correct? Is it that simple? Don't I need to root it and stuff? What happens if he restarts the device?

elieobeid7 said:
A Syrian guy bought HTC 1 M8, it still new, so I don't know what's the android version but it's the default one. He came to me for help.
He wants the whole system to be translated to Arabic, and that language isn't available. According to this video, if we just force stopped customization settings provider, it will allow us to select the Arabic language from settings.
Is It correct? Is it that simple? Don't I need to root it and stuff? What happens if he restarts the device?
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i don't about the htc 1 m8 and htc stuff but i know this ....try an app called morelocal2 to make the phone Arabic for him