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eSkyguide v WM6.1 PDA (Fuze)

Hi,
I upgraded from the “Tilt” to the “Fuze” a couple of months ago. The changes are significant and I’m still learning the new device. I rely heavily on third-party software applications. Getting all of these to operate on the Fuze was a big job but persistence has paid-off. I’m enjoying the new device and I’ve learned a great deal.
One of the issues I battled for a significant amount of time was the incompatibility of several of my third-party applications with the Opera Browser. I have been successful in selecting the IE browser as the default browser on the Fuze. This solved the compatibility issues with third-party programs and I can now utilize all of them………….except one.
I have been using the eSkyguide timetable program for a number of years on two different WM devices (WM2003, and WM6.0 “Tilt”). I travel constantly. This program has been a huge benefit to me over the years and I have grown to rely on it.
I have not been able to get the eSkyguide operational on the Fuze. My specific symptoms with the program are: I am able to open the program. I can see that it was updated 28 February 2009. When I attempt to pull up a schedule, I enter the desired info and click on the red “Search” button. When I do, a thin line is drawn around the bottom of the page which includes the four options buttons. Nothing else happens, and none of the other functions work.
Q: Have any WM6.1 users been able to use eSkyguide? I would appreciate hearing from any WM6.1 users (especially “Fuze” users) who could share any information on this issue. I am wondering if perhaps there is a compatibility issue between eSkyguide and WM6.1. Any information at all would be appreciated. I have been attempting to get help from the developer for over a month. To date they have not provided any real help.
Q: Is there any way to get the “Internet” function on the TouchFLO 3D system to open IE instead of Opera?
Q: Do any of the cooked ROM’s use the IE browser as opposed to Opera? Because of my dependence (well, OK – addiction) to certain third-party software applications, the Opera Browser is not working for me. It wouldn’t bother me to lose it completely, but I would like to be able to access the internet from the TouchFLO 3D system.
Q: I became dependent on the “Task” functionality in previous WM devices. I have made peace with TouchFLO 3D and now very much like the system – it’s a benefit to be able to select all of the different functions so quickly. I miss having the “Tasks” function on the today screen. Are there any custom today screens available that might include this function that are compatible with TouchFLO 3D? This appears to be a simple “real estate” issue. I would gladly give up the huge clock on the present today screen for items more useful. I’ve got a watch.
In closing, I’d like to say thank you to the many people on this forum that have been so helpful. This is a great source of information. To those who make it possible and those who share such useful information – I sincerely thank you.
Thanks,
Dave

looking for a SMARTPHONE

Hi there,
I need to make an application for a smart device. This application should be able to access the GPS (the device must have GPS) on the COM ports and collect data so that I can calculate the distance when the device is moving. Other requests are that the device should run Windows Mobile and have UMTS capability. I will be using . NET platform for writing the application, so if someone has done this before or something similar and can help me with anything from advices to code snippets or even the application itself, I will be forever thankful .
The big question I have in the beginning is what device suits best this description. I want to use the classic ASUS 636n but it has no UMTS capability.
thanks to admins for this great forum , see ya

[Q] Sending files through bluetooth on predetermined devices programmatically

Hi all,
In the app I'm developing I will need to be able to send arbitrary files (probably many at a time) to known and previously paired bt-enabled devices. Is there any way to bypass the discovery dialogue and the devices list by somehow providing a registered intent with the address of a device, say, through a putExtra call? In other words, I will already know the bt mac addresses, so I won't be needing the extra discovery and user input.
Downloading an alternative bt app that is capable of this would also work for me. So far I've tried to use the services offered by both "androbex" and "bluetooth file transfer" but with no luck.
I'm developing for a Samsung Tab, android-8.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks!

Adding Multiple Wi-Fi Networks to Android Device

Hello all! First off, this is my first day as a new member on this forum, which I should've done long ago honestly! This forum has helped me a lot and given me insight on many problems I've faced as I delve further into Android development. With any luck, one day I can return the favor to other inspiring developers as well!
Introductions aside, I am helping develop an app for the company I work for which requires a connection to many different devices which all broadcast a hidden Wi-Fi network. The way I see it, the easiest solution is to add the networks manually through the Wi-Fi settings on Android devices, however it is long and tedious and lends to human error (I have to manually copy over SSIDs and long PSK strings). I have also come to understand that each Android device has a "wpa_supplicant.conf" file, containing all the saved networks for that device.
I am working with an array of different phones, all running some version of Android, and I need a way to add networks en masse instead of one-by-one. Is there any way that I can:
1.) set-up a "wpa_supplicant.conf" file with all the preexisting networks and PSKs,
2.) gain temporary root access to edit the ".conf" file already present (or even bypass the need for root access), and then
3.) replace each ".conf" file for that device with the updated version.
This is all assuming that the process is relatively the same per each device, which I have also come to understand is not always the case. If this cannot be done, any insight into an alternative solution would also be much appreciated! Once again, I am just trying to avoid mulling through manual setup and inevitably entering something in wrong (I've got to be somewhat dyslexic). Kudos!
- Tristan Wright

Helping an old-timer

Hi.
As you can see from my profile, I've been a forum member since the days of O2 XDA devices (2007) and I used to flash other folk's home-baked ROMs often to improve the handsets and remove bloatware. As Android improved I found less need to muck about with what the manufacturers provided and my skills, no longer being used, became rusty.
Enough backstory though, I'm here today because I have a need to find a solution that is affecting the handsets we use in my company, and I suspect that flashing a custom ROM may be the solution.
I work for a small company who operate care homes. We use an app to record our notes, actions, medication administration etc. The app is on a 'ruggedised' android smartphone, with a remote management platform looking after our interests by locking down most of the phone's functions. I adminster this platform and manage the handsets and the software we use.
The problem we're experiencing, is that the handsets keep getting 'factory reset'. We're not sure if this is happening maliciously, or is the result of some kind of software incompatability. Disabling the factory reset option in the Android settings doesn't provide enough protection as the handsets can still be 'hard-reset' using the power+vol key combo.
The two handsets we use are:-
Wheatek BV6300
Oukitel WP5
Neither manufacturer is listed on the forum, so I'm hoping they are other devices that have been rebranded.
Questions.
How do I find out if any of the ROMs on the foum are compatible?
If they aren't compatible, how do I go about sourcing a custom ROM?
Any other suggestions/advice greatly appreciated.
TIA

Maybe limit devices to only vetted employees.
and/or
Pen/paper records then transcribed.