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www.mdapro.co.uk

Every product as versatile as the MDA Pro, deserves it's own comunity. As it's a ground-breaking device and sports a brand new operating system, there are likely to be numerous teething problems.
There are few good sources of information available for the mda pro at present, the best of which being this one. Despite containing everything you could need to know, I found it very difficult for a novice to find info quickly.
Whilst waiting for my phone to arrive, I bought the website www.mdapro.uk , I've set up a forum there, for beginners like my self, to get the full potential out of there phone / mini laptop / PDA ....
I've produced this site as I'm the proud owner of a new MDA Pro and I'm sure I can use it for more than browsing the net on the Loo. There's an obvious need for a site dedicated to the MDA Pro and I hope www.mdapro.co.uk will be helpfull to a lot of people.
www.mdapro.co.uk is for anyone who owns or is thinking of purchasing an I-mate Jasjar / MDA Pro / XDA Exec / HTC Universal or any of it's other guises.
Please join my forum and help to build a community. There's power in numbers and together we can overcome any problems each of us may have. Together we can make the proposition of upgrading to a PDA as simple and pain-free as possible.
Thanks
Sank5

Tip - get some proper hosting (add-free stuff), and sort the formatting on teh front page out :/ - one slim column of text on the left with adds on teh right and nothing in teh middle.
Its a good idea though, and could probably have been integrated here somehow, providing the admins have the time and inclination to do it.

Thanks for tips!
The big blank bit in the middle is gonna contain a general phone overview, (When I get chance to write it). I've only really been concentrating on getting the forum up and running, which I think is all set up correctly now.
My hosting company seem pretty efficient so far. They were chosen on cost alone. If I get enough members to quantify upgrading, I will search for better hosting. While there's only a handfull of members, my £20 per year hosting should do just fine. At least for now. :wink:
If there's anything anyone would like including on the site, I'm more than happy to listen. Likewise to any advice or criticism.

I think making sure you and XDA Devs don't cross the same ground is important, so making sure somehow your site is providing a specific and different service.
Also, I would put a big obvious link back to XDA Devs as a courtesy.
Best of luck.
Joe

Thanks Joe,
I dont want to step on anyones toes, here. I intend my site to be specific to one phone, aimed at begginers and prospective upgraders.
Xda developers is a fantastic source of info for all levels. Its only downfall is that it is difficult for beginners, such as myself, to navigate. I want my site to fill the gap for beginners. I only really want to to include tried and tested methods on my site, rather than experimental material. I will link to xda developers for more advanced users and further reading.
I'm more than happy to include links to this site anywhere it may be relevant.

Sank5!
Just registered on your forum...
Hope it will be a success... at least I am there for you

hee i am one off the newest member i hope to learn a lot overthere.
This is my first pda ,mda so i wil putt my newbie questions there thanks anyway 8)

Thanks for your support
Thanks to everyone who's joined my forum. The sites almost completely functional now, if lacking a bit in content. We currently have a massive 20 users!
Now you've all had your MDA Pro's for a while, I'd appreciate it if you shared your experiences with us. I've been too busy with work and the site to have a good play with my phone, but I intend that to change very soon any hints / advice would be more than welcome.
Does anyone know how to capture a screen shot on the MDA Pro or run a macromedia flash movie as I am getting desperate for both.
Thanks

mda pro unlock???
To hello point someone as one netlock (simlock) of mda pro
away gets?? much-calibrates one left where I UNLOCK program
download themselves can thanks greeting Peter

http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=40389
there is NO unlocker... YET

sank5: for screenshots check out MagicSS. Not perfect but almost.
For Flash, not really sure, but check out a thread on benchmarking the Uni. You can cross reference by searching by my username and vjsihaya.
Member there was using flash movies to benchmark.
V

sank5 said:
www.mdapro.co.uk is for anyone who owns or is thinking of purchasing an I-mate Jasjar / MDA Pro / XDA Exec / HTC Universal or any of it's other guises.
Thanks
Sank5
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I have a QTEK 9000. Does this mean i cannot join?
I just tried to access it now but "Cannot find server" came out.
Edited:
It's ok now, seems one ofr the links above says www.msdapro.uk when clicked

@sank5
I use Resco PhotoViewer on my device. It comes with a Screen Capture "add on" which works perfect for me.
Some "always on top" window will be opened in the middle including the button to make the shot (which can be delayed by 10 seconds if You like).
You can browse through all programs to prepare the screen as You need it before taking the shot, nicely working for me.
regards,
Ruud

Flash Working
vijay555 said:
for screenshots check out MagicSS. Not perfect but almost.
For Flash, not really sure, but check out a thread on benchmarking the Uni. You can cross reference by searching by my username and vjsihaya.
Member there was using flash movies to benchmark.
V
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Thanks All!
Got Flash Working Now, thanks to 'findus'. You can download it here:-
http://www.mdapro.co.uk/downloads/flash6.cab
Works well, but much slower than the desktop version. I'm off to checkout MagicSS and Resco PhotoViewer.
Thanks Again
Sank

Unscrew DASH/S620

What exact tool is needed to unscrew the 6 screws on the back of the dash? I have a 20 piece kit, and none seem to fit. TIA.

Torx T6
I used a Torx T6 on mine.

oqureshi or stmatte, could you post instructions on how to disassemble the dash if you were successful at doing it? Possibly with pictures?
Thanks in advance

Post pictures!
...or a video tutorial could work

Still no word on this? SOMEONE must have taken apart their beloved dash/excalibur/cosmo by now!

I've started a new thread with an appropriate heading for this issue. If anyone has ideas, you can post to that one.
Troy

balakhan said:
I've started a new thread with an appropriate heading for this issue. If anyone has ideas, you can post to that one.
Troy
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I have an idea.....how you take apart your dash and let us a know how it goes. Please post pictures a video and all the relevent material. Since you seem to want it so bad. What could be the worse that happens.....you actually learn something on your own.

DanITman said:
I have an idea.....how you take apart your dash and let us a know how it goes. Please post pictures a video and all the relevent material. Since you seem to want it so bad. What could be the worse that happens.....you actually learn something on your own.
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No way... I'd much rather someone with a bricked Dash or someone with $400 to throw away do it before me.

New website for Prophet parts / accessories

Hi all,
Well, I have finally finished my website for PDA parts / accessories.
http://www.phoneystore.com
I am adding new products every day (I have more than 2000 products and so far I've only added 500), so please check back regularly for the latest additions.
If you can't find a part you need, PM me or send an enquiry from the site, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I would also appreciate your comments / feedback about the site, so that I can make it easier to use.
njbridges

that's great man! just checked out your site.
just wondering why didn't say where you are based on the site?
maybe guides if possible on how to replace your phone parts diy?
good luck with the site & can't wait for my case to arrive!!!
edit, i'll add your url to my sig.

wanwarlock said:
that's great man! just checked out your site.
just wondering why didn't say where you are based on the site?
maybe guides if possible on how to replace your phone parts diy?
good luck with the site & can't wait for my case to arrive!!!
edit, i'll add your url to my sig.
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Guess I was too busy adding products to put where we are based (as you can see, the "about us" section is pretty small). Will make a note to update that tomorrow (it's already 11:30pm here).
I would like to have guides for replacing the parts of the phone, but I don't have access to all of the models we sell parts for. If customers that receive a part would like to make guides (take a few photos and write some notes while you are doing the replacement), I would be happy to mention the author in the guide, and would even be willing to send some free or discounted products to you for your trouble.
Thanks for adding the URL to your sig ... that's awesome. Maybe I should start up a referral program
njbridges

njbridges said:
Guess I was too busy adding products to put where we are based (as you can see, the "about us" section is pretty small). Will make a note to update that tomorrow (it's already 11:30pm here).
I would like to have guides for replacing the parts of the phone, but I don't have access to all of the models we sell parts for. If customers that receive a part would like to make guides (take a few photos and write some notes while you are doing the replacement), I would be happy to mention the author in the guide, and would even be willing to send some free or discounted products to you for your trouble.
Thanks for adding the URL to your sig ... that's awesome. Maybe I should start up a referral program
njbridges
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Looks great... Now all I need is an excuse to buy some stuff

How to replace
njbridges said:
Guess I was too busy adding products to put where we are based (as you can see, the "about us" section is pretty small). Will make a note to update that tomorrow (it's already 11:30pm here).
I would like to have guides for replacing the parts of the phone, but I don't have access to all of the models we sell parts for. If customers that receive a part would like to make guides (take a few photos and write some notes while you are doing the replacement), I would be happy to mention the author in the guide, and would even be willing to send some free or discounted products to you for your trouble.
Thanks for adding the URL to your sig ... that's awesome. Maybe I should start up a referral program
njbridges
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Hey whats up, thanks for the website, i just placed an order for a Jamin case and t6 screwdriver , do you have any instructions on how to replace the case for the jamin....
Thanks again

n646464 said:
Hey whats up, thanks for the website, i just placed an order for a Jamin case and t6 screwdriver , do you have any instructions on how to replace the case for the jamin....
Thanks again
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Here is a link to some instructions.
http://www.modaco.com/content/HTC-P...240109/Changing-you-prophet-case/#entry854504
And there are some good pictures on this site (but the writing is not in English):
http://www.pdacenter.ru/razborka/razbor_htc_prophet/

Great Store!
njbridges said:
Hi all,
Well, I have finally finished my website for PDA parts / accessories.
http://www.phoneystore.com
I am adding new products every day (I have more than 2000 products and so far I've only added 500), so please check back regularly for the latest additions.
If you can't find a part you need, PM me or send an enquiry from the site, and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
I would also appreciate your comments / feedback about the site, so that I can make it easier to use.
njbridges
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Great store hjbridges! Very nice website, organized, easy to navigate and most important, we can find what we need for affordable price! Thank you, there is a great need in store like yours.

Excellent store and would have to research guides etc.

I must say... the name of the store scares me thou. Its a good pun, but not that good for business...

jincongz said:
I must say... the name of the store scares me thou. Its a good pun, but not that good for business...
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LOL yeah...
can't wait for payday!!!

maintenance?
site is still under maintenance. how long more before it will be on line again?
thanks

bsmllh99 said:
site is still under maintenance. how long more before it will be on line again?
thanks
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would like to know the same

site is still under maintenance.
Does anyone knows how to get in touch with njbridges?
thanks

Market Place

why there is no xda-developers market place ?

Yeah, Where are the JimmyMcGee and DaveShaw bobble head dolls ?

If you want to buy sell your devices, then there has been a very humble beginning. Check my Signature for that. I am not sure if you are talking about anything else. Good luck.

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why there is no xda-developers market place ?
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EBay is a Market Place, xda-developers is a developers forum. If you are selling your device, please put a link in your signature to the ebay (or whatever site) page you are selling your device on.
sakshamkatyal has a thread with devices for sale that can be used also.
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Yeah, Where are the JimmyMcGee and DaveShaw bobble head dolls ?
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It was 1am when I saw this post, I went to bed
Dave

It was 1am when I saw this post, I went to bed
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and this is the reason why you are unbanned and alive

DaveShaw said:
EBay is a Market Place, xda-developers is a developers forum. If you are selling your device, please put a link in your signature to the ebay (or whatever site) page you are selling your device on.
sakshamkatyal has a thread with devices for sale that can be used also.
It was 1am when I saw this post, I went to bed
Dave
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That thread is bad and someone is going to get robbed and blame it on the world, starting within that thread

@redbandana
Mate anybody can get robbed at any place if the seller/robber for that matter is having this intention. If you think Ebay is secure I would suggest you to look at the facts.
As Dave has mentioned that this is a developers forum & not any market place.
That thread is just an humble beginning to consolidate the single issue of buying & selling devices.
It was not meant to make anything like market place.
Let me share one more thing with you. I being a volunteer in many of Climate change initiatives felt like sharing our devices which could help us mitigate the carbon emmission. You know how much it takes to make a single device. So you can understand if we could save some carbon emissions by sharing our devices.
Hope you would appreciate it.
Making a thread in itself emits carbon[atleast more than making a post & then avoid searching for something here & there].
Best Regards
Saksham Katyal

sakshamkatyal said:
Let me share one more thing with you. I being a volunteer in many of Climate change initiatives felt like sharing our devices which could help us mitigate the carbon emmission. You know how much it takes to make a single device. So you can understand if we could save some carbon emissions by sharing our devices.
Hope you would appreciate it.
Making a thread in itself emits carbon[atleast more than making a post & then avoid searching for something here & there].
Best Regards
Saksham Katyal
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I appreciate your thoughts on carbon emission*. I guess I have seen so much bad in this world that it takes a thoughtful person like yourself, to demonstrate that good people still exist.
All The Best,
Redb

sakshamkatyal said:
@redbandana
Mate anybody can get robbed at any place if the seller/robber for that matter is having this intention. If you think Ebay is secure I would suggest you to look at the facts.
As Dave has mentioned that this is a developers forum & not any market place.
That thread is just an humble beginning to consolidate the single issue of buying & selling devices.
It was not meant to make anything like market place.
Let me share one more thing with you. I being a volunteer in many of Climate change initiatives felt like sharing our devices which could help us mitigate the carbon emmission. You know how much it takes to make a single device. So you can understand if we could save some carbon emissions by sharing our devices.
Hope you would appreciate it.
Making a thread in itself emits carbon[atleast more than making a post & then avoid searching for something here & there].
Best Regards
Saksham Katyal
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I´m completly agree with you
And let me add for the people who don´t know that the most similar to a market place is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=434069
Let´s use it
Cheers,

I am glad you people support it too.
orb3000, bro thanks for your concern as well.

hey hey hey. calm down guys. i know ebay dealextreme made-in-china etc. is market place. But how can i ask them what i need ? By the way in xda-developers has lots of professional users and technicans. So that they know what i need better than an ebay seller. this was just an idea for this situation.
Dont argue for an idea. i repeat that was just an idea...

Please Help Me GUYS, Problem with Hardware - Microphone / I have no other choice :(

hi to all!!!
Guys please help me!!!
my microphone is dead!!!
I have given on the workshop, but in our country our masters sooo bad knowing
and now I want to change the microphone myself or I.
I searched in the internet, there is no results & no manuals.
on this, I wish to seek the assistance from you.
and yet I have to redo the battery.
Well if you were a somebody enough manuals
Thank you all for your attention!
Sincerely Nurkamol Vakhidov.

i felt sorry to hear about your hermes. i hope someone in here can really help you

nurkamol said:
hi to all!!!
Guys please help me!!!
my microphone is dead!!!
I have given on the workshop, but in our country our masters sooo bad knowing
and now I want to change the microphone myself or I.
I searched in the internet, there is no results & no manuals.
on this, I wish to seek the assistance from you.
and yet I have to redo the battery.
Well if you were a somebody enough manuals
Thank you all for your attention!
Sincerely Nurkamol Vakhidov.
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OKAY, HERE IS THE HELPFUL LINK ON OUR HERMES
http://www.mikechannon.net/page1.html
the only thing you might need is the microphone. but where to get it in your country i don't know. you can try the microphone of some old broken phone (this one you can get from your friends in some dervice center).
you can try pdacenter.ru or ebay.com
hope this can help you someway.

Go to Mike's Channon page, download service manual and dismantle your hermes.
Getting to the mic is really easy, you will end the proccess in the few first steps, the most problematic ones won't be neccessary
Don't be afraid, it's not so hard. Just make sure you have a good soldering tool, and remember not to overheating the board.
Good luck!

Have a look in Hermes Service manual. You should find everything you need.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Service_Manual
Regards

you d better use the pages utak3r and I gave you (the same ones)
there you can find not only servicee manuals, but video on dissaaamling device.
you will also need t6 screwdriver and plastic spatula (the metal can break off pieces of paint as it happened to mine).
but if you want to give a new look to your Hermes I can give you some links on painting HTC devices - comes out reaaly cool))

i love U Guys & Masters!
Thanx BiG for Reply, Big thanx to Our CooKer & Developer utak3r & my russian friend - _Prezident_
i will be try this methods tonight.
Respect 2 U my XDA Familiy

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you d better use the pages utak3r and I gave you (the same ones)
there you can find not only servicee manuals, but video on dissaaamling device.
you will also need t6 screwdriver and plastic spatula (the metal can break off pieces of paint as it happened to mine).
but if you want to give a new look to your Hermes I can give you some links on painting HTC devices - comes out reaaly cool))
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Service manual gives all reference of each HERMES components and explanations with pictures on how to dismantle each component.
Now, indeed you have to choose...

PhilippeF said:
Service manual gives all reference of each HERMES components and explanations with pictures on how to dismantle each component.
Now, indeed you have to choose...
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didnt mean to offence you, just pointed our friend to watch video alo - I think it's more showable and gives an ooportunity to see how it looks like))

hi 2 all again!!!
i'm looked Mike's Channon page, but there only have Hermes Fuse Location.pdf & Hermes Service Manual _A03_[2].pdf (in this PDF files don't have Microphone FiX how to )
and i founded all master tools, soldering tools toooo
I just don't want BAD confusion , or something to do with motherboard!!!
please help, have another way to change my microphone manually by me

Just use this service manual to dismantle your mainboard from the rest (no need for further dismantling). The mic is located at the bottom of the board, covered with a small piece of gum - just replace it... I doubt you can find an exact instruction of how to do it - just unsolder the old one and solder the new one

utak3r said:
Just use this service manual to dismantle your mainboard from the rest (no need for further dismantling). The mic is located at the bottom of the board, covered with a small piece of gum - just replace it... I doubt you can find an exact instruction of how to do it - just unsolder the old one and solder the new one
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ok utak3r (Piotr) Bro, i will be try your method.
anyway thanks again & again for HELP

_PREZIDENT_ said:
didnt mean to offence you, just pointed our friend to watch video alo - I think it's more showable and gives an ooportunity to see how it looks like))
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No issue...

...and how is it?

utak3r said:
...and how is it?
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hi utak3r! how are you?
today i'm try solder new microphone with my Master friend, yesterday his both me new microphone

hi my XDA family!
I'm back againg - problem with microphone!
i'm tryed yesterday and today - soldered new microphone.
tryed mics from SE K750i and Motorola L7, but nothing happened & helped. I recorded any sound from mic - bu Silence!
Please can u you guys help me again! Me neeD only - how i can manually REDO microphone from other Devices or Mobile Phones. Just Hermes mics soo hard to know how to.
Thanx again 2 All.
Nurkamol Vahidov.
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