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Should Batti v2.1 be in the WMXDL .02 ROM

Its a free battery meter that is visible from any window and doesnt take up screen realestate.
small footprint, minute amount of RAM and customizable with notifications of low battery strength etc...
http://pda.jasnapaka.com/batti/
I beleive its a must have as the standard tray icon battery meter sucks.

Definitely yes! Best battery indicator ever.
The only thing that could be better is the colour picker, you should be able to manualy enter numbers, and to copy colours from one indicator mode to another. If you want to have the same background colours in normal, charging and almost empty mode for example, you have to enter it thrice.
So, André, if you're reading this...

I like bati better than the one that comes with spb pocket plus.

ok not bad can be customized...

Wrong, you can disable that in the settings. If you also disable the border, and set the height to 2 pixels, its perfect.

i'm for BatteryStatus

Im gonna have to vote a no on this one guys.
I installed it for about 5 min before and then removed it because my device slowed to a crawl when it was on charge.
May of been a bug, maybe a program conflict, just had some bad experiences.
S.K.

I'll vote no as well - clutters the screen too much, and I prefer the indicator in Resco Explorer anyway.

I've never had a problem with Batti. It's always worked flawlessly and has a small footprint. I had it on my wizard, and now have it on my hermes. In fact, it's one of my favorite programs. Ingenius. Right up there with Smartskey and VJlumnosIII. (Sometimes simple is better )

Sorry guys but I also voted no on this as my understanding of XDA Live is to keep it light and simple. I know the app is small and light but from little things big things grow. I'm really loving v0.10 just the way it is. If I want other apps then I will add them myself. XDA Live tells me when it needs juice

For crying out loud! Why add stuff that is already in the OS?
Sure, if you think the standard Batt metre is crap add your own but don't impose superfluos dupications on everyone else.
I am a minimalist but at least appreciate Kypur has only added items that are fixes or not already in the system.
Oh, no, but wait... how about a Menstual Cycle Calculator so I know when not to invite my girlfriend for a swim... or how about a...

nope. cool app, but the kind of thing that i want installed by choice, depending on my theme.

Voted no, but actually not a bad little application. Will add it to my CAB list for when we do the next ROM jump !

you dont have to be a prick about it, it was just an idea. i think you should maybe see an occupational therapist to work out your sensory issues,
esseff said:
For crying out loud! Why add stuff that is already in the OS?
Sure, if you think the standard Batt metre is crap add your own but don't impose superfluos dupications on everyone else.
I am a minimalist but at least appreciate Kypur has only added items that are fixes or not already in the system.
Oh, no, but wait... how about a Menstual Cycle Calculator so I know when not to invite my girlfriend for a swim... or how about a...
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Well, a NO for the ROM include.
but a big YES to the application. Did not know it and it works great. Was the only function missing after de-installing SpB Pocket Plus and changing to SpB Mobile Shell.

voted no. its not that big a deal to install apps that you find are good yourself is it? if its a killer free app that doesnt have any competitors then thats a different story, but this has other apps of the same type of thing which other people may well want instead

How do I get rid of the constant notification is giving me on the Left soft key ?
If I want to know what it is doing or change settings I will tap on it.
So instead of seeing my Calender on the soft key I have the Batti notification.
Aargh ! Batti Boy ....

jasjamming said:
you dont have to be a prick about it, it was just an idea. i think you should maybe see an occupational therapist to work out your sensory issues,
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Sincerest appologies Jasjammin.... but I do so like the Menstrual Cycle Calculator. Please lets have a poll on it.
Found the link for it http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=856

I'm ending this debate right now....
If there is room after the PDF Reader is embedded then I will embedd the latest version of Batti but by default it will not be enabled.
Those who want it will have it...
Those who don't won't know the difference...
Oh yeah, I've decided to include the Menstural Calculator (cause it's just too Coool to leave out )..

Suggesting New Ingredients for Cooking Tasty ROM's

Hi there i feel there's a need for a thread such as this where anyone can post and suggest any good applications which he/she feels should be part of a ROM.
1) My first suggestion would be an application call QuickMenu. i put a pic down there. It is a really cool windows xp-type start menu, so you dont need to go through all folders. it replaces the retro start menu Windows Mobile has.
2) My second suggestion is this one called " T-Mobile Soft Key ". it provides the custumisation of the soft keys in the home menu.

Start Menu by dotFred
Hmmm... I think dotFred has something similar to your suggestion. I think he's still working on it.
Code:
[URL]http://www.dotfred.net/FdcStartMenu.htm[/URL]

I would like to think I have fairly normal size hands and these type of menus are just too small for me to use with my thumb..
I dunno who you guys do it without hitting the wrong thing all the time.. nice apps though gonna have to check them out.

MrDSL said:
I would like to think I have fairly normal size hands and these type of menus are just too small for me to use with my thumb..
I dunno who you guys do it without hitting the wrong thing all the time.. nice apps though gonna have to check them out.
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It would look like ass, but you could put a separator between each menu. That would probably space them out enough.
Or you could use the scrollwheel.
My addition to this is WM5NewMenu. Super small, super light and totally useful. It is basically a customizable new menu ala WM2003. It has tons of options, but my favorite is the ability to set a new SMS/Call to a specific person. It beats the hell out of opening the Messaging app and searching through the contact list.

I agree
the point is to use your stylus not your fingers.
so the menu is appropriate

larsuck said:
It would look like ass, but you could put a separator between each menu. That would probably space them out enough.
Or you could use the scrollwheel.
My addition to this is WM5NewMenu. Super small, super light and totally useful. It is basically a customizable new menu ala WM2003. It has tons of options, but my favorite is the ability to set a new SMS/Call to a specific person. It beats the hell out of opening the Messaging app and searching through the contact list.
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This is really different from the one posted here. This one does not replace the windows start menu.

Personally, I have a few apps that I'd like for 2 different ROMs
Lite ROM like CRC's could use HTC Album, ClearTemp, and the latest Schaps Config.
I'd really like a custom ROM built on a VERY lite ROM, with the SPB Apps cooked in (un regged of course, I have them all licensed and can add after hard reset) PocketPlus, mobileshell, and phonesuite cover a fairly broad feature set of all the freeware and such built into the Full ROMs. Building them in might save a bit of space and possibly make them quicker. It would be a fairly custom build and I i'd only expect licensed users to get the benefit of those apps... but quite frankly, they are top notch apps with lots of features worth paying for. Makes it hard to go back to the freeware/HTC apps

roomtek*8525 said:
This is really different from the one posted here. This one does not replace the windows start menu.
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Yes, thank you roomtek. WM5NewMenu is quite different from QuickMenu. I use both together and almost never have to use a stylus or my fingers.
While it is nice to have some apps cooked-in, one problem is that once an app is updated then the cooked-in software becomes out of date.

I agree...
larsuck said:
Yes, thank you roomtek. WM5NewMenu is quite different from QuickMenu. I use both together and almost never have to use a stylus or my fingers.
While it is nice to have some apps cooked-in, one problem is that once an app is updated then the cooked-in software becomes out of date.
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i agree, but there are some app's that never get updated. such as mobile word, powerpoint and excel, calc1-lite, audio manager, E-Java, PIM backup,Screen capture, HTC-Zip,etc.
Besides a new ROM comes out almost every month, and most basic apps dont get updated that much...

Controlling the device from The desktop via usb
There is also an app which is very very small in size <100kb for microsoft CE devices, called " remote display control ", and it could serve as a good ingredient for a ROM. The application is built by microsoft, so it's virtually bug free.
The app can be included into a ROM because unlike other app's it is hardly updated, as you can see this version was created in 2001.
I really like this application cause i can use my mouse as the stylus to operate the device, which appears as a 240 x 320 window on the windows desktop PC, as long as my Windows mobile phone is connected to the PC.
It works on my WM6.1 Rom, despite how old the app is.

Facebook Application - The big question!

Hi guys,
I Found the Facebook application of xperia phone on the net. The only problem is that you can't start it is because you need the xperia panel system.
Now my question is: Can anyone make this app work on the Touch HD or other phones (without making use of the xperia panel system)?
Any voluntiers for this job or is it simply impossible?

Damn, this is the same questions I was about to ask. It's been 18 days since your post, someone must know something, or be working on something by now.

Or alternatively use the search function on this forum!
In the Developing section there is a thread about this and someone has already tried to port the FB Xperia app onto WM6.1 without much success.
Regards

Xperia's Panel system is used as a framework for applications, so if this Facebook Application use it, I don't think you can easily use it without the panel system.
The only chance is to port the panel system correctly.

just use opera and link: http://m.facebook.com .... it is the best.....!!
put this link to your fav !!!

I have it as my homescreen you can use as well iphone.facebook.com but I don't like it as much as the original mobile site.. Just try both and use the one for your needs. The only thing I miss in the mobile facebook is the chat, other I have everything. hehe, I even forgot how the normal facebook page looks like
greets, cad^^

Well guys I use http://iphone.facebook.com/ ... for now... I see a lot of interesting facebooks apps being made for wm but none have really been released. We'll just have to wait some time

yeah the iphone site seems to solve all needs for an actual app. Thanks for the tip.

shatner said:
yeah the iphone site seems to solve all needs for an actual app. Thanks for the tip.
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no it doesnt. just try looking at pictures using that site

TP-Power said:
Well guys I use http://iphone.facebook.com/ ... for now... I see a lot of interesting facebooks apps being made for wm but none have really been released. We'll just have to wait some time
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I tried Snap2Face last year and it was fine. I just don't do much photo snapping with the HD (for obvious reasons) and uploading to facebook is mostly from my excellent Lumix FZ28

am I the only one that cant get the http://iphone.facebook.com site to work. It brings up all the tabs but no info displays. I'm using the stock AT&T rom. Do I need to upgrade my Opera version?

Try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470660
thats work ...

GLOC said:
Or alternatively use the search function on this forum!
In the Developing section there is a thread about this and someone has already tried to port the FB Xperia app onto WM6.1 without much success.
Regards
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Hey Gareth,
nice hint. Would you mind dropping in a link to the thread for the ones who land here?
Cheers,
Daniel

Guys, you obviously don't know that there is a leaked new Microsoft Facebook app that works quite well on Touch HD!
I have installed it few days ago (search the general forum) and have been very happy with it. Some bugs, yes, but it's like 0.4 version, so it's really early beta.
However, lot of cool functions are there - my favorite: Facebook phonebook! It lists all your Facebook friends that have entered their phone numbers or e-mails and sorts them into alphabetical order. Very useful if you need to call someone and you don't have him / her in your Contacts.

Rozenthal said:
Guys, you obviously don't know that there is a leaked new Microsoft Facebook app that works quite well on Touch HD!
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Hi Rozenthal,
I am using this at the moment as well. It is a nice start, I hope MS are doing something more than that. If you look at the video of the Xperia Facebook app, then that's the way to go. It is also based on Windows Mobile, but it uses part of the SonyEricsson panel framework, that's why it might be hard to port it over to other phones.
I expect a lot more apps coming in the next time who are a bit more interactive and more than just a bunch of lists. I am also missing something like the INQ1 from Three already has and is expected on the Palm Pre which does full integration with the phonebook.
If I had some know how of the Facebook API and somebody who is better with graphics than I am, I would love to do something based on the .net CF framework...

brainwasher said:
Hi Rozenthal,
I am using this at the moment as well. It is a nice start, I hope MS are doing something more than that. If you look at the video of the Xperia Facebook app, then that's the way to go. It is also based on Windows Mobile, but it uses part of the SonyEricsson panel framework, that's why it might be hard to port it over to other phones.
I expect a lot more apps coming in the next time who are a bit more interactive and more than just a bunch of lists. I am also missing something like the INQ1 from Three already has and is expected on the Palm Pre which does full integration with the phonebook.
If I had some know how of the Facebook API and somebody who is better with graphics than I am, I would love to do something based on the .net CF framework...
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Yes, I think for such an early beta it's very promising. And I'm without doubt that this app is only a hint of what's coming on WinMo regarding Facebook integration. I don't have to remind everyone that Microsoft is quite a large Facebook share-holder, so I would guess this alone will enable them to produce better app's then what the competition has to offer.
Not to mention what's gonna happen when Microsoft launches it's WinMo app market system.
As for the full Facebook - WinMo Contacts integration, there's a hint of it on latest Dutty ROMs. There's Facebook integration support that will enable the user to associate his phonebook Contacts with Facebook accounts. Probably with Calendar as well. The integration does not function yet, tough, but it's pretty easy to guess what it would do.
I've been discussing the theoretical functions of this ever since first Manilla3 ROM came up. I predict that it will pull data such as birth date, phone number, e-mail, contact photo, home address etc. directly from Facebook and integrate that information into WinMo Contacts. I also assume that it will pull "upcoming events" into Home screen.
Btw, from what I know (not much ) Facebook API is very stiff and far from being friendly for 3rd party apps pulling data out.

Indeed, it works perfect on the touch hd.
This thread is closed I think

hint hint: Try browsing other sections in this forum fellas
New Facebook App, VGA, QVGA, WQVGA, WVGA+ (& WM Standard) Pre-Release V0.14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=489379

zoomee said:
hint hint: Try browsing other sections in this forum fellas
New Facebook App, VGA, QVGA, WQVGA, WVGA+ (& WM Standard) Pre-Release V0.14
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=489379
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When this post was made, the new facebook program didn't exist! And as I already said, this thread is closed...

Try this app. Its works for me

Im a developer, I know some basics. Give me ideas.

As the title says, Im a developer but I dont know anything majorly complicated.
I want YOUR ideas for something to make.
Stuff I know:
Things to do with the file system - copy, paste, delete, create etc
Read/write/create text files
Simple or even more complex UIs (nothing too extreme though)
most of the basic stuff
Heres a video of stuff Ive done before:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3_5xBqf-eQ
If you have any idea for simple apps, please let me know and Ill tell you if I can make them or not
Thanks

Maybe a new app to replace and improve SmileySMS ( development is stopped, and on windows mobile we can't have smileys in sms without this buggy app).

I wish a prog for my HD2, very simple : Use Webradio (with url) as ringtone !

Hi Cris,
I am looking for an app that can do the following:
Disable the touchscreen.
Why?
It's annoying when you watch movies and accidentaly touch the screen (especially with core player).
The app would have to disable the touchscreen after a set time, so you have enough to start the movie (or other application).
A certain area of the screen would have to be defined as touchable, so that you can disable again. Maybe with a gesture? ie. swipe from bottom left hand corner to top right???
just an idea

idea
it would be amazingg if you could make an application that allows the drag down notifications panel like android has

antdawg702 said:
it would be amazingg if you could make an application that allows the drag down notifications panel like android has
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you know what, im gonna look into this one.
I cant promise anything.
I cant say I have any idea how to do that.
but I can say that im gonna look into it ^_^

wm7
can you make a windosmobile7series for nontouchscreen windowsmobile.need help with it.its just navigaating threw it with the arrow keys

Hi Cris,
Can I suggest a application that can do 2 things which I can't find something similar to this (suggestion).
To create a application for both "Shopping List" + "Inventory".
Let me know if you interested, I can share the idea ..
Hope you can consider it .. thanks

antdawg702 said:
it would be amazingg if you could make an application that allows the drag down notifications panel like android has
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do you have a screenshot?

how about an application like e-mail and walk for the iphone..........so that wed be able to type and walk at the same time with the background being whats in front of us fed by our camera....

I would like a app that does the following:
All for the Sense music tab!
When NOT in a call:
Long press : Play / pause
Pressed twice : Next song
(If possible:
Pressed three times: previous song
pressed shot : call)
When you are being called:
short press: pickup / hangup
PLUS
The hardware buttons (buttons on the PHONE) MUST be disabled,
But ONLY when the headset is plugged in!
With no headset plugged in everything should be as normal!
Could some developer please make this?
Maybe you can use code from the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=502881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556801
Great Greet Giblet

I've actually been pitching this one around but no luck yet ... A small GPS toggle cmd app. Here's an OSS project that may have usefull code.
What I would like it to have is:
1- Commands to toggle GPS on or off
2- Stay running and output number of connected satellites and connection status (position fixed/not fixed) as a reg name/value
3- Maybe other stuff (like coordinates, hour/date, update system time... but what I really want is the first point 1 and 2).
Why would I want such an app? To add a GPS connection manager to my today screen HS++ skin (also maybe make a script that will only launch my device navigation software when it has a position fix).
PS:
Other stuff I'd like to see are either other small cmd apps or small updates/fixes of some OSS apps like GSFinder+ or even emulators (small stuff like adding onscreen controls using existing sources, emulate mutli touch or improving controls by mixing the use of oncreen keys with hw ones or minor GUI standardization and fixes related with new devices screen resolution).

cris_rowlands said:
As the title says, Im a developer but I dont know anything majorly complicated.
I want YOUR ideas for something to make.
Stuff I know:
Things to do with the file system - copy, paste, delete, create etc
Read/write/create text files
Simple or even more complex UIs (nothing too extreme though)
most of the basic stuff
Heres a video of stuff Ive done before:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3_5xBqf-eQ
If you have any idea for simple apps, please let me know and Ill tell you if I can make them or not
Thanks
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OK here is an idea for a simple but useful application please would you consider making this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5711236&postcount=1

Slide2Action
Hi cris, How about a simple slide to do anything? Just a scrollable list of blank sliders that you can assign a function too, eg launch an app, blank screen, reset, close all, new message, WiFi, bluetooth etc. the list could be endless. Just a scrollable action screen with sliders instead of buttons. Transparency would be a bonus for a nice visual.

well folks, youve given me plenty of ideas.
A few of them ill try to work on, sadly many of your ideas are a little beyond me
Anyway, Ive got some stuff to be doing so I wont be checking out this thread anymore.
If any developers feel they want to take up any of these, please feel free ^_^

zinconnu said:
Maybe a new app to replace and improve SmileySMS ( development is stopped, and on windows mobile we can't have smileys in sms without this buggy app).
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I was going to make this same suggestion. I hope somebody with the skills stumbles upon this and can continue the development for this.

cris_rowlands said:
well folks, youve given me plenty of ideas.
A few of them ill try to work on, sadly many of your ideas are a little beyond me
Anyway, Ive got some stuff to be doing so I wont be checking out this thread anymore.
If any developers feel they want to take up any of these, please feel free ^_^
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Hi Cris,
if you can consider my suggestion to develop a "shopping List" + "Inventory" apps I think is not that difficult to develop. It almost similar to like any shopping list app & you be able to keep track of the inventory list maybe with photo or pic is good enough.
pls do consider this apps, as both iPhone & WinMo still do not have such app yet. If you do build up, you will be the 1st to come out with.

Lockscreen Slider
Please try to do a Lockscreen Slider for WM 6.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=638230
Thanks

salo1 said:
Please try to do a Lockscreen Slider for WM 6.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=638230
Thanks
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yes let's steal some more apple patents!!! The idea is great! Few months ago I already asked this topic in the S2U thread but no response, probably my request got overseen or the guy is just too busy with other stuff.

[REQ] Homework app (included illustration)

Hi, used the two past days searching and trying different homework apps. Today it was enough, i needed something simple and practical and that just didnt exsist! So i am looking for someone who can bring my idea to life! I will gladly make the graphics for the app, but i have no coding experience. I have included my suggestion for a UI. Simple and practical!
# Features
Add homework
Delete a task (finished)
Set completion date with calendar pick dialog
Present added tasks in a list sorted by due date.
Show how many days intil due date
That is everything! I Hope anyone would help me!
Toughts about the sketchup are welcome!
Im not permitted to post outgoing links yet, therefor the sketchup are added as a attatchment.

It seems hardly worth the effort when Pocket Outlook Tasks can be set up to do every one of the above features, and nag you to death when it needs completing.
Why reinvent the wheel?

True, but the UI are ugly..

Check out alternatives for the calendaring side of things.
Personally I use thumbCal

Hey
has anyone thought of an ui replacement (an app, which accesses poutlook) for the ugly wm task app? Is there any app outthere??
@iNzzane: if noone else has alreade done the job, and you're going to paint the graphics (like in the nice sketch up), why not?

Maybe one of the following apps?
SenseTasks
ManilaTasks

chabun said:
Hey
has anyone thought of an ui replacement (an app, which accesses poutlook) for the ugly wm task app? Is there any app outthere??
@iNzzane: if noone else has alreade done the job, and you're going to paint the graphics (like in the nice sketch up), why not?
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That's why i suggested ThumbCal.