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windows mobile 2003 se or 2005

hi all,
first posting to the site so far and i some questions. so if someone could indulge me and answer these for me that would be great. i have an on xda 2 running on the latest upgrades from o2 (still no portrait to landscape though, what a pain!)
1. is there some kind of utility out there that can give mobile 2003 the portrait to landscape functionality?
2. is there any kind of sdk out there for the xda 2?
3. can the xda 2 be upgraded to either 2003 se or 2005?
4. if it can are there any limitations or drawbacks to doing so?
5. how difficult is it to backup the rom on the xda 2 and also how difficult is it to reload it back in the event of a problem?
6. anyone recommend a good fps for the xda 2. (one that takes advantage of the landscape option should it be available!!)
7. sorry to ask so many questions.
thanks in advance!!

1 yes http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=16025&highlight=landscape
2 yes it use the normal pocketpc stk's which stk you want depend on which version you use
3 yes
4 well the 2003SE is manualy translated by ppl from this forum i believe from chineese to english and that can give some issues i guess and also
the reason it was not released by the mayor english companys like o2 and tmobile could make one believe there are issues they dident want to work on fixing
2005 is a leaked beta rom and only supported by buzzdev and the himalaya device is not really hardware 2005 based which mean ppl have to use ram disk to get storage because soo little flash is present
5 depend on what you mean with backup a rom is a rom and any rom of the same operator and version you install will be like the rom you have now excluding the stuff you put on it
the stuff you put on it you have to backup yourself using xbackup, spiritebackup or activesync backup
6 games dont require the pocketpc windows to support landscape they handle their own screen in/output
many mayor know pc fps are made and free for pocketpc like
doom1 & 2, heretic, hexen, wolfenstein, quake 1 & 2, duke nuke'em 3d
you find them using search in this forum or in google with a search like this "Doom Pocketpc" and the likes

Using an XDA IIs just as a wi-fi pda?

Hi,
I have an old XDA IIs that I don't use as my phone anymore. I just want to use it in the house on the wi-fi for net, skype and pda stuff.
What I'm wondering is, if I don't have to worry about the carrier (O2) because I'm not using it as a phone, then can I hack it a bit and improve the OS or is there something that you would recommend I do with it to maximize it's potential for non-phone use?
I guess if there is, then I have a few questions!
1. Would an alternative OS "find" all the features of the hardware? ie. camera/record/contacts/calendar etc. buttons and the keyboard?
2. Would it be worthwhile to install WM6? Would it be able to handle it? Is it possible?
I guess I'd just like to get the most out of it as it's a great device that could be put to good use instead of gathering dust in a drawer.
Many thanks for any replies in advance.
Cheers,
Rob.

1. only roms custom made for a pda will work unlike pc windows which include many many many various drivers then windows mobile only! have the drivers it needs and requires to work and or boot at all
2. yes http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=386

Hi again,
I've tried installing Windows Mobile 6 but I get this:
ERROR 100: MODEL ID ERROR
The ROM image that you are trying to use is not designed to work on your device. Please check the vendor website and download the correct ROM update.
Is there a way around this? Anyone experience this?
The XDA IIs is currently running: Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Version 4.21.1088 (Build 15045.2.6.0)
Processor: Intel(r) PXA263
Memory: 125.77 MB
Should I just keep it at that, can I expect any better from an alternative/updated OS?
Thanks again,
Rob.

module id errror is typicaly if one try to install wm6 from another device then the one you own
"Should I just keep it at that, can I expect any better from an alternative/updated OS?"
there are only such a thing called alternative blue angel (the htc name of xdaIIs) os's no other will work
not sure what you mean by better i sugest you read the XDA-wiki and the blue angel wm6 forums for what people exp with these later roms
in terms of issues of incompatiblity and stablity
asking in those blue angel forums will also be a surden way of getting people who own the same device as you do to reply

Thanks for that Rudegar, I'll check it out!
Rob.

PDF Viewer

Hey everyone, I am running an XDA IIs at the moment, and have alot of pdf's that I would like to read on my one hour bus ride into the city, I have tried the latest adobe reader but it is slow and not very "reading" friendly. Does anyone have any suggestions, I have tried converting the pdf is .doc format but that is a no go as well because I could never find a coverter that actually worked. I did a little search on this forum but no definitive results. Thanks alot

On my device, ClearVue PDF is preinstalled. But there is also a good freeware alternative (PocketXpdf).

Hey there Alegra, thanks for the tip, will give it a try... will also see if I can purchase ClearVue for a try.

i often convert dpf's to Lit to use the ms ebook reader which is free and let one set bookmarks which is importent if i read whole novels

That might be a good idea, I do like the .lit format, will have a look at that too

Did you tried XPDF?
http://www.foolabs.com/xpdf/
Freeware and work's great.
Valeriu

crianp said:
Hey there Alegra, thanks for the tip, will give it a try... will also see if I can purchase ClearVue for a try.
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If it is preinstalled, you don't need to buy it. If not, there are enough freeware alternatives.
You can also look for the thread "iPhone style browser" here in the forum. That's Picsel Browser, also a very good web browser / Office / PDF viewer.
EDIT: XPDF is a PDF viewer for computer (I couldn't find a Windows Mobile version on their page). There is a port for Pocket PC (PocketXpdf) which I already mentioned.

Windows Mobile 5 to Mobile 6

Hi Guys
I am new to windows mobile, bought an O2 XDA Mini s recently and its great fr what i use it for, however i wanted to get a bigger memory card to put in it and bought a 4gb one
Seems that i didnt check and the Mini s wont read the card - someone said that its because Windows Mobile 5 will not read anything above 2gb, however windows mobile 6 will
So my question is, How do i change mine from Windows 5 to Windows 6 - where do i get the software from, is it easy to do for a novice ( i have some idea of computers, but dont know if this is the same ) - also os it specific to the device, or is it a general program ?
Also, the only reason i want to change is so it reads the card, so if theres an easy ption to upgrade the windows 5 drivers or whatever then thats also fine
Thank you
Wayne

Search ????
Hi wayne !
Up to right Corner of your Screen ... there is your best Friend .... the "SEARCH" Button ...
KLICK AND USE IT !
GRTX
TOggER

And that just brings up Thousands of threads of which none seem to be related to what i am looking for and dont answer the questions
Like do i need a specific windows mobile 6 for my XDA, or is it the same for all phones
Where is best to get the program from
and is it as simple as instaling a program on a PC ?
If i am using the search wrong please feel free to link to the thread i am looking for

"Like do i need a specific windows mobile 6 for my XDA, or is it the same for all phones"
you need a rom which is 100% made for your device no other would work
or if you had success putting it on would make your device a rather expensive brick
"Where is best to get the program from"
the manufactor of your device or a person who spend a good deal of time
making one suited for your device
"and is it as simple as instaling a program on a PC ?"
no not really it's mostly don in the boot loader while the device is connected
to the pc using usb and it whipes all data stored on the device

cheers for that, looks like it wot be as simple as downloading and running likei had wanted
will have to have a look around then

SDHC Drivers
Hi,
If getting your device to read higher capacity cards is the only reason you want to upgrade to WM6, then there's no need to do this. Instead, just find yourself SDHC drivers, install them on your device and that's it!
Search XDA for SDHC drivers or something, or check out my website, Downloads sections. The drivers there may or may not work for you, but I am sure XDA has a few different to choose among.

Windows 6.5 mobile embedded emulator?

I have handhelds at work that run Windows 6.5 mobile embedded. eSOMS from ventyx is what we use. I would like to 1. have better hardware meaning faster CPU and bigger screen. 2. Android functionality for additional things like google glasses etc. 3. some kind of reader program to be able to have procedures etc.
Is there ANY way to do something like this. I have been searching on here and google searching and have come up with bumpkiss.
I can't believe with the money we spend on tech we are stuck with these pieces of garbage.
I believe an emulator that runs on android will do everything I want but don't see any.

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Blindbart said:
I have handhelds at work that run Windows 6.5 mobile embedded. eSOMS from ventyx is what we use. I would like to 1. have better hardware meaning faster CPU and bigger screen. 2. Android functionality for additional things like google glasses etc. 3. some kind of reader program to be able to have procedures etc.
Is there ANY way to do something like this. I have been searching on here and google searching and have come up with bumpkiss.
I can't believe with the money we spend on tech we are stuck with these pieces of garbage.
I believe an emulator that runs on android will do everything I want but don't see any.
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Blindbart said:
Not one reply? Someone must know how to do this...
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How much money would it be worth to have something like this made?