HTC recently released a new app (search for "HTC Compass" on any HTC phone's marketplace) that utilizes the magnetic compass hardware in the phone. Since there's no official managed API for it yet, this probably is using a COM dll. Has anybody tried picking the app apart to make the compass API available to homebrew devs? I've got a couple other projects right now, but I think this would be a good thing to try when somebody has the time.
I have an HTC hd7 and I cannot find this app... Where exactly do I look to find it?
GoodDayToDie said:
HTC recently released a new app (search for "HTC Compass" on any HTC phone's marketplace) that utilizes the magnetic compass hardware in the phone. Since there's no official managed API for it yet, this probably is using a COM dll. Has anybody tried picking the app apart to make the compass API available to homebrew devs? I've got a couple other projects right now, but I think this would be a good thing to try when somebody has the time.
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I have an HTC hd7 and I cannot find this app... Where exactly do I look to find it?
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me neither on my mozart , can you post link ?
I found this on my Arrive, and when I went to show my girlfriend on her HD7 it was nowhere to be found in the marketplace... I'm not sure if it has to do with the NoDo update or a carrier decision (If that's possible?). The first time I used it, it told me to wave the phone around in the air in a figure 8 pattern while remaining at least 8 feet away from magnetic interference, and then it popped up. It doesn't work super well, and isn't very smooth, but it is using the magnetic compass... A step in the right direction I suppose.
Search marketplace for 'compass' because it is not listed under HTC apps yet
Cheers for the heads up found it, it works rather well
Here ya go all
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DEL7Q88F
http://rapidshare.com/files/454178396/HTC_Compass_-_v1000.xap
Works for me too.
Cheers
andrew-in-woking
i cant find it anywhere
thx for the download links, but i meant zune links, but they dont exists i guess :/
It may not be available everywhere, but on a HTC HD7, T-Mobile USA, steps to get the app were as follows:
Open Marketplace
Hit the hardware Search button
Type "htc compass" (without quotes)
Hit the -> button
Select the only app in the results
Install it.
No "HTC Marketplace" or Zune links required. This is a standard, un-modified HD7.
well the best thing you could do it
use the send button in th marketplace to send yourself an email with the zunelink
i was able to download usa only apps by hitting the zune link
worth a try...
Thanks for posting this, didn't realise HTC had released a new app! Found it by searching for HTC in the Marketplace on my HD7 (pre NoDo)
It seems to work well. Wish there was an option to disable the map underneath altogether, and therefore maybe get slightly smoother animation of the compass itself.
Speaking of, when are MS supposed to officially open this piece of API to developers? Seems like it wouldn't be that difficult? Or are the different manufacturers all using different tech in their handsets?
Works on HTC Arrive. Agree one what has been said about choppyness - I don't think it has anything to do with the map beneath, I think it is just how it was coded.
webwalk® said:
well the best thing you could do it
use the send button in th marketplace to send yourself an email with the zunelink
i think i was able to download usa only apps by hitting the zune link
worth a try...
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and dont forgot to post the dl link here...
anyone?! ...........
Works on HD2 with WP7
Works on the Trophy, albeit I'm not sure how well it's working... it only seems within 20-30% accuracy.
Does anyone know how you can get the "compass only" view on the screen, as in the screenshots?
selfish humans
i really had to wait for wpcentral to write an artikel about that
this is the zune link for htc compass app
http://social.zune.net/redirect?type=phoneApp&id=a293df1e-4850-e011-854c-00237de2db9e
btw, i know why it couldnt be found, in germany the app is called Kompass xD
wonder why i cant be found by searching for htc
set your phone to flight mode (no internet) to have compass only without map
sutt359 said:
Cheers for the heads up found it, it works rather well
Here ya go all
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=DEL7Q88F
http://rapidshare.com/files/454178396/HTC_Compass_-_v1000.xap
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The Compass app doesn't work after the NoDo update.
it works for me.
HTC Mozart
(after the NoDo)
wheelerk said:
The Compass app doesn't work after the NoDo update.
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...works perfectly well on my Mozart after NoDo...
FTC
FWIW:
Attempted to DL gthe HTC Compass App from Marketplace using WebWalk's link, but their was no option to buy or install...
I DL'ed the XAP using sutt's link and sideloaded it ontomy post NODO chevron unlocked Samsung Focus...
Shockingly... it didn't work... a popup advised me,
"Sorry, this application only works on HTC phones. If you would like to use this application, please visit htc.com to find the HTC phone that's right for you."
I didn't expect it to work, but thought I'd give it a try...
Related
http://forum.touchxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=582&p=2310#p2308
julian schapman has just released touchxplorer there are some limits
it seems to only work on htc devices. Non htc devices will have to wait a bit...
The device is only meant for chevron unlocked/developer unlocked devices that are HTC
Have fun with it
As a matter of fact, tried it on Samsung Omnia 7 and it didn't work. Very promising
Hi there, I couldn't find it on Martket PLace ... so, how did u install it ? thanks.
ngphucok said:
Hi there, I couldn't find it on Martket PLace ... so, how did u install it ? thanks.
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maybe you should read the post before commenting...theres a link and a set of instructions.
Anyhow, already had it loaded on my phone since earlier. Been monitoring his site. It works as advertised. Can't wait till we get some more functionality =D
I like it. Work very well. Top!
One wish I have:
In the folder "Windows", if I mark one file, open this and go back,
its a litle bit sad, that open after from the begining "Windows", and begin not at the last opening.
You have after to scroll a long way down, till you are at the last file you see.
But its only a detail. ;-)
Very good work!
Here we go again.
Some apps in the legit market place and others in the grey market. Yay?
Is it possible to copy WP7 to PC?
works outstandingly! very fast, very smooth on my device. got a custom ringtone!!!!! thanks so much
I actually had this installed for the past week on my HD7 which is what I am typing this post on but just 10 minutes ago a message came up and stated that Touchxplorer has be revoked by Microsoft and it would not let me do anything TILL I uninstalled it. Anyone else getting this problem? Looks like I will have to reinstall it somehow.
JukEboXAuDiO said:
I actually had this installed for the past week on my HD7 which is what I am typing this post on but just 10 minutes ago a message came up and stated that Touchxplorer has be revoked by Microsoft and it would not let me do anything TILL I uninstalled it. Anyone else getting this problem? Looks like I will have to reinstall it somehow.
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Zune likes to relock the device which causes that error... you just need to unlock it again to get it working.... very fun game of unlocking all the time...
There's one bug: sometimes after backing to the previous folder the list displays each item twice. Except that, the app works perfectly.
Just got an error. This app has been revoked by m$hit please uninstall. Should i reinstall it and will it work?
nuclear said:
Just got an error. This app has been revoked by m$hit please uninstall. Should i reinstall it and will it work?
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read up 2 posts. re-unlock your phone.
nuclear said:
Just got an error. This app has been revoked by m$hit please uninstall. Should i reinstall it and will it work?
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m$hit? Really? You purchased and use a product by a company you refer to as m$hit? You don't seem like the brightest person in the world and definitely not the most mature. I have to hope you're 12 years old, I would prefer to not believe an adult would be so lame.
Work fine on HTC HD7!
antoniomistretta said:
Work fine on HTC HD7!
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How do you transfer files/ringtones from PC to HD7? using touchxplorer.
JryAcr said:
How do you transfer files/ringtones from PC to HD7? using touchxplorer.
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You don't. Use Chevron WP7 Ringtone Installer.
eternalemb said:
maybe you should read the post before commenting...theres a link and a set of instructions.
Anyhow, already had it loaded on my phone since earlier. Been monitoring his site. It works as advertised. Can't wait till we get some more functionality =D
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Hi I also really tried but I can not find how to install this on my HD7
Can you or somebody please explain how ?
Did any one had success in copying files from WP7 to PC or the other way around?
I used the zune storage hack and copied some word documents on to the device, in the same folder I have put 2 ringtones I know work using ringtone installer from chevron, some photos and other files.
Sadly I can not find them anywhere on the device via Touchxplorer?
Any ideas?
The same the other way around. Found all the folders holding my music/videos (albait not with original file names) and tried copying other files in there including wp7 ringtones. I can see all items that were there when zune added them but none of the one's I copied.
Any solution?
how can i install it on my phone?
I own a TMobile hTC HD7 and I have been waiting patiently for a "Restart/Soft Reset" Application to hit the Marketplace. I am actually quite surprised that not more people are interested in a simple app like that. There are countless times when my phone will start acting up or not loading applications properly, so I am constantly restarting my phone. A soft reset app would be a great addition to my phone app collection. This is more of a request as opposed to a rant. While I'm not as talented as some of the developers here, but I am quite sure that a simple restart application wouldn't be insanely hard to develop. Is there anyone out there that is willing to help me out? Or anyone else who thinks this would be a good idea? Or am I alone in this? Lol
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yeah Me too.. I agree with you.. I hope someone will make a restart software or a task manager software...
Well its nice to know that I wasn't the only one who would like to see a Soft Reset Application with the Windows Phone 7 theme and feel as the UI. I hope someone amazing comes across this thread and makes this a reality.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
ProjektFuze said:
Well its nice to know that I wasn't the only one who would like to see a Soft Reset Application with the Windows Phone 7 theme and feel as the UI. I hope someone amazing comes across this thread and makes this a reality.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
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Does it actually need a UI? Wouldn't a tile pinned to start do just fine? I mean, what would be included in the UI apart from a "reboot" button?
Well i guess it wouldn't need some crazy elaborate UI.... Just an icon nice enough to put on my home page.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
Has a skilled developer heard my plea? And is willing to develop this totally useful application?
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i am with you on this one, we need soft reset!
yes lets make the developers aware!
+1 on this.
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Well i guess it wouldn't need some crazy elaborate UI.... Just an icon nice enough to put on my home page.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
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I personally don't see a need for such an app but I'll knock something together over the weekend. So basically just an icon you place on your home screen that, when pressed, reboots your phone? right?
Yes something along those lines.... Obviously something that kinda fits the whole Windows Phone 7 Metro Theme... But the reason why I thought a UI would be necessary... Would be a Settings page... To have the icon that is placed on the homeacreen able to do different functions that each user could specify on their own. But definitely a way to simply Restart the phone...
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
And yea man.. Thanks a lot for attempting this.... Like I have stated before... I am not a developer myself otherwise I would've made something like this a while ago... But I am quite sure that this wouldn't be an insanely difficult task.... But regardless your efforts are well appreciated... Looking forward to seeing this evolve.
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
ProjektFuze said:
Yes something along those lines.... Obviously something that kinda fits the whole Windows Phone 7 Metro Theme... But the reason why I thought a UI would be necessary... Would be a Settings page... To have the icon that is placed on the homeacreen able to do different functions that each user could specify on their own. But definitely a way to simply Restart the phone...
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
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Well, that just confused me again
Either you want a tile which will reboot your phone (for which I personally see no use - as it's easy enough to just press the power button for 2 seconds) or you want ... err, well ... something completely different
In any case, I've written an app that will do just this - clicking it will ask you if you want to reboot or shutdown the device. No bells or whistles - this is all it does. Will have to tidy up the code a bit, but I'll get it attached here later tonight or tomorrow.
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But I am quite sure that this wouldn't be an insanely difficult task
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You'd be surprised
There are no APIs available for this so I've had to write native code to get it working - which means it will never be available in the marketplace and will only run on developer-unlocked devices.
Yes, this will be a handy tool. Another added feature I've missed on WP7. This & a screen capture app are all I'm really missing, app-wise that is.
O man.. That kinda sucks for me... I don't have a unlocked device... Mine is Tmobile hTC HD7... but whatever then... I'm glad someone out there tried.. And allowed others to benefit from it... Thanks
Sent from Projekt hTC HD7
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
emigrating said:
In any case, I've written an app that will do just this - clicking it will ask you if you want to reboot or shutdown the device. No bells or whistles - this is all it does. Will have to tidy up the code a bit, but I'll get it attached here later tonight or tomorrow.
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This would be great, nice and simple.
Please attach soon, looking forward to it.
mupets_revenge said:
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
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Really good. Thanks.
But a simple warning message would be welcomed. Now i have to be very careful not to tap the app even by accident.
mupets_revenge said:
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
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Thanks man. Works perfect. And you at least added an icon to it
mupets_revenge said:
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
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Absolutely perfect and wonderful! Just what I was looking for!
mupets_revenge said:
Hi all have used the DLL Import work here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1006331
To create a simple restarter. Click the app and restart your phone. As it uses the native API's it can't be put on the marketplace but for anyone with a dev unlocked phone simple deploy the XAP and all is good.
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This works perfectly! Thanks for your efforts. By the way, the original poster should attach this to his original post so people don't have to go digging for the XAP.
i cant tell if it works?
when i touch it the hourglass shows up and then takes me back to the hubs. I am using an hd7 nodo developer unlocked
HTC has relased an app in the marketplace called Hidden Wifi, it will allow you to add a name of a hidden SSID so that your WiFi will connect to it.
This worked perfectly on my HTC Arrive, some users report it doesn't work.
http://wmpoweruser.com/htc-solves-hidden-wifi-problem-with-custom-app/
This actually makes my life a bit more complete. Thank you.
Jorijn said:
This actually makes my life a bit more complete. Thank you.
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Yeah it was annoying the crap out of me as well, I have my home WiFi hidden. I was getting tired of unhidding it, then later hidding it again. I think the program allows you to name 3 hidden networks, but it works great for me.
Some others are reporting an error and they need to update software, thinking it may be an HTC only thing, so someone hopefully can do something similar for the other devices.
I want it on Omnia 7!
it is not working on my htc hd7 is requesting me to update my wifi software
i hope htc is fully aware of this
I have a tmous hd7 and I'm getting the same message as sunny.
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in response to this. HTC also update its connection setup app yesterday.
Gotta love HTC
I would love to try this on my LG Quantum if someone could get the .xap
It just gets better!
HTC really made helpful utilities.
Is there a way to download the app on an locked HD7 phone?
On marketplace I can't find the app, but under HTC hub the hidden Wifi show's up.
when i click on the icon the discription with the commands like in market place opens but the button to download/install isn't availabel.
I'm sure that all updates are installed on my phone and I also try to flash a NoDo rom by ansar to get also latest available Radio & Bootloader versions on my phone.
After installing the rom the latest updete to 7392 pop up and is installed.
But the download of Hiddn Wifi is not possible.
Information
German HD7 used on austria "drei" operator
OS Version: 7.0.7392
Firmware: 2250.09.16901.401
Radio: 5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U
SPL: 1.69.2250
SOC 2.2.5
Here you go
FPM
FlowerPotmen said:
Here you go
FPM
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Thanx, but my problem is that my phone isn't developer unlocked, so it's not possible to sideload the xap
It's curiouse that the app is shown in HTC Hub, but it isn't possible to download it.
sandman01 said:
Thanx, but my problem is that my phone isn't developer unlocked, so it's not possible to sideload the xap
It's curiouse that the app is shown in HTC Hub, but it isn't possible to download it.
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Its only available for download with certain HTC phones, that's why. Google search and you will find.
FPM
FlowerPotmen said:
Its only available for download with certain HTC phones, that's why. Google search and you will find.
FPM
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It use to show for the HTC HD7 but no longer there when I checked today. Pain as I need it now because works Wifi is hidden....
Hi, we don't have any Windows Phone 7 devices in house, so we're having trouble debugging/testing, any one interested in trying this out and letting us know if it works or not, and if not, which phone you are using?
geekaphone.com/mobile-speed-test
Thanks!
(We've had a bunch of android/iPhone/bberry users run the test, getting some good data, but no wp7 yet, probably cause its not working?)
- Alex
I'm unable to get the page to display anything except a white screen on my Samsung Focus running OS version 7.0.7390.0.
HTC trophy, no server found message
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drbuns said:
I'm unable to get the page to display anything except a white screen on my Samsung Focus running OS version 7.0.7390.0.
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Thanks for trying it drbuns.. damn I thought it was working on Samsung Focus.
Do either of these work:
jquerymobile.com/demos/1.0a4.1/
jquerymobile.com/test
This is the framework we're using - if either of those works then I should be able to get our site working...
waterlooalex said:
Thanks for trying it drbuns.. damn I thought it was working on Samsung Focus.
Do either of these work:
jquerymobile.com/demos/1.0a4.1/
jquerymobile.com/test
This is the framework we're using - if either of those works then I should be able to get our site working...
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Both fine on trophy
PottsyNZ said:
Both fine on trophy
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Thanks man.. can you just confirm, does geekaphone.com give you a server-not-found? That one I can't figure out.. if it gave you a white screen then I might think its a compatibility issue with our site and WP7..
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Thanks man.. can you just confirm, does geekaphone.com give you a server-not-found? That one I can't figure out.. if it gave you a white screen then I might think its a compatibility issue with our site and WP7..
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Yeah can't get to that site at all on my Trophy
PM me and I'll give my email details if you want to do further testing.
On HTC Surround, geekaphone gives a completely blank page. The jquery pages load, but clicking any of the links loads the text initially, then most of the text disappears, leaving only a slim vertical strip visible on the left-hand side of the screen.
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On HTC Surround, geekaphone gives a completely blank page. The jquery pages load, but clicking any of the links loads the text initially, then most of the text disappears, leaving only a slim vertical strip visible on the left-hand side of the screen.
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Same here in regards to jQuery.
I also get the page cannot be found issue with the wp7 emulator on geekaphone.com
Maybe try the mango rom? There a few functional "gaps" with WP7 at the moment.
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Hi, we don't have any Windows Phone 7 devices in house, so we're having trouble debugging/testing, any one interested in trying this out and letting us know if it works or not, and if not, which phone you are using?
geekaphone.com/mobile-speed-test
Thanks!
(We've had a bunch of android/iPhone/bberry users run the test, getting some good data, but no wp7 yet, probably cause its not working?)
- Alex
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Works fine on my HD7 I can view the site and take the test. I got 300 points
Samsung focus on att USA, worked fine for me.
In "desktop" mode, it identified att, but didn't recognize att as a wireless carrier and didn't identify the phone at all.
In "mobile" mode, it recognized att as my wireles carrier, but identified my phone as a samsung Omnia 7
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I tried this on my HTC Arrive. It worked almost perfectly, but it called it a 'Generic Windows Mobile' with WIFI. Then I tried with no WIFI, but then it asked me what phone I had. I chose the Arrive, and then it showed the speeds. Great work, keep it up!
How do I access the HTC Diagnostic menus on my Radar. I couldn't find anything on the HD7 forums and I have seen photos of it so I know it exists. I would like to start to mess with this phone.
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How do I access the HTC Diagnostic menus on my Radar. I couldn't find anything on the HD7 forums and I have seen photos of it so I know it exists. I would like to start to mess with this phone.
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afaik the HTC Diagnostic menues are only on cdma devices.
sry if i am wrong
HTC uses their own XAPs, it´s not builtin to the phone, only thing is field test (##3282#)
I only ask because of this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332387
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HTC uses their own XAPs, it´s not builtin to the phone, only thing is field test (##3282#)
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Do you have the XAP's ?
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Marketplace -> HTC Apps. Most of them don't work if sideloaded, it seems (unless you're already interop-unlocked).
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Marketplace -> HTC Apps.
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err...what?
to OP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896104
Sorry, my bad - thought he was looking for things like Connection Setup (which sadly isn't actually in the marketplace at present). Do those still work on Mango?
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Sorry, my bad - thought he was looking for things like Connection Setup (which sadly isn't actually in the marketplace at present). Do those still work on Mango?
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not as they should