Windows Mobile

From what I've seen online, it seems that 6.5 is just an interface update of 6.1. Would it be better just to wait for version 7 instead? Microsoft by the way should stop jumping on the touch interface bandwagon, and concentrate on providing a more responsive experience on their mobile OS. Thoughts?

My HTC TyTN may be old, but it's still irritating how it freezes for a few minutes every hour or so. How do you reset Windows Mobile devices again?

The Windows Phone, with Mobile IE 6 plus lots of new handsets: Enough to put Microsoft back in front of the phone business? Report from Barcelona's MWC. New Life for Windows Mobile : Read more

According to sources within Microsoft, Windows Mobile 6.5 will be released in September, followed by the all-new version 7.0 in April 2010. Windows Mobile 6.5 in April, 7.0 Next Year : Read more

I have a Dell X30 PDA running Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition. When I enable the wireless and try to go to Yahoo and MyYahoo, I get a message saying that my browser does not support it. Anybody know what is wrong?

Hi, We are a small IT Support company, we all have a windows mobile 6 device as a company mobile. I'm looking into getting our job sheets on our mobile devices, connected to a database of somesort, but most importantly to enable our clients to sign the device when job is complete. Please can...

I just bought a BlackJack II with Windows Mobile 6.0 on it. I want to increase the file size limit (currently 300kb) for ringtones on it. I have read a little about it and I need a registry editor. I was wondering if there was a registry editor for Windows Mobile 6.0 that i could install...

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Foster City (CA) - Sling Media announced that it has brought Slingplayer Mobile to UIQ and Symbian platforms, expanding on the current version that works with Windows Mobile devices. SlingPlayer Mobile Coming To UIQ And Symbian : Read more

Dell reportedly plans to resume its handheld device business and the company may team up with Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) to develop Windows Mobile-based handheld devices, according to market sources in Taiwan. Dell To Resume Handheld Device Business : Read more

Rumors had been spreading for a while and it’s now confirmed. Sony Ericsson will sell a Windows Mobile Smartphone. The XPERIA X1 will be the leading high end model. 3GSM: XPERIA X1 - The Ultimate Sony Ericsson Smartphone on Windows Mobile : Read more

High Tech Computer (HTC) has lost the title as the global top ranking vendor of Windows Mobile-based smartphones (excluding touch-screen models), with its share of the segment falling to below 30% currently, trailing behind Motorola and Samsung Electro HTC Share Of Windows Mobile Smartphone...

Halo there everyone, I've just received a PDA from a friend. It's a O2 XDA Terra with windows mobile 6. I didn't have time to ask him anything about the PDA because he was back to germany even before I got the chance to say thank you. I have never used a PDA before. This is my first time...

Hope im in the right section and this has not already be convered... Why is it that Windows Mobile 6.1 does not sync with vista calandar,contacs,email And when will 6.2 come out to allow home users of Vista that dont need or want outlook to sync with the stuff that comes with vista. My vista...

I have an MDA Vario with Windows Mobile 5 on it. I synchronise it under Windows XP MCE using ActiveSync. Only problem is that it doesnt copy over the text messages to the computer. These text messages contain important information so its imperitive that I copy these over to the computer to...

I have an old iPAQ 3835 for which I've purchased several programs. The OS on the 3835 is PocketPC 2002 or something like that. I'm thinking about getting a VX6700 pda/phone which runs Windows Mobile 5.0. Will my old programs be able to run on this new OS ? Thanks.

Archived from groups: alt.cellular.sprintpcs (More info?) What is the phenomena called that gives inaccurate batter life readings? For example, my battery goes almost to dead then I charge it for 10 minutes. I put the battery back in my phone and it reads near full. After a little while, the...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) As subject. Tang Nan Zeng

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Just got a HP iPAQ rx 3700. Running Windows Mobile 2003 SE. Being a bit of a tinkerer, I would like to change the theme of my PPC. Microsoft has a "Theme Generator" program. Is this compatible with my version of Windows Mobile...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) What is the virus risk, currently, to Windows Mobile 2003SE? Presumably the avenue of infection can be via files during synchronisation from a host PC, by direct web browsing and e-mail attachments. Is the risk real or imagined, and...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Goeden avond, is er ook een Windows Mobile 2003 in het Nederlands te krijgen. M. vr. gr. Wim

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) I have a Dell Axim X50v. I love the device but am noticing that I hardly have any memory to run programs. I looked in the memory settings and see that i have 2.73 MB free storage and 6.45 MB free for programs. The device is...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) I have windows Mobile 2003 2nd edition. My wife does not. She is still using an ipaq 3800 with pocket pc 2002. Which OS version do I have to upgrade hers to to get the game jawbreaker. She has taken over my E805 just for the...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc.multimedia (More info?) Will WMP for PIE work on Windows Mobile 2003 SE Version? "I HAVE TESTED IT WITH THE 2003 DEVICE ITS WORKING FINE.."

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Hi, does anbody know if Windows Mobile 2003/Pocket IE support strong private key protection (every time a certificate is used the user wil be prompted to enter a password)? Thanks in advance for your answers. Michael

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc,microsoft.public.pocketpc.phone_edition,microsoft.public.smartphone (More info?) http://x.msmobiles.com/portal/podcasts/Smartphone_News_Review_3.mp3 I am apparently the only one interested in Podcasting about Windows Mobile - no MVP (I asked...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Does anyone have any good developpers resources for developping activex controls for windows mobile 2003? Any links appreciated. -Adam

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Hi Group, i have an IPAQ 3970 wiht Windows Mobile 2003. I know that lastest HP and DELL PDAs have installed Windows Mobile 2003 second edition. Is possible upgrade my IPAQ 3970 with this new second edition? Is there any upgrade...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Does the Microsoft ThemeSwitcher bundled with the Theme Generator V2 works properly in Windows Mobile 2003? Thanks. =)

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) I have a Dell Axim X5 with Windows Mobile 2002 and I need to free space. The available memory space seems to lessen although I have deleted files. I think the databases need to be be decompressed to save the necessary space. Is...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) Does the new 2003 Windows Mobile Pocket Excel support data validation (drop down boxes in cells)?

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) I have a Dell Axim X3i with Windows Mobile. While on the road my screen became totally unresponsive to taps. I tried turning it off and then on, taking the battery out and reinserting it, and even resetting the PDA. But none of...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) I have an iPAQ2210 with Windows Mobile 2003. I have never been able to download files, video clips or other content (other than pdf files) from sites. The browser appears to follow the link but displays random text (often with the...

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.smartphone,microsoft.public.pocketpc (More info?) now, that I have your attention, please listen out! let us put all bickering aside and let us get serious about future of windows mobile platforms. seriously, people I really think that WINDOWS MOBILE...