One upon a time....

[Grogo]

I use to have a XDA 2 (well, SPV M1000) and (the important thing) a folder named "My XDA 2 must have". The software I use most, the software to backup, the software to keep not only to try. Like:
1. Sprite Backup
2. Visual IT Rough Guide to London (like A-Z map to central London + extras)
3. Splash ID
and not last
4. TomTom 5 .... and others that I miss already.

And THEN, here it is, I waited so long for it, (Exec) that I decided to switch from Orange, to O2, (Orange don't have this even now). Three days of "testing"...Well the device is great....Windows 5 isn't. (At least for me.)

My folder (My XDA 2 must have) is now "The software that doesn't work on WM5" ...None of the four named programs work...it takes ages to charge, it's slow, everything has changed...and how about that 'program' included "Clear Storage"??!!!
I thought it was something like remove programs, not a bloody HARD RESET!

Everything seems to say about Windows 5.....WHY FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKEN??!!!

BTW: Does anybody know a decent Wi-Fi Connections Manager that WORKS?? (Hitchhiker crashes my Exec, Retina Scanner wants to know what my socks size is when registering, Wi-Fi Companion Doesn't Install in WM5.........)

I am glad I didn't sell my SPV M1000 yet....but I want to....I love the Exec, but hate what it does...or rather what it doesn't!


..............helps us all !!!

[SiliconS]

:) You seem surprised that a major version upgrade (WM2003 to WM5) comes with occasional problems. Didn't we see the same when we changed from Windows 3.1 to Windows 95?

Later versions of desktop operating systems have some backwards compatibility built in, but with the limited resources of the PPC platform I guess they couldn't achieve everything. :(

We may not know what they are yet ;), but I'm sure WM5 has built-in features that drive the platform on another big leap and over time we'll take them for granted. I looked at my XDA2 last night (now two days-worth of dust gathering on it) and was reminded how fast it responded to commands, but it looked dated already compared with my shiny new Exec.

Don't forget, we're early adopters of WM5 and we're always going to have problems. When ROM upgrades are released and developers get new versions out for us, we'll wonder how we ever lived without it! :D
In case you haven't seen it yet, there's a thread running over at www.tekguru.co.uk listing the software that works perfectly on WM5. I found it useful when looking for replacements for my old WM2003 versions.

[joebongo]

I have #2 and #4 working (for #4 you need TT 5.1 - d/l the update from their site)

Reinstall from fresh I reckon. And you are using activesync 4 not 3.8 still?

[psteel]

I agree with SiliconS.. I'm always wanting the very latest of everything (hardware and software) and to be honest, I'm surprised how good windows mobile 5 is!

There are many problems, like icons disappearing and speed etc..but they're not life threatening.

I only hope that the providers are going to keep up with the developers and release their specific patches..if not then I'll have to convert to the Jasjar rom :shock:

I love the MDA PRO even with it's problems.

[Grogo]

Thanks for the help guys. I'll try these options as well.

BTW, anyone has any problems with the AvantGo software?

[mosesJJ]

Also
#1 Try googling : Sprite Backup v3.2.0 build 2487.

Should be working with JJ.

Best of Luck. :wink:

[Sagit]

Also
#1 Try googling : Sprite Backup v3.2.0 build 2487.

Should be working with JJ.

Best of Luck. :wink:

This is real? had you used and work with restores?

Thanks.

[Grogo]

From the Sprite Backup developers website:

"Sprite Backup is only compatible with devices using Windows Mobile 2002 and 2003. Windows Mobile 2005 devices cannot use Sprite Backup. We will be releasing a new version that will be compatible with these devices in the near future. Please keep visiting this site for updates."

I did try the version you mentioned but no luck. I use a Exec not a JJ...coud that be it? Thanks anyway...and damn I need a backup program...[/quote]

[Grogo]

Here I am after another whole day of reading forums, installing and uninstalling, hard resets, trial and error....and things like that.

As far as the XDA is concerned....I feel better about it now, installed SPB Pocket Plus (works a dream), SPB Finance (great 'cuz it syncs with Quicken), and most of all, swiched to "Corporate" mode...and man, it is FAST now !!!

As mentioned before, Sprite Backup doesn't work, AvantGo works but not as it should, SplashID....nope. I did try eWallet, which works ok on the desktop but not on the XDA.

It's all good fun though.

[SiliconS]

swiched to "Corporate" mode...and man, it is FAST now !!!
I'm thinking that I might go for a hard reset and choose Corp, but I don't know how to set up the GPRS details. How did you get GPRS working for Corporate Mode, or haven't you needed to?

I do find the settings for all these connections v.confusing. :( I just want it simple, like my laptop! One connection does all...

[Grogo]

Now that you mentioned that, I wouldn't know if I need different setting yet, as I am still on Orange for the next couple of days until they port my number. Interesting to see if it works though.

[Grogo]

I've tried today the GPRS, G3 connection and it worked without changing anything. (In Corporate mode)