a lot of questions in only 1 post.

[elloquito1]

Hi to all, I just bought my US T-Mobile Mda Vario.
So I have a few questions, please if someone more experianced than me can help me, most welcomed.
sorry if I ask for something that it is already in the forum, please be patient and if you can answer with the link were the comment is, well then great.

1- updating my wizard.
actually I have:
ROM - 1.8.10.2 WWE
ROM date - 12/10/05
Radio Version - 01.09.10
Protocol Version - 4.0.13.20
ExtRom Version - 1.8.10.104

CPU - OMAP850
Speed 195MHz

a) what steps do I have to follow in order to update my device?
b) I bought it used so I unlocked it using Lokiwiz. If I update the device, is the same as a Hard Reset? I am wondering if after this I will have to Unlock the Wizard again or not.
c) how sure is the updatting?
d) What about overclocking? is this sure? does it really makes any difference?

2- By default I have the Windows Media Player. Does it has an equalizer? Is out there any freeware program with "equalizer".

3- Is possible to watch the great cnettv.com in my device? How? (I have gprs and wifi internet conections).

4- Which StorageCard software is recomendable? I need one to fix eventual problems or one that can format my storage card.

5- only with the use of a software, the device is capable of GPS? or do I need an external receiver?

6- Can I sync through wi-fi or blutooth?

7- In Window 2003 SE , in the memory you could move the bar when you needed more storage or programs memory, why can´t this be done in windows 2005? or I am missing something?


Thanks for your time and patience
elloquito1

[waqas.sonic]

here are some answers :

1.u cannot move the bar like u were able to in wm2003 as wm5 has a different memory arcitecture the storage memory is no longer volatile...in simple words u have to stickto the avalaible memory but the advantage is wont lose data even if the battery runs out.


2.yes u can sync thru blue tooth not sure abt wifi.

3. u cannot simply use gps with a software (as far as i know)

4.get tcpmp for musiq its free and has an equalizer+tons of other options.

Hope this helps

[PaulK_CMF]

You'll need a GPS receiver to be able to use GPS software with the phone. Overclocking can make a big difference to some software but is barely noticable with others.

[elloquito1]

great, thanks both for your quick answer.
as you seem to know much more than I do about overclocking, please guide me a bit.
do you recomend me to overclock my device?
whith which software? (any freeware one)?
how fast do you recommend?
all others who fills about posting a reply, most welcomed.
thnks again
elloquito1

[Yanktar03]

DEFINITELY update your ROM. Use T-Mobile's instructions and files. You won't lose your unlocked status. You will notice nothing but improvements in the system. It takes all of ten minutes.

[bittermormon]

I would install smartskey (but some have had problems, search) it gives you more one handed operation, plus you can overclock with it. If not smartskey search for omapclockplus. Also there is a battery meter that does overclocking, maybe someone can chime in with a name so you can search for it. I'ms table with 240 mHz, other have gone up to 264 I think. Worst that happens is it freezes or soft resets.

You need a GPS reciever to use GPS software, but www.map4pda.com has some decent free software that will gove you access to google maps and MS maps.

You can sync through BT. Ihave had mixed results getting it set up. It will be cake one time...then after I format for some reason, its tough, then easy. But when set up its really nice. No syncing through wifi though (at least with active sync. I'm not sure if tere are any 3rd party progs that let you)

Also I think pocket mechanic can format cards, but I havent used it in a long time.

[Raithlin]

great, thanks both for your quick answer.
as you seem to know much more than I do about overclocking, please guide me a bit.
do you recomend me to overclock my device?
whith which software? (any freeware one)?
how fast do you recommend?
all others who fills about posting a reply, most welcomed.
thnks again
elloquito1

For overclocking, search the forums for omapclock and smartskey. Put them in the same folder, and change smartskey.ini to enable overclocking. I keep mine at 240MHz with no problems since day one - and I've changed ROMs about a dozen times now.

[weezy]

And yes, you CAN NOT sync over Wifi with the current active sync. IT's complained to security issue.

7- In Window 2003 SE , in the memory you could move the bar when you needed more storage or programs memory, why can´t this be done in windows 2005? or I am missing something?

You can look into Memaid


4- Which StorageCard software is recomendable? I need one to fix eventual problems or one that can format my storage card.

Not sure what you mean by that. I would recommend to format your card with computer. You can use Antontomov Pocket Mechanic Profesional to look over your card.

2- By default I have the Windows Media Player. Does it has an equalizer? Is out there any freeware program with "equalizer".

I use Conduits Pocket Player.

And use search, very helpful and quicker than waiting for answers

[Menneisyys]

4- Which StorageCard software is recomendable? I need one to fix eventual problems or one that can format my storage card.

Not sure what you mean by that. I would recommend to format your card with computer. You can use Antontomov Pocket Mechanic Profesional to look over your card.


Please read http://pocketpcmag.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17921 for a complete roundup & explanation of these apps / issues.

[Menneisyys]

7- In Window 2003 SE , in the memory you could move the bar when you needed more storage or programs memory, why can´t this be done in windows 2005? or I am missing something?

Because WM5 only uses dynamic RAM (SDRAM) for program execution, not storage. Now, storage ONLY uses flash ROM. This is why you don't have a slider any more.

(BTW, I recommend following my blog / my articles in general. I've explained a LOT of questions like this in there.)

[Menneisyys]

4- Which StorageCard software is recomendable? I need one to fix eventual problems or one that can format my storage card.


NEVER use any Pocket PC-based tool to fix your cards, ONLY chkdsk (and format) on the desktop. Please read http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=39583 for more info on this q.