*Just purchased a Wizard...*

[Pwallwin]

Hello guys, nice forum you have here. :)

I just purchased a Wizard and am using a PAYG O2 simcard in it. I have successfully loaded all the setting for WAP thanks to some members on here.

I have a few questions - please be patient and try to help me out!

1. Has anyone on PAYG O2 succesfully used GPRS yet?

2. Youtube videos won't stream for me - I get this error: 'youtube cannot play the file. the file is either corrupted or the player does not support the format you are trying to play'. Will I have to install an alternative video player?

3. What are my restrictions? Ie, I know I can't use O2 Active - what about Pocket MSN? What other restrictions are there?

I purchased this PDA as it was cheap compared to others, and mainly because I have an awful memory and need to start recording all appointments/assignment hand in dates etc.

Thanks a lot guys! :)

[S.V.I]

What OS are you running?
Do you have a Network Wizard in your Settings/connections tab?
PAYG: is that a refferance to PayAsYouGo? if so, I don't think it is possible to connect GPRS; But don't quote me on that, ask your service provider.
YouTube Mobile is what you should look up in order to play streaming media. I rarely ever use it and I believe that there is no FlashPlayer version that supports Standalone players like on YouTube desktop/or myspace.

You should update your signature to include your model number;OSver;IPL/SPL/GSM Even if it is just stock windows mobile 5 without any upgrades.
If you plan to upgrade your phone (if you are still on WM5) look up stickies in upgrading threads so that you can fully unlock your phone. Faria and Dr.Puttingham wrote some fantastic tutorials, and Mestrini's "Wizard service tool 4.2.1" is an exceptional piece of software that will be usefull for you in the long run.

[Pwallwin]

Thanks S.V.I.

I don't have Netword Wizard, and yes I meant Pay As You Go. :) I've connected to WAP I think, but I don't think it's GPRS.

Youtube won't let me play their videos - this is the error message I'm getting...'cannot play the file. the file is either corrupted or the plater does no tsupport the format you are trying to play'.

Here's some details which I'm copying from the Device Information in Settings for you which hopefully answer your questions...

Version -
ROM version: 1.5.4.2 WWE
ROM date: 11/8/05
Radio version: 01.09.10
Protocol version: 4.0.13.20
ExtROM version: 1.5.4.103

Hardware -
CPU: OMAP850
Speed: 195 MHz
RAM size: 64 MB
Flash size: 128 MB
Flash Chip type: M-Systems G3
Date bus: 16 bits
Storage size: 47.46 MB

Identity -
Model No: WIZA200
Platform: PocketPC

EDIT: Also here's the info from 'About' in Settings.

WM5
OS 5.1.70 (Build 14406.1.1.1)
Processor: OMAP850 - 195MHz

I will go look at those threads you pointed me towards now. :)

[S.V.I]

Well, Here's your proiblem why you can not see YouTube mobile videos: You are not using Windows mobile 6/6.1 with streaming media player.
I know it's messed up That it does not come standard on the phones, but this is the politics within the phone companies. They want you to buy new phones and extend your contracts.

If you CID and SIM unlock your phone (which I see you are already looking into) You can up-grade to WM6/6.1
I sugjest that you find a rom that has most of what you need built into the rom; as installing programs afterwards takes a lot more space and reasourses.
It took me about a month to find a rom that I can be content with (based on my needs)

One word of advice: RESPECT THE COOKS. It is very difficult to cook roms if you are just a beginer and I haven't been able to do that yet... but that is mostly because the lack of time and a spare phone)
It is also difficult to adapt a system that was made for a different phone to something that has become obsolete in the mind of the cellphone companies as well as HTC. They no longer support wizards :(
They spend a long time porting the OS and making sure that it works; but even they can't see everything before they release it. So, if something does not work, don't get mad. Also read the whole thread on the OS before Flashing the new OS to the phone or psting anything. I know that it can be a pain in the ass worth700 post sometimes, but that is usualy why they get to be that size. Most people don't like to read.

Welcome to XDA. You now have the abilitu to get more out of your phone than you paid for:)

[Pwallwin]

Thank you very much S.V.I!

WM6 is now on my priority list... :D

Thanks for your time - I'm sure that info will help out other beginners too!

:)

[gwappa]

GPRS should work no problems...you might even get an edge connection here and there seeing they've had to upgrade their 2G network for the Iphone

[Pwallwin]

GPRS works, but it is fairly slow.

I'm trying to get the Wi-Fi working now! :)