New O2 XDA Stellar - Setup info required :)

[fmervin]

Hi all,

Just upgraded from my O2 XDA IIi to the XDA Stellar. On my XDA IIi, I would perform a corporate install which would not install the O2 rubbish and make the device run faster. I'm not sure how I do this on the stellar.

Also, I'm looking for suggestions from gurus out here on how to ideally setup the phone so I can set it up and do a sprite backup (this used to work fine on my IIi). Any tweaks to make my stellar run faster? :confused:

I plan to install the software list as listed below, please give me your suggestions

Ilium Software eWallet v5
Ilium Software List Pro v5
SPB Pocket Plus v4.0.2
Pocket Breeze
Pocket Informant
TomTom Navigator v7
Lexisgoo Dictionary
Omega One Journal Bar (Recent reviews seem to be bad for this)
Pocket Controller v6
Opera browser
SPB GPRS Monitor
Sprite Backup (Or should I try SPB backup?)
Phone Dashboard
Resco File Explorer
Skype
SPB Mobile Shell
Pocket Mirror :confused: (Not sure if this adds any value over Active Sync)

Perhaps install some simple games like minesweeper etc.

I find it very difficult to use the case that comes supplied with the stellar, so I've decided to go in for the Crystal Case (http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/16042.htm). Any one has any experience with this case? I need all round protection for my phone, my one year old has a great fascination for phones. And try as I might her sneaky fingers do get to it sometimes and my XDA IIi has ended up on he floor (which has given it a crack or two :rolleyes:). Is it possible to attach this case to the belt with a belt clip?

Also plan to get the Sandisc 8GB SDHC card which should give me plenty of storage for my videos, music and TomTom European maps.

Any other accessories I should be looking at?

Sorry for the long post, just some useful tips from gurus here to get me started on setting up my stellar :) I love it so far

[fmervin]

Forgot, I also plan to install Blackberry Connect (not sure if this already comes installed by default) so I can receive work emails. Has anyone tried this?

[fmervin]

Anyone :( Any help will be greatly appreciated

[rfarnell]

From the O2 XDA Stella site
#

Before using the software, you must have subscribed to a BlackBerry tariff and your SIM must have been enabled for this service. If you are unsure, please contact O2 via the customer service number on your bill.
# 1. Make sure the Xda Stellar is connected to Activesync
# 2. Once Activesync has connected, click on the Explore button on your PC to open the Xda Stellar storage area
# 3. Insert the Applications CD into your PC
# 4. Locate the file BBConnect_WM6_Professional_BB_4[1].0.0.91.cab
# 5. Copy this file to the Xda Stellar storage area
# 6. Disconnect the Xda Stellar from your PC
# 7. On the Xda Stellar, tap Start > Programs > File explorer. This should take you straight into My documents. If not, please select this from My Device
# 8. Locate BBConnect_WM6_Professional_BB_4[1].0.0.91.cab and tap once to install
# 9. The file will now start to install. On successful installation, select OK
#

To use the BlackBerry client, tap Start > Settings > System > BlackBerry, and follow the on-screen instructions.


You can get the Blackberry Connect 4 update here: http://www.my-xda.com/software_updates.jsp (but it's just as easy to get it here: http://www.sems.org/entry.asp?ENTRY_ID=276 )

I'd recalled seeing various posts with people struggling with BB4 with WM6.1 so check out this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371652 if your having problems.

Personally I gave up trying to protect my Kaiser and thankfully it has survived the many drops I've punished it with. Although the screen looks grubby, it always cleans up. It can be rather large for the pocket though in some trousers.

I personally prefer the NetFront Browser 3.5 to Opera ( which you can get here: http://www.access-company.com/products/mobile_solutions/netfrontmobile/browser/35_wm_tp.html ). I just find it more ergonomic than Opera. I'm a bit gutted that the trial ends on Aug 31st though.

I've never used Sprite backup, but you might want to check out the freely available PIMbackup 2.8 and Sashimi 7.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=392983 which may suit your needs.

I would suggest installing the KaiserTweak and Schapp's Advanced Config ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317070 ) programs to give yourself complete control over your device.

Regards,

Rob

[fmervin]

Thanks Rob, really helpful. I've never heard of the blackberry tariff, is this different from the normal tariffs that O2 offers?

I'll have a look at the other software you mentioned and give them a try :)

I've put a screen protector on my phone, so hopefully the screen should stay free of scratches. It is the sides of the phone I'm concerned about since from experience with my XDA IIi, it seems to fall on the side and the case has cracked in a couple of places (still works fine though) and it breaks my heart to think it could happen to a shiny new phone :D

Thanks again, really good stuff

[rfarnell]

Thanks Rob, really helpful. I've never heard of the blackberry tariff, is this different from the normal tariffs that O2 offers?

Thanks again, really good stuff

It may be something to do with users that want blackberry style facilities through O2 rather than their own corporate server so you can safely ignore that comment?

However....I have seen Vodafone with different tariff's for Windows mobile phones and blackberry before.

Your welcome by the way.

Rob

[fmervin]

I personally prefer the NetFront Browser 3.5 to Opera ( which you can get here: http://www.access-company.com/products/mobile_solutions/netfrontmobile/browser/35_wm_tp.html ). I just find it more ergonomic than Opera. I'm a bit gutted that the trial ends on Aug 31st though.

Yes I just visited their site and found out that the free trial ends on 31st of August, they don't seem to have a license I could purchase and make use of.

From the O2 XDA Stella site

Personally I gave up trying to protect my Kaiser and thankfully it has survived the many drops I've punished it with. Although the screen looks grubby, it always cleans up. It can be rather large for the pocket though in some trousers.


Out of interest, how do you carry your phone? Do you use the supplied case or just carry it in your trousers? Working in IT I mostly dress up in jeans and the stellar is definitely too bulky for them :( Still waiting for the protective hard cover case to arrive, not sure if I've got butter fingers or I've been too finnicky about not dropping it, but I've already managed to drop it twice, luckily on carpets so far


It may be something to do with users that want blackberry style facilities through O2 rather than their own corporate server so you can safely ignore that comment?

However....I have seen Vodafone with different tariff's for Windows mobile phones and blackberry before.

I spoke to my systems department and they reckon that I might need to enable blackberry services on my SIM and they don't think that is available for personal users. Might need to have a chat with O2 and see if they can offer that to me

Thanks for all the help :)

[o2xdaexec]

if you have a blackbery then anyone on a contract can get the blackbery bolton, its £7.50 per month extra and provides you with unlimited usage(fair use).
the only thing is it needs to be used on a blackberry not a xda or any other phone for that matter due to the fact that blackberrys go through a different portal to get to the net or emails.
for the xda or any other type of handset exc blackberry its best to put on the unlimited web bolton for £7.50 per month this gives you unlimited web(200mb i think) only on the handset not to be used as a modem for laptop etc.the connect software will just connect through the mobileweb apn.
when a blackberry connects it goes through blackberys own apn,when you click home on a blackberry it takes you to the blackberry wap site i think.