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Hope I'm missing somthing here...

...but can you really not simply call someone who has just texted without having to revert to pen and paper???
TIA

Sure, just press the Phone button.

That certainly doesn't work on my phone (standard UK 1.37.405.1 WWE).
When I hit the phone button, all I get is the keypad, with the last event in the call history highlighted.
I have to say, I've tried all ways I can think of with this issue, and I'm amazed something so fundamental appears to be missing. I can't remember how many times I got texts on my old phone only to decide the answer was too complex to text and decided a phone call was more appropriate. On my old phone I just cut the sender from the text and pasted it on the dialer, and that was a 'simple' Samsung D900... so what's going on with the Diamond I need to start carrying a paper and pen.
Please someone tell me I'm missing something, or that there's a trick other than having to temporarily enter them in my contacts or need to start exercising my extremely short term memory?

Hi,
If you open all messages and hit the call button, verify the number and call.
Works on my UK Diamond.

Ok.....
Seriously....?
Why did you buy the phone in the 1st place?
Cos it was "Pretty"?
If you go to your inbox, showing all your text messages, select the conversation between you and the person you want to call.
Then use the directional pad to select their part of the conversation (you will know this because their text message and name will be highlighted - might be highlighted blue, it is on mine...) then simply press the call key, (very bottom left of the handset).
You don't have to press any other other buttons.
It will ask you to confirm before it actually dials.
Didn't your phone come with a user manual? - I'll explain how that works.... you pick it up and page through it using your hands, it also comes with extra features such as an index at the back and a table of contents at the front.......
........Or is it like anyone who owns a BMW or Mercedes who was supplied with one that didn't come with indicators!
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woolytoon, thanks very much, seems I was missing something.
kidinspace, also thanks to you... and by the way, I'm on holiday and my user manual is at home... growupinspace springs to mind.

studz said:
woolytoon, thanks very much, seems I was missing something.
kidinspace, also thanks to you... and by the way, I'm on holiday and my user manual is at home... growupinspace springs to mind.
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No worries, I was actually quite drunk the other night when I done that and was in a really sarcastic mood that day...
Enjoy the rest of your holiday!
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kidinspace said:
Didn't your phone come with a user manual? - I'll explain how that works.... you pick it up and page through it using your hands
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Have you seen the Orange manual? It bears no resemblance to the phone!

TheBrit said:
Have you seen the Orange manual? It bears no resemblance to the phone!
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I didn't get the Orange User Manual I was lucky enough to get a HTC one, in fact everything about mine was HTC I don't even have the the Orange Logo on the back of it, the only Orange thing it has is the SIM lock....weird
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Hey Studz, no probs man.
Glad this thread didn't become ugly.
I guess for the guys who are developing ROMS and stuff, questions from newbies can be a pain in the ass. Perhaps there should be a section for "I'm sorry, I know I should be able to work this out, but I've tried for 3 days and can't :eek"
I'd probably fill it!!

Messages name auto complete

Ok, so when I used to start typeing a contacts name in the 'to' field of message, it would give me a list of names or numbers after putting in a few letters or numbers. Now I have to put in a couple letters/numbers and then go to check name. Anyone have any idea how i turned this off.

GreenLantern said:
Ok, so when I used to start typeing a contacts name in the 'to' field of message, it would give me a list of names or numbers after putting in a few letters or numbers. Now I have to put in a couple letters/numbers and then go to check name. Anyone have any idea how i turned this off.
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try this:
u want to send sms to Johny, start typing to the name field "Jo" and then push the space bar on your keyboard, an option of the possible names should pop up at the bottom.

Mikulec said:
try this:
u want to send sms to Johny, start typing to the name field "Jo" and then push the space bar on your keyboard, an option of the possible names should pop up at the bottom.
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ok, now I feel a bit retarded, don't remember doing that before, but guess it was. Thanks.

Have loaded any new touch keyboards to your device. For me, that feature will stop working after I add any new keyboards. It will come back for a bit after a soft reset, but then it goes away again. Once I remove the offending keyboard, then it works again... I wish I could have both.
I have a similar problem if I use large title bar. When its loaded, the roller wheel on the side no longer controls call volume... Again, wish I had both!

GreenLantern said:
ok, now I feel a bit retarded, don't remember doing that before, but guess it was. Thanks.
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u r welcome, I feel retarded most of the time.

GreenLantern said:
ok, now I feel a bit retarded, don't remember doing that before, but guess it was. Thanks.
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You should't have to enter a space to get the options. It should appear as your typing.
As mentioned above if you installed a keyboard from another device, such as the Touch or Diamond, with T9/XT9 you will lose this auto complete and word suddgestion. There is a disable XT9 cab witch will give you the auto complete and word suddgestion back, but cause the non defult keyboards to enter number only, no letters. it that is the case you have to decide witch is more important to you.
Did you install another keyboard? or did it just stop working as it had?

I will agree that the Installation of Customer SIPs like PCMKeyboard or something else will interfere with this..

RojasTKD said:
You should't have to enter a space to get the options. It should appear as your typing.
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yes, but its the workoround if u have installed other sips. I dont hyave this isue and have resco keybord installed, so that one is not causing the issue.

Mikulec said:
yes, but its the workoround if u have installed other sips. I dont hyave this isue and have resco keybord installed, so that one is not causing the issue.
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Correct, but I was just replying to him saying:
ok, now I feel a bit retarded, don't remember doing that before, but guess it was. Thanks"
because he shouldn't feel stupid, because he did't have to do it previously.

What GPS software - carpark finder?

Hi,
I'm trying to look for something that does a simple task - record where my car is when I leave the carpark, and I can then recall that location later to get to my car if I'm lost (I have a VERY bad sense of direction, in fact, you can almost say I have no sense of direction ).
I've been looking at something like the Vito Navigator, which seems to do what I want, but it seems a bit of an overkill for such a simple task... don't need fancy things like voice navigation etc, maybe just a compass saying that my car is, say, 200m to the North of where I am? Does anyone know any simple program that does this? Many thanks in advance

i'd like this, too!! 1+

This simple program might work. Haven't tested it but the description says "mark the places of interest"
http://www.handango.com/PlatformPro...178310&productId=178310&detailTab=description

or try this one:
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/download-nonigpsplot-v2-72.html

Why not just get a satnav software with POIs?

teddyen66 said:
or try this one:
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/download-nonigpsplot-v2-72.html
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Its not a CAB!

BlancoJr said:
This simple program might work. Haven't tested it but the description says "mark the places of interest"
http://www.handango.com/PlatformPro...178310&productId=178310&detailTab=description
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Saw that program, don't think it's that much different than Vito Navigator, but thanks anyway
teddyen66 said:
or try this one:
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.mobi/download-nonigpsplot-v2-72.html
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I also tried that (yes I have tried a LOT of programs yesterday ), that seems to be the closest to what I'm after at the moment... it's free so that's a big thumbs up from me
Syphon Filter said:
Why not just get a satnav software with POIs?
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I have TomTom and Garmin XT installed on my Diamond at the moment, and yes they would do the job just fine, except that in both software, it takes ages to mark a point. Imagine getting out of the car, then standing there for a minute or two trying to mark a point in the software indicating where your car is! (ok maybe not that long, but you know what I mean).

dan168 said:
I also tried that (yes I have tried a LOT of programs yesterday ), that seems to be the closest to what I'm after at the moment... it's free so that's a big thumbs up from me
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or you can try www.nav4all.com
it's free too and has a button called "remember parking"
it is a complete navigation program so it's at bit more complex, but easy to use.

[App]Cinemo(Beta 2 Release 3) - Movie Showtimes for Touch Pro and Diamond

The new thread for Cinemo is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=516695

If you download it, could you please let me know what you think about it? This is my first WinMo app and I would like it to be as great as it can be.
Thanks in advanc,
Daniel Gary

I love where this app could go.
Suggestions:
* Rotten Tomstoes or Metacritic ratings and sortings
* Favorite theater settingd
* Next day or week times
* Imdb link
Thanks for the program!

Wow. pretty good app. its not heavy and closes easily. is this seriously your first? the only thing it lacks that i could think of is landscape support and a mileage option so i can search a few miles outside of my zip. im in st louis so i have the option of theaters in illinois and missouri. it wont read both. but thats nitpicking on my part. great app. and good timing also. my pocket express movie showtimes expired today...

Looks like is for USA only; any plans for a worldwide version?

I tried to install in a spanish rom touch pro. The installation was ok, but when I try to open the app it gives an error...
I`m very interesting in this app...
Thank you in advance
Regards

@jesusishere
I love your ideas for the most part. I am not sure I can pull next day or next week showtimes(it depends on if a theater reports them early or not). But I certainly like the idea of a rotten tomatoes or metacritic score and an imdb link. Thanks for the input!
@justin747
I hadn't really considered landscape support that necessary since it doesn't require in text input throughout the app. What would you use it for exactly?
@DANDANA
I would love to implement a worldwide version. It's certainly something to think about
@jrbarricane
What error did you get when you opened the app?

Well, if i try to open the app without a connection, it gives me an error, but I can't tell you becouse it says that i need to have the .neterrormeseges... or something like that, installed (not the .net 3.5 that I do have it...).
If I open the app with a connetion (activesync or wifi) then it opens, but when I try to see the file of a movie, then gives me same error...
Sorry for my horrible english... I do my best...

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Well, if i try to open the app without a connection, it gives me an error, but I can't tell you becouse it says that i need to have the .neterrormeseges... or something like that, installed (not the .net 3.5 that I do have it...).
If I open the app with a connetion (activesync or wifi) then it opens, but when I try to see the file of a movie, then gives me same error...
Sorry for my horrible english... I do my best...
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Yes, I just found the issue with movies with no showtimes in the area giving an error. I'm working to fix it right now.

also do you think you could possibly add:
Directions to the theater?
searching by specific movie? (To see where it is playing)
Searching by specific theater? (That one special theater you like)
Ill let you know of anything else i can think of.

ptyindian said:
also do you think you could possibly add:
Directions to the theater?
searching by specific movie? (To see where it is playing)
Searching by specific theater? (That one special theater you like)
Ill let you know of anything else i can think of.
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"Searching by specific movie"
Isn't that how it works right now? You scroll to the movie you want, pick it, and there is a dropdown box of theaters to pick from?
As to the theaters, that is certainly something I have been planning on. It shouldn't take too much work.

yeah sorry i just did not realize the drop down box lol. Good work i love the app so far.

Outstanding application! Works fine on my Touch Pro.
Many Thanks!

I was thinking about writing something just like this. Awesome job. Where do you get your theater list?

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@jesusishere
I love your ideas for the most part. I am not sure I can pull next day or next week showtimes(it depends on if a theater reports them early or not). But I certainly like the idea of a rotten tomatoes or metacritic score and an imdb link. Thanks for the input!
@justin747
I hadn't really considered landscape support that necessary since it doesn't require in text input throughout the app. What would you use it for exactly?
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Yea good point. i used it earlier today with great results. didnt even notice landscape was missing. i love the simplicity of it. i can find a movie time in like 20 seconds.

sorry... double post

works for canada?

I used to spend so much time trying to find movies in google through opera mobile!!
Way to go

how do you "enter" or select the new zip code, i see how to enter a new one, but not how to make that the zip code to find movies for
thanks

is this for the usa only??? cause im in australia and we only have 4 number postcodes.. hey can some1 try this for me plzz and reply back to see if it works with australia.. postcode 4001 thanks

Thirteen "not obvious" questions about using X1i

Good afternoon!
I've tried to ask these question on other forums, but almost nobody gave me an answer. There were some about different software to use, but it didn't really help. So I would be very pleased if you, dear X1 gurus, answer these question. Please, if you know the answer - write it here for me and other people. Thank you very much in advance!
The priority is: I. How to solve the problem using native software or registry? II. If and only if the first is not possible, how to solve it using different software?
1. Where in file system the vocabulary of words which were inputted before is situated? It's a vocabulary with these tooltips-words while typing. Can I get it somewhere form my phone and backup or even edit?
2. How can I check my X1 uptime?
A: As yet I know only one way: use AEButton Plus. You can correct or supplement this opinion(and please do it) if you know more on that.
3. Someone called me from number +ХХХ, I want to call him back, BUT to add a zero between + and the first digit(+0XXX). How can I do it? I can't copy this number and there is no options like "change then dial". The one and only solution for it - is to choose "send SMS" and copy the number from the "From" field! But is it useful and normal for a device which costs about 500 euro?
A: As yet I know only one way: use Inesoft PhoneEx. You can correct or supplement this opinion(and please do it) if you know more on that.
4. Imagine: you have a contact Ivan in your contacts, which has 2 phone numbers: mobile and work. Two sms arrive to your phone: one is from his home number, another is from work. Sms inbox displays both of it as "Ivan". How do I know which sms is sent from what number?
A: As yet I know only one way: use Inesoft PhoneEx. You can correct or supplement this opinion(and please do it) if you know more on that.
5. How can I copy a number which was dialed earlier or number from contacts? I see only one way(but it's weird): chose "edit contact" and copy from the field. Is there another way?
A: As yet I know only one way: use Inesoft PhoneEx. You can correct or supplement this opinion(and please do it) if you know more on that.
6. While a phone conversation how can I easily save a number which my friend is saying to me? I tried to dial it while a call is active, it's ok, but once the call is dropped, my number disappears! Yes, I can create a note using a special touch-key, but it's not useful, because I should use my keypad and then should copy that number, but I need to dial it! How can it be solved?
7. Have anybody experienced a problem while taking a photo of many different objects? I had. It happened when I took a photo of a forest - there were a lot of trees alongside each other and after pressing shot button, "Saving..." was displayed on my screen for about 15 minutes! After it said that it failed to take a photo. What it can be?
8. Where can I find all my earlier connected WiFi points and passwords? I want to save it before upgrading my firmware. Can I backup it?
9. Can I turn of a feature of turning my screen light on when I plugging my X1 to PC? I don't want this light to be turning on when I do it! Is it possible?
10. While surfing internet via GPRS/EDGE or getting my email from server, my GSM part of device seems to be "unconsciousness": when somebody calls me, I'm "out of zone". How can I fix it? I want my GSM part to be number 1 by priority!
11. I can see anything when the sun is shining. I know everybody with X1 can't. But can I "ask" my backlight to help me? For example, set it to turn maximum power when on the light, or something? I'm asking because, as I've understood, my auto-backlight works vice versa: when it's bright - it turns off, when it's dark - it turns its max power. I want max power when it's very bright too!
A: People say that screen protector with anti-glare really helps.
12. When an SMS is coming, I get a popup notification at the bottom of the screen. I can either press "Reply" or "Options". If I press reply, the chat mode opens and I can reply, seeing all our conversation. BUT if I go to my address book and choose "New SMS" on a contact, different form will be opened, just like for e-mail composing. And here is a question: how can I make this "e-mail composing" style sms appearing after I press "Reply" when new sms arrived? I know how to turn the chat mode off, but I don't need it to be turned off completely, because it's useful while reading sms from one person. I just want reply to a person using simple form. Is it possible somehow? I think that if it's can be made by hands(New sms from contacts), then it could be implemented programmatically... maybe some values in registry?
A: As yet I know only one way: use Inesoft PhoneEx. You can correct or supplement this opinion(and please do it) if you know more on that.
13. At the screens you can see screenshots from my X1 with R2A0010 and 1.14 radio: 1 hour after powering on and 2 days after powering on. Why there is such a difference in memory consumption in some system processes? Is it an ordinary thing?
A: People say that it's normal. You can correct or supplement this opinion(and please do it) if you know more on that.
Thank you very much in advance again!

Great questions, especially #6. I can't answer any of them exept #5, so I'll have to watch this thread along with you!
#5, go to call log in the phone dialer and there is a menu option to save to contacts. If you want to save it to a pre-existing contact....you will have to add a question #14 to your list

PhoneX can do these two.

WhyBe said:
Great questions, especially #6. I can't answer any of them exept #5, so I'll have to watch this thread along with you!
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#5, go to call log in the phone dialer and there is a menu option to save to contacts.
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It's almost the same solution I offered for existing contact(edit contact and copy number from there). Maybe it's possible somehow to add in menu "Copy number"? (or I just have too much hope)
WhyBe said:
If you want to save it to a pre-existing contact....you will have to add a question #14 to your list
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I don't know how about you, but when I choose "Save to contacts", it opens all contacts + "New contact" list...
VNMenIeu said:
PhoneX can do these two.
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Thanks for your answer. Yes, it can, just as Inesoft Phone. I've installed both of it. And then removed both in the same day. IMHO, they add some good design, but hardly can pretend on a lot more useful then original dialer. (Just for future messages, to have this thread clean, I say to myself and others(for the off-chance): I would not want to discuss any soft here, so please, let it be only tries to answer to these questions... thank you in advance)

BRING ON THE QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!
1 - I don't know.
2 - AEB Button Plus has such a feature.
3, 4, 5, 6, 12 - I use PhoneEx sorry.
7 - Never heard of it. Upgrade your device to R3A and try again.
8 - I believe there is a text file in the Windows folder. I am not 100% sure though.
9 - Yes. There is a reg tweak, but I can't find it. Someone else should have it.
10 - Never had that problem. Are you using a custom ROM?
11 - I can see the screen very good in the sun, because I use a screen protector with anti-glare. Buy one and be amazed.
13 - It is normal.

J-Pro said:
Thank you. I'm sure there are a lot of people, who would like to know these answers too... I hope that there are people here on xda-developers forum, who knows needed answers...
It's almost the same solution I offered for existing contact(edit contact and copy number from there). Maybe it's possible somehow to add in menu "Copy number"? (or I just have too much hope)
I don't know how about you, but when I choose "Save to contacts", it opens all contacts + "New contact" list...
Thanks for your answer. Yes, it can, just as Inesoft Phone. I've installed both of it. And then removed both in the same day. IMHO, they add some good design, but hardly can pretend on a lot more useful then original dialer. (Just for future messages, to have this thread clean, I say to myself and others(for the off-chance): I would not want to discuss any soft here, so please, let it be only tries to answer to these questions... thank you in advance)
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PhoneEX is way more useful than org. dialer

orelsi said:
BRING ON THE QUESTIONS!!!!!!!!!
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3, 4, 5, 6, 12 - I use PhoneEx sorry.
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I've been using the PhoneEx trial for a few days and it doesn't do #5 and #6. If any workaround involves tons of keypresses and program changing (during the call) to accomplish, then it fails. I think the OP is looking for a quick way of accomplishing these things during a call. Going to the notes application during a call only partly works. In order to actually use that number you may have jotted down in notes, you have to find the file and call the number from the notes file...not very elegant. There should be a means of jotting down numbers while in the dialer (without sending out tones causing your voicemail to go crazy) so that you may call or save them during or afterwards.
Also, I may be wrong but, how do you add additional numbers to a contact without copying and then going into edit contact then pasting? For example, how do you add a home number to a contact that already has a work number without manually going into edit contact and adding it. There should be a "merge with existing contact" feature within the dialer menus.
Not bashing PhoneEx, because it is pretty good otherwise. But, I am a stickler for convenience features. I hate tons of button pressing and navigation to accomplish simple things.

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Not bashing PhoneEx, because it is pretty good otherwise. But, I am a stickler for convenience features. I hate tons of button pressing and navigation to accomplish simple things.
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That is your right, but not my problem.

Not bashing PhoneEx, because it is pretty good otherwise. But, I am a stickler for convenience features. I hate tons of button pressing and navigation to accomplish simple things.
lol so weird, phonex is sooo sexy i open it sometimes just to press the buttons in awe

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lol so weird, phonex is sooo sexy i open it sometimes just to press the buttons in awe
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Haha same here. It is super finger friendly and looks so un-WinMo D) like.

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Haha same here. It is super finger friendly and looks so un-WinMo D) like.
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I tried to assign the dial pad to the call button, but I just get a dead PhoneEx screen. Is this a limitation of the trial version?
It works when I assign Calls or Contacts, but not the dial pad.

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Haha same here. It is super finger friendly and looks so un-WinMo D) like.
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same...i think it's the most useful app in my fone.

WhyBe said:
I tried to assign the dial pad to the call button, but I just get a dead PhoneEx screen. Is this a limitation of the trial version?
It works when I assign Calls or Contacts, but not the dial pad.
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Sorry, I can't understand what you want .

J-Pro or others,
what is the task manager in screenshots in first post?
It's not a biult-in one??

orelsi said:
1 - I don't know.
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Thank you, it really helped me!
orelsi said:
2 - AEB Button Plus has such a feature.
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Didn't know, thank you.
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3, 4, 5, 6, 12 - I use PhoneEx sorry.
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Don't be sorry, it's up to you But I would prefer if somebody told me a way to do it without third-party soft...
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9 - Yes. There is a reg tweak, but I can't find it. Someone else should have it.
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If somebody has it, please, post it here...
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10 - Never had that problem. Are you using a custom ROM?
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No, my rom is R2A0010 UK WWE.
doministry said:
what is the task manager in screenshots in first post? It's not a biult-in one??
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It's FdcSoft Task Manager

J-Pro said:
Thank you, it really helped me!
Didn't know, thank you.
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You are welcome!
Don't be sorry, it's up to you But I would prefer if somebody told me a way to do it without third-party soft...
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Sorry as in "I use superior product ftw" .
Unfortunatelly the nature of WinMo is that you need to add third party soft most of the time. That's the way it works.

orelsi said:
8 - I believe there is a text file in the Windows folder. I am not 100% sure though.
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Checked all txt(and other) files in windows folder. There are nothing about wifi settings...

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It's FdcSoft Task Manager
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Thank you for help!

If you don't mind I'm asking, why do you want to check your phone uptime? Do you have a time usage restriction or something?

VNMenIeu said:
If you don't mind I'm asking, why do you want to check your phone uptime? Do you have a time usage restriction or something?
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Just for fun My work computer can be running for month or so... Sometimes it's interesting for how much your X1 is powered on. For example, if I see any bugs on it, I question myself: "How long does this thing work? Maybe it's time for an SR?". If I found that it's only a day - I would be very curious. And if it's already a week - I do an SR without any additional thoughts That's my answer