Windows Mobile “Storage Card2″ Problem
If you have an Windows Mobile phone or PDA you might have had this problem. Sometimes the “\Storage Card” folder gets renamed to “\Storage Card2″. What are the consequences of this? Each file reference to the “\Storage Card” will not work; this includes the shortcuts from the start menu to applications installed on the SD card.
The big problem is that if you don’t notice the folder rename and soft reset the device it will create an empty “\Storage Card” folder that will be used as the storage card. However the old “\Storage Card2″ will still be there and you will not be able to delete the new “\Storage Card”. Also, applications from “\Storage Card2″ will not be launched from shortcuts.
After many ROMs updates I am not able to fix completely this problem but I figured out how to fix it without hard resetting the device. The new “\Storage Card” folder cannot be deleted but… it can be renamed. So all you have to do is to rename “\Storage Card” to something else like “\Storage Card3″ and reset the device. After this, “\Storage Card2″ will become “\Storage Card” and you are free to delete “\Storage Card3″.
Windows Mobile 6.5 SDK is Available
The Windows Mobile 6.5 Developer Tool Kit adds documentation, sample code, header and library files, emulator images and tools to Visual Studio that let you build applications for Windows Mobile 6.5.
A new set of APIs is being introduced that will enable application developers to take advantage of the new Windows Mobile 6.5 touch gesture framework. The gesture APIs allow an application to handle touch gesture input and provide a visually consistent experience with the rest of the device UI. Note that the gesture APIs are only available on the Windows Mobile Classic and Professional SKUs.
Windows Mobile 6.5 Developer Tool Kit comes with the following Emulator Images:
- Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional Square Emulator
- Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional QVGA Emulator
- Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional WQVGA Emulator
- Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional VGA Emulator
- Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional WVGA Emulator
- Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard Square Emulator
- Windows Mobile 6.5 Standard QVGA Emulator
In order to install the SDK and integrate it with Visual Studio you must also install the Windows Mobile 6.0 SDK. Make sure you install this first. I had problems with the 6.5 SDK because I forgot to install 6.0 SDK. If you somehow install 6.5 without 6.0 you must uninstall the first one in order to reinstall it…
The Windows Mobile 6.5 Developer Kit can be downloaded from this link.
Windows Mobile 6.5 on Toshiba G900
Before writing anything else I must warn all readers that changing the operating systems on your mobile will void the warranty. If the upgrade process fails the phone might be damaged and no service will fix that for free. Do it on your own risk and make sure the following list is satisfied:
- Ask people about the ROM you want to install. Make sure it did not brake any phone.
- The phone’s battery must be at least 50% charged (better 100%)
- Make sure you have and UPS. Or a laptop with good battery because if you cancel the process after it started the results might be unexpected.
- Make sure the USB cable is firmly connect and is not broken!
I cannot be made responsible for any damages caused directly or indirectly by this article.
Live Mesh – Synchronizing Life
Great commercial:
IPhone Evolution
I don’t really like posting funny images or videos on my blog but the one below really amused me.
[One small step for man one giant leap for mankind.]
Microsoft Live Mesh (Tech Preview) Review
If you have multiple computer (work, home etc) you know that file synchronization between them is not the easiest task. If you have a Mac, a PC and a Windows Mobile device then the things can get even worse.
Live Mesh puts you at the center of your digital world, seamlessly connecting you to the people, devices, programs, and information you care about – available wherever you happen to be.
Live Mesh is a free service. You get a live desktop with 5 GB storage space where you can place your files. Also you can sync files between devices without uploading the on the live desktop.
Toshiba Portege G900 Review
Some people want small/fancy looking phones, others want powerful phones, while others want both. I belong to the second category – I want a powerful phone and I don’t really care about the aspect. If you want a fancy looking or small phone, Toshiba G900 is not for you!
After almost two months of research I finally decided to buy a G900. I needed a new mobile phone but I also wanted some big screen in order to be able to navigate on the Internet without carrying the laptop with me. So what I was searching was:
- Big screen
- Wireless network card
- QWERTY keyboard
- Touch screen
- GSM support
Toshiba Portege G900 has all this and even more but with some costs.
Google Android. iPhone killer?
Google revealed latest Android prototype. Will this be an iPhone killer?
In the following video, you can see an overview of the new interface and menu structure, including the clever pattern-based unlock screen. Much of the GUI can be interacted with – for instance pulling down the title bar reveals missed calls and new messages – using the familiar palette of swipes and taps. You can also see the straightforward way to create shortcuts on the home screen; a matter of holding down your finger and then following through the contextual menus.