I was able to toy around with the second generation Omnias and they seem to be better than the ones which came out last year. These tips are rather old and I'd probably update them soon when I get the chance.
I’m just passing on the information I saw at the Modaco threads. There was this one guy who complied all the tips and tweaks from the long threads and put them all in one convenient PDF file. I’m pasting everything back here again so others may benefit and enjoy from it. I think there are still a lot of Omnia owners out there who have not seen this. Enjoy and kudos to the wonderful people at Modaco.
PIMP YOUR OMNIA
WINTERFACE
http://www.iWindowsMobile.com
http://www.mytodayscreen.com/winterface-review/
http://blog.iwindowsmobile.com
TOUCH EXPERIENCE
http://www.touchxperience.com/
ULTIMATE LAUNCH
http://www.ultimatelaunch.de/ultimatelaunch/download/download.html
DIAMOND THEMES
http://www.throttlelauncher.com/portal/
http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-customisation/269512/touchflo3d-diamondgoodies/#
entry904303
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=390553
HARDWAREZONE – SOFTWARE LIST
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=1866126
SPB MOBILE SHELL
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/download.php
http://www.ipmart-forum.com/showthread.php?t=256005
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=99268&hl=
SAMSUNG OMNIA I900 THEMES/TODAY PLUGIN
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=100748&hl=
S2U2 1.14 HOTFIX
http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/Enhancements/S2U2-52386.shtml
S2U2 THEME
http://s2u2.ppc-theme.com/
Play YouTube On Your PPC (FULL ACCESS), direct click and play video~
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=100470
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=362685
Please test the two YouTube video players for accessing the full desktop version YouTube on your
i900, the downloads are located here at http://forum.xda-evelopers.com/showthread.php?t=362685
in post number one. I believe these two YouTube video player will work on the i900 running MS OS
6.1 (PDA) professional software. I already have these YouTube video players playing on another PDA
running the MS OS 6.1 professional software and also works on a smartphone running the MS OS 6.1,
works like a charm on both devices.
Just follow the instructions in post number one, the first YouTube video player compontent parts are:
1. The FlashvideeoBundle.cab, install to the SD Card on the i900.
2. TCPMP/Player.cab version 0.81RC1, install to the SD Card on the i900.
3. Next, soft reset the i900.
4. Install the Codecs Plugin Zip Pak to the SD Card on the i900, when all the codec installation is
completed, soft reset the i900.
5. Next, go to http://www.youtube.com via your mobile web browser and click (Touch) the video
that you want to watch, a drop menu will appear click (Touch) play video and the video of your
choice will play.
The YouTubePlayer.Cab is another YouTube video player that will also work on the SamSung Omnia
i900, it was design exclusively for Windows mobile pocketPC devices. You can install the
YouTubePlayer.cab to the main memory or to your SD card. This is my first post on this website, so if
my post is in the wrong place, please forgive me and moderators feel free to move it to the correct
place. To all testers, let me know how things work out for you.........!
**When the video file starts to play, tap on the screen once will bring you into fullscreen mode
(landscape). Enjoy!!
YOUTUBE ISSUE
After you access http://m.youtube.com, you will select one of the video and click to watch it.
It will launched Arcsoft Streaming Player to play the contents. Few things to take note.
I tried using my office network. (Failed, could be firewall)
I tried using my home network. (Failed as well)
I tried using GPRS and it works.
After 2 hours of troubleshooting, I realised a few things:
- Need to set the connect via The Internet under options in the player
- I need to do port forwarding in my Linksys Router in order to work.
- Open 1024 - 65255 Both (TCP & UDP) to i900 Wireless IP Address
- Need to switch off GPRS connection so that it will not switch to GPRS instead.
Finally, I able to view youtube on my i900. Very tedious in my home network but no choice, it is
cheaper this way. :p
Or
In the setting>connection>advanced>select networks, both the option are set to "my work network".
Click on the edit>proxy settings, check the "this network connects to internet"
This will prevent the phone from using gprs.
In the streaming player option, chose connect via "my work network". Need to set the router firewall
for the phone to access port 1024 to 65534
Camera Counter Reset for Samsung Omnia i900
Seems like mine does not reset after numerous of hardreset and not sure why.
Anyway, this is the location of the counter. After you have copy all the photos out from the default
folder, just change the value back to 1 or any number you would like and it will be reset. I have tried
it on my Omnia and it works. grin.gif
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Camera]
"DCFNumber"=dword:00000001
GPS On Samsung OMNIA SGH-i900
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=100363&hl=
Camera Problem
Encounter some problems when using.. Can't seem to operate the camera.. Whenever i try to open
will prompt me " Not enough storage is available to complete this operation.
"
Try to restart yr phone and open the camera again.. see how i do this.
Omnia can't connect to Internet
Seems can't connect to my network. Had tried different combo on the setting, eg. Connect to:
Internet--> checked on "Use IEEE 802.1x..." --> Smartcard or Certificate... etc,etc
Even tried Connect to: Work, --> and all that. And still cannot connect.
Anyone knows how to solve this? I'm using Linksys wireless router WRT54G.
have u activate ur Wifi? If Yes, Can your phone detect your router? If Yes, Does your router set to MAC
filtering?
If all of above is yes.... I suggest you either tell us what step you have done on config or simple call
Sumsung support
Yes for others and no MAC filtering on the router. Steps done as the original post. Had already type in
the WEP pw but still no connectivity.
Space ROM not enough
you can direct your temp files from IE/Opera to the 16GB or Storage card
you need to know how to tweak thats all
50mb is sufficient, my SMS is 3000 excluding SENTS! still working fast & left 30mb+ while
alot program i just didnt select to my 16GB only.
Connect Internet using Wifi only
to ensure always connect to the internet using wifi only - set the browse connection network to
WORK, instead of INTERNET and set up your wifi to connect to work.
In this case, you will not use your 3G to surf net.
By setting back to automatic , you can surf the net using 3G.
Battery always dry
The port splitter was turned on all the way. Stupid me. I put auto start on reboot.
GPS Not Fixed
i've set the hardware port at Com9 and application at port com3. it does take awhile for the navis
s/w to get rid of the "gps can not get fix" error message.. i did a try out on while driving around.. it
seems to be working fine !
here's the trick. turn on everything for enhanced gps and stand in an open area. in mins, the software
will sense the satellite and in future there will be no connection wif gprs. i juz did a test run, i can
assure that it is working absolutely fine, my cousin and i both have this phone and our gps are
working just as fine. The most amazing part is , if you took a different route, the process of rerouting
is less than 10s.im impressed
GPS Program Port: 1
GPS hardware port: Com9
Baud Rate: 9600
Access: Manage GPS automatically
when you run Navis, go to "navigation" and check the "GPS Connection: "Auto-Detect"
It should work by then....Good luck.. pls try this outdoor.. otherwise u will get "GPS Not Fix" error
message.
USING MAPKING
Here's the setting you need to do in order to use Mapking, its simple.
1. Go download the port splitter 1.1 free from
http://www.freewareppc.com/download/commun...tsplitter.shtml
2. Go to Start - Setting - System - External GPS
Program - set GPS Program port to COM8
Hardware - COM9 / Baud rate - 4800
Access - Remain checked
3. Go to Start - Setting - System - Enchance GPS
XTRA Enable - Enable
Auto download - Disable
4. After installating Port Splitter to i780, activate it and set the setting accordingly.
Input - COM8 (type it if its not there)
Baud - 4800
Output - COM6 (press Add and start)
5. Open the MapKing
Go to Tools - GPS/Track - By User (COM6 / Baudrate 4800)
Done !!
To activate GPS, just make sure Port splitter is activated, open Mapking - click GPS at the bottom -
click anywhere to open up the menu - click GPS Status (if showing no fix on the top left, it means its
trying to locate your position) So go to a open air location (Takes about 5 mins to log on estimate)
Pls note, somehow when activating port splitter, it attempts connect to our GPRS.
To disable your connection, I did this.
Go to Start - setting - connections - Advanced - Select networks - Edit (top&bottom) click hold and
delete the connection setting.
If in case you need the GPRS setting back, just go to Start - Setting - System - Operator Setting.
Change to another Telco and change back to your Telco, your setting will be back.
Hope this is clear. =)
Where to put MP3 Ringtone
Store it under "Appdata" sound or something and the ringtone will appear as one of the selection
Set Ringtone
Hi to set SMS ringtone as your default mp3, copy your mp3 to the folder Application Data/Sounds
and to set Ringing tone to your mp3, copy your mp3 to the folder My Documents/My Ringtone, after
which go to settings --> sounds & notification --> notification and select your ringtone hope this helps
everyone to customize to their fav ringtone
DISABLE AUTOLOCK
Settings -> Buttons -> Wake Up -> uncheck "When device is woken up, lock device".
CHECK FIRMWARE
go to setting, system, version.
i900DXHG2
i900DXH1
i900DXH8 Which one is the latest??
SILENT CAMERA SHUTTER SOUND
create a silent.wav using the desktop PC's voice recorder. I then transfer it to the \windows directory
of the device.
To play safe I first make a copy of the shutter sound in my i900, say, shutter3.wav. I then rename the
silent.wav to shutter3.wav. The device will ask you whether you want to replace the one in ROM, etc.
Click yes.
Now, you will have the shutter sound 3 as a silent sound. When I need the shutter sound, I would
choose the sound 1 or 2. When I don't want the sound, I will then choose sound 3.
Or using registry
Edit the following REG Keys:
[Mobile Device\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Camera]
EndSound=3
ShutterSound=3
StartSound=3
Ftouchflo
How Long Does It Take Your Phone To Charge From Empty To Full Usually
so far it is about 2hrs plus to get a full charge using wall plug or charge only cable
Enable auto disconnect GPRS if not use 60 seconds
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\ConnMgr\Planner\Settings]
"CacheTime"=60
"SuspendResume"="GPRS_bye_if_device_off"
NODATA GPRS
New FREE Utility, Disable GPRS connections for when you're abroad
http://www.modaco.com/content/pocket-pc-software/246171/new-free-utility/
Already registered MAP SW into micro SD card.
You might want to try this method, it works on my old 818pro for all applications i installed before,
you mentioned you installed on your microSD right, dont uninstall, simply copy the installed folder
from your 1gb card to your new 2gb card. The registry recongised that the apps is installed on a
external card, by right, it doesnt matter what card you use, because it will recongise it as long it is an
external card...
CLEAR MEMORY
if you surf the web often on your Opera/Internet Explorer, try clearing the cache and you should be
getting some of your memory back..those that are preinstalled in the ROM, I believe you arent able
to uninstall it..you can try to see if the programs are available at the \My Device\Program Files\
folder or not...if yes, you can just simply delete the folder away...
Bluetooth A2DP
Thank you for your help. I managed to solve the problem. What i did:
1) go to bluetooth under setting/connection
2) click on Clip d-radio
3) uncheck all
4) paired Clip D-radio with i900
5) go to bluetooth undersetting/connection again
6) click on Clip D-radio and press refresh
7) and it WORK!!
SOFT RESET
To do a soft reset, locate the hole beside the power button. Use a stylus to soft reset it.
HARD RESET
With the phone OFF .To perform HARD RESET, press and hold CALL and END button, then turn on the
device but pressing and holding the POWER button.
Hard reset just wipes out the data in your device but leave the built in storage untouched
or
Don't power off to do a hard-reset.
Do a soft reset first and then press and hold call and end together until the format screen appear.
Press call button to perform a hard-reset.
A2DP Toggle
The a2dp toggle is just a cab file, very easy to install. It seems to be the most dependable way to
off/on a2dp and BT together. See
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?showtopic=98883
LAUNCH TASK MANAGER
holding the menu button (top right button) oso bring up the task manager.
You can also launch the task switcher app by swiping your finger from bottom up (kinda like HTC
TouchFlo to launch the cube).
USB CHARGE
The data/sync cable can only charge the phone if you plug into a PC. It doesn't charge if you plug the
USB cable into those USB connectors that connections to the mains
I have used pda phones from O2, Asus, Dopod, HTC and has always been using USB connected to
mains for charging and never run into any problem. The highest amps I have seen on these USB main
connectors are 1A which I think is pretty safe. Those that are less than 1A takes a long time to charge.
I haven't seen anything above 1A for USB main chargers.
INSTALL NAVIGATION SOFTWARE TO STORAGE
I have installed onto the 16G storage too.
Keep your original 1G card contents. And also, take note of the codes that you have keyed in to
activate the Agis software. Anytime when you hard reset your phone, copy all the contents onto the
16G storage and re-enter the codes. (or I guess that backing up the .lic file will do fine too)
CHECK BATTERY 100% CHARGED
Light @ the power button will turn from red to green when fully charged.
HIGH QUALITY DIVX
OMNIA users can experience high quality DivX videos here
http://mobilemedia.divx.com/
IF DIVX MOVIE LAG USING TOUCH PLAYER
Install coreplayer 1.25
MANAGE PROGRAM ON YOUR STORAGE
If you browse from Explorer, Storage Card refers to this folder
"\Mobile Device\My Windows Mobile-Based Device\My Storage"
So, try to store all your files in that folder so you won’t take up the precious MAIN storage/Program
memory.
(1) Reinstall any programs that needs to be "on connection" most of the time such as emoze and any
other phone/communication related applications to the main device, not in the My Storage.
(2) Move back inbox attachments, PIE cache, Opera cache, etc. to the main device, not in My Storage.
(3) Based on the principle above, no phone, communication, always-on programs, cache, email
attachments are to be in My Storage.
DISABLE DISPLAY MESSAGE WHEN NEW SMS COME IN
click on Start, Settings, Sounds & Notifications, Notifications tab, and on the Events drop down list,
select "Messaging: New text message" and then untick the "Display message on screen" option...
USE SPB MOBILE SHELL THEME QVGA
You should be able to use those themes found in the xda forum meant for QVGA, except that you
need to modify the background to 400 x 240. Also, by editing the xml file, (use winzip to unzip the
qa_layout.that)
ACTIVE SYNC ERROR WHEN TRANSFER BIG FILE
I am new to WM6.1, using activesync to transfer mp3 file..its work. But when I transfer rmvb/avi file
(more than 100MB), a windows "copy and convert..." pop up and the system hang... cannot transfer.
Do you guys encountered this or I have got a faulty set?? Pls. help.
Also when I view the rmvb file using windows media player the viewing is jerky or lag in audio.. is
something wrong. the rmvb file only 20MB.
Try to avoid file filesizes when transferring over ActiveSync. It may be a better idea to use a card
reader instead. It's much much faster and cheap anyway.
CAN’T SEE MICRO SD STORAGE & 16GB STORAGE
Use ActiveSyncMode instead of USB Connection Mode
3G VIDEO CONFERENCE NOT WORKING
the settings for GPRS/3G in your set may not be correct. when i got mine from starhub, the settings
were for singtel!
goto:
Settings
Operator Settings
if the current operator shown is not your telco, select the correct one, select OK, wait for 10-15
seconds & do a soft-reset
if the current operator shown is already your telco, choose another first, select OK. go through the
steps 1 more time, and select your telco. remember to soft-reset
DISCONNECT DATA SESSION
disconnect the data session??? the "hang up" button on mine doesnt seem to work.
goto Wireless Manager, select Menu, select Disconnect Cellular Data
LIST OF WIDGETS IN OMNIA
- Alarm. Display as an analog clock
- Digital Clock to access time settings. Display as a digital clock
- World Time. Display time for 2 different countries.
- Shortcut to Game folder. Display as a game controller.
- Shortcut to Photo Gallery. Display Photo and can click previous and next.
- Library. Display what songs are in the library and can click on play, stop, etc.
- FM Radio. Display what frequency and can click on previous or next channel.
- Missed Event. Display what has been missed. Phone call, tasks, etc. Can click on up and down
button for the next item.
- Telco Logo!. Display the Telco Logo and that's it. Nothing useful!
- Profile. Only three types, Vibrate, Volume On and Volume Off. Display as a checkbox so that you can
choose from the three profiles.
- Notepad. Display as a notepad, you need to click on it to write notes. No notes will be displayed on
the screen.
TCPMP
Use R3 Version. You need to change the video option to Intel XScale and Screen to 16:9 Screen so
that you can view the video in Wide Screen with no obvious lag on the movie.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380387
TURN OFF LCD WHEN USING TV-OUT
Under the Power Settings, there is a TV Out Tab when you can set "Turn off LCD After TV Out Cable
has been connected for XX Seconds".
CONNECTION IN OPERA
Under opera connection, can I ask u what network did u set in yr i900 :
a) my internet
b) wap internet
c) work
d) internet (should I set to this ?)
Use Internet
SET THE ALARMS TO PLAY MY OWN FILES
Alarm is using .wav format
CHANGE BACKGROUND COLOR TO BLACK
This is how I do it :
1. Take a black picture (cover the camera) and save in folder x
2. Go to setting/theme
3. Chose the color you want for theme (eg blue) and today text (use white)
4. Background : browse to folder x where you keep the your black screen picture and add it in.
5. Go to setting/personal/today/samsung theme 2, then OK
It will have a black background and look quite good. All the best
When choosing a background, you should use THEME under Start/Settings/Theme. Select the
background picture there. Do not select the picture under Today (Start/Settings/Today) in which all
pictures will show in a half tone.
But the words under Start are also in black. How to change the words to white?
See whether this serves your purposes. the background will be black and the start menu words will
be white.
Copy the tsk file on your windows directory. Go to today and select allblack.tsk as your theme.
http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=11103
CANNOT DETECT ROUTER LYNKSYS
You mean you cannot see your router SSID at all?
Did you try a different channel? If you are now channel 6, change to 11 and if you are now channel
11, change to 6? I heard someone did that but not sure which model. I have no problem currently
with my linksys.
ASSIGN LEFT SOFTKEY AS NEW TEXT MESSAGE
You can use the SoftKeyApplet application to change the left and right softkeys. Take a look here:
http://www.modaco.com/content/htc-prophet-prophet-modaco-com/235546/youre-gonna-lovethis/
NOTE: You only need the SoftKeyApplet.exe file and you need to rename it to SoftKeyApplet.cpl and
put it in the Windows directory on the device and it will show up in the Settings menu under the
System tab.
FREEWARE TO TRACK PHONE USAGE
LCMinutes....
BUTTON TO ROTATE
I have disabled the autotilt, and set one of the buttons to tilt when press. Much more convenient -
and don't have to go hunting in settings when want to tilt!
Settings>Buttons > Camera :
3RD PARTY ALARM
Phone Suite is much more stable than Phone Alarm.
REMOVE SHOZU
Thanks. All the Shozu programs under the folder \program files can be deleted but after a reset all
the files will be re-created again. If you have Memmaid (or other memory management program),
you will see that Shozu is still running in the background, occupying some 400K of memory. It is this
program that creates the other proram files in \program files directory. Interestingly there is no
startup link to auto this process after a soft reset. The main program file is actually in \windows and
is called ShozuRCP.exe which cannot be deleted (in ROM).
So, the only possibility left is the registry. I have since located the registry and deleted the value.
Now after a soft reset, I don't have the Shozu running anymore. The files under \program files will
not be re-created. So, it seems working but still need more time to test it thoroughly first.
MAP ROTATE 180 degree
I was complaining that in my MapKing 2007 the car direction and map will rotate 180 degree when
stopping at traffic light. A kind brother here (in Part 4) advised to set the sensibility to normal (which
I usually set it at High). Yes, it works !!!!! By setting the sensibility to Normal, the problem is resolved.
Thanks a lot. This forum rocks.
ACTIVESYNC NOT WORKING
Can't seems to make ActiveSync work?? I thought it will auto-connect when using cable but seems
like mine is not working. The PC can detect the phone and I can access "My Storage".
I noticed under Control Panel->Device Manager, my portable devices is missing...
[Settings\USB Connection Mode] - select USB function as ActiveSync instead of Mass Storage. this
should solve your problem as your PC already detect your phone.
if your PC cant detect your phone, then go to [Settings\USB to PC] - uncheck Enable advanced
network functionality
AUTO COMPLETE / SUGGEST WORD ON KEYBOARD IS NOT WORKING
You have to turn on xt9 for it to suggest word. There's a button for it on the soft keyboard.
PLAYING VIDEO USING COREPLAYER
Need some advise. I installed Core Player in My Storage and tried to play a avi file. Very choppy.
Should I install it in Device? Thanks
Check whether coreplayer is using the correct video output. It should be using intel xscale for the
best performance.
First the left softkey "menu">Tools>Preferences>left softkey "select page">Video
In the video output select Intel XScale
hi to share my settings i using video output raw framebuffer, high quality, uncheck dither box. under
buffering check microdrive mode. When converting select 16:9 aspect ratio to make full use of the
Samsung i900 screen!
Bro if video choppy file size may be too big, try converting it, i using Super converter, settings video
size 480:272, aspect 16:9, frame 29.92, bitrate 1008kbps.
PHONE NUMBER FORMAT
On the phone dial screen, when key in 61234567, the number become (612)345-67. Where is the
setting to change it?
>>if I am not wrong, go to regional setting and change the country, it should solve yr problem
ADJUST FONT POPUP MENU
btw does anyone know the registry key to adjust the font size of the menu?
HKLM\System\GWE\Menu\PopFnt: Ht (change value to 880)
HKLM\System\GWE\Menu\PopFnt: Wt (change value to 640)
MESSAGING SHORTCUTS
Download the attached Shortcuts, put them in \windows and insert the target with the following
commands. After done u can copy the shortcut to anywhere u like.
Download: http://www.ppcsg.com/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=11134
------------------------------------------------------------------
Open POP3 Inbox: "tmail.exe" -service "Your POP3 Account Name"
Write new POP3 email: "tmail.exe" -service "Your POP3 Account Name" -to "" -body ""
------------------------------------------------------------------
Open SMS Inbox: "tmail.exe" -service "SMS"
Write new SMS: "tmail.exe" -service "SMS" -to "" -body ""
------------------------------------------------------------------
Open Outlook Inbox: "tmail.exe" -service "ActiveSync"
Write new Outlook email: "tmail.exe" -service "ActiveSync" -to "" -body ""
------------------------------------------------------------------
FREEWARE FOR BACKUP
PIMBackup
STORE EMAIL & ATTACHMENT ON STORAGE CARD
Good news for you. You can store all your emails and attachments on the Storage Card in WM5/6.
Using a registry editor, create or edit the following entries:
HKLM\\System\Inbox\Settings\PropertyPath with value \Storage Card\Messaging
HKLM\\System\Inbox\Settings\AttachPath with value \Storage Card\Messaging\Attachments
Then move the entire Messaging folder under \Windows to \Storage Card and do a soft reset.
One caveat is that you need to disable the "Messaging" Today plugin before your soft reset. If you
don't do this, a second "\Storage Card" folder will be created in your ROM and your real Storage Card
will be renamed "\Storage Card2", which isn't very useful is it?
Go ahead and try it. I am doing this currently on my Dopod U1000 with WM6.
DISABLE MESAGING PLUGIN
to disable the Messaging Plugin, click on Start, Settings, Today, Items and untick the Messaging
option...
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