yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] yinfo:
Never use Opera Mini because I have Opera 8.60u1 for PPC.Never pay attention to whether the program is freeware or not because I never buy any software for my PPC.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] anothersmith:
Windows Live Search for mobile beta

Here's one I picked up on XDA from another thread. It seems pretty cool, i guess its similar to map4pda.

Just navigate to this link and download to install. http://wls.live.com/
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] dkb218:
Macromedia Flash Player 7 for Pocket PC

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer_pocketpc/downloads/player.html

Hot Death Uno

http://www.pdagold.com/software/list.asp?s=hot+death+uno&p=1

TCPMP{The Core Pocket Media Player}

http://www.pdagold.com/software/list.asp?s=tcpmp&p=1
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
As much as I hate Windows Live, I will say that this version for the PPC is REALLY sweet. But, beware. It has an "exit" selection that really doesn't exit. It just minimizes the program.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] anothersmith:
Navizon

For those of you with Bluetooth GPS's There is a free program called Navizon which will allow you to collect points for maping cell towers and Access points. Let me preface this by saying I'm not affiliated with Navizon in any way, all I ca n say is that I run it whenever I can and have received $40 via paypal...almost paid for my BT GPS. Check it out at www.navizon.com
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
That's a pretty cool program if you have GPS. If not, you can get a premium version that interpolates cell and wi-fi data only. Reminds me of spv-developers program "Cell Track" for windows smartphones.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
PBAR - The most amazing taskbar/closer/etc ever!

Ok, I just found this. It's a program written by a forum member. It's been out since earlier this year. I wish I had found it sooner. It's proof that the most talented people are on this forum!

It's called PBAR. It's a task closer, battery monitor, etc program. It is similar to Magic Button except it has EXCEPTIONS and FAVORITES. And it's like 25k in size! I really don't know how he did that!

Anyway, you can download it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=1066546

Let me know what you think.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Freeware Spades Game

Here is a pretty cool spades game. I use it to pass the time when I'm bored:

http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=7875

The only thing I don't like about it is the computer won't cover you if you go nil.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Malik05:
i downloaded that program, but how do i launch it??? its not in my program files
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Running GPRS Tweak

Method 1: Download the attached cab file. Copy it to your device using activesync. Then use File Manager on the device to go to the cab file. Open it and follow the instructions.

Method 2: Navigate to this page using Pocket IE on your device. Click on the cab file and select run.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Malik05:
srry, i probably didnt make my post clear...i installed it using ActivSync, but i dont know how to access the settings on my fone...instillation was successful, but i dunno where to go for the settings...yet i know its working because my GPRS is always active!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kull:
Call Assitant

This a cool freeware that sends out automated SMSs when you can't pick up the phone. Not bad for a freeware.

http://www.freewareppc.com/communication/callassistant.shtml

Strangely not available for download anymore. Maybe you can find it somewhere.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] decknologist:
Sorry for the late reply, and you have probably realised by now but this app installs into Start>Settings>System>GB-Soft tweak
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] thomas0782:
http://www.mobile-cc.ch/MCCServices/mccProdukte/mccCallAssistant/tabid/127/Default.aspx
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Malik05:
never mind...small mistake...i had to do a soft reset and then it showed up there...thanks a lot!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Java Machine for Wizard

A lot of wizards DO NOT come with Java capabilities. One of the best wizard ROM guys on here, risidoro, has given us the latest java program for the wizards. You can get it here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=286604

Follow the instructions and you'll add a lot to your wizard! I use this program mostly for Opera Browser Mini (free):

http://www.operamini.com/

and Reporo, a free IM program:

http://www.reporo.com/
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kull:
Thanks for the new link, but the beta is buggy on my phone, O2 Mini s. Hangs when entering preselection. The old version I have runs very smoothly. :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] HansMarius:
I think that SmartSKey and WM5 New Menu and is the best freware applications available.

Offcourse there's other good software out there, but noone provides such fundamantal changes as the one above for WM5.

They provide features that should be implemented in WM5, because of their increase of productivity...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kull:
HTC's X program, that really closes running prog, best task manager around.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Shawner:
Can you please provide a link? I've heard and read about this program, but i'd love to try it out, but don't know where to find it at.

Thanks!

edit: nm, found it here.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] lancepresnall:
OperaMini

I musts be a real dunce but how do you install OperaMini. If I download from my MDA I get a file called mini.jad and if I do it with my PC I get a .jar and a .jad file. Now what?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] decknologist:
Check the following http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=243129&highlight=opera+mini

Or http://xdaforums.com/search.php
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] vseehua:
if you are running the latest version of T-Mobile ROM (2.26) then you'll have to install Intent Midlet Manager manually... Risidoro had just put the latest version into the ftp site... The jus ap on one of those files and Midlet Manager will do the rest for you...

And for those of you want a better PDF viewer than the included Clearview reader, you can get PocketXPDF and have a try... it's really nice... ;)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] vwchen:
I have a couple of personal favorite myself. The 1st on the list is TotalCommander. I see a bunch of users already post it up. Just a small suggestion. When you post the link could you also list according to your experience how much memory the application requires and also if the appication can be customized to run from storage card?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
A SmartDialing Skin that works!

It's not technically freeWARE because it isn't just a program, but it is FREE and it does enhance the capabilities of the phone...it's a SMART DIALING skin that works!

I think it needs to be loaded into main memory, not the storage card. It would be great if some of you could let us know if you were able to get it working on your storage card.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] htcbk:
DVD to PPC conversion

Any freeware for DVD to PPC conversion?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] austinbrady:
One of my favorites is Jason Fuller's virtual earth mobile. :)

http://viavirtualearth.com/vve/Gallery/VEMobile.ashx
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
DVD Ripping to PPC

I use 1-Click DVD to MPEG MPG (About $20) to rip the whole dvd. The free version lets you rip up to %20 at a time (great for clips).

I use SompyEncoder to convert movies to pocket pc size effortlessly. An entire episode of the Simpsons is about 75MB.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kull:
http://divx.ppccool.com/ check out PocketDivX Encoder its free to download and use. Also they have a commercial version Lathe.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] wgary:
Great! I've been running Molski's 30MB ROM, and it's great to have "last called" and smart dialing back. Very nice.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kull:
DevState 1.5 available at freewareppc.com, task manager with Today plugin, can customize icons, runs quite trouble free. :)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] sandrobber:
task manager

it's in japanese but the app is in english and I have had this on over 20 m,da... Yes 20 mda's I convinced our company to deploy these ok the app is like the htc X button but has a cascading start menu. Warning though if you select close all it will close the bottom task bar and you will have to soft reset(no loss of data) to get it back.

http://homepage3.nifty.com/UK-taniyama/tools/GSPMagicPP.html
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kull:
Call Block Ver. 1.06, well this is not exactly free, its available for 4.99$ on pocketgear, but its worth it. Creates blacklist of unwanted calls also has an automated time schedule where one can choose the time when to block calls/all calls/or none. Developer has said that later version will support SMS block too. Really worth, especially when roaming and you get those irritating sales call for which you pay! Now I know... ;)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] htcbk:
OPERAMINI

I downloaded mini.jad for my Tmobile MDA. When I click on the file it gives me a message "there is no applicaation associated with "mini". Run the application first, then open this file from within the application." What should I do to get operamini running? THANKS.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] kull:
Do you have the midlet manager pre-installed? Basically .jad and .jar files are java files and need to run via a midlet manager. On my O2 Mini S, it came pre-installed I don't know about the T-mobile MDA but its downloadable from this forum, just check previous posts on this thread.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] htcbk:
thank you,

I downloaded it from

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=286604
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] oo3:
I think the best closing app is Inclose. It has other useful features like rotate, which lets you rotate the screen to landscape with the keyboard closed. I use that a lot when I'm online and don't want the keyboard open.

http://www.insoftwarehouse.com/download/index.php?l=en
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] samy.3660:
how to get back original screen

Greetings,

How to get my original screen back on imate k jam.

Thanks.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Uninstall the skin with the big buttons. Do a soft reset.

Install generic smartdial. Do a soft reset.

Now you should be able to get the imate skin off of your extended rom at \extended_rom\ (use total commander or resco explorer)
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] samy.3660:
Greetings,

texasaggie1,

What is big buttons,

Where do i find generic smartdial.

Tell me in simple language im not a developer.

Thanks.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] prestonmcafee:
My favorites

I like

Smartskey: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=256525

WM5NewMenu: http://www.saman-cz.com/ppc/index.html?nmnovrw.html

TodayAgenda: http://todayagenda.en.softonic.com/ie/53634

BatteryStatus: http://www.chi-tai.info/cs_BatteryStatus_XDA_Neo_WM5_iM_cs.htm

These have a very small footprint, but should be run off main memory. I use them daily. I like wm5newmenu very much, as a way of organizing programs. I think todayagenda is actually better than SPB diary, which I had bought but no longer use. I also use

Total Commander: http://www.ghisler.com/

to edit the registry and html files and occasionally skschema files. I run it off the SD card.

I occasionally use

Mortsaver: http://www.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=14321

to blank the screen while listening to music.

The trial of the klondike wap browser, http://www.apachesoftware.com/Browser.html, doesn't seem to expire, and the trial screen isn't very painful. I don't need a wap browser often but I can't get to mobile.southwest.com without it.

Finally, activesynctoggle.exe lets you shut off and restart activesync on your pc:

http://www.freewareppc.com/communication/activesynctoggle.shtml
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rpodos:
I don;t know if you are familiar with this, but the founder of Modaco put together a great list of lesser-known freeware when he switched to Hermes:

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=243906
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] eddieitman:
well for driving directions and maps take a look at this beauty of an application

http://products.uk.map24.com/
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Wow

That's a really awesome list, rpodos.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rpodos:
gogogubbins, you are a freeware GURU!

This is not *strictly* a freeware question, but...

I am currently using the SBSH suite. The functionality of iLauncher is excellent, including its built-in task manager, but the memory footprint is heavier than I;d like.

I'm wondering if it is possible to NOT use the SBSH task manager, and use vBar instead... would that save appr. 1MB of program memory?

If that's not possible, wouldn;t cLaunch plus vBar more or less relplace iLauncher? How much memory saved? Any downside?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] shamus:
I'd like to add not mentioned here one of the best email/news/rss program - Qmail. Home page is in japanese but program itself is in english, enjoy this stunning prog ;)

main page in japanese http://q3.snak.org/wiki/

program download http://q3.snak.org/download/ the newest versions are in nightly build section at the bottom of download page you have OpenSSL extension
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
That is really an amazing program. I always keep a copy loaded on my ppc. ::: Posted from my Wizard :::
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Amazing list! ::: Posted from my Wizard :::
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rpodos:
I'd like to specially mention Oxios... I don;t know how or why, but I get better free memory with its two functions than with ANYTHING other utility that I have (and I have a lot!).
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] peraltah:
Wow this has a lot of great stuff thanks!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
New File Open/Save Dialogue

Okay, this is a freeware I can't do without. The 'open file' dialogue on a pocket pc is the lamest thing known to man. The attached software changes that dialogue to one that is similar to a windows pc.

Here's what to do:

1) Download the attached files to your pocket pc.

2) Unzip 'filedlgchg.cpl' and 'gsgetfile.dll' to your windows directory on your pocket pc. Most people will need the ARMxx version.

3) Using Total Commander, go to the windows directory on your PPC.

4) Find the file 'filedlgchg.cpl' and double click on it. A box will open. Check the 'exchange file dialogue' box.

5) Close the box.

That's it! Your set. From now on, when you open a file in word or something, you won't get that crappy native ppc dialog, but instead you'll get one that makes sense. ;)

::: Posted from my Wizard :::
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rpodos:
Sounds cool. No need to back up anything first?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
I don't know about that. I never do, other than activesync and SMS Backup. In theory, these files don't change anything that you can't reverse by unchecking the box, deleting the files, and doing a soft reset.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rpodos:
Excellent!!

The only thing I don;t like, unless I misunderstand, is that it always starts at the root directory, rather than remembering the last opened folder... that's useful within a given application.

EDIT: I just realized this puts an icon into settings, so I guess if you ever DON'T want the new dialogue box you can uncheck "exchange" for a while.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] TTN:
pLock

Finally there is a decent device locking program, which is also able to do auto-locking!!

pLock:

http://pda.jasnapaka.com/plock/
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Malik05:
my wizard has that built in...
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
All of the wizards have the ability to be locked. Programs like this (and ViJay555's program) allow the lock to be linked to a BUTTON, a very much needed feature. I checked into this program and it allows AUTOMATIC locking after a set amount of time. Nice feature. ::: Posted from my Wizard :::
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] crazylit:
thanks to texasaggie1

I would llike to thank texasaggie1 for this wonderful thread in this forum. Thanks to this i can now enjoy my wizzard twice as much as i had before.

I have Installed and I would like to recomend to all this applications which will make your day brighter:

winampaq_v0.93 - perfect for listening music

http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=37

batata - cool relaxing game

http://www.freewareppc.com/games/batata.shtml

CalctorMobile - perfect if you are student in School of informatics (best scientific calc interface similar to MATlab)

http://www.freewareppc.com/calculator/calctormobile.shtml

ce_paint - windows pant sortware on your PPC , fun

http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=14

Closeall - got it from molski website. simple close app program

http://www.molski.biz/

Macromedia Flash Player 7 - newest fp on the market

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashplayer_pocketpc/downloads/player.html

HandWallet - best for finance management especially for students :)

http://www.freewareppc.com/financial/handwalletbasic.shtml

LiveSearch - world maps without GPS. Handy app also works offline

http://wls.live.com/

opera 860u2 - havent tried opera mini yet not shure what is the differece.

this is not free browser ($20) got 30 day trial. opera way better than IE

http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=250571

pocketGNUgo v2.63 - i just love Go game. AI quite weak but its more fun than play against yourself. fast too

http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=383

pocket Heroes SA2K3 - can you believe it HM&M on your PPC cool

http://www.freewareppc.com/games/pocketheroes.shtml

smartfall - classic tetris game nice graphics

http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=876

risidoro_intent_MIDlet_manager_11.1.7.1023 - best Java app for your PPC

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=286604

TCPMP v0.71 - best of best player for your PPC

http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=498

pocketDivXEncoder_0.3.60 - best encoder for your TCPMP player

http://divx.ppccool.com/

mortsaver v2.0 - best battery saver when you listening music turns off your screen while play the music.

http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1437

WiFiFoFum 2 - great app to locate WiFi sources around you

http://www.aspecto-software.com/rw/a...ons/wififofum/

NET Framework 2 - new version

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...6b-356b-4a2c-857c-e62f50ae9a55&displaylang=en
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Great Post

That's a great post, crazylit. I'm glad this thread has been helpful.

The pocket pc platform has some of the best freeware in the world. I used to have a WM5 Smartphone but there just isn't a lot of good freeware available for it. That's

why I switched back to ppc.

This thread has allowed me to share my favorites and learn about a lot of new ones at the same time. It's been a lot of fun for me. ;)

::: Posted from my Wizard :::
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] rpodos:
Excellent list, Tomas!!!

I kick GNUgo's butt too! But it's the best Go on PPC I've found.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Add Ringtone 1.0

This program allows you to add any MP3 as a ringtone. It is in most custom roms but I do not remember it in my tmobile rom so some can use it.

Unzip the program to the windows directory and the .lnk file into the windows\start menu\programs directory.

::: Posted from my Wizard :::

EDITED: I've attached a new ringtone program that works.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Rcas:
I installed this last night and set it to update when docked but couldn't get it to update so i went to bed and woke up and it had updated while undocked at 3am! I don't want it to use up my internet time, can anyone help? Is there something special i need to do to get it to update when its docked?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] addicus:
Wow what a great thread! Mods please Sticky!!!!!!!!

I have very few programs I use and most are from these forums and have been listed above.

I'm not sure if it has been mentioned, but I love foxit pdf reader. It by far better than all the other free ones out there. Just one ? - anyone know how to make it your default reader?

Thank you Texasaggie and everyone else. Having my 8125 has been great with all your assistance.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] texasaggie1:
Thanks for your addition and comments. Would you please provide a link to the ppc version of the reader?

I use this when the rom I am using has the Clearview reader as default. I keep Foxit on my storage card permanently. Like the windows version, there is no install program. Just click on it and it becomes your default pdf reader.

I would like to see this post become a sticky also. It's great to be able to go to one place and see good software recomended by like minded people.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] prestonmcafee:
I use a program

I'm pretty sure that there is no straightforward solution. If you set it to be timed, it will update by whatever means it can, including GPRS if not docked. I solved this problem using SKSchema, see the thread here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=279232&highlight=skschema

but it is a little klugy -- the program asks me upon syncing if I want to update, and doesn't unless I click a softkey for yes. Someday I'll write a program that syncs only through activesync, but also at most twice per day, but I haven't gotten around to it.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] Shawner:
I use Tonaya Weather also and have a GPRS tracker on my today screen. My PPC is set to reboot after doing a backup with Spb and it never logs that there is any GPRS activity between the time it reboots (3am) and the time I wake up (7am).
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading] addicus:
Here is the link: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/mobile/winmobile.htm

For some reason texasaggie1, the foxitreader won't become my default. I got a hold of tech support and they said the same as you "Once you use it, it will become the default."

I've never experienced that. Would this be rectified by making the exe file into a cab file then installing the program?

Edit: 1/12/07 - here is a link and instructions from Dr. Puttingham on how to make it the default. I dl'd total commander 2 and followed his instructions. They work perfectly.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=281065&highlight=foxit+pdf+reader