yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Ok Bacus the solutions was very easy.

Download the latest version in first page (v1.1.4)

Greetings....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bacus:
Blimey! That was quick.

Just tested with my regional settings back to AM/PM and it now allows me to set times upto 23:mm:ss.

Great. Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
I may have found a bug: when I use the Programatic-feature, and I set the time from (for instance) 01.00 to 07.00 hours (no connections alowed during night-time), the phone won't re-connect after 07.00h.

When I open Bandswitch, and I open the Connections tab, I see the column Enabled flashing Red-Green-Red-Green etc... I have to close Bandswitch entirely and re-open Bandswitch to be able to open any data connection.

The strange thing is: when I set the Programatic-feature with a smaller time elapse (for instance: I tried this during daytim from 13.00 - 13.05h) it worked fine!

Weird?!:confused:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
yessssss. exactly. yesterday night I detected that bug. Solving it now.....

Thanks for testing :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
No problem, thanks for solving... ;) ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
New version

Hi.

New version (1.1.4b).

Bug in periods produced in one case switching between enable and disabled states loop. Solved.

Download latest cab in first page.

Please report any bug or suggestions.

Thanks :rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] miguelromerom:
thanks for your new work ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jasjamming:
thanks daniel,

i just did a test and I have found 2 bugs

1) the network doesnt disable if you set programatic while the current time is between "start" and "end"

2) once the connection becomes active (END has passed) and you try to use the connection, an error appears in wm5 and it states "the answering modem has disconnected, to check your connection settings and change them......... etc"

Great work so far, a most useful app.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi Jasjamming.

1)which version are you using? Are you using the latest version (first page. v1.1.4b)?. The first but you are reporting was solved yesterday. I have re-tested right now and it doesnt happen (in my pda).

2) I havent noticed that error and I cant produce it.

Please, could you update the latest version and tell me if you find those bugs?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jasjamming:
hi daniel,

I have the latest version, I also uninstalled and re-installed it

it is currently 12:27AM in Australia and i set my start time to 20:00 and my stop time to 08:00. I saved and then refreshed but the connection was still alive.

In regards to my point 2 on my prev. post, this error hasnt reappered, it may have been something else.

Cheers,

Ronny
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
Great, I'll try this one!

I noticed the 'close idle conn' option... this is new right? I guess this disconnects the dataconnection if not used for 5 minutes? If so, I guess you shouldn't enable this option when using Push e-mail...?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
hehe right. That options is under developtment and doesnt work now. And yes, when this option works you should disable it if you use push mail....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
You are right.....fixing
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Fixed

Ok. I hope it's fixed.

New version in first page...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sergiopi:
Close idDle con ? May be does it means "Close idle in"? :)

Great job, thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
hehe this functionality isn't ready but I had to build a new cab for bug fixing. That issue will be ready in 1 or 2 days and it means "close iddle connections". If this option is activated it will monitor each connection every x(configurable) minutes. If a connection hasn't data flow in that period it will closed (very usefull for polling mail users...)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jredon:
Change Icon and fast switching

Hi,

This application is really great.

Certainly the most usefull one I have ever installed on my htc !

It also works fine on my Trinity.

Let me suggest a few possible improvements (based on how I really use the soft) :

1. On the Trinity, and using the latest version, tasktray icon is not very nice (it's a little blurry). What about adding an option to let us change the icons ?

2. Usually, I just need to switch between GSM and UMTS (nothing else). What about adding an optional feature called "fast switching" ? : one tap on the tray icon would switch between GSN and UMTS (or GSM and AUTO).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
nice suggestion¡¡. Added to my to-do list...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sergiopi:
Great, I think (I am not english speaking) IDLE has a single D in :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
hehe thanks.....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Baxter:
When I am at work, I get 0-2 bars and miss calls on GSM but 3-4 bars on UMTS. Easy to create a programmable schedule for 3G?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
Hi Daniel,

I tried the latest build, but the problem I had before still exists:

Did it work this time on your phone (since you found the same bug)?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi mikkelnl

The bug I reported was solved and I didnt see it more. But maybe your situation is diferent. To simulate your conditions I need to know when you pressed "save button" (date and time) and which value there were in Init and Final time fields and when you saw the problem (at the beginning or at the end of the period)....

Thanks....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] WineCape:
Mikkelnl,

Interesting, I do not have the "flashing bug" you described above.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
Here are my settings (which didn't work last night ;) ):

I set the times (pressed SAVE) at around 17.00 yesterday:

BEGIN: 23:05:00

END: 07.30.00

I noticed the problem this morning, around 07:45 when there was no connection... :eek: ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi.

finally I know what is happening. This bug was solved but the version isnt out because It contains a new option (automatically closing idle connections) that I am testing and will be out this morning...

Thanks :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
New version

Hi.

New Version 1.1.5 is ready. Features:

1)Bug fixing in programatic periods.

2)Close idle connection:

This feature is optional. New elements:

1) Check box to enable/disable this feature. (yes, i know, iDle, no iDDle. I will change later.

2) up/down control: Frecuence checking data flow(seconds)

3) Traffic: Current connection data flow (incoming + outgoing data).

4) Closed: Connections closed by this feature.

This is how it works:

1) BandSwitch detects a new connection.

2) BandSwitch waits 20 seconds.

3) BandSwitch checks current data flow.

4) BandSwitch waits x secods (x=numer of seconds user selected).

5) BandSwitch checks current data flow. If there wasnt new data flow then it closes the connection. It there was data flow then goto 4.

Dont use this system if you use Direct push...

Please, report any bug you see....

greetings
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
Thanks, I'll try this one tonight :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] warmkiwi99:
Hi danielherrero, this is great. Do you have BT control on your New Features list? Ability to automatically turn it on in the morning and off at night would be great.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
HI warmkiwi99.

Yes. I would like to allow schedules related to phone(like now), BT and WIFI based on time, date and cell id....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
Hi Daniel,

Good news; seems like the bug in programatic periods is gone! The phone could connect to a dataconnection this morning! :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Nice!!!...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] andreasfuntastic:
thanks for this great app.

Tested today and all works fine. I would like to suggest something too:

1.) I also would like to switch off bluetooth during the night

2.) I use a austrian serviceprovider 'ONE' and can not make or receive a call if BT and dataconnection is active at the same time. With your new function to switch of connection if idle it reduces my problem but the phone is still not working for aprox. 2 min within 1 hour. (I set to poll emails every hour). Can you add to switch off BT when a dataconnection starts and later switch BT on after the dataconnection switch off because beeing idle?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Sure. Added to list....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
wish list

Hi.

I am developing a new program. Its based on bandswith but related to telephony(like bandswitch) and bluetooth, wifi, etc. Its like a tower cell profiler based on tower telephony cells, calendar and time. You can add profiles (home, work, etc) and add cells ID to these profiles. Then you add actions when you enter or leave in these areas (BT off, WIFI on, vibrate, GSM or UMTS band, send sms o or email....).

Ok. The core is clear but I need more actions(bt, wifi, etc) when you enter or leave these areas. I am going to spend some weeks or months developing this program. I am a freelance developer and probably will be shareware. I need thoughts and testers and all the people who helps me in this business will have free license.

Greetings.........

But I will continue developing, increasing and suporting bandswitch in free way
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Clasimodo:
That sounds great. I use bandswitch and love it. Thanks for that. I'm afraid I can't help you developing, but I'd love to help testing (without the necessity of a free license that is).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] WineCape:
Will sure support you Daniel, in any way possible.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
Hi Daniel,

I've been testing Bandswitch since it came out and if you want me to help with bug-finding in your new app: I'd love to assist! The new app sounds like a hit, if I can help just let me know!

Michel
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tony.wheeler:
Development Support

Daniel,

You can count upon my support :) - I made the suggestion about Comm Manager Pro - which appears to be where you are going with this application. I would be very happy to help.

Using your current 'grid'/table display of connections you could provide a display of individual programmatic and manual switch on/off of any of the connectivity means - you'd just need to display the 'programmed' times alongside the connection (phone/data/wifi/BT etc). Incorporating the cell switching mode sounds good but bringing all that functionality together in a user friendly (and understandable) user interface may prove difficult - do you already have ideas?

Let me know what I can do and I'll be very glad to support your excellent work. This current bandswitch app is saving no end of battery power and proving very useful. This kind of spiral development with user involvement is the key - thanks.

Perhaps you might provide some additional control from the simple plug-in icon ('A') - providing a pop-up selection of basic commands rather than simply taking the user straight to the main app. Pop-ups might be:

'Flight-mode On/Off' & 'WCDMA/GSM' - both simple select to switch/cycle

'Programatic' - displays your current screens

No doubt there are plenty of other candidates for such immediate pop-ups. Keeping the app small will obviously be important. The main inteface would surely become th eComm manager of hoice for many users and re-programming of the current comm button might be an automatic option provided at install?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jasjamming:
Hi Daniel,

I will test your application for you and provide you detailed feedback.

You work so far has been great and I am sure that you upcoming software will provide a useful solution to many requirements of PPC users.

Cheers,

Ronny
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Mac.uni:
The current cab file seems not to work. The installation fails.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
try redownload it and checks the size in your pc is the same than appears in the web because many people have installed it....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Thanks to all for your support. Now I am studing about RIL before starting to program. Its important to me to know many ideas before start to program....;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pvs:
Hello, Daniel. Gosh, I'm going to have to get myself a PayPal account so that I can adequately thank you, Pof, this forum, and several other individuals who have made my experience with my new toy so enjoyable and fruitful. You people never cease to amaze me.

Anyway, one thing regarding this new version...When setting the delay for return to GSM or Auto, the program minimizes the current app, and the user has to Task-Switch back into it. Any way to do the return switching in the background?

Again, thank you so much for you wonderful contributions.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi...

why dont you use the tray icon to show the program?:rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pvs:
Hmmm, I don't know if this was in reply to my message, but just in case ... I don't use the Tray Icon because I wish to keep that area clean, allowing a bit more Today Screen real estate. Would that make a difference in the way the app operates?

My note was regarding to the fact that when the connection times-out (per user selection), the app I'm currently working in (typically PIE, right now), gets minimized and I need to use the PTT button (linked to Alt-Tab) to switch it back onscreen.

Anyway, as you'll see, I DID manage to set up a PayPal Account, and have sent you my "thanks". Hope you find it useful, as I do your BandSwitch app.:)

Best regards, always!

-pvs
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi pvs. Thanks for your gift:D

Now I understand what you are saying. I didnt see it before because I never let expire the timer but you truth I will fix it ...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] esseff:
No offence to they guys working on this... but i don't get it?

My phone defaults to GSM. It connects to UMTS when necessary and when I'm finished with UMTS I switch Flight Mode on then off and it defaults back to GSM.

Takes no longer than using the program. Guess it keeps you off the streets :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pvs:
esseff ... That's pretty neat. I guess a lot of folks don't have the same service as you. My Cingular service can swtch between UMTS and GSM several times within a few minutes, and being able to lock it into GSM mode for hours at a time can save huge amounts of battery life.

Also, locking it to UMTS can help ensure I've got VOIP when I'm browsing the web.

So I, for one, DO find Daniel's program very useful. I guess others do, too, or this thread wouldn't be at Page 29 right now, eh? ;)

Kindest regards,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] habibjamil:
I totally agree with pvs. I noticed that I have been missing many calls because my JASJAM keeps switching back and forth from 3G to GSM when I am inside my house. At work, 3G coverage is much better. Nevertheless, the saving in memory and battery is great with this small app. I just love it! Thank you Daniel.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] msaunders:
Hi Daniel

Did you get a chance to impliment this feature ? This thread has grown considerably in the last 2 weeks , well done :)

Rgds

Martin
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Yes msaunders. See page 27 for details.....and ask me if you have any question.;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] msaunders:
Awesome thanks Daniel

I will try it out now

Thanks

Martin
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] luminus:
I don't see any link to download your 1.1.5 version. Or did you remove it for further development?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Last version link is always in first page, to avoid confussions....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rgreenpc:
Daniel -

Before I ask any questions, let me say this one piece of software could be the best app for those of us on Cingular as in my area UMTS is in full swing, but I don't need that speed 99% of the time.

I was wondering about the possibility of adding two things for future versions:

1. Ability to force a different mode based on the program trying to access GSM/UMTS.

For instance... Lets say I want to use the phone to stream. The plugin would know that X program (based on me telling it) can benefit from the higher bandwidth, where as outlook, MSN, etc don't need the bandwidth.

2. Ability to assign icons to the different modes... (your program is great but the icons could use some TLC)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi rgreenpc.

Nice to hear this app is usefull for you.

1) This ability is a old wish but Its complicated. There isnt (easy) way to detect which app is requesting a connection. And it would be more dificult, if a connection is set using gprs, then other app starts to use that connection then .....should switch to umts?. I have other wish:D The chip switches between gsm and wcdma kickly, without resetting the radio. So there must be a way to do it using RIL_IOcontrol invokes. I am trying to achive it...

2) Sure and It will be ready in next version.

Greetings
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rgreenpc:
Great to hear Daniel....

I will be eagerly awaiting your update, although the program is great as is... everything can be better.

You are making it harder and harder to say that though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pe280364:
:) Hello Daniel, excellent work, with people as your life is much more easy, thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] armedmetallica:
Daniel, GREAT work!! For some reason, for the last couple of months I hesitated to install this. Call it fear of messing up the the phone. Didn't think I would ever need it.

Lately i've been having "growing pains" as cingy upgrades to 3G in my area. Decided to give your app a whirl and love it! Tho, as was suggested earlier, using the hardware key to be able to navigate the buttons would be a GREAT thing.

PVS, how do you link to alt-tab?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
nice to hear it....:)

Those two options will be ready very soon. Sorry for the delay but I am working on Comm Manager Pro too...But this software will be ready in one or two month. (but the upgrade of bandswitch will be ready in two or three days)....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] armedmetallica:
Great!

Keep up the good work. What kind of statistics do you see when you click on the "name" column int the connections page? I tried earlier, and mine did nothing.

Also, as for the beta version, I'd be glad to test out as well.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
it showed in/out taffic,packets... but I hided it to let space to the table....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pvs:
I use Sleuth255's excellent PTTFix (still need to get him a donation on that) to allow me to program the left-side PTT button on my 8525. I programmed that button to the Alt-Tab (Switch Programs) function on a quick press (Voice Dial on Click & Hold).

Pretty sure the Switch Programs function came with SPB PocketPlus.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MCFADONNA:
Ive been sleeping on this thread. I just went through all the pages and i have to say Daniel you are a stud! I bought my wife the 8525 and im going to put this on it tonight when she gets home. Also i think its time to buy myself one but i will get the Tytn unbranded from htc store or something . I dont want the Cingular version since i have had a chance to play with it.

Anyway i will let you know how it goes putting this cab on the 8525. Thanks! :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Applestar:
Thread title..

I would like this thread to become "sticky" on the Hermes forum. And it could be renamed to "BandSwitch" ? Just by looking at the read counter.. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ckole:
Anyone have this working on the Cingular Treo 750? I got it installed but it locked up my phone when I tried to switch to UTMS. Turned the phone off and locked up. Looks like a promising program.

EDIT

After some resets it appears to be working. I think the issue was I was trying it in an area without 3G coverage and the phone got confused

For those that are looking for the HSDPA/UTMS go here for info:

http://www.gadgetech.info/treo/hacks/
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
switching between bands is OEM specific in WM5. I am trying to get more pda to make this works on more devices for bandswitch and comm manager pro (under construction). In WM6 it will work in all devices...

greeting
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] redlynr:
I didn't think UTMS was available yet for the 750? Didn't Cingular promise it for 2Q 2007?

Keith
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Eadward:
On my Cingular Treo 750 it said "installation unsuccessful"

Yes the 750 has UMTS, you are referring to Cingular's promised upgrade for HSDPA (which is already hacked)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] armedmetallica:
Daniel,

In the spirit of WM5 not require stylus use, when you do the upgrade for navigating with the jog wheel/dpad, consider placing the most used buttons on the left side, for example:

[Auto]

[GSM]

[Umts]

So that one can scroll down to what they want, and click and be on their way. within 3 clicks, get back in business!

Thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
hehe, ok, ok. I hope today....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nicoloco:
daniel,

I would like to thank you for this soft I have installed on my Trinity.

It works perfectly and it will improve my battery life !!

Nicolas
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Version 1.1.6

Hi. New version ready.

1) Keyboard and Jog Dial navigation support for main and umts windows so you can switch the band using it.

2) Ril (Radio Interface layer) information on about page.

Cell tower ID​

Area code​

Current band. HTC radio roms always recturns GSM mode so forget it​

Quality signal​

radio hardware information​

This information can be got automatically with Radio RIL notifications but there are very frequent notifications and It could spend battery so, by now, I ve disabled automatic RIL notifications. Go to about page to refresh this information but It won be refreshed automatically until you open that window.

Current Cell tower and current time are the key of the new software that I am developing so this information will set the conditions of your device automatically (bluetooth, wifi, speaker (vibrate, ...), phone (off/on), band (2G, 3G) and execute other tasks (send sms, mail, play sounds) and generate graphics about data and battery usage (per day and month). In this way you can eschedule your actions by current location and current time.

Greetings

download link in first page
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oink1:
Cheers Daneil! :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Isriam:
i tried to install the latest version on my 8525 and it says installation unsuccessful. the one i downloaded yesterday worked fine. ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Anyone with same problem?. I ve download it (to check if it was corrupt) and I ve installed it successfully in two diferent devices (tynt and s200). Could you downlad it again?. Maybe if you close the program (button "Close App") before installing it would help althought I ve never had tthis problem....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Isriam:
hi daniel thanks for the quick reply. i rebooted a few times, and it kept doing the same thing. i redownloaded, and it still was not installing.

i waited a few hours and tried again, and it works this time. i think maybe the file was getting corrupted on the download.

thank you for this great program.