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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Isriam:
this is an AMAZING app. hopefully I can donate when i get paid.

i work for cingular, and currently i have to use a LG phone or Samsung phone to switch between 3G and 2G for testing. This application makes my 8525 the ONLY phone I will use. Thank you!

I have one quick question. In the About screen, I know you put the radio parameters in there. Is there a reason why you called the LAC the Area Code? In america, cities have Area codes which is the NPA. It might be confusing to some calling the LAC (location area code) just a simple area code.

I love this program.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Applestar:
Did I read cell-id functions?!

Daniel, you are a star!

Since "cell profiler" does not work with WM5 anymore your new "cell-id" functionalities will be a big contribution to the WM5 community! Will this be part of "BandSwitch Pro" or "Communication Manager Pro"? :)

Anyway. I urge any user to give some $ to Daniel via paypal - so the application stays free in general! I paid my share and will pay some more as soon as the cell-id functions work! :)

Apple*
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Windkracht13:
Daniel,

Thank you verry much for this program, i really like it!!!

But can you change the color of the tray icoon in green, this white one is bhhhhhh.

THANKZzzzzz...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi Isriam. You are right. It's Location Area Code. It was only a screen width problem :o
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi again :rolleyes: Applestar.

Bandswitch is my "little toy" and It will always ramain freeware. I ve developed it in my free-time (around 80-100 hours until now). And I will continue adding functions to it.

Comm Mgr pro is a professional investment where I will spend around 400 hours. The license will be between 15€ and 19€.

Anyway, the 8 persons who donated (and all the people who donate from now) will get free license of this product :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi Windkracht13. Tynt original theme is green so It would be a problem. Anyway, next version (very soon) will allow to use external icons so you can choose what you want.

Greetings.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gregouille:
Hi ! This sounds great.

I just wonder. In france we have 3G (UMTS) and 3G+ 5HSDPA) networks.

For what I understand, the app activates sethsdpa.exe with the UMTS button ?

Thanks for your answers.

Greg
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi gregoille.

No. You should enable HSDPA (if It isnt enabled) if you want using sethsdpa (or fit4cat...)...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] cmalberto:
Daniel - just to let you know that BandSwitch works flawlessly for me. I don't necessarily use some of the latest features that you added although I do check them out in each release.

For what it is worth, I just flashed my ROM to 2.06(Cing/At&T) for my 8525 and no issues have been found. Wasn't expecting any, but you never can tell

Sorry to hear only 8 have donated....come on guys...this thread is busy enough to support more than 8 donations. Hope that helps Daniel.

--Mickey
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gadgetluva:
I have it working on my Treo 750 for those of you that don't seem to be able to get it to work.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] avorlando:
thanks Daniel. I hate to ask newbie questions but how do I install it?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Download the cab file. Copy it in your pda using activesync. Click it using file explorer (using the pda) and install begins. When Its installed reset your device.....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi.

The site http://www.commmgrpro.com/ is under construction but is available now. You will find information about Bandswith as well the latest version.

You will find too information about the incoming product Comm Mgr Pro. It is developtment stage and will be ready for beta testers in few days.

Greetings
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] armedmetallica:
looks fabulous -- i love the speaker function -- i hate how regular comm manager has vibrate and on, no mute! ahhh mr. herrero, you are a legend!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] WineCape:
Gack! Only 8 donations so far?

Come on gents, this man needs a living wage. Even a single PayPal dollar would surely be appreciated, unless you live in Zimbabwe. ;)

Keep us informed Daniel, and sign me up for Beta when you're ready.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] galinha:
Ok thats a great APP. But why i see signal in my phone and i cant receive calls ?

Its a TYTn .

Thnks a Lot
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Do you mean the quality signal of About page?. In this case this value is provided directly by radio hardware. Maybe you can get a very low value but it prevents to receive calls.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] galinha:
No. With the plugin instaled sometimes i cant recive calls, its like the phone is disconected. But the signal is maximum.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Ok.

That was a old problem related with some rom versions (not with bandswitch). Try to isolate when you have that problem. (ie. connected or not connected, GSM or UMTS, ...) and execute those tests without bandswitch running. You'll see It isnt related with bandswith.:D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gurubumsmack:
I'm having data connectivity problems and downloaded this app to see if it could help diagnose.

Think that my data connections settings were corrupt, I deleted the old profile and created a new connection profile.

When I run Bandswitch, the new connection profile is listed along with the the one I though had been deleted. Amazingly, if I enable the deleted connection, it connects!

What I'd want to do is completely delete the connection profiles from my handset.

Where does Bandswitch gather the connection profiles from the phone? Is it the registry or a file? More importantly, could anyone tell me the location?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bungsana:
sexy. this program is just sexy.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi.

In the first version I used "registry tweaks" to look for these connections. Now I only use Windows Mobile 5 API to avoid OEM specific methods. Have you tried to look for your connection in the registry?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gurubumsmack:
Thanks for that. After a little poking around with Resco Registry Explorer, I think I've found what I'm looking for. Cheers!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] panzer:
looks like a great app. will try this one out...thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nahguam:
Very nice app. Just what I've been looking for. 5/5 :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
New version out.

Hi. New version ready.

Many optimizations.

Automatically check for updates.

Greetings...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] acesgoplaces:
Hey Daniel... superb app! Absolutely love it. Just been what I've been looking for all this time.

I'm using a Treo 750v (Vodafone ROM) & when I use this app to perform the auto switch after x mins, it keeps prompting me for the PIN. I've entered the PIN in this app so that it will automatically enter the PIN for me. Well the app does just that however the PIN screen keeps popping up. I know the PIN was successfully entered by the app because the phone continues to grab my telco's signal. The only thing is that I get an "Unknown SIM status" error. All I have to do is to click CANCEL & I'm back to the today page. Small bug.

BTW I'm using the 1.1.7 version...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rebelish:
Hi daniel,

i've got a view requests don't now if you can add them to bandswitch but here goes.

I would like to use 3g with some programs only the other programs run wel under gprs.

For example: I want my pushmail to connect to 3g so it gets it fast and with attachements. But my rss reader gets the news well via gprs.

So my question is, is it possible to link bandswitch to specefic applications with the bandswitch i choose for it???

TIA,

Lesley
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi acesgoplaces.

You are right. It will be fixed in next release
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi. This is a common wish but I have no way to know witch app has requested a connection. and..What happens if 4 app request a connection?. It's a dificult issue but I will research about it.

Greetings
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] acesgoplaces:
Thanks Daniel. Appreciate it.

BTW I hope your upcoming CommMgrPro would be compatible with the 750v. I think the switch Palm implemented on top of the device to manage the speaker (mute/vibrate) may cause some challenges in the profile management of the app. I wonder if the switch is on/off if the app would be able to handle the situation.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi again :)

CommMgrPro is compatible with square vga, qvga and vga screens.

The speaker button shows a menu allowing to set Volume On, mute or vibrate modes and you can change the current profile witout time limit or for some minutes (after the profile will be restored to the previous state). Now It works in HTC tynt, HTC Universal and HTC Prophet( I havent more HTC devices with wm5 (I have himalaya too with wm2003) :D ). Anyway I use WM5 profiles API so It should work. In the same way CommMgrPro detects when there is a change in the sound profile and updates the icon then other programs should detect when CommMgrPro changes the profile.....

Ahh, acesgoplaces your help would be very appreciated in beta testing stage because I dont own any treo and I only test square screens using Microsoft Emulator.

Greetings
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] acesgoplaces:
Sure I'd be happy to try it out. Tell me what I need to do.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Thanks. The beta demo will be out in one or two weeks...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] redlynr:
Daniel,

With the latest release I have a problem. I am normally connected to UMTS, but if connect to my desktop with active sync, then disconnect, I am unable to connect to UMTS unless I do a soft reset.

Keith
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi redlynr.

Just tested several times. I connect using umts. Then I connect using activesync. Then disconnect from activesync. Then I connect to umts without problems. Same with grps. Has someone the same problem?. redlynr, have you tried to uninstall bandswith and try to test to check if the problem is still there?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] redlynr:
I uninstalled and then the problem went away. It is possible that there were some local connection problems yesterday? But I was able to reproduce this problem several times. I have the 8525.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] acesgoplaces:
Found something else. As a 750v user, I rarely use my stylus so when I run the bandswitch app, I usually use the OK button to minimize the it. However this doesn't really hide the app & is running concurrently with itself being already loaded in the startup. I'm not sure if this is a 750v only issue or this will occur on any ppc with the OK button.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Thanks acesgoplaces. You are right. Fixing now......;)

The bug is when you press ok instead "Hide page Button". Ok button only minimize the app. Changing it now......
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
Hi Daniel,

I have a problem with the latest version(s): both 1.1.7 and 1.1.8.

When I manually switch between GPRS and UMTS, it works fine. But, when I use the programmatic feature, the phone disconnects like it should but when the period ends, and it tries to make a connection, it says (translated):

"The modem on the other side has disconnected the connection. Tap settings to check the connections and change these if needed"

It won't reconnect at all, even when I manually tap the colomn to the green / enabled status in Bandswitch.

I have to soft-reset to get any connection back up.

I tried uninstalling and re-installing; didn't work ;)

Any ideas?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Clasimodo:
Same here i'm afraid. Still a great app though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
mmmmm. Very strange. Just tested and I cant see the problem. Trying to see the problem...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Clasimodo:
If I change from auto to GSM I got not data connection. If I change back, all seems to be working fine.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
grrrrrrrr just done several test but can't see that situation. Someone with same problem? someone doesn't have that problem? any idea?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
I actually had to uninstall the app just a minute ago, cause I couldn't get any connection anymore ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Windkracht13:
I have the same problem, no connections any more! ?

After uninstall, still no conection, grrr...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] WineCape:
Same problem here with version 1.1.7: Sometimes, it will not connect to the internet via explorer or pocket outlook, even if you select the red tab to connect manually.

Only a soft reset resolved the above issue. I have re-installed v1.1.5 and so far this issue has not appeared.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Ok. I will continue testing to try to repeat the problem in my device (no luck untill now). In the meantime if you see the problem please post the situation when you found the problem.

Thanks...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Questions for the people who have problems.

1) Do you use Push mail? (I use it)

2) Do you use "Close connections iddle" feature? (I dont use it because of push mail)( I think it could be the problem), maybe.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Windkracht13:
1, no push mail.

2, no difference...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Hi . But do you usally use it? I need to know it for doing the test in the same way as you do
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Windkracht13:
I don´t use pushmail, but i use Close connections iddle, 120 sec...

HE, it works again, but i don´t know how!!!

(sorry for my bad english...)

Edit, it works about 10 minutes, now my connection is down...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
hehe this problem is like a ghost. I cant see it. It appears and disappears. I have create a new cab for trying to isolate the problem. I ve removed the changes over connection engine of versions 1.1.6 - 1.1.8.

I was going to tello you install this cab to see if the problem wasnt there. Anyway, here is the cab. Could the people with problem install it and tell me if the problems disappears?. I upload it here because it is unofficial.

If it doesnt work too try to uncheck the option "close idle connections"

Greetings

Edit. Now no more automatic check for update. Now there is a button to do it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Windkracht13:
Danielherrero,

I can´t find the new cab ?

Oke. i see,its on the first page!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
No, no, It isnt in first page. I ve just uploaded it in this page. Sorry for the delay
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barrr:
Daniel. I had 1.4 before and it was perfect. But your last versions killed my TYTN. I simply can not connect to GPRS with them. They only dial once and after that it's all bad. I had to remove it.

Can you post 1.4 again?

I also tried your test CAB but it does not run on my TYTN at all.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
The version posted currently has removed all the stuff from 1.1.5..... And disable automatic close iddle connections if you have problems with it....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Windkracht13:
Danielherrero,

THANKZzz, conections works now...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barrr:
Is it 1.1.8 ? because 1.1.7 and 1.1.8 don't work. Should I try downloading again?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
hehe, to many version, isnt it?. Just uploaded V1.1.9 in first page.

V1.1.9 = V1.1.8 - Close Iddle connections.

I hope the problems you are having is because of this funcionality.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barrr:
OK 1.1.9 did it. WOW - this really killed my day :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Ok. Tell me if you see any problem. Later I will try to see the source of your problem but Its difficut because I didnt see it in my device......:confused:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] acesgoplaces:
I have been having the same problem here. It's a real pity because I really liked the close idle function. It was what attracted me to this app. I can't understand why WM5 can't disconnect after downloading an mms message like normal phones do. Surfing the internet isn't a problem because most people would disconnect it manually but when you receive an mms message & don't notice it, the connection keeps on & can really drain your device's battery.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] barrr:
Daniel

Sorry if I wasn't so clear but 1.1.9 did the job and fixed the problem. I should really say Thank You.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] acesgoplaces:
Daniel... this is from an earlier post. I'm curious... do you mean that it is the limitation of WM5 to allow switching between bands without invoking flight mode? Then why is it that it is possible to switch bands manually (from before the existence of this app) without switching off/on the phone in this manner?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] armedmetallica:
Just another thanks Daniel,

I've started to use this app for the opposite of what others use it. most are trying to force GSM -- to me, that sycn-charges my phone at home and work I prefer to force UMTS, and guess what? I've stumbled upon fringe areas that have UMTS coverage that my carrier hasn't (yet acknowledged/published on their maps).

my guess is, on auto, the phone prefers a two or three bar GSM signal to a "weaker" 1 bar UMTS. However, call quality is much clearer on UMTS, so even 1 bar (AND simultaneous data transfer) makes it worth it to force UMTS.

Thanks again!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Dont worry. I dont really know if the problem was in "Close idle connections". I ve uploaded a new cab (BandSwitch.V1.1.9_WithCloseConn.CAB) based 1.1.9 and "close idle connections" enabled but very little aggresive on closing idle connections. It works very well in my device but this dutie will only be included in the base line if works well for everyone.

Greetins
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
:) Nice to ear it.....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] netnerd:
can you make it switch back to AUTO instead of gprs? i perfer AUTO.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dherrero:
Of course I can, Give me one or two days...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dherrero:
I hope this tool could be usefull for us. Please tell me any bug or suggests.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dherrero:
new version uploaded

Ok, new version uploaded.

In UMTS page it let you set if it will switch back (y no-limit is not selected) to Auto or GSM mode.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ghz:
Thanks dherrero. This is great application to prolong battery life.:D :D.

To make this application even better I suggest that you could add in the following features.

1. To have option to disable bottom tray icon. Some people including me prefer not to have the bottom tray icon.

2. To include disconnection from GPS data connection after some time of inactivity. This also can help to prolong battery life. I know other program such as phoneAlarm can do this but why install some many program in PDA.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] URPREY:
Thank you! This app is simple yet fantastic!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Sleuth255:
Nicely done dherrero! Thanks! :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jcb_home:
I've added this to my start up programs so on a soft reset it will automaticly be loaded into memory. Now after a reset I don't have to go back and load it.

This is a great little program. Thanks for the update. You keep this up and you will need to put a version number on the zip file LOL.

Jeff
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Baxter:
Great app. Is it possible to run it without the tray icon? I don't like the tray and I really don't need to see the status. It would prefer being able to launch it when you wish to switch bands and then close it. I'd just put an icon in Ilauncher or on the start menu.

Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wimpy:
Dan, question for you. Does the Auto Switch back invoke the same routine as manual selection? Because if yes, then it will trigger Flight Mode to switch back which will cause the phone to sit at PIN screen for those who have SIM lock enabled -- rendering the phone useless.

To make it more clear:

- I have BandSwitch enabled and AutoSwitch timeout at 5 mins to GPRS.

- I surf the web using UMTS. I quit surfing. Put the phone in my pocket.

- 5 minutes later, the Auto Switch invokes Flight mode to drop to GPRS.

- On radio restart, for those with SIM lock, it will ask for PIN code.

- If it's in my pocket then the phone is essentially "OFF" until I enter the PIN code.

Thus will require manual intervention to enter PIN code to go into GPRS mode.

Another reason why invoking Flight Mode for this purpose is not a good idea.

Just a thought.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Ok, no problem.

GPS data connection or GPRS data connection?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Sure. I will i include "about..." page and zip number.....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Yes. This is a problem for those with SIM lock. The only way documented to refresh the data configuration from registry is turning the radio off and it makes enter ping necesarily. I will try to make this app enter the ping automatically......
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thuggin:
Dude... you are awsome. I was having trouble with my 3G signal at home and your program corrected that. It was working fine on 2G.

Once again, a big huge thanks!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sk0t:
Looking forward to putting this app to use when I go nab my 8525 in a few hours here.. Thanks much!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ghz:
Sorry typo error :o. Its should be GPRS.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
Ok....I will do it, it is usefull
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
new version

Ok, new version ready with some changes (not all).

1) The file is cab installer. Copy it into pda and click it. It let you install and uninstall. Please, if the app is running close it and delete manually the link on \windows\startup folder. The installer put a link in startup and programs directories

2) There is a check box to set if you want the tray icon or not.

2) The configuracion parameteres (switch back to gsm or auto and Tray Icon visible on/off) are saved and read from registry so you dont need to select theses paremeters each time you reset the device.

Pending things:

1) Close idle RAS connections (by configuration, yes/no, minutes without data transfer to close it, wake up or not the device to check the states).

2) Not pin necesary for those with pin check.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] robt2379:
Hey, this is good stuff. Not the initial novelty of HSDPA has worn off, I realise the battery life penalty. This is ideal to switch back to GSM when 3G isnt required (and thats most of the time). Looking forward to seeing how much longer this can extend my battery.

Thanks a lot for you hard work putting it together.

Rob
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ghz:
Great, this function going to be useful.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
When you switch the band using phone/settings/band it resets the radio (turn off-turn on the radio). It would be nice to change the band "on the fly" but its is "radio manufacturer dependent"...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mikkelnl:
A quick note: I tried the 'special' version, but my first impression is that the situation still exists... And like someone earlier said: it seems that once I can't connect, I have to remove the program and softreset to get it working again... :confused: Weird huh?! ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danielherrero:
:eek: Ok, it was a fast try. No problems here but forget 1.1.9b. Now I am very busy with CommMgrPro but I will try to implement "Close Idle Connections" in other way. Have you tried 1.1.9?