yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 General] huangyz:
are we the same?:D
[HD2 General] huangyz:
"quietly expensive", LOL

I think your (device's) symptom can explain something that the Jack I/O driver does mess up with other system resources as in my case.
[HD2 General] huangyz:
downloaded and flash the following rom:

RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.43.405.1_Radio_Signed_15.26.50.07U_2.04.50_22_2_Ship.exe

go through all the steps EXACTLY, it comes out the same result: CRASH.

the only tiny difference is, while call is made and no sound, press "End Call", the phone screen will close and go back to Manila Home automatically. (notice that under 1.66 and other ROM, I can't even End a Call)

This looks fine but the system actually goes nuts: first, you can't go back to phone screen again; secondly, you can't play music in Manila's Music tab; and finally, no response of the whole system.
[HD2 General] niulj:
Confirmed. I am not an exception. Following your must-crash technique, my mobile also died immediately. That it didn't happen in my previous test could be because I didn't follow your procedure right.

It is really interesting. Should let HTC know about this.
[HD2 General] huangyz:
Thanks for your reply!

Yes, I did report this to HTC.
[General Topics] Grimeartist:
Where can i get the beta for Android ? the beta sign up is closed but im sure its around somewhere cant seem to locate it tho. thanks
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] Neocronic:
I've been trying to find a way to trigger particular Sense functions by mapping them to hardware keys.

In particular, I'd like to map buttons to play/pause music and skip tracks. Ive looked for command line arguments that will do it, and also key commands that the audio manager might pick up on, but I've had no luck. Might anyone be able to point me in the right direction?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] Bruce Inman:
I know that there is a button emulator floating around (don't recall the name) that allows you to emulate pressing a specific x,y, coordinate on the screen.

Maybe this one....

Here's another thread regarding similar request.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] Neocronic:
I've made it that far. My issue is how to call the actual play/pause using an application such as that. Maybe a command line argument to manila.exe, or an emulated key press that the audio manager would see and toggle the play/pause.

Both of those sound like they'd work, but I can't find any more information on things such as that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bugsykoosh:
Here's the B&N eReader app that was on my NRG ROM but gave a 'comng soon' splash but updated OTA to the attached new version that is live and working

A bunch of pics and info on the app ar located here: http://www.mobilitydigest.com/barnes-nobles-ereader-is-liveand-sweet/
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Kalavere:
Awesome, thank you kindly! :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xavierdemon:
Excuse my ignorance about the B&N eReader but can you import ebooks you already own into this reader or will it only except publications from the B&N website?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] buckyg:
I am not seeing any option to import existing ebooks, such as the ones I have for eReader. B&N owns eReader, if I remember correctly. Wonder if the two apps will "merge" at some point, or I'm guessing they may want people like me to switch over to the new reader.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] the0ne:
this is awesome ... thanks David
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
I've been waiting for this for a long time. You're my hero! :D Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] THUDUK:
Yer looks ok, downloaded the free books, but I can't view my .epub books I already have, seems pointless application unless I can read my existing epubs, perhaps I am doing something wrong again...:confused:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
I suspect they have to be in the folder that the app uses. I haven't dug around yet to find just where the program is storing my books.

After the first five minutes, my initial impressions:

- Visually very appealing

- Instant access to your B&N library (proud nook owner here, so I have a lot of e-books from B&N).

- Doesn't sync yet with the nook (but neither does the BlackBerry or iPhone version)

- You can read e-newspapers from the app (I don't think you can do that yet with the other versions, but maybe they've been updated)

If you buy e-books from B&N this is definitely a must-have app. Otherwise there are more flexible options out there.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Farmer Ted:
I tried importing a book from my peanut press folder on my sd card to the proper one on main memory (where Dracula was downloaded), and it didn't recognize it. I love the fact that the bonehead who made the cab put the BN folder on the root of the device, instead of in program files.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
It's in Program Files on mine. But I'm not happy about the boneheaded move to put the Books folder within the program folder in main memory. It might be preferable to install the app to a storage card instead of main memory. Unless someone can find a way to get the program to look for books on the storage card.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] parker38:
Version 1.0.0.27 is now on B&N's website

images.barnesandnoble.com/PResources/download/WinMo/BNeReader_1.0.0.27.CAB
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Riverplace:
I agree. At minimum I want my books on the storage card, even better if the whole program is there too.

I'm still deciding which reader to go with. Which one do you like better?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Rumball:
After installation I was able to cut and paste the whole installation directory to my Storage Card, update the shortcut and the app worked just fine.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
Mobipocket is still my personal favorite.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pepesz:
+1 for Mobireader

It would be nice if they'd update the application to better fit the HD2 (non D-Pad phones)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] THUDUK:
Download a sample from B&N, anyone will do or the sample of your book you already have..

Then go to your book folder, copy across your, EPUB file already converted from any other form in Calibre etc...then rename it with the exact same long 13 digit number as the one you downloaded...

then ok the image and title are wrong but the book is all correct inside...

Anyone get any further than this
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xavierdemon:
Good tip, infact if you download a sample of the book you have already then everything looks and works fine :), the thumbnail has a small sample sticker on it though but that ain't a problem :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Riverplace:
Rumball: I was able to move it to my storage card as you suggested - thanks.

Mobipocket works ok for me but I have the HD2 and it's hard to turn the pages. I'm still shopping around, I'm taking a closer look at the calibre conversion program.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MatchboxMobile:
All,

This app was developed to sync with your B&N ebook library only, ie not to read epub's that you might have already downloaded to your phone or from other sources. If you have a book from B&N then it should be in your ebook library in which case it can be synced and downloaded. That's not to say you can't trick it into reading other downloaded books per other comments.

Also note it's been developed specifically and only for the HD2... mileage will vary if tried on another phones.

Richard
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xtacybyme:
what would those options be? i have many .pdf's .cbr's i've collected rom around the net. could you guide me in the right direction to one of the better ebook readers for many files types.

thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
Mobipocket can convert .pdf files in its desktop reader, but a better option is Calibre. Then you can convert to any format you want and use any reader you want. Personally, I find that reading .pdf files on a phone to be less than enjoyable. :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xtacybyme:
thanks will read up on those :) i can see your point. especially due to the size
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] k8sh:
BN ereader won't open/dl the 3 free ebooks it came with

I have a BN library which are all just free ebooks, mostly old stuff but there are a few new ones. Anyway, an error message always pop up whenever I try to open newer ebooks.

Title not currently supported on B&N eReader for this device.

Can't even open Dracula, Pride and Prejudice, Little Women which I assume came with the phone since I don't remember putting them in my library.

I already soft reseted, uninstall and install, still same error. What's going on here? If ebooks are downloaded from BN then they should be able to be accessible to desktop reader or BN ereader right?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] heybhouse:
i can get the included books to work and one purchased book (but it was an old classic) but nothing new. i think the only way to get it to work right is if they decide to upgrade the software. i've asked them to but with windows mobile 7 on the horizon it might be a long shot.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] gokudre:
how do i "update the shortcut"
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] k8sh:
updating shortcut

Use explorer (I use Resco file explorer). Go to the BN folder, click on the BN icon and then click on MENU > OPTIONS > SEND TO > START MENU AS SHORTCUT.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
I've had this same issue with some books. The BlackBerry version also has this issue.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mdgmcse:
If you don't want to install another app (i.e. Resco), you can just browse to the BNeReader file through your storage card location, "right-click" the file and choose "copy", then browse to your

device's

"Windows -> Start Menu" location, then "right-click" again and choose "Paste Shortcut". "right click" means tap and hold if that wasn't already common knowledge. :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Elim:
Own books...

The book list must be stored somewhere on the phone and therefore must be editable.

1. Covers:

\Temp\BNImages\423EF9F5\*.png

2. Books:

\Program Files\BN eReader\Books\*.epub

3. List: ?

When I find the list, we only need a simple tool which can creates this list and add here new books.

Workaround: Load the sample from B&N and replace the book whith your own (complete) copy (in epub format).

Edit 1:

Registry entries can be found here: HK_C_U\Software\BarnesNoble\EBookReader\...

But here I found only the current Book ID. The list must be somewhere else?!

Edit 2:

Okay, I found a database in the root directory: "BN.db3". I will try to read (and change) this file, to add my own books. Problem is, that the eReader make an automatic update, when he have online access.

Edit 3:

It is a SQL lite database like the one for the HTC eReader but a littlebit complexer. But I can change it and added one off my own books. Even after a "sync" my book is still in the list :-)

==> Now we need a simple tool to add new books to this database.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] epix_hater:
work around

i have been happy with using the fictionwise ereader on my samsung epix, but i noticed that my recent b&n ebook purchase was an epub file.

so, i installed the winmo b&n ereader on my phone &was able to sync with my b&n online library. but, for some reason, i could not turn the page when the book was opened. i tried each of the 4 page gesture options & could not get any of them to work.

i was about to give up, but i realized that i had earlier obtained pdb versions of books by using the b&n ereader (specifically version 1.0.1). by contrast, when i downloaded the book using the b&n website or its current desktop reader (version 2.5.0.3727), the books were epub files.

thus, by downloading the files using the old b&n ereader version, i can get pdb versions of my books & continue to use the fictionwise ereader. (i realize that the pdb format may be dying, but it's my only option given the winmo b&b ereader doesn't work on my phone.)

hope this helps someone avoid losing the 4 hours i lost in figuring this out...

ps. thanks for everyones' advice in the earlier posts.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MatchboxMobile:
FYI, a new version of the B&N app coming very soon...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] taufcon:
The newer version is out. Thanks bugsykoosh!!:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Slooop:
Are you guys referring to a newer version than 1.0.27? The gestures don't work on my Touch Pro 2. Has anyone else gotten swiping to turn pages to work?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] heybhouse:
anyone have the link or the file for the latest version? i had i but updated the rom and can't get it anymore. any help?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rebecker:
No Downloads Outside of US or Canada???

I just installed the B&N Reader. Had no trouble downloading the sample books that came with the software, or sample books that I wanted to view. However, when I attempted to download an entire FREE book, which required credit card information, I received a reply from B&N saying the order had been canceled. The reason given was "these purchases are limited to those customers physically located in the United States and Canada". Since I am currently traveling, one of the key features of digital readers, access to books while out of the US, is not possible from B&N. Weird. Most other sites for books and music allow downloads if your billing address is in the US. And interestingly, eReader.com (a B&N company) allows downloads while outside the US.

Does anyone know if there is a way to get around this stupid policy?

Also, does B&N have the same policy for Nooks?

Thanks.

-Bob-
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
Yes, the policy is the same for a nook. You can't purchase a book while outside of the U.S. or Canada, but you can download books you've already purchased via wifi.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rebecker:
Well, that certainly kills my interest in the Nook (and the B&N eReader). :( Do you know if the same policy is in place for the Kindle?

What's so odd about this policy is that I can download music from both Amazon and iTunes while traveling, along with books from eReader.com.

-Bob-
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
Kindle has an international version. B&N probably will too eventually, they claim it's a licensing issue.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ProfessorA:
Is 1.0.0.27 still the most recent B&N Reader?

Slooop asked last week and it looks like no one answered. I tried looking and couldn't find whether the rumored new version coming out is actually out.

It seems like the March 1.0.0.27 is still the most recent.

I've been pretty happy with it. Two important commands are missing from other versions of the B&N reader though:

1. "Go to page #" command

2. Night reading mode (switch to white text on black for reading at night, feature available on B&N's iPhone app)

I haven't had any screen abnormalities after reading a few books and firmware flashes but with the most recent energy flash I sometimes get the top or bottom of the screen corrupted. (VGA resolution on Raphael/ATT Fuze) Still usable since the screen can get easily refreshed by backing up to the menu screens.

If there is a newer VGA friendly version, could someone please post?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
The "Go to page #" command seems to be an issue throughout B&N software, it is missing in the nook too. I've also been experiencing the page corruption issue recently, I'm also using the latest EnergyROM if that is the issue.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ProfessorA:
B&N 1.0.0.27 app and June 1 Energy ROM

Sorry to hear that you've been having the same screen corruption problem. I don't know if the B&N app is java based but if it is, perhaps this item from the June 1 changelog is relevant:

# Old Java package back in for full screen apps

I wonder if that might be related? I'm using the sense 2.5 23569 but those characteristics are the same as the May 9 release that didn't have the screen corruption problem.

I've gone through the appropriate thread in the Raphael ROM thread and been searching. There is some discussion about screen stretching issues but since you are having problems with the HD2, it seems doubtful that this is the problem.

I'll try posting in the Energy ROM thread.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Farmer Ted:
I didn't see it posted anywhere, so here's the updated version (which is about 10 updates away from being as good as the original eReader, circa 2005).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ProfessorA:
My screen corruption seems to have gone away on its own. Not sure why but I'm not complaining.

The nook 1.4 firmware update has included the very novel and innovative "go to page number" command. Perhaps they will someday add to it to the windows mobile.

I agree it is less sophisticated than even some of my old palm based readers in important ways. I would just be happy with the screen inversion (white on black instead of black on white) and the go to page number.

Oh well...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Farmer Ted:
Yeah, it will be nice when they include bookmarking, keyword searches, notes (drawings are too much to hope for) and theme changes. At least there are registry keys for the themes, but it's too bad there aren't any theme packs available. It will also be nice when they figure out how to open the reader straight to the book you were reading, instead of taking you to the library, so it takes a good 15-20 seconds to open your book. It will also be nice when the margin settings actually allow you to have, you know, no margins when you select no margins. It would also be nice to be able to flip pages with hardware keys, but I guess since this crap was designed for the iphone, that technology will never be invented. Hey, I can now slide my finger to make a page turn, and I get a cool animation, so I shouldn't ***** about all the other short-comings on features that mobipocket and ereader (the real one) have had for years.

Oh, it would also be nice if the book-covers weren't downloaded to the freaking \Temp folder. I guess iphone users never clean out their temp folder, because they don't have a file explorer or any app like sk tools or cleartemp that does it for you. It's great having the stupid reader download the covers for the books 3 times every day.

I wouldn't use this crap software (5 MB for an ereader that has no features; did I ***** about that yet?), except that for whatever reason the Dresden Files is no longer available at ereader.com, and the only choice is to get the newest one in .pdf form from booksonboard (pass) or the one from bn.com that uses bnereader. If this crap is an example of an iphone app ported to windows mobile, then I guess I'll never get an iphone.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
For what it's worth, reviews of the iPhone app in the app store have a lot of complaints. It's earned a whopping 2.5 star review. :rolleyes:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Farmer Ted:
That's about 2.5 X what the winmo app deserves. I think BN just wants to sell nooks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MDA_newbie:
Install and starts fine on my touch HD. However I can't turn page whether using the tap or swipe function. I was also not able to recall the menu when I into the full screen reading mode.

Does anyone knows how to fix this?

Thanx
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] buckyg:
The complaints already mentioned, along with the unreliable "sync" really makes this app stink! Reminds me of ActiveStink... You read to chapter 3, sync, then read to chapter 6 offline. You sync and it takes you back to chapter 3 with no good way to get back to chapter 7. :mad:

If only we could get as many books as we used to with sites like Fictionwise, Ereader, etc. That's all this really has going for it, the number of books you can get from B&N.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Farmer Ted:
Yeah, it looks like the big boys (BN, amazon) are buying out all of the publishers (however that works) and are pushing their ereaders while de-valuing pda's. If you go to the BN site, they don't even acknowledge windows mobile. They've got download links and FAQ's for the iphone/pad/touch and for blackberries, as well as for PC's. But there's nothing for windows mobile, which sucks. I can understand why developers don't want to create software for WM since it's sort of in limbo until WP7 comes out, but we're still getting screwed. It would be nice if the books were just compatible with the original ereader. There are tools out there for removing drm from the books and changing the format, but I don't really want to go down that road unless I really have to.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MDA_newbie:
Really sad B&N does not support windows mobile currently. The program is currently useless for me as the gesture does not work in any way. However, I really like the way the ereader look and works. Perhaps the are developers who are able to turn this into a eReader allowing ebooks import instead of syncing with B&N. Unfortunately I do not have the skills to do that :(.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jendand:
A couple of folks have commented in the thread, and I've seen it elsewhere also, that none of the four page turning gestures work on their phones. One person suggested a rather complex work-around involving a different reader. I have the HTC Touch Pro 2, Winmo 6.1. Page turning doesn't work on my phone. Any easy solutions out there? For example, would upgrading to Winmo 6.5 work?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Farmer Ted:
You should upgrade to 6.5, anyway-there's probably an official upgrade out there for you. It might help. I found that the swipes worked, but the taps confuse the reader because they also max/minimize the screen. That's some good de-bugging for you.

The one thing I liked was the pagination. It tells you where you are relative to the paperback, and doesn't get bogged down when you change settings.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jendand:
Farmer Ted--

I upgraded to 6.5 as you suggested and BN-ereader works now like a charm. Thanks much!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] captobie:
I'd probably give it two stars, mainly for nice looks and the fact that I can see my entire B&N library (it would get an extra half star if it didn't spend so much time synchronizing every time I start the app).

I just loaded the Kindle app onto my wife's iPod Touch and also the Android version on my Rhodium (running Android, of course ;) ). I purchased a book at Amazon.com, read a few pages on the iPod, then loaded the Android version. Guess what? The Android version opened right up to where I *just* left off on the iPod. B&N has been promising this functionality since day one, it was a big selling point for the nook for me (since they said a WM app was on the way). If Amazon had a WM app I'd be looking to put my nook up on eBay and get me a Kindle.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MatchboxMobile:
Hi,

First a few points to clarify:

- This app was written specifically for the T-Mobile HD2 that it launched on. It may or may not work on other WM6 phones, but it wasn't built or tested for any others.

- The app was built to read and sync B&N books only. It's not meant to be a generic ebook reader, funnily enough B&N want you to use their books. So no import option, you just sync your B&N library.

You might not like the above facts but facts they are. If there's anyone out there who has issues with the app using B&N books on a HD2 with stock T-Mobile US ROM, I'd be interested in hearing about them. As you can probably guess I work for the developer.

Lastly, just to let you know a new version with new features is on it's way. It will ship with the new T-Mobile HD2 ROM update, though I've no idea when that's due. And no sorry, my B&N NDA precludes me from sharing any details on the new features coming etc. I can always take feature requests back though.

Cheers

Richard

Matchbox Mobile