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[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
This article has been updated and MS confirmed they will be doing the updates. While the original podcaster, Paul Thurott, is a major expert on MS and it's product, he doesn't work there and I believe he ran with a rumor. Either way, we are now going to have a lot of confusion with this information until updating actually happens. Allowing the carriers to control updating is a major mistake.

"My fellow editor Pradeep has gotten a confirmation with Oded Ran, head of Windows Phone 7 marketing in the UK that the updates will come directly from Microsoft and not the carriers. I still hope that Microsoft will post a clear detailed statement on how the updates will be delivered and what the carriers involvement if any, will be."
[Windows Phone 7 General] JETninja:
Great info sylau90!

Still rocking a HTC Hermes, and family needs new phones. Can't do Apple (got the Wife an iPad..Blah) Android looks interesting but does not integrate with my Outlook contacts etc at Work and Home well, so been watching WP7 for awhile. The Windows Weekly Podcast with Leo Leport and Paul Therrott has been great, Paul has had early beta versions of the phone for months, and has messed with all of the current ones. (Focus is his fav, though some say its too plastic feeling) ATT works great here in SoCal and my employer (Boeing) put up mini cells in our buildings, so I'd be stupid to leave.

Trying to figure out how long I can hold out...2nd gen devices should be out 1st quarter or so...
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Asus WP7 device on its way....

http://blogs.forbes.com/elizabethwoyke/2010/10/26/asus-windows-phone-7-handsets-coming-eventually/

Furthermore,for personal interest who interested in building his own WP7 apps,can have a look at here...hope it help...A step by step guide

http://mobile.dzone.com/articles/step-by-step-windows-phone-7?mz=27249-windowsphone7
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Free WP7 device and Zune pass 12month subscription

Great News...Free WP7 and Zune pass...For US users only...on official Microsoft website...Six prizes giving away each week

https://microsoft.promo.eprize.com/windowsphone7/?affiliate_id=zune_social

Another contest...share your story on Windows phone 7 facebook page

http://www.facebook.com/windowsphone?v=app_140980379270365
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
The new free WP7 productivity app- My Things...Intuitive user interface and easy to use.

http://www.mythingswp7.com/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Yeah! Replacement of SD card works on WP7 device. However,just the card with same card size has been proven. need further experiment.

http://www.theunwired.net/?item=dis...(the::unwired+-+where+mobility+meets+wireless)
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Kindle coming to WP7 in the coming month...sweet...

http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/28/kindle-for-windows-phone-7-revealed-due-in-the-coming-months/
[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
Like we said previously, Microsoft has made it easy for developers to create quality applications with an easy way to get paid so the platform will flourish. It's great to see because the innovations in Windows Phone 7 are going to force Google and Apple to step up and become more innovative and the consumers win. May be pricing will drop also!!!1
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
LOL...OMG..Microsoft giving all 89,000 employees free Windows Phone 7 handsets...I don't hope this is part of the Billion dollars...

http://wmpoweruser.com/microsoft-co...utm_campaign=Feed:+WmPowerUser+(WM+Power+User)
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Finally,replace the SD card on your HTC HD7,this might void your warranty,try at your own risk...anyway,it works...32GB...woohoo...spec bump...

http://www.1800pocketpc.com/2010/11/01/how-to-install-a-32-gb-memory-card-on-the-htc-hd7.html
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Need for speed coming o WP7...screenies and Video...

http://wpcentral.com/ea-mobile-posts-some-shots-need-speed
[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
Awesome that gaming will be a big part of the phones. The big developers are coming out and announcing great applications giving the platform a true jolt of life.
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Thanks mate,help me bump this thread to the first page,so everyone can see it.

Dell venue pro appears in Singapore...over 8minutes video review and screenies....The slide-out keyboard is so cool in the dark.love the colour.

http://www.sizzledcore.com/2010/11/01/dell-venue-pro-windows-phone-7-review/

The sims 3 teaser video...Looks awesome...over 3minutes video

http://wpcentral.com/ea-posts-some-sims-3-screen-shots-looks-addictive-ever

Cheers....hope that everyone enjoy seeing this thread.
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
WP7 developers now up to 12000...huge lineup....each developer contributes 10apps...then they WP7 can overtake Android...and one third of itunes store...

http://www.fiercedeveloper.com/stor...-developer-registration-tops-12000/2010-11-01

Netflix already released in the WP7 marketplace...before android...US user only

http://blog.netflix.com/2010/11/xbox-and-windows-7-mobile-phone-news.html
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Beware of HTC devices..same device might have different screen quality

check this out...the brightness level are the same,according to the pictures there...however,the quality is totally different..HTC Trophy...page is in Dutch,so,use google to translate it...

http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_message/34948907#34948907
[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
[B]Microsoft debuts App Hub for WP7 developers[/B]

Seeing this is the premier site for windows mobile / phone developers I have to say this little nugget is great news for the independent developers out there!

Microsoft debuts App Hub for WP7 developers

http://www.fiercedeveloper.com/story/microsoft-debuts-app-hub-wp7-developers/2010-10-17
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Just added two apps review websites to the first post,check it out...it is rich in contents

Get email or mobile reminder about Dell venue pro for US users only...sign up here

http://app.dellhome.usa.dell.com/enroll/mobile/signup.cfm

Cheers
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
ANOTHER CONTEST...US users only...

LOL...it is kind of disappointing...nowadays,all the contests are just open for US residents...a chance to win a WP7 device,ZUNE player or $100 Visa card...click the link below and Tweet it daily...official Microsoft website

http://microsoft.promo.eprize.com/officetwitter/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
LG giving 10 application for free every 2months(60days),exclusive for LG WP7 customers only...

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/04/lg-giving-away-ten-free-windows-phone-7-apps-every-two-months/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Awesome,IM+ is coming to the WP7

http://phonetitan.com/im-for-wp7-in-the-works/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Is this gonna stop developers to modify or patch the WP7?

http://wpcentral.com/hack-xbox-live-windows-phone-7-get-perma-banned-microsoft
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Sales date set for Dell venue pro

Dell Venue Pro To Launch Through Microsoft November 8th, Through Dell November 15th

http://www.tmonews.com/2010/11/dell...soft-november-8th-through-dell-november-15th/

Htc HD7,pink camera problem

http://wmpoweruser.com/oh-dear-htc-hd7-inherits-hd2-pink-camera-problem/

Palringo messenger may come to WP7 soon...Another IM client

http://wpcentral.com/palringo-windows-phone-7-port-happening-it-s-likely
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
For developers...WP7 emulator screenshot tool...

http://www.innovativetechguy.com/?p=13

TELUS Toronto Flagship store giving away free XBOX 360 consoles with a Windows Phone 7 purchase

http://wirelesslyobsessed.com/2010/...xbox360-with-your-new-windows-phone-7-device/
[Windows Phone 7 General] brummiesteven:
Can I just say good work and thanks to the OP for keeping this updated.
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Hi,Thanks mate...hope that everyone can share their information here and make it always in the first page...Anyway,hope everyone enjoy seeing the updates and growth of WP7, just updated the first post.

72 Windows Phone 7 tips and tricks

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/36413/72-windows-phone-7-tips

hope this help...cheers.
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Windows Phone 7 now on sale in the US

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/08/windows-phone-7-now-on-sale-in-the-us/

Zune pass deal on Microsoft official website,learn more here

http://store.microsoft.com/NewWindowsPhone

Xbox Live games for Windows Phone 7 coming to the browser soon

http://www.neowin.net/news/xbox-liv...oon?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
First WP7 device sold in US

http://www.microsoft.com/Presspass/press/2010/nov10/11-08MSWP7GAPR.mspx

Windows Phone 7 Roundup: US Launch Edition&WP7 VS Android...

http://www.neowin.net/news/windows-...ion?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

9 NOV 2010 Halo waypoint is now on WP7 marketplace

http://wpcentral.com/halo-waypoint-now-live-marketplace
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Sling player now on WP7 marketplace,priced at $29.99.is it worth?

http://wpcentral.com/slingplayer-now-live-marketplace-costs-29-99
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
how to change the HTC HD7 SD card without void the warranty...Video Tutorial...

:D:D

http://wmpoweruser.com/how-to-chang...breaking-the-warranty-sticker-video-tutorial/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Dell Venue pro has a Micro SD card slot,you need to take a risk to void the warranty,if you're really desperate for memory...

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/dell-venue-pro-has-a-microsd-card-slot-youll-just-need-to-void/

LOL...australian users pay more for apps on marketplace.....Grrrr......furthermore,now AUD is more expensive than USD,have they fix the price?Same goes to Itunes store...0.99 USD apps,still 1.19 AUD...

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20...rnational-transaction-fees-wp7-app-purchases/

Samsung focus faster than HD7 in the speed test....(watch the video)

http://wmpoweruser.com/samsung-focus-also-faster-than-the-htc-hd7/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Another browser based Marketplace...remember the one in Italian?this time is english...pretty nice layout

http://www.appsfuze.com/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Read about how Microsoft tested Windows Phone 7 before releasing it to the wild,with video...enjoy

http://www.zdnet.com.au/windows-phone-7-testing-the-tour-339307175.htm
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Finally,Rovio is looking into WP7...creator of angry birds

http://wpcentral.com/your-angry-birds-wp7-update-they-re-looking-it
[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
The most telling part of that whole article (since I have no speakers at work and can't listen to the videos) is the last line.

"Android is really going down the path we were on which is they really can't promise anything to developers," Laybourn said. (Darren Laybourn, general manager of test for Microsoft's phone unit)
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Dell is offering exchanges to owners experiencing Wi-Fi issues with the Venue Pro

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Dell...ncing-Wi-Fi-issues-with-the-Venue-Pro_id14592

Other than samsung...LG optimus 7 also can USB tether

http://wmpoweruser.com/lg-optimus-7-can-also-usb-tether-also/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Control Windows Home Server on WP7 - soon!

WHS Phone is a phone application for Windows Home Server. Connect to your server and browse files, stream music, view photos, and much more. Available soon in the Windows Phone 7 Marketplace.

http://www.whsphone.com/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
One small step for native code; one big leap for Windows Phone 7 jailbreak

http://www.istartedsomething.com/20...e-one-big-leap-for-windows-phone-7-jailbreak/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
For developers...WP7 wiki...

https://wp7dev.wikispaces.com/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
17th Nov 2010

Did Steve Ballmer just hint at a Windows Phone 7 tablet?

http://wpcentral.com/did-steve-ballmer-just-hint-windows-phone-7-tablet

Streaming Zune music to two devices: a small problem

http://wpcentral.com/streaming-zune-music-two-devices-we-have-small-problem

Windows Phone 7 will work with third party browsers, so long as they're based on IE? (video) -new browser called Browser plus

http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/windows-phone-7-will-work-with-third-party-browsers-so-long-as/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Windows Phone 7 devices hacked for direct loading of media

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Windows-Phone-7-devices-hacked-for-direct-loading-of-media_id14756
[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
O hell yeah!!! Please someone tell us how this is working for you!
[Windows Phone 7 General] ceesheim:
its a big usb stick now , and if you drop files in the folders like pictures you can look at them on your phone .
[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
So you can play non DRM music also? I ask because I make my own and it's not DRM.
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
LG Quantum reviewed–Great keyboard, toy-like looks(VIDEO)

http://wmpoweruser.com/lg-quantum-reviewedgreat-keyboard-toy-like-looks/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Angry Birds might come to Windows Phone 7 as well, tweets developer

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Angr...dows-Phone-7-as-well-tweets-developer_id14863

Windows Phone 7 on the HD2? Mostly "demo" of the OS due to MS security

http://wpcentral.com/windows-phone-7-hd2-mostly-demo-os-due-ms-security
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Deeper Facebook integration coming to Windows Phone 7 soon?

http://www.neowin.net/news/deeper-f...oon?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

WP7 hits 3000apps and games...15000developers

http://phonetitan.com/windows-phone...000-apps-and-games-attracts-15000-developers/

AMOLED VS TFT

http://phonetitan.com/samsumg-omnia-7-super-amoled-compared-to-tft-on-the-lg-optimus-7/

Chrome to WP7

http://phonetitan.com/chrome-to-wp7-pushes-links-and-text-to-windows-phone/
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
Rumor: January Windows Phone 7 update to be massive, catches up with iPhone

So far, the update is suppose to have the following features:

-Bing turn-by-turn directions, improvements

-Custom ringer support

-Copy/Paste

-Multi-tasking (of some form)

http://www.wpcentral.com/rumor-january-windows-phone-7-update-be-massive-catches-iphone

Acer plan to join the WP7 party

http://www.phonearena.com/news/Acer-plans-to-develop-WP7-devices_id14976
[Windows Phone 7 General] sylau90:
WP7 developers report payment/analytics problems

http://www.phonearena.com/news/WP7-developers-report-paymentanalytics-problems_id14999

Custom WP7 ringtone manager now available

http://www.neowin.net/news/custom-w...ble?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Acer confirms a future WP7 handset

http://www.neowin.net/news/acer-con...set?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
[Captivate General] tbong777:
She is not as tech savy as I am and Feels she won;t use 80% of the phone and would rather have my N97 as she knows Symbian....So I may be selling her week old Captivate. (Or keep it as a back up)

What should I ask for it on a BUY IN NOW basis on Ebay. I have 102 feedback and 100% positive (Tombo7777) I don;t want bidding jut put up a good price for a qucil sale should she decide for sure. Anything less that $300 and I will likely keep it as a back up to mine. As Insurance costs $5 a month with a $100 deductable. I don;t buy Extended Warranties on anythingor phone insurance,
[Captivate General] shadow65781:
Ask for $400

Galaxy s rules while the rest. Well they just lumber behind and drool.
[Captivate General] gandalf21502:
I would say as BUY IT NOW, maybe $380 if you want a pretty quick sale.
[Captivate General] wade7919:
week old, sell price online for new without contract from afew places is around 499$ so anywhere from 375-450$ would be good. but then again if you unlock it you could get another $100 for it be unlocked so like 450-550$
[Captivate General] tbong777:
YEah I am not sure if I want to sell it yet. She needs to use the N97 for a week (as long as she had the Sammy) before I feel she will make an informed choice. In the mean time I am using it as a "training device" for me. Rooting, unrooting installing ROMS etc....So fasr I am able to go form JF6 to JH7 and to Froyo and back without issues using Master Clear. I want to become fluent in Android as I believe this will be the platform for all my phones in the future.

N97s are going for nearly $300!!!!! I would not be too brokenhearted if she decided to keep the Captivate. The Samsung is worth more than $100 over the N97 I would think.. Damm.
[Captivate General] tbong777:
Yeah thats what i do on Ebay....Low priced Buy It Now....with zero minimums. I sold two contract 32GB 3GS iphones for $600 two weeks after they were released within minutes of posting....In fact I decided not to sell one and try it out for another week to make sure I did not like it.....and then sold it again within minutes.

I paid ATT $150 for both phones so $350 plus PP and Ebay costs is likely what I would sell it for BIN. If I unlock it I'll add another $100.
[Desire General] ranasrule:
is my desire screen SLCD or AMOLED ? is there any way to check ?
[Desire General] MediaMyth:
Is the search function broken in here? ;-)
[Desire General] dik23:
I think it must be
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] -viperboy-:
I was thinking about it and it seemed like a neat idea to me. You could make them blink, or light up from left to right or right to left or whatever really. Is this a fairly easy project someone could knock out? My only developmentment knowledge is in App Inventor lol any interest in the community on this?
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] overthinkingme:
That would be cool, reminds me of my girlfriend's pre.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] DualSportDad:
here was a keylights app for the moment that did this. check sdx.
[EVO 4G Themes and Apps] ShadowDrake:
Actually bludragon has an app that I'm sure would be a quick modification to be able to handle this.

His thread is over here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=746732

Shoot him a PM, he's probably the guy to talk to.
[Captivate General] Swanton187:
I installed the froyo leak with no problems aside from it relocked my phone...and now I cant unlock it again I tried the froyo unlock tool app with root with no luck as well as I went back to stock firmware can someone please help me! this is kinda my only phone and I cant really use att because I live in Canada.
[Captivate General] a.n:
Here's some info that may help you.

Thread on unlocking

YouTube video on unlocking

I hope you get it working.
[Captivate General] abezapata:
just flash back to jf6 and get your unlock code. Keep it somewhere safe and if you ever need it again you have it at your disposal. :D
[Captivate General] ozy944:
No need, just follow link one two threads above. Its been updated to include a rooted froyo unlock method :)
[Captivate General] Swanton187:
yeah I tried this unlock all ready with no luck.

I tried that also but the 1.0 version says I am missing the file.
[Captivate General] foxbat121:
The file the unlock tool is looking for has been moved and encrypted when you install the new Froyo ROM. Even if you flash back to 2.1 ROMs, you won't have that file back. I read that somewhere there is a thread in dev section to help you recover from that but it will be very difficult thing to do because this file is not part of the firmware (each phone has a different file/unlock code).

What you should have done is unlock first in 2.1, save the unlock code somewhere and flash to Froyo firmware. The unlock code for your phone will never chang (based on your phone's IMEI number).
[Captivate General] Swanton187:
Right now I am kicking myself I didnt save the unlock code somewhere =(
[Captivate General] foxbat121:
Then you're probably screwed. You have to wait until you can get one from AT&T.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wayno-san:
I’m getting ready to root my EVO and load it up with a fancy new custom ROM but before I do that I still have a couple of questions. I’ve found extensive information on how to back up the current data but most of it applies to a device that ALREADY HAS BEEN ROOTED. Is there a “How-to” guide that covers how to back up everything BEFORE the device is rooted? I'd prefer a method that has been testing and will allow me to recover if I need to.

So far, I’ve been able to back up some, but not all, of the applications using Astro Tools. Google contacts will sync with google and my phone contacts are on my Outlook. A side question: Is there a way to move phone contacts to google contacts?

I would also like to ensure that my “contact links”, SMSes, and call history are saved.

What happens to purchased applications? Will “Marketplace” still be able to ID my phone and allow me to re-download these applications?

I also want to ensure that my 4G “keys” are backed up.

My final question is with regard to ROM recommendation. I know, I know, everyone is different, etc. I would like a ROM that is:

1. Stable Froyo based with the latest fixes (no 30 fps limit, good audio streaming over BT)

2. Allows me to remove some of the useless Sprint Apps like NASCAR (I think I should be able to do this with all the ROMs once rooted)

3. Allows me to use a bluetooth keyboard (not sure which ROMs have this capability, I’ve only heard that Cyanogen might)

4. Allows the use of the forward, back, buttons on my bluetooth headset when playing media (same as #3)

5. It would be nice if it allowed me to force roaming. When I’m at work the Spring signal is really bad and it kills the battery very quickly.

Thanks in advance.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMagicalSock:
I didn't completely read your post, but I'll get in a quick reply to help a brother out. Root with Unrevoked 3.2 and use Titanium. There's no real need to back up before rooting because Unrevoked doesn't wipe your phone.

The Android Market backs up your purchased apps if you are signed into your Google account. Not sure about your Bluetooth questions.

The best Sense rom in my opinion is Fresh 3.3. I would check it out. Cyanogenmod 6 is by far the best rom without Sense, but no 4G.

Your contacts are synced with Google. You can back them up by exporting them to your SD. I'm using the AOSP contacts app, but I think it's the same for the Sense contacts app. Hitting menu should bring up the option.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wayno-san:
Thanks for the quick reply. I'm glad that the purchased apps are tied to the google account and I probably should have thought of that; LOL.

I've heard quite a bit about Fresh and I don't mind Sense at all so I think I'll give that ROM a whirl first, especially if it supports the bluetooth profiles I need. If not, then I guess it's Cyanogenmod for me. Detroit area currently doesn't have 4G so wouldn't be losing anything.

I tried backing up my contacts before but when I ran the restore I found that the "contact links" were either not backed up or not restored. I guess I should restore phone contacts from Outlook or else I'll end up with a ton of duplicates anyway. I probably will have to re-link all the contacts anyway.

Glad to hear that rooting won't corrupt the phone but I'd rather have as much backed up as possible just in case.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheMagicalSock:
I'm not 100% sure on this, but Google should maintain your contact links. As long as Google has backed up your contacts (you can check at google.com/contacts), when you set up your Google account on a new rom, they'll be back, linked as they were before. Some more input would be nice, though, as I'm not completely sure.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dave the Knave:
I don't know about you guys, but I've never been a fan of Swype or Samsung's keyboard, but I loved the Android Keyboard. Does anyone know if it works or have the apk for it? I wanna try and put it back on my 2.2 install and test it out.

I just found this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=744373

Looks kinda like what I was looking for, but without the little part that slides upwards for the numbers.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] a.n:
This is what you're looking for.

LatinIME.apk

1. Put it on your SD card

2. Install via whatever you like to use.

or use the ADB to install it.