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What is the BEST Freeware available for the WIZARD?

Hello Everyone! It seems like I stumble upon an awesome program for the MDA at least every week or so that is freeware. I wanted to create this thread so we could share the software with each other. Here are a couple I found in the last few days:
Minimo Browser - The pocket version of Firefox! Still in beta but very cool nonetheless. You can get it here: http://www.mozilla.org/projects/minimo/
FloatMe - A simple little program written by senior member _tb_tb. This program allows you to take any program that is running on your MDA and make it open in a MOVABLE WINDOW! You can get it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=282913
Do you have any favorites? Please share them in this thread! Please provide links so others can download them
Thanks,
Randy
NOTE FROM MOD: DO NOT POST WAREZ LINKS - Vijay555

I like Opera...WiFiFoFum2, etc....
--M

demontefixo said:
I like Opera...WiFiFoFum2, etc....
--M
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Can you provide links?

texasaggie1 said:
Can you provide links?
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Ooooooh I suppose....
WiFiFoFum2 --> http://www.aspecto-software.com/rw/applications/wififofum/
Opera --> http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/
Regards,
--M

check out www.freecabs.de
or www.freewareppc.com
theres tons of free apps on there
if you search hard enough on google there sites where your can get any program hacked up and runs fine on your ppc for free

Smartskey. Gets used everyday without fail.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=256525

FtxPBrowser - A quirky, yet stable, browser that uses PIE as its engine. It allows multiple windows and uses tabs. You can get it here: http://park15.wakwak.com/~ftx/ftxp3e/
Just download the latest version, copy it to your device, and click on it to run. No install program!

VJ Devicelock
VJ Devicelock - Allows you to lock your device with the touch of one button. You can get it here: http://www.vijay555.com/?Releases:VJDeviceLock

With 1131 freeware programs for the Pocket PC {at the time of this writting}, I'm a PDAGOLD junkie! Seek and ye shall find... There's some good stuff in there.
http://www.pdagold.com/software/

Opera Mini.
It's way faster than Pocket Internet Explorer and it's free as well...
www.operamini.com

The "must-haves" for the Wiz:
* SmartSKey -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=41060 (add functionality to softkeys with press/hold)
* OmapClock -- http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=40284 (overclocking; note SmartSKey can be set to automatically start OmapClock on start up; OmapClockPlus also does this)
* PQzII -- http://www.nicque.com/PQz/ (remap a key to act as CTRL or ALT; set keyboard shortcuts; basically makes the keyboard useful! There is a Wiz-specific version)
* Someone mentioned Vijay555's Device Lock: Lots of other good stuff there. Check out http://www.vijay555.com/?Releases
I use VJOKButt to fully close an app not just minimize
Also VJEschaton to do a soft reset from a command.
He provides lots of examples but you can set up your own shortcut to act just the way you want! Map to a key (I use DoubleLauncher which isn't free but others are)
This one is also a fave:
* http://mapforpda.com/ is a great app that let's you do dynamic maps, directions, etc. ... with a GPS option. Really nice and love that price!

Weather Watcher Mobile
I love this one. I am addicted to up-to-date weather stuff. http://www.singerscreations.com/RSS/Posts/339.asp

I enjoy this weather program, it's compact and allows for up to 3 cities to be viewed on the today screen.
http://www.tonaya.com/products/wtg/index.php

if you are a news junkie, then I also enjoy pRSSreader. It requires a little effort to put the URL's to the RSS feeds, but it gives the freedom to choose whatever feed you want.
http://pda.jasnapaka.com/prssr/

I like to use magic button to close apps.
http://www.trancreative.com/mb.aspx

Some freeware I cannot do without
dkb218 said:
With 1131 freeware programs for the Pocket PC {at the time of this writting}, I'm a PDAGOLD junkie! Seek and ye shall find... There's some good stuff in there.
http://www.pdagold.com/software/
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Yep, deffo my favourite.
My No. 1 piece of software - CLaunch http://www.pdagold.com/software/det...pers.com/showthread.php?p=1099122#post1099122]
XnView Pocket http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=1275
Clear Temp files http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=1279
GPRS tweak http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=265
Gringos (Game) http://www.pdagold.com/software/detail.asp?s=514
Task Manager V2.3 (Buzz Dev) http://www.buzzdev.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=86&Itemid=1 *** Version 2.7 is now available ***
Total Commander V2 http://www.freewareppc.com/utilities/totalcommander.shtml
And . . . TCPMP http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=1080

Keep it up!
Thanks for everyone posting so far! I am getting some good insight into some great software. I hope this thread will be helpful to everyone.

One of my favorites is the "fixed" O2 plus. Here is a link to show you what it has
http://www.seeo2.com/product/XdaIIi/template/O2Plus.vm
The complete thread is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=254641
The install files are here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=878038&postcount=17
Copy them to your device via active sync, Install the cab file starting with 1 first (install to main memory), reset then immediately install the cab file starting with 2 (install to main memory) reset then tweak and enjoy.
Credit goes to all in original thread...I just read and found and enjoyed...just passing it on.

demontefixo said:
Opera --> http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/
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I think this is only a trial version

I like pocketbreeze...it's a today plug-in that manages messaging, notes, calender, to-do list, special events
link to torrent...
Link removed for spreading disease

Picsel browser

Hey all!
I love my Vario III,...just wondering if any of you were using Picsel browser?
It's awesome,...the only problem is that it doesn't interpret javascript
Anyone know of a similair browser that supports javascript?
Regards

Where did you obtain the picsel browser from? I always wanted to test the functionality but could never find a download. Looks like an OEM only product.
My Vario III arrives tomorrow

i absolutly love picsel, (other than the lack of java and sketchy flash support) its the easiest browser to use IMO... too bad they never released it comercially... they could make some serious money off it

To Steady Man
Give me your email I'll send you the cab file

piscal browser
hi my friend please email cab to
[email protected]

The version that i have installed is not working on my TyTN II
I'm getting the error:
Initialisation failur....in think this is German.

the version i have installed is simply entitled "Picsel Browser.cab" and was found on torrent tracker that canadians can't use.
it isn't very useful to me, but it is a novel idea of a browser.

quite a browser indeed, reminds me of the Safari browser on the iPhone. 320x240 doesn't quite cut it though for browsing, must look better on a VGA device.
Odd that you can't go full screen, or I missed a setting ?

deepfish from Microsoft is alos very nice (very similar to Picsel browser).
http://www.megaupload.com/nl/?d=O7PEMWI1

got a link ?

Thunderhawk is in the same vein as picsel browser, and works a little better. Basically, it renders the page on their servers, and then sends the page to your device. It is very fast and looks by far the most like pages rendered on a PC.
However, it is quite expensive, requiring a monthly fee to use the software. But there is a free trial to see if you like it.
http://www.bitstream.com/wireless/products/pocketpc/index.html

TfreemanOrlando said:
Give me your email I'll send you the cab file
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would you mind sending it to me as well? The only one I found was ripped from the samsung blackjack which makes the screen for browsing the blackjack.
[email protected]

or toss it up someplace.

the link to the cab was already posted, in this forum and even in this thread!
one just have to see it to grab it
http://www.megaupload.com/nl/?d=O7PEMWI1

Deepfish?
VOODOOS!L said:
deepfish from Microsoft is alos very nice (very similar to Picsel browser).
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Does anybody got a deepfish cab? " At this time we are no longer accepting registrations for the current technology preview."

deepfish
that would be great, i've been wanting to try out deepfish for a while now. that zoom feature would come in real handy for qvga screens.

Phunkiest said:
Does anybody got a deepfish cab? " At this time we are no longer accepting registrations for the current technology preview."
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Along with the cab, you will need the (per person issued (iirc)) beta activation code to make it work. Given that it is using a server to house the data and format it for you ... you would need that code or the server would deny you access.

jesus, what's with all the security?

Here is the old thread where i got it from, a while back...Hope you find it useful
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=327568&highlight=deepfish
For those who dont want to read: (its not my thread nor i uploaded the cab... im only quoting from the other thread)
http://labs.live.com/deepfish/
OR
http://rapidshare.com/files/23354869/Microsoft.DeepFish.1.0_sn.rar
do not use activation code provided in the rapidshare folder
Activation Code:
8735644102444130
give credits to lukybandit not me.

Here's the installation file for picsel browser. This one needs to be installed to the device main memory. I have the file that can be installed to the storage card, but for some reason the upload keeps failing.

New Skyfire Out Today - Now Supports VGA!

Gotta love it. Hulu on my Fuze, I don't think I'll ever get anything done. , it doesn't seem like the actual page resolution that skyfire downloads has changed though which sucks. but the menus etc. now completely function in both landscape and portrait.
Cheers,
Migsims
** EDIT ** Some people running the stock rom seem to be having issues installing this. I currently have - PROven ROM 1.03 20757 HD build - flashed on my Fuze and Skyfire is working great installed on my storage card. I'm not sure what the issue is.
http://get.skyfire.com
Version 0.85 of the Skyfire mobile browser is now available.
To get the latest version of Skyfire, point your phone's standard browser to http://get.skyfire.com and download the newest client. The site will detect the device and provide the appropriate installer.
Please note: if you are a current Symbian user you must uninstall the existing client on your phone first.
Release notes follow.
Skyfire 0.8.5 Release Notes
Released: November 21, 2008
Skyfire brings the PC internet experience to your mobile. Watch videos on YouTube or Hulu, connect with your friends on Myspace or Facebook, shop on Amazon, or listen to music. If you can experience it on your computer, you now can do it with Skyfire on the go.
Skyfire is fast, easy to use and available for free for many smart phone models.
Skyfire 0.8.5 Beta adds (standard) VGA support for Windows Mobile devices and brings the feature set for our Symbian client in line with Windows Mobile. Skyfire will continue to maintain both platforms in future releases.
We greatly appreciate your participation in our beta community. Your support and feedback on the forums at http://support.skyfire.com/forums/ helps us to constantly improve the product.
What’s new in 0.8.5 for both Windows Mobile and Symbian:
* Simple Download: This is big for us and we hope for you as well. Now, there is NO requirement anymore to register in order to download, access, and use Skyfire. With this release, downloading is as simple as pointing your existing mobile browser to http://get.skyfire.com. We detect the device and provide the installer for your phone.
* Optional Registration: Once downloaded and installed, you can use Skyfire right away. Browse away, create bookmarks, and check your history. Everything will work.
Why create an account? So you can retain Bookmarks and History in case you lose your phone or have to switch phones. Furthermore you can post and participate in the Skyfire user forums.
Already have an account? You can still access your existing account by simply logging in on your device. Or, create a new account. Or, migrate your account between phones. It’s now all done from your phone on the Skyfire start page.
* New UK Data Center: We are looking forward to providing better service for our UK based users and are currently building out a new data center. If you are in the UK you should automatically connect to the new data center and experience better performance. If you are not based in UK, then you will automatically connect to the US data center. Please bear with us as we work out some of the kinks – especially with account migration.
* Overall Improvements: Client and Server robustness, streaming performance, recovering from lost connections.
* Improved rendering of mobile pages: We better detect and render more mobile pages. The list continues to expand.
* Updated Skyfire User Portal: We continue to evolve our user portal and start page. Although some of it was already visible before 0.8.5, it is worth mentioning:
o Google Search & Search Results: It’s the best and the most used.
o Updated weather widget: Now supports Canada and UK postal codes, in addition to US.
o Region specific start page: Custom feeds and pre-populated bookmarks for US and UK.
What’s new in Windows Mobile 0.8.5 since Windows Mobile 0.8?
* Standard VGA support: We are excited to now provide VGA support for the number of new devices that recently entered the market, including the HTC Touch Diamond, Diamond Pro, HTC/ATT Fuze. Please note that we support Standard VGA support (e.g. 640x480). Widescreen WVGA (e.g. 800x480 etc) is NOT supported yet.
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nice find!
cant wait to install it!
-SCDavis

Didn't work for me ...
I dowloaded the cab from the 'get' link and when I tried to install it I got an error stating that "...The installation file is not intended for this device."
I used Skyfire on Tilt all the time so I was hoping it wouldn't be a problem on the Fuze. Must be doing something wrong ... ?

kahibbi said:
I dowloaded the cab from the 'get' link and when I tried to install it I got an error stating that "...The installation file is not intended for this device."
I used Skyfire on Tilt all the time so I was hoping it wouldn't be a problem on the Fuze. Must be doing something wrong ... ?
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It's working fine on my Fuze, dunno what's up there. What version did you download?

It worked for me too. When I went to that website it said my device was a TouchDual, but it still worked and landscape works fine with our keyboard too.

I too got the same error. The link automatically sets version 7.9x. Maybe they will get it worked out. Also the user control has been moved to the mobile browser. And since some of use have moved on to the fuze we can't access the control panel to say change device.

migsims said:
It's working fine on my Fuze, dunno what's up there. What version did you download?
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The link defaulted to "Skyfire_7927-PPC50". There was no option to choose anything else. I not only tried the link from my phone but also got the same file when using the laptop.
I'll keep watching to see what might be the problem.

kahibbi said:
The link defaulted to "Skyfire_7927-PPC50". There was no option to choose anything else. I not only tried the link from my phone but also got the same file when using the laptop.
I'll keep watching to see what might be the problem.
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That's exactly the one I downloaded and installed and it's working fine, that's kind of strange.

i'd recommend just downloading the cab and copying it to your device if you're having problems

jasongw said:
i'd recommend just downloading the cab and copying it to your device if you're having problems
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Did that and got same results, meaning "Unsuccessful" message.
*EDIT: Worked this time. Must have been me on the transfer from laptop. Got it working now, so thank you for the recommendation to try again.

copy it to my device, installed and had to soft reset to get it working. But it works very well. Now I have 3 browsers to choose from What is the down side to SkyFire?? Seems to do everything.

On the ATT Fuze I went to the site, it said I have an HTC phone so I click to download it didn't work. But if I selected This is not my phone, then went to WinMo 5 or 6 Touch it worked flawlessly :-D

i did the above and it worked, problem is the browser looks blurry... like a scaled up version of the qvga version... when it loads a page and th site takes up the screen you cant read any of te small text... opera is nice and crisp and clear...
ill try the other installation way when i get to my home computer to see what works there. I looked around in the settings but nothing is there as far as adjusting resolution or anything.
shade

i think all they did was make the menus and stuff vga for now and hopefully soon they will actually make the whole thing fully vga

hmm, that could be it... the address bar and stuff are all crisp and vga-ish...
can some more people who have this running give more feedback on this...
oh, and is there tabbed browsing on this browser at all? I cant seem to find it. for a browser that claims to do EVERYTHING, thats the one thing I am really looking for!
shade

shadeone said:
i did the above and it worked, problem is the browser looks blurry... like a scaled up version of the qvga version... when it loads a page and th site takes up the screen you cant read any of te small text... opera is nice and crisp and clear...
ill try the other installation way when i get to my home computer to see what works there. I looked around in the settings but nothing is there as far as adjusting resolution or anything.
shade
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Its is def not as sharp as the Opera browser. I also noticed its alot slower now then in the locked betas :-( I guess because the server load is growing but I used to watch streaming video all the time.

yeah the problem is that any flash is streamed and compressed on their servers ala opera mobile.
It would be really nice if adobe finally got off their ass and made an updated full plugin on not this flash lite crap.

Well if definitely does not look as nice as Opera....and is there a way to make this work with TouchFlo3D?

Yeah, I had to download it, transfer it to my storage card then install it without issues.

I still get the half screen issues that I had with previous versions.

[REQUEST] App Store-Beat the iPhone!!!

Let's make an App store for all the important cabs on this wonderful thread.
Let's get some ideas on how to do this.
Like having a website with all the cabs listed so you can download them directly to the device. I am talking themes, cabs, roms(to go to SD Card for flashing)
Let's get creative, we can do it. Let's not wait on Microsoft.

Hey man, Project Gecko has been in beta for a while.
There are 2 advertised on XDA and Gecko is the only one that comes to mind at the moment. Maybe someone else can help me out with the second one..?

I know a little bit of web design, so I may play around with this over Christmas break. (I am a school teacher). But other ideas would be appreciated too.
Goals:
1. Centralized location for apps, tweaks, roms, etc
2. App Store Accessed from device (not just active sync)
3. Improve as much as possible

this sounds like a great idea! also, you guys may want to see this. it is a database of ppc freeware.
http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/ppc-download-pocketwit.html

Ideal features...
TF 2/3D/Today screen/Programs menu direct access
Download manager similar to Opera
Scrolling features through phone type/sections/apps
Small ad placement = income generation for storage
Recent Updates menu to notify when upgrade is ready (integrate in SMS/email system linking to DL)
CAB only policy to weed out nasty bugs
XDA mods to police the uploads
Exclusive program list (homepage) which charges developers for front page access. (scrolling banners in predefined format)
Free vs. Pay program areas.
Point system for repeat users. Points = discounts for pay programs.
Thats all I can think of at the moment.

norkoastal said:
Ideal features...
TF 2/3D/Today screen/Programs menu direct access
Download manager similar to Opera
Scrolling features through phone type/sections/apps
Small ad placement = income generation for storage
Recent Updates menu to notify when upgrade is ready (integrate in SMS/email system linking to DL)
CAB only policy to weed out nasty bugs
XDA mods to police the uploads
Exclusive program list (homepage) which charges developers for front page access. (scrolling banners in predefined format)
Free vs. Pay program areas.
Point system for repeat users. Points = discounts for pay programs.
Thats all I can think of at the moment.
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Love it, love it, love it,
Keep the ideas coming

Perhaps somehow use ApptoDate to keep the cabs updated?

Great Plan
Sounds like a great idea, one resouerc for safe, uncomplicated modding and upgrading of the touch pro keep up the good work

I can do alot with webdesign ive been doing it for years..let me know if you need any help

copy of gecko?

You guys can always look at the PDM that is cooked into the T.i.R roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=458783

rjmjr69 said:
copy of gecko?
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that was what I was thinking...

guys just watch gecko and spread the word.

Anyone have a simple calculator to replace my broken one?

I tried putting a new skin on mine and now it won't work. and after uninstall, i'm completely screwed. help please.

RPN option
I don't think this is what you're looking for . . . BUT for us old engineering type geezers, there is a great calculator option available.
If any of you are familiar with the HP41 series of calculators (HP41CV, HP41CX), made in the early/mid 80's, you'll know they are considered classics. I still have mine from 1982 (as my sole calculator). So does my brother.
ANYWAY . . . there is a website, www.HP41.org, that is a "museum" to these calculators. It also includes EMULATORS of these scientific calculators.
The PC version of the HP41 is truly amazing. Whoever did the graphic interface is a genius. It looks and moves (clicks) just like a video of the real thing, using your mouse, or your keyboard's numerical keypad for simple arithmetic.
There is also a version for PocketPCs. Graphically, it is not as sophisticated as the Windows PC version, but it is still quite good.
WARNING: This calculator uses RPN (Reverse Polish Notation) input. So it has a learning curve involved. However, if you are addicted to RPN notation, and can't go back to using nested parentheses for even the most basic of computations, here it is, free.
Go to http://www.hp41.org
Click on "Emulation" in the left hand column.
Under the section, PocketPC, click on the link, "eV41."
Download the zip file to your PC.
Unzip.
Activesync your TP.
It will load a copy both on your PC and your TP.
Enjoy.
However, you don't really want the eV41 on your PC. Uninstall it, and go back to Emulation page, and download the link, V41, for your Windows PC. You will be impressed.