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i didnt know live search was out of beta
http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/index.php?action=expand,53852
official link
http://mobile.search.live.com/client/download/wm/LiveSearch.cab
Awesome
Glad they kept it free. I really thought Microsoft was going to end up charging for this.
nice update...thnx
Awesome. I un-installed and re-downloaded this yesterday and never noticed it was the non beta. Good deal!
hmm.. Never knew it was out of BETA. Thanks!
I installed the new CAB without having unistalled the beta... now I seem to have both, but for the "live" of me I can;t find the EXE for the beta version. Anyone know where it is?
Guess it depends on if you installed it on the Storage card or Device. Look in the "Program Files" folder under "Windows Live Search" or just "Search" which is how it shows up under the Start Menu / Programs folder.
They added one of the features I was looking for. The ability to add looked-up items to contacts. Great. You can also SMS a look-up. And it seems faster. Better than the beta...
Device "Search" missing after Beta install
I'm not sure but it seems that this app replaces the devices local search app. Have anyone of you experienced this? The local device search was useful at times. Does anyone know how to get this back with Live Search installed?
thx
google maps 2.2 has been released, and it now allows you to get from point a to point b using public transit, even gives you the prices of the public transit as well...
problem is, does anyone konw where to get the the 2.2 cab? i've been to googles site and downloaded the link on my comp, and that ends up being ver 2.1.0.10...i've gone to google.com/gmm and it gives links to download 2.1 as well.
does anyone know where to find 2.2? all the news sites that have talked about it today haven't given a link to the 2.2 download cab. any help?
can get it here from desktop or mobile: http://www.google.com/mobile/gmm/index.html
or cab below:
-edit- sorry, looks like it is version 2.1.0.10, even tho the site says 2.2
mugglesquop said:
can get it here from desktop or mobile: http://www.google.com/mobile/gmm/index.html
or cab below:
-edit- sorry, looks like it is version 2.1.0.10, even tho the site says 2.2
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i'm guessing you missed 2nd and third lines of my post...
when you download google maps from either your mobile device, either via text or google.com/gmm or download from you desktop then transfer to your mobile device...the version is still 2.1.0.10 instead of 2.2
does anyone know where to get 2.2?
He was trying to help, Chillax.
mugglesquop said:
can get it here from desktop or mobile: http://www.google.com/mobile/gmm/index.html
or cab below:
-edit- sorry, looks like it is version 2.1.0.10, even tho the site says 2.2
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sweet...thanx so much man, and sorry about my post earlier, how did you find the 2.2 cab if you dont mind me asking? cuz i swear its nowhere (at present) on their website, i'd tried justabout every link google had
id really like this as well..thanks for informing me of the news
the file size is still exactly the same?
in fact i just checked, they have the same version number too..
im really interested in getting this too,
does anybody have their hands on it?
i was just about to ask...maybe my phone wasn't uninstalling 2.1 correctly, because it still shows up as that version, anyone have 2.2?
yeh, the file i posted is NOT version 2.2, its version 2.1.0.10.
Still on a hunt for 2.2....
I just clicked on the "Maps (Download)" link from my Tilt and got a 404 Not Found error. Maybe they're working on it...
can still use this link:
http://www.google.com/mobile/gmm/stp-js.html
click on 'Windows Mobile' at the bottom
This is good news. I'm a big fan of google maps. Now if we can only find gmaps 2.2 ... I know several bb users were able to use and others are having problems with the official llnk.
mugglesquop said:
can still use this link:
http://www.google.com/mobile/gmm/stp-js.html
click on 'Windows Mobile' at the bottom
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Yea this is still v2.1.0.10, thanks anyhow... the search goes on....
How do I get there using public transportation?
New! Get transit directions in more than 50 cities on BlackBerry and many Java-enabled phones.
That tells me that there's not a WM update yet. Java I sort of see, but I wonder why BlackBerry gets an update before WM does?
I just got there on my tilt.. no issues. Thanx for the link
99slt said:
I just got there on my tilt.. no issues. Thanx for the link
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You got what version... 2.1.0.10 or 2.2?
Interesting article I came across ..
"Unfortunately, the upgraded Mobile Maps won't work on all phones that support the older version (including my Motorola Q). It only works for BlackBerry handsets and most other Java-based phones." quoted from here .. http://techblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2008/06/google-mobile-maps-adds-mass-t.html
In other words .. there is a 2.2 version but ONLY for jave phones and BB right now
http://googlemobile.blogspot.com/2008/06/get-bus-and-train-directions-on-go-with.html
all it adds is mass transit directions (train, bus, ferry) nothing too huge
Hi I have a silly question to ask about google maps
Can I use google maps only through GPS? I don't have a data plan.
derek1988ec said:
Hi I have a silly question to ask about google maps
Can I use google maps only through GPS? I don't have a data plan.
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No, data is required for google maps. I think that the gmaps 2.2 version is the Java based gmaps, I think, at least from the video I saw at wmexperts.
No you can't.
derek1988ec said:
Hi I have a silly question to ask about google maps
Can I use google maps only through GPS? I don't have a data plan.
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I'm afraid not. It's because google maps rely on cell phone towers to update your location. And for it to do that, you need a data plan.
But you have the option of using Tom Tom, IGO, or Mio, etc ... because they don't require a data plan. But these navigators require maps and are not free.
I installed the 2.2 and this is what I noticed:
*NEW "Favorites..." menu option, to allow you add a star/favorites on locations and contacts.
*In "Directions": There is now a pull down menu to allow (current location, contacts, favorite) instead of a check-box for current location.
*It is a even bit more snapper than 2.1 and it has a smooth transition when doing "my location" when gps is on. (Before it had problems recognizing gps is on when doing my location even though gps was on and working.)
-It still reads 2.1 version even when all of the stuff above is added
-There is no Transit option, even in cities that have Transit routes on Google Maps on the desktop computer Internet.
Does anybody have the same result?
Also, does anybody can get Transit, and why in the video they are showing it works. (is official update only for Blackberries like on the video)
ANSWERS PLEASE...
Update 2/7
HTC Weather Master 1.0 has been release. Go here for more information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=3287665#post3287665
PLEASE CLOSE THIS THREAD
Updated 2/6 - HTC Weather Master 1.0.b4 now available.
Feature List:
Manage your current city list, delete cities, add them, change their order
Simplied interface making it easy to add US cities, World-wide cities and Countries...
Cooked-In support that allows chefs to force it to load once after the customization reboot...
Support for the backing up/restoring of your current cities to a storage card...
Support for auto-loading of backed up cities upon clean install (when in Cooked-In mode)
Changes since version 1.0.b3
Added a nicer start up
Attempts to clear current cache and journals when starting
New entries are sorted on to the list properly
Changing your state/country attempts to make the first relevant entry visible on the list
Changes since version 1.0.b2
Reworked how it manages the database. Startup is a little slower, but using the program should be much faster
Fix a bug with restoring a backed up weather list
Changes since version 1.0.b1
Added a Current Weather page for managing your current weather locations
WM no longer overwrites existing weather
Added code to fix the url which should make it work on all roms
Attempt at creating shadow copies of the db which will hopefully fix the read-only issues
Added an initial check to make sure the DB is there
Installs to the room Start Menu instead of Tools
Keep the feedback coming. I've removed the instructions and package for chefs until it gets out of beta. If you're a chef and want to play with it or include it, PM me.
Can the HTCWeatherMasterInstaller.CAB be used with out being cooked into the ROM?
JoeWilcox said:
Hey everyone, I kept getting frustrated that Weather Editor would often just refuse to add my cities so I wrote a new one and I'm looking for people to help me test it, especially Chefs. Check out HTC Weather Master.
Download HTCWeatherMasterForChefs.zip
Integrate it in to your ROM (I tend to put it in ExtendedPkg)
Edit a Config.txt and add: "EXEC \WINDOWS\HTCWeatherMaster.exe -cooked"
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This looks amazing! I will test this out for my new ROM due tomorrow. BTW, you missed a ":" in the EXEC line in your list. It should be "EXEC:\WINDOWS\HTCWeatherMaster.exe -cooked"
smotrs said:
Can the HTCWeatherMasterInstaller.CAB be used with out being cooked into the ROM?
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Yes it can be. The CAB is for post flashing, and the zip file is for us chefs.
NotATreoFan said:
This looks amazing! I will test this out for my new ROM due tomorrow. BTW, you missed a ":" in the EXEC line in your list. It should be "EXEC:\WINDOWS\HTCWeatherMaster.exe -cooked"
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Yep, fixed it. Thanks for the catch.
Great Program
Nice job on this program. Definitely prefer this over WeatherDatabaseEditor. I will continue to play around with it and will report any problems.
Very nice work... I have some potential suggestions from the users side for the final product...
It installs to "Tools" which was confusing for a second for me, but might be more confusing for others.
Defaultly starts up at NC, is this because thats where you are?
The Set button is cool, but I didnt know it'd wipe out my other saved cities, maybe a warning?
Again, great work... a big improvement over WeatherDB Editor which was also great!
-SCDavis
This is great, you should add AppToDate support, 12
Am I understanding this right that I can install the cab to my Fuze and will then be able to add cities to my Weather tab that I am unable to add with the default weather settings? Is this correct? If it doesn't work for me, can I uninstall and it revert to the original weather program/settings?
mark72501 said:
Am I understanding this right that I can install the cab to my Fuze and will then be able to add cities to my Weather tab that I am unable to add with the default weather settings? Is this correct? If it doesn't work for me, can I uninstall and it revert to the original weather program/settings?
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Yes you can install the cab file on your Fuze. It adds cities to the weather database. You still have to go to the Weather Tab and add the location you created using Weather Master.
Excellent! Thanks for the program! I'm going to give it a try.
Okay, so I installed the cab. Installed fine. Went to Tools and ran the config program. I added my city (Batesville, AR) and it added it to the list.
However, when I go to the Weather tab, it shows my city name as Batesville, AR but it sits there...and then after several seconds will give me a connection error. I switched back to the other city I was using originally (Little Rock, AR) and it updated the weather almost immediately.
Any ideas? Is it not pointing to the right location to d/l the weather for added cities? Or did I do something wrong?
It installs to "Tools" which was confusing for a second for me, but might be more confusing for others.
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Yea, I'll reset the cab to install to the root instead of tools. Hopefully most Chefs will cook it in and then they can place the link where ever they want.
Defaultly starts up at NC, is this because thats where you are?
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Yep.
The Set button is cool, but I didnt know it'd wipe out my other saved cities, maybe a warning?
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That's a good point. I'll add a warning if you are about to overwrite current weather.
mark72501 said:
Okay, so I installed the cab. Installed fine. Went to Tools and ran the config program. I added my city (Batesville, AR) and it added it to the list.
However, when I go to the Weather tab, it shows my city name as Batesville, AR but it sits there...and then after several seconds will give me a connection error. I switched back to the other city I was using originally (Little Rock, AR) and it updated the weather almost immediately.
Any ideas? Is it not pointing to the right location to d/l the weather for added cities? Or did I do something wrong?
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Try this. Go to Start/Setting/Today/Items and uncheck TouchFlo3D. Using Total Commander go to Application Data\HTC\databases and delete forecast_cache.db. Go back and check TouchFlo3D. Add your city and see if it will update.
mark72501 said:
Okay, so I installed the cab. Installed fine. Went to Tools and ran the config program. I added my city (Batesville, AR) and it added it to the list.
However, when I go to the Weather tab, it shows my city name as Batesville, AR but it sits there...and then after several seconds will give me a connection error. I switched back to the other city I was using originally (Little Rock, AR) and it updated the weather almost immediately.
Any ideas? Is it not pointing to the right location to d/l the weather for added cities? Or did I do something wrong?
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I just tried it here and was able to add Batesville AR. Try removing the entry you added and readd it. If that doesn't work, send me you 2330fc3c_manila file from your windows directory so I can see what's up.
rwertz14 said:
Try this. Go to Start/Setting/Today/Items and uncheck TouchFlo3D. Using Total Commander go to Application Data\HTC\databases and delete forecast_cache.db. Go back and check TouchFlo3D. Add your city and see if it will update.
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I wonder if I should delete the cache whenever you set the weather.
JoeWilcox said:
I wonder if I should delete the cache whenever you set the weather.
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It might be a good idea to do that. After doing some reading in other threads, deleting the forecast_cache.db seems to be the solution for users having problems getting cities to update after adding them. I don't think it would hurt anything by doing it and might be a proactive way in solving issues before they pop up.
I deleted the cache, as suggested, and still nothing.
Maybe you should briefly run through the steps I should've followed to add my city? It doesn't make sense (to me) that the default cities will update but the added ones will not...I'm wondering if I missed a step somewhere. Thx.
Sqlite table error
I loaded the cab to my device ATT Tilt
When I run the program it responds with
SQLite error: no such table cities
Any suggestions ?
Is the tilt running touch flo 3D?
mark72501 said:
I deleted the cache, as suggested, and still nothing.
Maybe you should briefly run through the steps I should've followed to add my city? It doesn't make sense (to me) that the default cities will update but the added ones will not...I'm wondering if I missed a step somewhere. Thx.
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Load Weather Master
Select the US tab
Select your state (AR)
Enter "batesville" for the city.
Press SET
If that doesn't work, send me your db file (2330fc3c_manila).
this is a vga version of live search
irus said:
this is a vga version of live search
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oOoOo...gotta try this
Edit: VERY NICE! woho love it
Dude... thank you so much. I love it.
does anyone know how to get the gps working in birds eye view? thanks
Nice......Thank you..
Ok I'm running a stock Fuze rom without the clutter, and I have not been able to use the Directions feature on the last 2 or 3 versions of Live Search. Anyone know of a fix or work around so that WLS will actually find an address that I search for?
Really wish I could get this program to work right, this version looks really nice.
AZScrewloose said:
Ok I'm running a stock Fuze rom without the clutter, and I have not been able to use the Directions feature on the last 2 or 3 versions of Live Search. Anyone know of a fix or work around so that WLS will actually find an address that I search for?
Really wish I could get this program to work right, this version looks really nice.
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How are you trying to type it in? Are you clicking on "New Ending Location"? After that, how are you typing the address in the location box?
EXCELLENT.. I've been waiting for this.
Yes, open WLS - click on directions, enter start and end locations. Result =
"Cannont find x location near x" x = everything I've tried.
The only way it will find anything is if I searched for directions to that location with a previous version of WLS. Another very strange thing, if I search for directions to my contacts from going WLS - Directions - to - contacts. It will not find any of my contacts. However if I exit WLS, go directly to contacts and click on the map location button. It opens WLS, and if I click - Map, it will find the location and then I can do searches based on this location. Which would be fine if I felt like having gas stations and wal mart in my contacts list. . .
Seriously no one else has this issue here? I searched other forums of people with similar problems, but none of those people have any answers as to how to fix this.
And ofcourse WLS is unresponsive, I'm on my 4th support e-mail with no replies.
Stock ROM? I've had ZERO issues with this version so far.
For some crazy reason O2 changed the search provider, is there a way of changing it?
I've noticed this as well. For the life of me I can't find anywhere on the phone to change it back to the bing search app.
For now, if I'm in IE and I want to search for something, I hit start first then hit the search button.
I dislike Yahoo that much.
I found this really weird too. So it's just an O2 thing?
I pressed the search button in IE and got Yahoo and not bing, it really took me by surprise. At any other time you get bing (or a contextual search box for the hub you are in)
I have not found how to change it either.
I thought such of rubbish things are forbidden in WP7 by Microsoft. What a disappointment if there is not any way to change the default search in browser.
Im unhappy about his as well. There should be a way to change it. Ill try and contact O2 tech support and wp7 support
I think this is pretty mental as it offers a conflicting user experience. I'm not Bings biggest fan, but the fact that you have two different such options is daft.
The key to good usability is consistency
Does anybody think this problem will get resolved or is it likely something we will have to hack around?
martoto said:
I thought such of rubbish things are forbidden in WP7 by Microsoft. What a disappointment if there is not any way to change the default search in browser.
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I would have thought that to that MS wouldn't allow a change away from their search engine.
Super Chimp said:
I would have thought that to that MS wouldn't allow a change away from their search engine.
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The most likely reason is preventing a stink from the EU about locking people into their own search engine..
Andrmgic said:
The most likely reason is preventing a stink from the EU about locking people into their own search engine..
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So instead O2 lock us into their choice of search engine.
I for one hate the fact that o2 have decided to replace Bing with Yahoo and really hope that future os revisions let us switch it back.
However I imagine MS ain't too fussed what with the fact that Yahoo search is powered by Bing.
Truth be told id like to remove the crappy o2 splash screen from boot as well. Rubbish!
Any updates on this topic?
I want bing!
Hi guys I am on O2 UK HD7 and here goes as follows
O2 Has used yahoo for search in IE
But if you press the hardware key for search it will come with bing
Its kinda mad but yeah we have two search engines built in
SOLUTION : - I personally love google so what I did was
go IE and get to google homepage www.google.com then go setting and Pin to Start
thats it you have a Google Tile for google search
You can preety much pin any of your favourite sites as tiles so I think thats preety neat
The default for T-Mobile US is Google search, so I'm glad they didn't choose Yahoo like O2