Just got a O2

[manav]

Hey guys umm I just bought a O2 XDA IIs umm for :D :D 300$US and I dont want to describe you how I got it, I have never used O2 phones before and the CD in the package was broken I bought the phone from the grey market so was wondering where can I get its USB drivers and some well known applications for the phone. Please dont tell me to hunt through the forums this thread can be good for other O2 users too they will get all the latest links for their phone. And tell me the popular applications too so I can buy them online :D.

Was confused weather to post this in GPD or Lounge so posted it here anyway.

[manav]

Just FYI this phone is sold under many different manuf. in other countries. Namely Qtek 9090, i-mate PDA2k, T-Mobile MDA III and Orange SPV M2000.


http://www.cellink.com.au/products/images/o2xdaIIs.gif

http://www.digitalhome.com.au/images/store/05020756a25840.jpg

http://img.gsmarena.com/i/pics/o2/o2xda2s_00.jpg

Features :

http://www.gsmarena.com/o2_xda_iis-933.php

Have found some stuff for it, but your opinions invited.

[Shun]

Most important software to get for WM2003 devices is a Task Manager, I'm now using InClose Mobile, have it only for a few days. So far, it seems like a very good Task Manager... in fact, it's the only free Task Manager that I found "usuable" on WM5, :)

InClose Mobile - http://www.insoftwarehouse.com/desktop/products/inclose/index.php?l=en


Also, good to get a Today application launcher and Profiles support for phone edition. I'm using the following:-

cLaunch - http://pachome1.pacific.net.sg/%7Ewelic/claunch.html
Phone Profiles - http://www.winmobileapps.com/device/pocketpc/plt/plt.aspx


That's the 3 "essential" software for PPC, the rest will depend on individual usage. For more software, check out the following sites:-

http://www.freewareppc.com/
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/

http://www.pocketgear.com/software.asp
http://www.handango.com
http://www.pocketpcsoft.net/

[manav]

Hey thanks a lot bro, even I am a symbian lover but just the good deal made me get the phone. Am starting to like it but its a little unstable. Which device do you use?

[Jacob_Stevenson]

Just FYI this phone is sold under many different manuf. in other countries. Namely Qtek 9090, i-mate PDA2k, T-Mobile MDA III and Orange SPV M2000.

BlueAngel
Formerly known as:
O2 XDA IIs
O2 XDA III
Dopod 700
i-Mate PDA2k
MDA III
SPV M2000
Qtek 9090

;)

[Shun]

Hey thanks a lot bro, even I am a symbian lover but just the good deal made me get the phone. Am starting to like it but its a little unstable. Which device do you use?
I'm using Dopod 838, I have written a review on it that includes some simple guides to make your PPC works better, url - http://forums.mobileburn.com/showthread.php?t=12524

I read that the lastest firmware for IIs is quite stable, can be obtained from O2 site at http://www.seeo2.com, not sure if you can register since you brought it from the the grey market.

PPCs tends to go haywire more easily than Symbian, it takes some experiment and experience to handle it, backup often and prepare for some hard reset before you can use it efficiently, :)

Take care of the slider, it is reported to become loose very easily.

[manav]

Am actually not planning to use it for so long, the new ATOM has come out and everyone is going for it GOD knows why I hate that thing. Thanks a lot for the info.

Just wanted to know one last thing how do I check the software version of my phone and can it be upgraded?

[Shun]

Am actually not planning to use it for so long, the new ATOM has come out and everyone is going for it GOD knows why I hate that thing. Thanks a lot for the info.
That's ok, you've put in effort to learn and use it, that's much better than making unfounded complains or listen to rumours.

ATOM also quite popular in Singapore too, I don't like the ATOM too, :)

Just wanted to know one last thing how do I check the software version of my phone and can it be upgraded?
Software version is located in Settings -> Device Information.

The offical source to get the update and free O2 application is O2 web site, or you can go to their service center. If you can't, try asking for the firmware from PPC forums, try http://www.xda-developers.com.

[manav]

Hey its really stupid I did not see this thread since so long, actually the more I used the damn thing the more I liked it. I found out how to see the software version :D also upgraded it. (Flashed it) and am using my WiFi connection at home on it, just gimme a sec Ill post lots of good links to free resources.

Am currently in the process of upgrading its windows to WM5 please pray for me hope I dont turn this into a paperweight :D

[Shun]

Busy with the phone?

Like your aggressiveness, challenging the "unofficial" firmware within such a short time!!! Good luck, :)

[manav]

Actually I have flashed it around 7-8 times till now installed the WM5 WiKi TuMa version it, was really good but little slow and buggy so back to the stable ROM for now. That site is really interesting.

Current Specs are :

ROM - 1.40.00WWE
Date - 03/10/05

Radio - 1.15.00

Protocol 1337.45

[Shun]

Looks like your phone survived, good new, :D

Still waiting for the "lots of good links to free resources"...

[manav]

More or less the resources are for the firmware upgrades and not the programs of the device. Do check these out.

http://www.seeo2.com/o2connect/template/Themes.vm/category/100;jsessionid=F87A6F6296ED2CA42559340B3146ADC5

http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/fr/index.php?cat=4&sortby=

http://www.ce4you.cz/themes/list.asp?tp=1&c=32

[Shun]

Try http://www.pocketpcthemes.com/

Lot of themes, :)

[manav]

Shun you should install this rom, you dont have to download all those apps that you mentioned they come into the device already installed.

Check it out

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=SpecialEditionROM

Moreover the WM5 has been re-installed :D and is working fine now more-or-less

[Shun]

Thanks, but downloads is the "funnest feature" in PPC, keep me from getting bore with the phone for months, :D

Also, I have to keep my phone's firmware intact to work on some mobile application, not too good to test on unoffical firmware.

I think you should do a write out on your experience, going through so many firmware updates, seems quite interesting, :)

[manav]

I sold it off but learnt many things from it gimme some time Ill post up a review.