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Airtel NOP on PC

1. Create a dial up connection on PC and select nokia xxxx(phone model number) usb modem and set dial up no. as *99# and leave password & username blank

2. Go to control panel, click on phone n modem options, then select modem tab, then double click on nokia usb modem which we used in dialer above, now that will show modem properties, click on advanced tab n type AT+CGDCONT=,”IP”,”airtelwap.com” under extra initialization box, cliclk on ok.

3. Now open IE’s internet options, select connections n then select dialer which we made in step 1 n then click on settings tab next to that n enter 100.1.200.99 in proxy n 8080 in port n select use proxy click on ok.

4. Now connect your phone to PC through data cable n then double click on above dialer n then click on dial n you would be connected to internet. Now open IE n start surfing…

Written by magakos on August 3rd, 2008 with 13 comments.
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CONVERT A 512 MB duo/produo/MMC CARD TO 640 MB

PrinCiple:–Your files in duo/produo/MMC is stored in multiple (disk) blocks.
So if you format using 16K block, the space used will be 16K eventhough your file is just 1K.
If you buy DUO/PRO-DUO, it is usually preformatted with 16K block. Therefore a lot of space is wasted as most installed program files are usually less than 2K.

ProCeDure:–
You will need a card reader to do this:-
edit:u can also do it by connecting u r phone via usb

1. Connect card reader and copy all your files in the memory card to computer disk.
(Make sure you set the show all/hidden/os files to “on”)
2. Do a format of the memory card using command line “format” and use the /A=size option.
Alternative, you can use the Disk Management in Adminstrative Tools to format.
Make sure you select FAT16. For 256MB memory card, smallest block you can use is 4K, 128MB is 2K, 64Mb is 1K and 32MB is 512B.

(Note: You cannot use the phone “format ext.mem” to do this as the format just clear the allocation table and does not change the block size)

3. Copy back all files to memory card.

Now you will find that you will have more space.
I have installed many software to to my 256MB memory card and it is nearly full. After doing above, I got an “extra” 32MB.

For those who have problem with command line format::

Just use the Disk Managament to format

1. Goto Start->control Panel->Administrative Tools->Computer management->Disk management
2. Select your memory card/usb drive. Right-click and select “Format”
3. Select “FAT”. Choose Allocation size. For 256Mb MMC select 4K, 128Mb MMC select 2K, 64Mb MMC select 1K and 32Mb MMC select 512B

Written by magakos on July 21st, 2008 with no comments.
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Setup a Bluetooth GPS with Live Search for Windows Mobile

Live Search for Windows Mobile is a highly useful program that allows you to search, get directions, and check on traffic conditions, movie times, and a whole lot more—all from your Windows Mobile smartphone. What many people don’t realize, however, is that Live Search also works with Bluetooth GPS units.

When you use Live Search for Windows Mobile with a Bluetooth GPS, you gain even better search results because the software can direct you to what you’re looking for based on where you are right now; and you can get accurate, turn-by-turn driving directions. Without a Bluetooth GPS, Live Search is still tremendously useful, but when you add in the GPS factor, the combination is even better—especially when it comes to finding restaurants and businesses close to where you are. This article is going to cover the basics of buying, configuring, and using a Bluetooth GPS with Live Search for Windows Mobile.

Picking the right GPS unit

Sometimes shopping for technology can be difficult because there are so many choices and you want to make sure you pick the right solution. Thankfully, buying a Bluetooth GPS is relatively simple—all modern Bluetooth GPS units have the same basic functionality; and while they will differ slightly based on the exact hardware (which affects battery life, satellite lock-in time, etc.), in the end, any modern Bluetooth GPS will work with Live Search for Windows Mobile. And here’s some more good news: Because Live Search has its own maps, you only need to purchase a standalone Bluetooth GPS unit—not one that comes bundled with software and maps.

The Pharos Bluetooth GPS PT120 is a popular unit that works very well: It’s small in size, has a rechargeable battery, and at a cost of about US$89.95, it’s affordable as well. The same GPS unit from Pharos with software is about US$199, so Live Search is saving you money already! If you’d like to see what other Bluetooth GPS units are out there, a quick Live Search will give you plenty to choose from. Once you’ve bought your Bluetooth GPS, make sure it’s recharged and ready to go.

Getting the Bluetooth GPS connected to your Windows Mobile Smartphone

Setting up a Bluetooth GPS to work with your Windows Mobile Professional or Standard smartphone isn’t complicated, but it’s certainly not intuitive the first time you do it. Follow the steps below to get it configured—for the purpose of this article, I’m using a Pharos Bluetooth GPS PT250. It’s similar to many other GPS units on the market; so regardless of which brand of Bluetooth GPS you have, the basic steps will be the same. I’ve included steps for setting up both Windows Mobile 6 Professional and Standard smartphones.

Setup procedure using Windows Mobile 6 Professional

To set up your Windows Mobile Professional smartphone, follow these steps (I’m using an HTC Touch running Windows Mobile 6 for these steps):

  • Tap Start, then Settings, and look in the Connections tab. You should see a Bluetooth icon—tap on it.
  • The Devices tab will show up first, and you’ll see Add New Device as an option. Select that option. Ensure your Bluetooth GPS is turned on and within 30 feet of your mobile device.
  • In order to establish a partnership the Bluetooth GPS will ask for a passcode—this will be a number that you’ll need to enter in order to create the partnership. In the case of the Pharos GPS, I had to enter “12345678.” Many Bluetooth devices use “0000″ (four zeros). The number will be in the manual for your Bluetooth GPS.
  • After the partnership is established, you’ll be prompted to select which services to use from the Bluetooth GPS. Typically, the only option that will appear is Serial Port. Check the box next to it and click Finish.
  • You’ll now see the Bluetooth tab from step two, only this time you should see your Bluetooth GPS listed as a device. If you don’t, something went wrong during the setup process and you should start the steps over again.
  • Now that the partnership has been created you’ll need to create a COM port for the GPS to use. Click on the COM Ports tab.
  • Select New Outgoing Port. You should see the device name of the GPS you just partnered with—select it and select Next.
  • You’ll have a drop-down list of ports to choose from. Select COM7 as the port. If for some reason COM7 isn’t available, select any other COM port. Leave the Secure Connection box checked and select Finish.
  • You’ve now configured the partnership between your Windows Mobile Professional smartphone and the Bluetooth GPS—congratulations!

Setup procedure using Windows Mobile 6 Standard

To set up your Windows Mobile Standard smartphone, follow these steps:

  • Select Start, then scroll down to Setting and select it.
  • Once inside Settings, scroll down to Connections.
  • Once inside Connections, select Bluetooth from the list.
  • Once inside the Bluetooth settings, select Bluetooth again.
  • You’ll see a menu item called Add Device. Select that.
  • The smartphone will begin to scan for nearby Bluetooth devices. After about 10 to 20 seconds, it should find your Bluetooth GPS device. My Pharos GPS shows up as “Pharos iGPS-BT”. Select the Bluetooth GPS you want to partner with and select Next.
  • In order to establish a partnership, the Bluetooth GPS will ask for a passcode—this will be a number that you’ll need to enter in order to create the partnership. In the case of the Pharos GPS, I had to enter “12345678.” Many Bluetooth devices use “0000″ (four zeros). The number will be in the manual for your Bluetooth GPS
  • After it has paired, select Next.
  • You’ll be prompted to enter a display name — this is the name your GPS will be known by — but it should have a default name that you can use. Select Next.
  • After the partnership is established, you’ll be prompted to select which services to use from the Bluetooth GPS. Typically the only option that will appear is Serial Port. Select the box next to that option using your control pad, then select Done.
  • You’ll now see the Bluetooth Devices from step five, only this time you should see your Bluetooth GPS listed as a device. If you don’t, something went wrong during the setup process and you should start the steps over again.
  • Now that the partnership has been created you’ll need to create a COM port for the GPS to use. Select Menu, then select COM Ports.
  • Select Menu and chose New Outgoing Port. You should see the device name of the GPS you just partnered with—select it and chose the Select soft key.
  • You’ll have a drop-down list of ports to choose from. Select COM7 as the port. If for some reason COM7 isn’t available, select any other COM port. Leave the Secure Connection box checked and select Done.
  • You’ve now configured the partnership between your Windows Mobile Standard smartphone and the Bluetooth GPS—congratulations!
Once you’ve connected your Bluetooth GPS to your Windows Mobile smartphone, the next step is to get Live Search for Windows Mobile installed and configured.

Installing and configuring Live Search for Windows Mobile

The best way to get Live Search for Windows Mobile installed is to go to http://wls.live.com

Once you have installed Live Search, follow these steps to get your Bluetooth GPS (which should still be powered on after you created the partnership) working with Live Search:using the Web browser on your smartphone. You’ll be given the option to select the operating system on your smartphone—either Windows Mobile 5 or later. Once the download starts it will take under a minute, and when it’s completed the software install will kick off. The only decision you have to make at this point is where to put it: internal memory or on a storage card.

  • Once the Live Search software has loaded, select Menu, then Settings
  • You’ll see the second option down referencing GPS—it will probably say “No GPS” (Figure 3). Select it and move the control pad on your smartphone to the right or left until you’ve selected COM7 (or whatever port you selected in the Bluetooth set-up procedures above). This is the COM port that your GPS will use. Once you’ve picked the right COM port, select Done.
  • To test that everything is working ok, select Choose A New Location from the home screen of Live Search. You’ll see several options, one of which is Current GPS Position. Select that and you should see “Waiting For GPS” appear on the screen (Figure 4). If you have configured Live Search and GPS correctly, after a few seconds Live Search will then ask you to name the GPS position. Use something easy to understand such as “Work” or “Home.” You can repeat this step as many times as you want from different locations—so you might do it once for work, once for home, and once for a centralized location such as downtown.

That’s it; you’re done—now whenever you use Live Search to find something, you can pick your starting point as one of these GPS locations. Or, if you’re someplace new, Current GPS Location will try to find you. Cell carriers do vary in the extent of their coverage area.

Using Live Search for Windows Mobile with a GPS

Live Search has many great features that need an article unto themselves to explore. For example, the 2.5 release features speech recognition. So, you can say “gas station” and Live Search will locate all of the nearest gas stations to your GPS location, ranked by distance. Once you’ve selected the gas station you want to go to, you can save it to your contacts, get driving directions, call their phone number, search near that location for where you want to go next, or send an SMS message with the location to a friend (more useful for restaurants than gas stations). You can also combine speech functions by asking for the name of a business in a certain city: “Best Buy in Las Vegas” and it will find the results after confirming that you said “Best Buy” and “Las Vegas.” Amazing!

Other functions of Live Search include looking up movie times and locations, the lowest gas prices, and even traffic information (in supported locations). The combination of a Windows Mobile smartphone and a Bluetooth GPS catapults the usefulness of Live Search from a handy application to a must-have information tool that you’ll rely on more and more every day.

Courtesy:http://www.microsoft.com

Written by magakos on July 19th, 2008 with no comments.
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How to recharage mobile without electricity

Step by Step guide to charge your mobile battery using peepal leaf
1- Open your mobile cover
2- Take out your battery
3- Take two to three fresh leaves of peepal/pipal/ashwattha tree
4- Touch the stub of these leaves on your mobile battery terminal for a
minute
5- Clean the mobile battery terminal with the soft cloth
6- Put your battery again in your mobile and switch it on
7- Now you can see the result
8- If required repeat the process with fresh leaves

Written by magakos on July 1st, 2008 with no comments.
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[HOW TO]read deleted messages in mobile

A SMS once deleted can’t be read again….but sometimes we hurrily delete some important SMS

Here is the technique that must be followed to retrieve deleted SMS.

Required utility:

1) Any system explorer or file explorer program (eg. fileman or fexplorer.provided with the package)

Step 1) Open Fexplorer

Step 2) Select drive C: or D: depending on the memory in which the Sms messages have been saved.

Step 3) For example u selected c: , Then open “system” folder.

step 4) Then in “system” folder open “mail” folder.

step 5) Then in this folder u will see different folders (eg 0010001_s) and certain files (eg 00100000). These files are the actual messages. Browse through every folder and open all files till u get the sms u are looking for.

Step 6) For opening the files don’t choose options>file>open as it will show format not supported rather choose options>file>hex/text viewer. By selecting the “Hex/ text viewer” u ll be able to open and read the deleted SMS message

Written by magakos on June 28th, 2008 with no comments.
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