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HTC Touch Home Screen's Weather Update

Did anyone ever figure out how to get this page to update Via GPRS? Mine will only update from an AS Connection or if I happen to have WiFi on at the time. But, if I am connected using GPRS then it fails to recognize internet connectivity. (Yes, I do have wap.voicestream.com available and I am paying for the basic service).
Thanks in advance for any information you provide.

The reason could be that your GPRS connection is set through a proxy server.
I have the same problem with my GPRS.
Only if you can set the proxy address in your programs or can patch the program to except a proxy address you will be successful.
There is no other way to bypass a providers fixed proxy as far as I'm informed.

GAMBIT999 said:
The reason could be that your GPRS connection is set through a proxy server.
I have the same problem with my GPRS.
Only if you can set the proxy address in your programs or can patch the program to except a proxy address you will be successful.
There is no other way to bypass a providers fixed proxy as far as I'm informed.
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Actually, Come to think of it, I wouldn't think it would present a problem; The Weather plug-in is part of the HTC Touch - which presumably is built to use either GPRS or whatever available at the time. Thus it should work just the same on any similar unit.

Yes you are right, but some a provider offer a few different data subscriptions.
So with certain GPRS supscriptions you have only access certain ports which are defined be the provider.
I for example have a WAP & Email flatrate supscription, which allows me to surf wap pages and receive push mail.
Without simple modifications I would not be able to also surf on http sites.
If I would use a different GPRS option from my provider I would be able to surf with no porblems or use any kind of programs accessing the web.
I once had Spb Weather installed on my XDA and was only able to use my GPRS flat with it if I had a patched .exe of Spb Weather installed so it could pass the restricted O2 proxy.
I hope you get my point.
To simplify it, if you are able to use the Live Messenger on your xda with GPRS then you should also be able to update the Touch weather plugin.

BTW - SPB mobile shell wont waste such a great space on todayscreen - which for me is important for appointments and there are no problems with weather etc.
And looks nice.
And the now screen - i´m searching
You can find more infos here: http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/mobileshell/screenshots.html?de
And in black with digital clock it looks nice.
And the menu strukture is perfekt for onehanded using.

GAMBIT999 said:
Yes you are right, but some a provider offer a few different data subscriptions.
So with certain GPRS supscriptions you have only access certain ports which are defined be the provider.
I hope you get my point.
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I do, thanks. I will test this and see what results I find . . . .

Anyone found a fix for the weather update via GPRS/EDGE?

i tried using a diffrent access point and it didn't work at all. only way it does work is like stated before through a wifi connection

IS GPRS AND EDGE THE SAME BECAUSE I'm USED TO SEEING THE "E" but SINCE INSTALLING THE PDAVIET ROM I SEE THE "G"
THANKS

punkcell said:
IS GPRS AND EDGE THE SAME BECAUSE I'm USED TO SEEING THE "E" but SINCE INSTALLING THE PDAVIET ROM I SEE THE "G"
THANKS
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there is a reghack:
search for "GPRS" and there msut be a value "enableDIfferGPRSicon" or something like that.
Set it to 1 and it will change from "G" = when GPRS (little slow) or "E" = EDGE (faster) is available.
lol

thats dont work for me and i am getting really pissed with the weather thingy ...it took me 2 full days to upgrade my herald to wm6 pdaviet and now the weather dont working??thats crap guys,..:/
Anyway does anyon know how can i remove the weather tab from the today screen or to replace it with something else?

Cab File
Where can I get the cab file for the HTC Touch Home Screen?

the_matrixx said:
Where can I get the cab file for the HTC Touch Home Screen?
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I've attached the Kaiser Plugin that has five tabs instead of three.

D.Pham413 said:
I've attached the Kaiser Plugin that has five tabs instead of three.
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Thank you.

You can get the weather working. what seems to be the problem?

The problem is the weather updates only via WiFi. The weather does not update via GPRS/EDGE.

datzent83 said:
The problem is the weather updates only via WiFi. The weather does not update via GPRS/EDGE.
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Finally found a fix for this. Use the Touch cab or just the HTC Home DLL from this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=319187
Mine works fine now.
Cheers,
Robbie.

HTC Home Weather + o2 surf+email-flat
Hi,
anybody managed to get HTC Home Weather-Plugin to update via o2 surf+email-pack?
I can't get the weather update working with the proxy I have to use...otherwise I'ld have to pay for the traffic.
plz help!

Anyone know offhand how to get the weather to display in Fahrenheit and not Celsius? Thanks!
Edit: Nevermind, I found it. On the City Select screen, there's a menu button with Options.

Weather panel 5 days forecast
after i installed the HTC Home plugin, the "Download weather automatically" was enabled since then. I'm wondering why the weather panel, displays only the forecast of the last update even 2days already past. It will display the current weather forecast ONLY when you CONNECT or get update through the internet. The succeeding forecast will not display until you updated. It seems the 5 days forecast is not working properly.
i noticed that after i installed the plugin, the HTC home folder was not in the /Windows folder. is this normal? do i need to copy some files into my /windows folder?
Is there any way that the weather forecast will display the succeeding forecast without updating it to the internet since there are 5 days of forecast?

Automatic Outlook Mail/Exchange Synchronizer [rk-OSR] [Latest Update: 15 OCT 2007]

rk-OSR version 1.0.10 Automatic windows mobile outlook mail and exchange active synchronizer.
Here is a application I developed for my personal use now sharing with you all for non commercial use.
I basically use this utility to check emails from multiple email accounts from my windows mobile device using the wifi, gprs networks
You can even perform Exchange Active Sync too!
Feature list
Works on windows mobile 5 and 6.
Can sync up multiple email accounts at multiple schedules setup.
Can perform Exchange Active Sync.
Connect using: Wi-Fi only, Wi-Fi if not GPRS, Manual Wi-Fi, Gprs Only or Existing connection(USB)
Switch off GPRS/3G after sync
Option not to sync during Saturdays and Sundays
Get notified on emails or failed attempts
Get notified with custum sound(wav files).
Keeps device 'Alive' till all the accounts have been synchronized.
Supports 'Silent' mode.
Supports command line initiation.
Supports one touch* email checking(one touch on the shortcut connects to wi-fi network and switches between accounts and synchronizes and then hangs up wi-fi)
Can be set to sync only if device sleeping.
Does not write anything to registry.
Does not run in background.(works on notifications)
You can uninstall the application from ‘Remove programs’ and delete the application directory.
Installation:
Install the cab file attached below
After installation launch the program rk-OSR from the programs and go thru each tab page to configure it and finally save the settings (make sure the Enable check box is checked) test the functionality if working properly. Then close the application. Now the sync should happen at next specified schedule.
*One touch synchronization: A Very good feature for people checking mail manually, so that you do not have to switch accounts and click the sync menu each time or start/stop wifi etc, just one click to do that now. You can also assign this shortcut to hardware buttons. The new install adds a new program icon called ‘rk-OSR-Now’ to your programs list. But you need to do the following procedure done before attempting ‘rk-OSR-Now’ shortcut.
You should configure the ‘rk-OSR’, and make sure it is working properly and you are able to synchronize your accounts properly.
You must edit the shortcut, rk-OSR-Now; add additional text “Now” without quotes. Basically your target should read as below
"\Program Files\rk-OSR\rk-OSR.exe" Now
Hope it is simple to configure.
I have been using it on TyTn with WM6.
By the way this is my first WM application!
Code:
Following command lines supported
"\Program Files\rk-OSR\rk-OSR.exe" Now ---> Checks the mail manually
"\Program Files\rk-OSR\rk-OSR.exe" Enable --> Enables the rk-OSR
"\Program Files\rk-OSR\rk-OSR.exe" Disable --> Disables the rk-OSR
Update: 1.0.10
Added better file browser to locate the *.wav files
Fixed the bug with the 'Wait time to Sync'
Email.zip is a sound wav file 'You got mail' (ofcourse female voice! )
Note: this application requires Compact Framework 2.0
You need compact framework 2.0 installed inorder to run this application. The compact framework is already part of WM6, so if your device is WM6 skip this step. But most of the WM5 devices do not have this update. So you must download here and run the installation on your desktop (then active sync to update your device). Only after completing this step install the application.
New: If you want 'Push Like Mail' support please follow the application link to rk-SMS Switch
How to info for rk-SMS Swich with rk-OSR here
If you like the application please show your support by donation on Paypal
Download from here

Looks like this post of mine pushed down too fast because of the WM6 release(Wrong timing )
So i am just bumping my post up.
Anyone has any feedback?

I have synchronization problems whith gprs connection and activesync.
I try it you software....
Thank you.

Aslher said:
I have synchronization problems whith gprs connection and activesync.
I try it you software....
Thank you.
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If you have synchronization problems already the rk-OSR might not work for you.
rk-OSR just schedules the outlook synchonizations, all the sync logic is on the outlook, not in rk-OSR
First you have to fix the problem with your sync, then only you could use rk-OSR
HTH

rk-OSR Update 1.0.1(One touch sync)
Please read the first post for the updated information and the cab file.

tytnguy - I'll try the app and get back here.
the idea sounds solid and do sync manually, so thx for the app allready
Keep up the good work in making life better for everyone

Update 1.0.2
There was a bug..
If you used Wifi to sync then any subsequent attempt to switch on wifi using the communication manager would fail(till soft reset )
Its fixed in version 1.0.2 now

I'm not sure why this app is not getting more attention, i mean syncing over wi-fi, isnt that what everyone has been cribbing out ever since AS4/WM5 came out??
neways, thnx for the app, will try it out..

let me see if I understand this app correctly before testing it :
At a given schedule it will turn on wifi
Synch
disconnect wifi
Right ?
What if im not at home at the time, so dont have wifi, will it default to GPRS ?
What happens to the schedule I have allready set in activesync ?
Right now i have just scheduled in active synch. So it uses either wifi provided I turned it on when i got home or if not turned on, GPRS.
thks

damase said:
let me see if I understand this app correctly before testing it :
At a given schedule it will turn on wifi
Synch
disconnect wifi
Right ?
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Yes It does.
damase said:
What if im not at home at the time, so dont have wifi, will it default to GPRS ?
thks
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Right now i do not have that functionality, but I will look in to that possiblilty
damase said:
Right now i have just scheduled in active synch. So it uses either wifi provided I turned it on when i got home or if not turned on, GPRS.
thks
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I am not clear on the above. Can you explain a bit more?
Thanks

Question:
Hi there tytnguy, I've got a question:
I'd like to use your app; I have an exchange account for work; but for my private mail I use the Outlook Mobile. The problem is that when I set it to sync every 30 minutes or so; it keeps doing that during the night; waking me (an the misses) every time someone tries to sell me Viagra, Russian brides or weight-loss pills.
The times you enter in the "schedule-tab"; are those the exact times that the app will sync? Or are those the times between which the "outlook-Mobile schedule" will be active?
BTW: looks brilliant for a first-timer!

stynos said:
Hi there tytnguy, I've got a question:
....waking me (an the misses) every time someone tries to sell me Viagra, Russian brides or weight-loss pills.
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I know its not funny
stynos said:
Hi there tytnguy, I've got a question:
The times you enter in the "schedule-tab"; are those the exact times that the app will sync? Or are those the times between which the "outlook-Mobile schedule" will be active?
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Exact time on which you want the schedule to occur.
Thank you

tytnguy said:
Exact time on which you want the schedule to occur.
Thank you
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Thanks for the quick reply!
Do you mean the time the sync will occur?

stynos said:
Thanks for the quick reply!
Do you mean the time the sync will occur?
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Sorry about the typo.
I meant to say 'Exact time the synchronization will occur'
Quick answer.. Yes

tytnguy said:
Yes It does.
Right now i do not have that functionality, but I will look in to that possiblilty
Right now i have just scheduled in active synch. So it uses either wifi provided I turned it on when i got home or if not turned on, GPRS.
I am not clear on the above. Can you explain a bit more?
Thanks
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Sure, in active sync, in the email properties you can say check for new mail every 4 hours or2 hours etc.., and determine settiings for peek, and off peek days/times.
It then checks if i have new email according to this, using either wifi provided I leave it on, or gprs if wifi is off.

tytnguy said:
Sorry about the typo.
I meant to say 'Exact time the synchronization will occur'
Quick answer.. Yes
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Brilliant! I just had it sync; works like a charm!
The only thing: the device wakes up. Any change of performing the actions in the background? So the screen doesn't come on?

damase said:
... or gprs if wifi is off.
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Are you able to setup the network configurations to use Wifi and if not available then to use GPRS?
I am not able to do it on my TyTn?

I dont think I setup anything specific really...
If Wifi is avaialble and the phone is connected to my acees point at home it uses wifi to connect to the internet and so on
If its not, it goes through connecting to the net via GPRS
Im running WM6 by the way.

damase said:
I dont think I setup anything specific really...
If Wifi is avaialble and the phone is connected to my acees point at home it uses wifi to connect to the internet and so on
If its not, it goes through connecting to the net via GPRS
Im running WM6 by the way.
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You only use exchange?

yes only exchange

Htc Home Plugin - Weather Through Proxy

Hi to all, this is my first post, sorry if I say something wrong.
I've a problem with weather plug-in, my hdspa/3g/edge/gprs internet connection is possible through a proxy server. All the other programs use this settings but the weather plugin in the package "HTC HOME" seems don't use this proxy and i can't use this feature.
However it work good through Wireless connection (without proxy).
Previous search on this forum about this problem don't have positive results in two posts some one talk about the same problem but there are not response on this question.
Thank's for any contribute.
Bye, ManuX

anyone can help me?

here's what you need to do.. connect to the internet using active sync... and then (you should not use proxy for this one) run ie go to google then update your weather plug-in in your "htc home" by clicking/choosing the weather icon on your trinity... oh before i forgot on options tab put a tick mark on all the tick boxes then exit and save ...cheers

phat01 said:
here's what you need to do.. connect to the internet using active sync... and then (you should not use proxy for this one) run ie go to google then update your weather plug-in in your "htc home" by clicking/choosing the weather icon on your trinity... oh before i forgot on options tab put a tick mark on all the tick boxes then exit and save ...cheers
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So.....is this supposed to enable you to use the proxy now or are you just giving instructions on how to update the weather through active sync?
Updating through WiFi or Active Sync is not the problem. Weather updates are most useful when your on the go, hence, using the proxy. (T-Mobile web users)

thanks, i will try
Bye, ManuX

Auto data connection and stay switch on

Hi,
My second problem is that my Iolite activate data connection by itself like it was trying to download or uploade something (MMS or something), but the connection stay alive for a long time and nothing happen.
When I turn off data connection, it turn on again in a few minutes.
To avoid costs I use program which disable all configured data connections (program called "NoData"). But when all connections are disable, my Iolite don't turn off the screen and backlight after inactivity time.
I think that the reason can be in Microsoft Direct Push, but I don't use it.
This article is similarity to my problem: http://khason.net/blog/how-to-disable-exchange-security-policy-for-windows-mobile-devices/
The problem apears today. I have my Iolite for 2-3 weeks.
Help me please... It's so frustrating...
Radek

snorek said:
Hi,
My second problem is that my Iolite activate data connection by itself...
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... first read, then post. Nobody will write the same problem a second time. Here the link (5 or 6 themes under yours): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524825

mirko.prinz said:
... first read, then post. Nobody will write the same problem a second time. Here the link (5 or 6 themes under yours): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=524825
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The topic you have paste is about totally different problem.
I'm not looking for program which can turn off unused connection, but I'm looking for a reason of unexpected turning on data connection.

snorek said:
The topic you have paste is about totally different problem.
I'm not looking for program which can turn off unused connection, but I'm looking for a reason of unexpected turning on data connection.
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I think, AdvancedConfig will be the right decision. Found it here.

Iolite comes with some apps, which use Data connection. For example Weather (default setting is to update it no matter what) or QuickGPS (downloads sattelite position info). Also when you are browsing via WiFi or ActiveSync, it might sometime disconnect and Data connection is automatically started.
Microsoft DirectPush is used with Exchange server (for example, I use it with my company email) and you must configure it. It is not enabled by default. Anyway, when I don't want to check email all the time, I just disable DirectPush and it stays disabled.
You also might to check, what app is using your DataConnection. Try SPB Wireless Monitor (I think it is trial), which can show you, what app is using which connection.

mirko.prinz said:
I think, AdvancedConfig will be the right decision. Found it here.
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I have this program install already, but I don't see any option which can help me.
Any suggestion?

torrentonly said:
Iolite comes with some apps, which use Data connection. For example Weather (default setting is to update it no matter what) or QuickGPS (downloads sattelite position info). Also when you are browsing via WiFi or ActiveSync, it might sometime disconnect and Data connection is automatically started.
Microsoft DirectPush is used with Exchange server (for example, I use it with my company email) and you must configure it. It is not enabled by default. Anyway, when I don't want to check email all the time, I just disable DirectPush and it stays disabled.
You also might to check, what app is using your DataConnection. Try SPB Wireless Monitor (I think it is trial), which can show you, what app is using which connection.
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Yes, I know that. I turn off weather updater and quickgps (and footprints or something) first day. And I don't have any problem till today.
But what is strange: after disable all data connections some program prevent screen from switch off...
OK, I'll try SPB Wireless Monitor.

Just an idea. Aren't you using CorePlayer or TCPMP? CorePlayer can use network and data connection and also it can override display sleep time.

Advanced Config
in "data connections":
- GPRS auto attach: disabled
Manila TF2D
in "Weather tab"
- menu -> settings -> disable "automatically download weather data"
Settings (Start -> Settings -> System
in "location settings"
- disable AGPS
Messaging
- disable the automatic e-Mail-Download (when it is enabled)
I hope, that will help.
Greetings
edit: OK, i wrote to slowly - 2 posts are come ;-)

torrentonly said:
Just an idea. Aren't you using CorePlayer or TCPMP? CorePlayer can use network and data connection and also it can override display sleep time.
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I think, isn´t so, i use this programm to.

SPB Wireless Manager show me that Palringo was the problem. I've unchecked "run at startup" after first run of Palringo, but it checked again without informing me
THX for help all of you
I hope that Palringo was the only reason

Tell me please, what is Palringo?
Thanks!

mirko.prinz said:
Tell me please, what is Palringo?
Thanks!
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Palringo is powerfull ane free multi-platform instant messaging client. You can sent text, images and voice messages.
It support:
Windows Live Messenger ® (MSN)
AOL ® Instant Messenger (AIM)
Yahoo! ® Messenger
Google Talk ™
ICQ ®
Jabber ®
iChat® / MobileMe ®
QQ ®
Gadu-Gadu ®
Facebook Chat (Alpha)
More info: http://www.palringo.com

Aha, thank you!
Greetings

Dont worry
My Iolite also connect itself to the internet, but i use my iphone 3g sim with it, internet for free XD

cturpel: What's the point of your post?

cturpel said:
My Iolite also connect itself to the internet, but i use my iphone 3g sim with it, internet for free XD
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Great So go abroad

[HowTo]auto update weather/stock data when sync with a PC?

So far I don't have a 3g plan. I would like to update the weather/stock data everytime the HD is sync with my PC with internet.
I can do this manually but it's better if it's auto-refreshed.
(it would be even better if the data gets refreshed every certain minutes when sync)

no one knows it? no one needs it?

acolytelee said:
no one knows it? no one needs it?
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One possible solution would be to setup your device to download weather/stock automatically (for example every hour) and disable 3G/internet activity by using NoData app.
This means your device won't be able to auto-update when not connected via activesync as you have disabled 3G activity but will be able to update when connected via activesync. Just toggle off internet & WAP on NoData

Fallen Spartan said:
One possible solution would be to setup your device to download weather/stock automatically (for example every hour) and disable 3G/internet activity by using NoData app.
This means your device won't be able to auto-update when not connected via activesync as you have disabled 3G activity but will be able to update when connected via activesync. Just toggle off internet & WAP on NoData
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thanks, I tried this myself.
but every time I open the weather tab, I got an error msg says that there is not i-net connection. this is a bit annoying ...
the quickGPS works much better, when I sync with a PC, it starts it self and fetch the data in background from i-net.

yeah! anyone knows how to get rid of that message everytime i go to the weather tab?

Anyone have a better solution out there yet. I would also want the Stocks and Weather update with every Sync. I know it does it when the Weather Tab is selected, I would just rather it automatically update even if left on the home screen on every Docking.