Archive for the ‘Windows Mobile’ Category

Using Internet Sharing feature via USB in Windows Mobile 6 phone

Monday, December 3, 2007

Using WM6-based phone as a GPRS/3G modem for Linux / Fedora machine via Bluetooth is pretty straightforward. However, Bluetooth has some quite obvious disadvantages – it’s a bit slower, and drains phone battery faster. USB connection is probably not so convenient, as you need to carry an extra cable around – but on the other hand speeds are better, and USB automatically charges battery. Nice. So, how to actually use it? I always thought it’s a rocket science, but it turned out it’s even easier than Bluetooth! (more…)

Using Bluetooth PAN profile to share GPRS/UMTS connection

Sunday, April 15, 2007

After upgrading my MDA Vario II mobile phone to the latest Windows Mobile 6 OS, I have somehow lost ability to create rfcomm device over Bluetooth. I’ve been to lazy to resolve that problem, but I wasn’t lazy enough to find out how to use new WM6′s feature, which is internet connection sharing via Bluetooth PAN profile. It turned out to be quite easy and straightforward task. Read on. (more…)

Restoring original dialer skin in Windows Mobile

Sunday, April 15, 2007

If you have recently tried to install customization packages, like custom dialer skin or theme, and it has screwed up dialer skin, here’s the trick how to restore original one. (more…)