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With all of the (often pointless) sound "tweaks" out there, it's easy to forget that the true sonic upgrades will almost invariably come from output hardware rather than software. And while some software tweaks do actually make a marked improvement on sound quality without sabotaging clarity and neutrality (Elite Recognized Developer Supercurio's Voodoo Sound and the HRTF functionality in DSPManager come to mind), much of the software tweaks are are just glorified bass-heavy equalizers (*cough*Beats*cough*) that would make any true audiophile cringe.
Remember the good ole' days of XDA when life was simple, and Pocket PCs running Windows Mobile were considered state of the art? After Google disrupted the smartphone industry with the introduction of Android, a lot of developers have gotten to work trying to port the popular open-source OS to their Windows Mobile devices, the most popular result of which can be seen in the form of the immortal HTC HD2.
For Windows Mobile lovers, XDA member iwfratz posted an update to WiMoSpeed, a good tool to over clock your CPU. As mentioned by the developer, the application lets you change the CPU-speed by manipulating the values WM uses for clock control, which makes the app work reliably on battery and AC without any scripting or active components. It´s important to understand that by using this tool, you may damage your device, so make sure that you know how to proceed.
Hey Windows Mobile users out there! You are still using the second most used operating system around this big community and thus, we have not forgotten about articles for the grandfather of all OS´.
How many of you are having problems with the default GPS application on your device? I bet there are several of us having some issues. XDA member AngelDeath took upon the task to work on current GPS issues and got a script that will improve your actual location. It´s available for 62 countries around the globe and promises to make satellite locks much faster. The developer mentions that the results you get with this script may depend on your ROM, which can make a big difference, as well as your location, and weather. This is working for several devices like Inspire 4G and not only the HD2.
Who doesn´t remember LEGO building blocks? Certainly, most of us had them when younger or still have them somewhere in your basement. XDA member bad pixel built an adjustable mobile stand (cradle) using LEGO pieces. Originally created for the Nexus One but can fit almost any device, this original cradle will let you place your device with style and originality. The viewing angle can be adjusted according to preference or situation for your gaming pleasure. It is a good and sturdy all-around stand for any mobile on landscape and portrait modes. You can see a video of the cradle holding a N1 as well in the thread.
It has been many years since the release of pda devices with removable batteries. Older PDAs would hold charge for a while for a wide variety of reasons, but the biggest one was that the devices were not equipped with any kind of radio (thinking back to my old HP Jornada 520). As times evolved, so did these devices which started getting more capabilities (wifi, bluetooth, phone, FM, GPS, etc). However, the batteries were always kept the same or at least they did not grow at the same rate as the device's power requirements did. Take for instance the HTC EVO, which is the device I currently have as my daily driver. When I first bought it, if the battery lasted for longer than 15 hours, it was a miracle. The device basically had to sit idle and be used solely for phone calls (and heaven forbid that your GPS was on). Shortly after, I decided to root it and installed a custom rom and kernel, which made this battery last for a full day with usage. Everything was fine and I was ok with its performance, but lately the battery has been draining a bit faster than before, which makes sense as batteries lose charge capacity over time.
The universally popular Google Maps application gathers approximate location data using the proximity of cell towers relative to your phone. Once a GPS lock is completed, this location can be more accurately represented on the map. However, using GPS can be (especially with older devices) a much slower process, and it obviously requires an internal or external GPS chip to be connected to your phone in order for it to operate.
Most Windows Mobile users know about the existence of ini files. These basic text files contain information that most programs will use for defaults and user defined settings. If you are familiar with this kind of file, you also know that understanding the whole thing is not always easy. To help us navigate through these tangled messes, XDA member michoob has created a Mortscript app that will create a user friendly menu out of the ini file in question. Why do you need this? If you have ever seen an ini file, and tried to modify it, you will understand why this is useful.
If you live in Germany, now you have the possibility of sending free SMS. XDA member DEEFRAG2K created an application to send free SMS over the Internet, you can send up to ten SMS per day. The developer states this app will work only in Germany with freesms.de and that is why it is not translated to any other language.
If you use a scientific calculator, this application created by XDA member mpscuba68 will be of your interest. Ported from the HP48gx calculator, this emulator will give you that great old calculator look you used in the past on your Windows Mobile screen.
The search for new themes, boot screens, and graphics will never end; this time we found on the big world of XDA the work of member Wajk, who presents this boot screen and background image theme for iGo on Windows Mobile devices with WVGA/WQVGA resolutions with three different loading screens.
What about some new skins for your Windows Mobile device?; XDA member GoodMonk presents two nice skins for Windows Media Player: Insomnia (GTX styled) and Windows Phone 7 skins are now available for WVGA resolution devices, supporting both portrait and landscape.
XDA member FRANQ_23_PL wrote a guide to enable notifications for low battery and also a way to change the sound of notification on Windows Mobile devices.
Finally, an application that adds support of reading and writing for Persian and Arabic without lagging is presented by XDA member Mersad 7.
So, you bought a device with a WVGA screen, and you want to be able to play your favorite movies and home made videos using every last bit of this screen. However, most encoding apps are complex and cumbersome to use. XDA member jandre came up with a solution for this. The dev made a small PC application to convert video into the needed format for our devices.
If you are a fan of the original Doom Blood game and have wondered if you could ever play it on your Windows Mobile device, here's you answer - yes you can!
Back in February, XDA moderator -PiLoT- wrote about the first version of this complete FM player for Windows Mobile devices. Now XDA moderator 6Fg8 launched an updated version correcting some bugs reported by users.
Want to be able to connect to a file-sharing network using your Windows Mobile device? Why not try out XDA forum member April32's SmartDC application?
XDA member davidgiga presents this magnificent application for Windows Mobile devices. This app allows you to upload and download apps for free (note that it's not an officially-supported XDA app). The host site from the developer is new and there are no applications available yet. As with any market, this will work when a lot of people starts using it and upload apps to the site. Tested on WVGA resolutions, but should work in others as well.