This last weekend I performed a hard reset on my T-Mobile MDA. I was having problems with Bluetooth connections. This gave me an opportunity to upgrade some of the applications I have been using. I used my rebuild strategy discussed here. I may drop OmegaOne Battery Pack since now with Spb Shell, I really don't use its full functionality, although I love the battery meter under the clock.
Addition:
- Microsoft Research DeepFish 1.0 beta browser (unfortunately it is currently only by invitation). See my post here.
Upgrades:
- Ilium Software NewsBreak 2.0. See my entry here.
- Phatware's Calligrapher version 8.5
- Phatware's Phatpad 4.2
- JetWare Bluetooth HFP Extensions version 1.30 for my BMW bluetooth unit (just an excellent piece of software)
- Microsoft .NET Compact Framework 2.0 SP2
Replacements:
- Microsoft Pocket Streets 2005 version 12.0.07.0700. Replaced with Windows Live Search version 1.0.2592.31374.
In the Wings:
- WebIs Pocket Informant 2007 revision 3
In Storage Memory:
- Spb Shell version 1.0
- ScaryBear Software CheckNotifications version 2.3 and Notification Clear Fix version 1.0
- PhatWare Calligrapher version 8.5
- JetWare Bluetooth HFP Extensions version 1.30
- Stowaway Keyboard and Mouse drivers version 4.51
- Zagat To Go Version 5.0 (guides stored on SD card)
- Microsoft .NET CF 2.0 SP2
- Fizz Software Ltd Fizz Weather version 2.31
- Developer One ScreenSnap version 6.1
- WebIS Pocket Informant 2007 revision 2
- Omega One Battery Pack Pro version 3.03
- Omega One 1-Calc version 2.3.1
- PhatWare Phatpad version 4.1
- SBSH.net PocketBreeze version 5.1.02
- Ilium Software eWallet version 5.0
- SWC Ltd - MultiIE version v4.0-d72
- SOTI Pocket Controller version 5.05
- C. Ghisler & Co. Total Commander version 2.0
- Intent MIDlet manager version 2.0
- Smartskey version .56
- OmaClock version .02 startup with Smartskey at 240MHZ
- Windows Live Search version 1.0.2592.31374
- Microsoft DeepFish 1.0
On 2GB Mini SD card:
- Microsoft Office OneNote Mobile (comes with OneNote 2007) Version 12.0.4518.1010
- RandyRants.com Pocket SharpMT version 3.3
- Ilium Software Newsbreak version 2.0
- Gougelet PE XnView Pocket version 1.35
- Sunnysoft's Backup Manager 4.0 (review here)
- SlingPlayer Mobile version 1.1
- Holux's GPS Viewer 1.5
I was *this* close to doing a hard reset the other day, thinking it wouldn't be that big of a deal, since I use Sprite backup and could quickly rebuild everything by doing a backup restore. Then I got to thinking: the reason my device seems slow and sluggish is because the registry is cluttered up, so by doing a hard reset AND a backup restore, won't it also restore the same cluttered environment as before? Or am I just over thinking this?
Posted by: Chris | May 04, 2007 at 08:50 AM
Hi Chris,
You are absolutely correct. If the registry is cluttered up in your backup, it will be cluttered up when your unit is restored. A feature that would be great in backup programs would be a way to clean up the registry, the problem it that the restore process would need to be aware of how each of the application is installed and essentially perform a reinstall using your current settings.
Unfortunately today, the best way to clean house is to manually reinstall your applications using the ActiveSync feature or by using .cabs on you device.
Posted by: Stephen Skarlatos | May 04, 2007 at 09:30 AM