| LisaG |
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| 01/25/06 06:37 PM |
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We're really liking the new XV6700, and we have say Verizon Wireless is on a roll. It's a most capable yet compact Pocket PC phone with a roomy thumb keyboard that slides out from the side. It's branded by UT Starcom and is actually made by ODM HTC (device codename Apache). The XV6700 is a close cousin to the Sprint PPC-6700 , but is clad in matte black with contrasting silver accents. The device runs Windows Mobile 5.0 on a 416 MHz Intel XScale processor with 64 megs of RAM and 128 megs of flash ROM. It has EVDO for 3G data speeds along with WiFi and Bluetooth. By phone standards, the XV6700 has a good 1.3MP camera with LED flash that doubles as an impromptu flashlight. If you need a powerful PDA, phone and fast data device in one, check out the XV6700.
Read our XV6700 review at: http://www.mobiletechreview.com/Verizon-XV6700.htm
Sprint PPC-6700
| LisaG |
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| 01/29/06 04:01 PM |
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Since so many of you have written in asking what the simple registry edit is which allows you to keep the phone on while using WiFi, I'm posting it here.
First get a registry editor, for example PHM Regedit which is free, or download the 14 day trial version of Resco File Explorer (excellent app!) which comes with a registry editor.
Use the editor to do the following:
Go to HKEY LOCAL MACHINE
-> SERVICES
-->WirelessMGR
Edit the WirelessMGR entry called mutexflag and change the value from 1 to 0.
That's the only edit!
Save your changes and exit.
Wait 15 minutes then soft reset the phone to reboot it.
You're all set!
| Curtis |
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| 02/11/06 05:25 PM |
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Just a note to say "Thanks!" for this tip. My job requires me to be both online and available by phone, not one or the other. Couldn't do this without this help.
Just a note for others: I couldn't use the ActiveSync 4.0 installer to get the product installed, so I copied the entire directory over to my phone and then tried to launch each file. The first few didn't install successfully, but I finally did get one to install OK. The file that worked for me was "regedit_Mrln_ARM.CAB".
By the way, I downloaded the PHM Regedit from here:
http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/en/index.php?soft=31
| LisaG |
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| 02/11/06 06:06 PM |
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Curtis, thanks for that non-ActiveSync installation tip and glad your phone is now doing what you need!
| rt68440hp |
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| 02/24/06 09:05 AM |
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Thank you very much to LisaG, Curtis and the maker of PHM RegEdit. I had a similar problem as Curtis, but the copy and paste worked for me. There are plenty of comments already on the web about Verizon's tactics in locking out the wifi. I am equally disappointed in Microsoft in not supplying the most basic utilities like a RegEdit.
Does anyone know whether and how to view files on your desktop or notebook computer that are not connected to MS Exchange? I'm talking just your own personal use computer with say windows XP. Can it be done through the wifi, bluetooth or US connections? If so, how?
Again, thanks.
| LisaG |
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| 02/24/06 12:15 PM |
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Yes, you can connect to Network shares using WiFi. You can use the included File Explorer to do so, or a 3rd party file manager if you prefer.
| offsite |
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| 03/05/06 11:59 PM |
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Thanks for the great review of the 6700 Lisa!! I purchased it after reading your review and I'm very happy with the unit. I am having a problem syncing to my laptop with a USB connection and active sync. It connects fine but just hangs on synchronizing without ever syncing.
Any ideas? I've tried active sync 4.0 and 4.1.
Thanks!
| LisaG |
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| 03/06/06 12:52 PM |
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AS doesn't get along with software firewalls very well. These include Norton and Symantec's products. Microsoft has a support page dedicated to ActiveSync 4 problems, esp. firewall issues. If you haven't checked that out, it might help.
| rscotta831 |
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| 03/18/06 03:19 PM |
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I just purchased this phone & is my first PDA, so I'm quite unfamiliar with PDAs. I also would like to make this WIFI change.
Do I download PHM Regedit to my PC & then use ActiveSync to alter the registry of the XV6700?
Or do I download & install PHM Regedit directly to my XV6700?
Thanks!
| LisaG |
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| 03/19/06 04:09 PM |
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download the registry editor to your PC and install it on the XV6700 using ActiveSync. Then run the registry editor on the XV6700 to edit the registry. If the registry editor is available in CAB format for download, then you could download it directly to the PDA and run the CAB file on the XV6700 to install it.
| rscotta831 |
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| 03/20/06 09:15 AM |
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Excellent! Thank you & Curtis for the help. Copied that one file over & it works perfectly!
| Nomadx |
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| 03/20/06 05:26 PM |
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First time posting here and I have to say that you folks know your stuff. I got my xv6700 wifi to work without turning off the phone service but I have a problem answering email.
On my treo I used to simply reply to emails sent to my phone via vtext. Now I am unable the error coming up is "cause code: mss.expt.p" so I tried entering the actual email address of the person instead of just replying and I get " the text message account cannot be used to send email messages"
verizon did not offer a solution saying that this phone is not able to send email through text like the treo. I doubt that so I need help. please help
| LisaG |
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| 03/20/06 06:26 PM |
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They just might be right. I don't know of a way to reply to an email message using a text message rather than an email using the Pocket PC Messaging application.
| Nomadx |
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| 03/20/06 06:44 PM |
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Hmm I guess i'm out of luck with that one then. One last question do you know of a registry hack to configure the blinking led or any good program recommendations for it?
| LisaG |
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Nope, I don't know of one. Here's a good thread for hacking the XV6700 (and Sprint PPC-6700): http://www.pdaphonehome.com/forums/showthread.php?s=3d0c0a178bd890f67fdb610d187aca0b&t=66424
| rscotta831 |
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| 03/29/06 11:27 AM |
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One last question do you know of a registry hack to configure the blinking led or any good program recommendations for it?
Got this from that link Lisa provided:
"Im not sure if any one mentioned this yet. I shut off my blinking LED by going:
Hkey_Local_Machine/Drivers/Builtin/AllLEDMgr
And change the Index value from 1 to 0
Then soft reset."
Just did it and it worked. This is for both the blue and green LEDs.
Note: This deactivated the vibrate mode on my phone.
I successfully did it on my phone using the PHM RegEdit. But the vibrate no longer works & I can no longer receive a flashing orange light alerting me that I have a missed call, voice message or text message.
So it's a "pick your poison" issue. Do you want all the blinking lights & vibrate to work? Or no blinking lights & no vibrate?
| Malvain |
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| 03/30/06 10:20 AM |
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Great Review it really helps reading reviews like this. AND it ALMOST makes me want to give in to buying convergence devices.
| Joe_dubya |
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| 04/19/06 07:12 PM |
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I have had the XV 6600 since last april and absolutely hated the phone, but loved the EV-DO service. Based on reviews of the XV6700 I have decided to upgrade and can't wait to get my phone. (It's actually at home now, but I won't be there until friday) I actually broke down and bought an EVDO PC card because I needed to be able to use the EVDO service and my phone at the same time. I changed my phone data plan to a per KB plan for those times when I don't want to whip the laptop out just to check my email. With Wi-fi support included I don't plan to use the cell phone data plan too often.
On a side note...Does anyone know if the XV6700 or Mobile 5 supports individual ring tones for contacts or is that feature still only from third party app's?
| SteveF |
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| 04/20/06 02:43 PM |
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Lisa, I did the registry change but my phone still turns off when in Wi-Fi mode.Is there something else I need to do? P.S Newbe Thanks
| vbguyny |
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| 04/29/06 10:42 AM |
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Thanks for that regedit tip. Works like a charm.
I have a question about the Pocket MSN. I have an MSN account from my PC, but I can't sign in to any of the Pocket MSN applications (Messenager or Hotmail). I get an error saying that the service isn't available.
It can't be the connection itself, because I also have a data plan (45$/month) and I tried using the Wireless connection and the passthrough connection for my PC. I get the same error on all three methods.
I tried googling this issue but I can't find any thing. Any help would be great! Thanks
| LisaG |
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The only time I've seen that error is when the service really *is* down (happens from time to time, sometimes for hours). Have you gotten this error for several days or just one?
| justme |
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| 04/29/06 05:32 PM |
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I have the xv6700. Have any of you experienced when you turn the phone on it stays in sleep mode for a minute or more. When I push the power button the screen is white. Sometime the screen is white when the phone rings. I just tried a hard reset and it still happens. I notice it happens most when the phone is on the charge.
| LisaG |
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| 05/05/06 05:10 PM |
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Ah, I thought of one more thing. If you have a proxy server defined for your Internet connection on the 6700, it may not work with MSN. I actually hadn't had this problem with my verizon 6700 (they don't use a proxy) but on my Cingular 8125, Cingular's default proxy causes MSN sign-in to fail. So go to settings, connections, and look at your EVDO connection settings. Uncheck the "this connection uses a proxy" if checked and see if that does the trick.
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Thanks for that regedit tip. Works like a charm.
I have a question about the Pocket MSN. I have an MSN account from my PC, but I can't sign in to any of the Pocket MSN applications (Messenager or Hotmail). I get an error saying that the service isn't available.
It can't be the connection itself, because I also have a data plan (45$/month) and I tried using the Wireless connection and the passthrough connection for my PC. I get the same error on all three methods.
I tried googling this issue but I can't find any thing. Any help would be great! Thanks
| TazMan74 |
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| 05/23/06 09:38 PM |
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What regedit tip? I do not see it. I would like to. :-(
| LisaG |
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| 05/25/06 10:32 AM |
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Look at page 1 of this thread. 2nd post, I think.
| imiranda |
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| 06/05/06 01:30 AM |
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thanks for the tip
Question: I use a lot a callin card for intl calls. How can I save the calling card 800 number and then after a pause the access code? and then dial the intl number saved in other contact memory?
| DocEd |
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| 06/05/06 07:54 AM |
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I've had my XV6700 for about 3 months and I have found the reception exceptionally poor. I have had numerous missed calls with callers telling me that their call went directly to voice mail. Most of the time the phone never rings. I thought it was a problem in my area...NE Pennsylvania. But a friend with the same phone in St. Petersburg, FL has the same problem. He's getting a new phone as a result. When I put my phone next to my wife's Motorolla E815 ($300 cheaper) she will have 4 bars reception and I will have 1-2 bars. I used the FieldTrial.exe which shows only -83 dbm with 3 bars. So, something is not quite right with the radio. I would be interested in knowing if others are finding the same thing with their Verizon XV6700 or the equivalent Audiovox model.
| LisaG |
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| 06/05/06 11:30 AM |
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You can't get the device to dial two different contacts entries at once, but you can create a contact whose number is prefaced by the 800 number + access code (assuming the phone number field will accomodate that many digits). To create a pause put a couple of commas in, so it would be "800 number,,access code,,international number". If you need a longer pause, add more commas.
| LisaG |
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| 06/05/06 11:41 AM |
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I've seen some posts where folks have gotten units with bad radios (unusually poor RF). My 6700 got nearly the same bars as the Moto E815 sitting right beside it on Verizon. And fieldtrial showed a good signal relative to other strong RF phones.
| imiranda |
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| 06/07/06 09:01 AM |
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thanks for the ,,,, tip...works great
In my contacts (I do not sync these with my computer, just local on the pocket pc) some of them are shown as //name lastname//, and others as //lastname, name//. How can I show all the same?
Also the phone numbers in some cases are like //(XXX)xxx-xxxx// and in other just //xxxxxxxxxx//. How can these be shown the same way?
Other question: when conected to my bluetooth headset, sometimes voice notes are listened in the headset, and sometimes in the speaker, how do I set this?
Thanks.
| imiranda |
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| 06/09/06 03:30 PM |
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when conected with both (phone and wifi) after the regedit tip, sometimes it shows the dial conection box (through the phone network). How can I force it to use the wireless LAN network (not the phone one)?
| MarvinS |
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| 06/11/06 11:34 AM |
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I bought a XV6700 and had troube with active sync from the start. I finally found a post that said Active Sync doesn't get along with vpn clients, even if they are not running. I uninstalled my work vpn and active sync works. I haven't tried to reinstall the vpn.
I hope this helps someone.
| EverettP |
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| 06/18/06 09:34 PM |
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To start off let me say thank you for the information here. I used the registry fix to get WIFI and the phone to work at the same time and it works great! I have only had my XV6700 for two days and I like it better than my previous XV6600. I have one very strange problem that I have not been able to find an answer to; whenever I connect my 6700 to my laptop via USB the WIFI on the laptop disconnects and the only way I can get it back up and running is to restart the laptop. This does not happen with my XV6600. With the 6600 I noticed that WIFI would disconnect but immediately reconnect. I there any way to fix this? It is very inconvenient and annoying. I can sync via Bluetooth just fine. I have an HP DV1000 laptop with the built in Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG and built in Bluetooth.
Any suggestions or help will be very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Everett
| BobbG |
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| 06/20/06 12:52 PM |
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Hello,
I downloaded this editor program right to my XV6700. It resides in a Temp file. Now what do I do with it? How do I run a program on this device? I've had it for a week and what a nice toy :-)
I know how to edit registries, but just now sure how to do run it.
EDIT....I downloaded the file 'phmregedit.msi' directly to my device. I'm having trouble getting active sync to run, so I can copy the file to my PC then to a sync to my device.
| LisaG |
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| 06/20/06 04:54 PM |
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MSI are Windows desktop installers only- they install software on desktops. If you can't get the MSI file to run on your desktop and then install the reg editor via ActiveSync, then you'll need to download the program in CAB file format which you can run on the 6700 to install it on the 6700.
| BobbG |
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| 06/21/06 10:33 AM |
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Any idea here I can find one in the CAB format? I can't get Active sync to work at all.
| BobbG |
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| 06/23/06 08:46 AM |
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I found a reg editor in .CAB format...however, there appears to be 3 different flavors.
PocketPC ARMS
PocketPC MIPS
PocketPC SH3
Which one is the right pick for this device?
| LisaG |
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| 06/23/06 09:34 AM |
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ARM is the right version for your device and all PPCs made in the past few years. The other versions were for processors no longer used.
| KevinH |
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| 07/05/06 02:01 PM |
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I apologize for resurrecting this thread, but I assumed others might have the same problem as me.
I was able to do the registry hack, but I do not think it has worked. How would I verify that the hack is functioning correctly? My test was to try and connect to the internet while a phone call was active. When I do, I get a message that states that I have to disconnect the current call.
TIA
| garryh |
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| 07/08/06 07:19 PM |
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I am looking into buying a XV6700, can I connect with a wi-fi connection and set it up to get my email and send email when I am at work. Then also at home. So I don`t have to use the data service.
Thanks
| LisaG |
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| 07/08/06 07:32 PM |
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Yes, if you have a WiFi access point at home and at work.
| garryh |
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| 07/10/06 07:59 PM |
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If you edit the reg to have the phone and wi-fi option work at the same time, if I am on the net using Wi-Fi it will not use the data part of the phone will it?
Thanks
Garry
| LisaG |
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| 07/10/06 08:43 PM |
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The hack just allows you to use both WiFi and the phone at once. It doesn't change your data connection. So if you're using WiFi, it will not use Verizon's EVDO service.
| sparks |
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| 07/11/06 12:16 AM |
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Thanks for registry hack. Works like it should have out of the box now. Next...
Does it support A2DP + AVRCP and has anyone tried any Bluetooth stereo headphones with it? I'm looking at the Motorola Bluetooth HT820 right now and wonder how it will work with media player.
| schwarmy |
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| 07/21/06 01:20 AM |
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My wife just replaced her XV6600 with an XV6700. I have now spent two nights trying to get the activesync set up. It's working, but I can't figure out how to migrate her data from the 6600 to the 6700. Also when I sync the 6600, I have a bunch more options (how to filter the data that I am syncing with Outlook) than with the 6700. Anyone have any advice?
| imiranda |
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| 08/01/06 10:01 AM |
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Can I connect my laptop to conect to the internet trought the phone while on the road?
Thanx
| LisaG |
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| 08/01/06 10:53 AM |
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Yes you can if you connect the phone to your notebook using the 6700's USB cable.
| 7ga42adcy36 |
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| 09/03/06 10:14 AM |
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I connected my XV6700 to my laptop using the usb cable and activesync works fine.
However, it seems that this alone does not allow me to connect to the Internet.
What am I missing?
| yvenu |
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| 09/11/06 06:17 AM |
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Hi all,
I am able to connect to WiFi or CDMA on XV6700 by an applicaiton when ever I am interested.
My PDA showing all the available WiFi access points with current status(Available/connected/Not available ...).
I viewed the list
Start->Settings->Connections->Network Cards
If I want to connect to a particular WiFi access points through an applicaiton
how can I do that ?
Do I need to access a particular registery entry?
Thanks in advance
- venu
| killeravsfan77 |
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| 09/12/06 03:39 PM |
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Ok... I have gotten mixed reports. I just want to know straight up... if I turn off my phone and turn on my wifi just so I can use the wifi in my classroom do I get charged? Does verizon monitor that as data usage? Like I am connecting to my schools network, so does that require a data package?.... I am so so confused to all of this because of the fact when I got the phone the sales man told me that I had to have a $50 data plan to connect to wifi...!!! All in all I just want to know... does wifi usage cost as kb transfer?
Please help!
| LisaG |
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| 09/13/06 10:19 PM |
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Really and truly: if you turn off the phone radio and turn on wifi, then use wifi for data, Verizon cannot and will not track or charge you for your wifi data use. I owned one and used it for 3 months. You do not need a data plan to use wifi.
| dlw29x |
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| 09/21/06 11:36 AM |
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So, this may be a fairly stupid question, but I'm new to the world of PPC PDA Phone Ownership. I've supported them for years, but never had my own.
I'm about to purchase this phone, the XV6700. What I need to know is this: In addition to the cost of the phone plan, Verizon has a $50 monthly data plan charge. Is this a fee for unlimited usage, or is the amount of data use capped? I am on the Internet probably 12-14 hours daily, most of the time working with clients via e-mail. If I am paying $50 a month to have this feature available on my phone, I want to make sure that I have unlimited use of the 'net.
Can anyone comment on this? I'm sure it's a fairly simple question, but since i am buying the phone second hand, I can't really ask the "salesman" for answers, and I don't want to drop $200 on a new toy that will only let me do half of what I need to.
Thanks in advance.
| LisaG |
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| 09/21/06 12:23 PM |
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That is the unlimited data plan, yes.
| iheartmy67stang |
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| 09/22/06 01:01 PM |
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I just have a few quick questions if someone could answer them soon that would be great cause im getting this phone in about a week
First I know that the regestry edit posted here is for while your using wifi does that apply when using the EVDO as well for being able to recieve calls while in use or does the phone automatically take calls when using EDVO?
Second is loding things and syncing and all the fun stuff you need a desktop computer for able to be done on a mac?
Third can you put different ringtones for different contacts?
Sorry if these questions seem easy ive never used a pocket pc or palm pilot or anything of the sort so i guess im a newbie thanks for any and all help
| woollybully |
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| 09/26/06 12:10 PM |
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How about this dumb question. Does Verizon Wireless REQUIRE me to add the data plan to my account when they sell me the XV6700? Seems to me someone at the Verizon Wireless store told me that, even though I will very rarely be using data (only occasionally when I travel) and would rather pay as I go.
By the way, are there any other WiFi-enabled phones on the market?
Thanks!
| LisaG |
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| 09/26/06 12:28 PM |
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Last I heard Verizon does not make their data plans mandatory (though they may try to sell you hard on it since they want to make more money). I believe they still have a MOU (minutes of use) option where you pay only for the bytes you use. But beware, that can get expensive quickly as those rates are generally high.
| dlw29x |
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| 09/26/06 12:59 PM |
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Wow, I'm actually able to contribute something of substance rather than just a question (speaking of which, thank you to Lisa for her quick response on my last inquiry).
iheartmy67stang: Yes, you can put individual ringtones for different callers, though not for individual numbers (at least not that I've found). So far, in working with clients and their phones, I've found that you can have up to five unique ringtones for five different contacts, but that you cannot deliniate between different phone numbers for the same contact. That is to say, if you have a contact named John Smith, but you have three different contact numbers for him, every one of those numbers will register with the same personalized ringtone. So you'll know it's John; you just won't know where he's calling from.
At least, that's what I understand from reading multiple articles and from working witha few of these phones for clients. If I'm wrong, please don't hesitate to mock me incessantly.
| iheartmy67stang |
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| 10/06/06 06:33 PM |
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So I got this phone a few days ago and I LOVE it but I have one minor problem well kinda minor... I have not made any regestry edits but I get calls while I'mm using WiFi but when I'm using EDVO I don't get calls... Is that a problem or is there a fix or can someone just help me figure out whats going on?
| LisaG |
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| 10/06/06 08:01 PM |
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By default you should actually be able to get calls while using EVDO. The phone (should) and usually will put data on hold when a call comes in and resume the connection when the call ends. Don't know why your's isn't behaving properly.
| spearhead |
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| 10/10/06 03:42 PM |
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HELP!!! I am a novice and just bought the XV6700. How in the he-- do I connect to WIFI???
It finds my SSID and says it's available bu
t will not connect. I have tried to disable the Data Encryption, no joy and then insert my WEP code and still no joy. When it's on the 'main' page for the wirelesss lan setting it will just scan the network. WHY??I have verizon FiOS and works just fine on my laptop but not my phone. Can ANYONE help me?!?!?
| LisaG |
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| 10/10/06 04:31 PM |
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Make sure the phone isn't set to use WPA for the WiFi connection.
| iheartmy67stang |
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| 10/10/06 05:16 PM |
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on your today screen where the white box with the letters Ev in it click on that and it and it will bring up a bubble that has a link that says turn on WiFi click on that
| spearhead |
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| 10/11/06 09:39 AM |
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How do I find that out?
| LisaG |
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| 10/11/06 09:42 AM |
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Look for a checkbox under WiFi network settings labeled 802.1x and make sure it's not checked.
| mhang |
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| 11/08/06 01:49 AM |
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Hi! I just purchased the xv6700. I am really confused about the internet connection. The sales person told me that I should get the data usage package to avoid being charged for going online mistakenly. I know there are two ways to connect to the internet. EDVO and Wifi. Now question is, will I be charged if I use either one of them? EDVO is the internet they provide, and wifi is whatever wireless signal we pickup we can use. Would using wifi be considered data usage? Because i have wireless connection at home, work, and school.
Second question is, if I will be getting charged for going online whether intentionally or unintentionally, is there a way to disable them so that I avoid accidentally signing on? ?
| LisaG |
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| 11/08/06 09:56 AM |
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You will not be charged by Verizon for using WiFi.
| mhang |
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| 11/08/06 08:07 PM |
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You will not be charged by Verizon for using WiFi.
how do i turn off EDVO so that i don't use that mistakenly?
| mhang |
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| 11/09/06 01:26 PM |
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I just installed a nursing drug guide onto my PDA. It opens the internet explorer and i guess pulls it from the internet because it shows a bar at the bottem saying how many kb was sent. am i using EDVO? i'm so sorry for all the questions.
| Dippy |
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| 11/21/06 05:20 PM |
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HELP!!! I am a novice and just bought the XV6700. How in the he-- do I connect to WIFI???
It finds my SSID and says it's available bu
I have verizon FiOS and works just fine on my laptop but not my phone. Can ANYONE help me?!?!?
I'm having this very same issue. I've gone over my network with a fine tooth comb and everything is setup correctly. My phone sees the network, but it won't connect to it. It's like it times out before my router can hand out an IP address and goes on to one of the other 5 access points around me. It also tries to connect to my work network, that is no where near me and shouldn't see it at all. I've tried it with and without security features enabled. It will connect to my work network in a matter of seconds. Is this perhaps a router issue? Is it just slow and cheap or what? Any information on this problem would be helpful. I have scoured the internet looking for a solution. In fact, it took me 3 days to find someone having the same issue. I love the rest of the phone, but it will make my life A LOT easier and a little cheaper to have it connect to my WiFi at home and at work.
Thanks,
Dippy
P.S. I got it to connect to my home network once. I did a soft reset when trying to figure out what was going on and it got stuck trying to connect to my home network until finally it did (it took it like 3 minutes). I have not been able to get it to stick again for the life of me.
| Dippy |
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| 11/21/06 05:47 PM |
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mhang,
If you are connected to a wireless network the phone will automatically use it instead of EVDO. To be sure that you're not using it go to: Start/Settings/Connections/Connections. Then tap on advanced/select networks. In the drop down boxes select connections that you don't have configured.
Hope this helps.
~Dippy
| themeister |
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| 11/23/06 08:43 AM |
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I am considering moving up from my motorola E815 to a phone like the xv6700....I need to stay with Verizon...I want fast EVDO type connectivity for my laptop and would like the phone to be the bridge, rather than getting a separate card....From time to time I need to review emergent medical CAT scans and I think this would be a good solution, also my business group wants to be able to send me 'push e-mail'
Does the registry edit allow the phone to function in EVDO while WiFi is active? Plainly asked, can the phone be a truly wireless access point to the net for my laptop? If not, can another phone function in this manner?
Aside from my business group, I am Mac-based....is there a better phone for me to work with?
Will the XV6700 integrate automatically with calendaring functions from a Microsoft server?
Thank You for Your time and consideration of these issues
| LisaG |
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| 11/23/06 02:39 PM |
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Verizon and UTStarcom issued an update in July 2006 that allowed simultaneous use of the phone and WiFi. Phones sold after that date have the update already installed. So you don't need to edit the registry anymore
.If you want to sync with your Mac, you'll need Missing Sync from markspace.com (PPC-Mac syncing software). The EVDO Treo 700p syncs to both Mac and Windows, but sadly it lacks WiFi. So the XV6700 sounds like a better bet for your needs.
The phone will sync with Exchange for such things as calendar and contacts, yes.
| angelgirlconner |
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| 04/08/07 07:33 AM |
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I need some help as to how to get ringtones on my XV6700. Also I was to understand that the phone had a flash with the camera. I cannot get this to work either... Thank you for any help...
| SRitchey |
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| 07/19/07 10:38 AM |
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Thanks for the great review!
I am trying to synk my XV6700 with AOL and Outlook 2003. I can get most everything to work except for the following:
1. e-mails that are sent to the AOL/Spam folder on my PC do not show up in the AOL/Spam folder on the XV6700.
2. Likewise, e-mails that are sent to the AOL/Sent Items folder on my PC do not show up in the AOL/Sent Items folder on the XV6700.
3. The biggest issue I have is that when I delete e-mails on the XV6700 they are not deleted on either AOL or Outlook on my PC. Consequently, I must sort through these e-mails again and delete them from AOL on my PC. The tec at Verizon told me that this is because the e-mail that is sent to the XV6700 is a copy of the original e-mail on AOL. So when I delete the copy on the XV6700 the original is not deleted on AOL.
Can anyone help?
I have tried both Active Sync and Wireless Sync.
According to AOL's web site, PC Monitor will not help because "IMAP email accounts are not supportd in this configuration."
Thanks,
Steve