Hello, New PPC Owner - What should I do?

Broscards · #1 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 01:41 AM

Hey everyone! I just bought my first "smartphone" an Apache, aka PPC6700..

I am brand new to these things.. I needed a phone that could handle email apps and wanted one with wifi capabilities.. All The reviews led me to the PPC6700 -

I am on alltel and will have this phone on the 6th..

If anyone has any suggestions on superb apps to download I would be interested also any optimization techniques would be appreciated!

Thanks,

brahamamamma · #2 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 02:02 PM

Hi Tyler! I'm also on Alltel with a 6700 and i LOVE my phone! I've become a total junkie to all the different forums and sites learning as much as i can about my phone. First thing i did on mine was upgraded to RobMeyers No Frills rom, and it was great, but me being me, i HAD to try out Helmi's too, you know, just to see which one i like more. and i gotta say, they're both great! I also added some other things and found a bunch of really great dial pad skins that i'm using as well. Now i'm trying to find out how i can get better reception out of it, though i fully realize my problem is WHERE i am and not the device i have! This is a great phone in every way, i love it! and this group is definatelly the place to be to learn learn learn!

So welcome here, and welcome to the world of PPC6700 FINATICS!!!!!!!!!

**Success100** · #3 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 02:02 PM

yo yo welcome to the site! motto here is search b4 u post!!

Broscards · #4 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 02:36 PM

Thanks guys, I found the Ifonz program, and Build-OS, and tomorrow i will find out If i need the newest OS, version 6 i believe.. I also found the optimazation hacks so ive got those downloaded..Thanks! I think today ill try and locate some map programs and weather stuff.. See ya around..

**weedahoe** · #5 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 04:13 PM

I use Pocket Weather for my weather but you can see my sig for my hacks/edits and apps installed on my device.

MagisterMY · #6 (**permalink**) 03-05-2008, 05:43 PM

Hey Broscards! Welcome!

The 1st program I started using was PIM Backuo (v2.7.0.0) to backup my contacts & favorites... This way, it didn't hurt anymore when I cooked a new rom or when I found a beta that required a hard-reset (BUMMER!). This was the start that I ended up appreciated the most (after the new rom of course -- Thanks again Helmi et al)!

williscool · #7 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 04:12 AM

read alot there is wealth of good info here and at places like xda developers (google that) if you are interested in fringe really cool stuff.

what are you wanting to do is the biggest question

so many possibilities

figure that out and let us know

Broscards · #8 (**permalink**) 03-06-2008, 11:40 AM

Thanks Williscool - ill google that..

Basically I got this phone to get emails from school and work when im not at home.. I did the research and figured this one is much better than any Palm offerings. I basically just want to have a cool phone that can play mp3's and i can get on the net with. Ive got the Build-OS system.. ill try that later today.. But what is the most popular/functional backup system. I dont want to lose any email settings or contacts or messages when I have to hard reset?

Thanks,

Broscards · #9 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 01:11 AM

OK, the phone came today.... at 7pm.. didnt have time to take it to Alltel to get it activated..

I dont know what these numbers mean.. so Im guessing here:

R-1.05 = Radio?
D-1.04 = IDK
WM 5.0

Im a little nervous about flashing to WM6 - i think ill just try WM5 for a while and see if i have any problems with it.. I found a nice contacts program on Microsoft.com "Photo Contacts" is the name I think.

I used the optimization hack i found here, but just seems to slow it down.. i probably installed it wrong lol...

Im looking for a good weather app.. Ive got google maps and like that alot!

I also got AIM, but havent been able to connect yet.

Thanks for all the advice guys.. Im sure Ill dig a little deeper on here once Im familiar with how the phone works.. (I just now figured out how to make my mp3's into a ringtone!)

midniteslice · #10 (**permalink**) 03-07-2008, 01:35 AM

i personally like weather panel. it's got some really great skins too. i recommend that you check out some of the compatable software threads on the forum. there are a few. there are also some good "what are you running" and "post your today screen" threads.
first things first. play with it. i thought i knew what i wanted, then i got my phone. now what i want changes with each new app. ppc's make for a great community. hope you enjoy it as much as I (we) do.