Samsung Omnia

Samsung Omnia Promotion

The Samsung Omnia™ is the mobile device that brings you the best of productiviity and entertainment. The Omnia is easy to use with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. This Windows Mobile 6.1 device is like a PC in your pocket. The Omnia is fully loaded with features for business functionality--a 3G data connection Opera Mobile 9.5 for full HTML Web browsing and offers the ability to view edit and create Word Excel PowerPoint (view only) PDF and unzip files.

On the entertainment side the Omnia offers a 5 megapixel camera with flash zoom autofocus and anti-shake to deliver some of the best photos taken on a cell phone. This remarkable camera also doubles as a camcorder. Videos recorded on the Omnia can be edited on the phone and directed connected to TV for playback. Store all of your documents music and videos on the Omnia's 8GB of internal memory. And if 8GB is not enough the Omnia supports up to a 16GB microSD™ card. VZ Navigator VZ App Zone and BroadbandAccess Connect round out the impressive list of services.

Samsung Omnia™ (Verizon Wireless) also includes:5.0 MP Camera/Camcorder with Flash 3.2 inches Touchscreen (240x400 256K) MS Office Editing Software HTML Web Browser-Opera 9.5 Internal Memory (8GB) Removable Memory (16GB) Music Player Bluetooth Stereo Optical Mouse Navigation

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Buy Samsung Omnia™ (Verizon Wireless)

Samsung i900 Omnia Unlocked Phone with 8 GB Memory, 5 MP Camera, GPS, Wi-Fi, Windows Mobile 6.1, and MicroSD Slot--International Version with No Warranty (Black). Get your Samsung Omnia at Amazon.com

Save Email to Storage Card

Email will easily eat up all your memory on your device memory if you keep a lot of it on your device without deleting it. Attachments can be stored on the Storage Card but no the email. You will find that you will run out of device memory sooner or later as your emails accumulate in your inbox or folders. Some users have found a way to overcome it but it may not work for some users. 

You need a Registry Editor like Resco or the free PHM Registry Editor.

Goto HLCM->system->Inbox->Settings 

Click values
menu->new value->string

You are going to create 2 new values here the first is

value name PropertyPath
value Data \Storage Card\Mail

the second will be

value name AttachPath
value data \Storage Card\Mail\Attachments

reset you phone and you should only have the Mail folder along with the attachments folder in mail folder on your storage card

NOTE some say it may create a storage card 2 folder and some issues that we have NOT yet encounter. I guess there is no harm for you to try it out to see whether it works for you.

Info extract from XDA Developers user.

Assign different sms tones for individual contacts

Many of you would like to assign different sms tones for each of your contact or category. You will not be able to do it with the default Window Mobile Software. But there is a third party software that will help you to achieve this. 

The application is call MortRing. Many users have said the interface is not nice but it still do the job nicely. Moreover it is a freeware and you can post your question at XDA Developers if you have any queries.

Note: It may not work on some devices which has more than 500 contacts and you will just heard the default ring tone.

Download MortRing>>>
Check out XDA Developers for more info>>> 

Using the Wi-Fi Certificate Enroller

If your wireless carrier enables Wi-Fi on your device, you can use the certificate enroller to help secure your wireless connection. This is mainly use for people who want to use wireless connection at their work places. You normally do not need to use this if you are connecting to a wireless connection to your home router or at free wireless hotspots.

Notes

You must be connected to a computer by using a USB cable for this process.

Step 1

Tap Start > Connections tab > Wireless LAN.

Step 2

Tap the Enroll tab.

Step 3

Enter the user name, password, and server as applicable.

Step 4

Tap Retrieve Certificate. A message appears that states that the certificate has been added successfully.

Change Network Settings

Many users wanted to change their Omnia Network Settings from 3G to 2G. The main purpose is to save more battery as 3G Network will drain more battery than the 2G Network. Some still prefer to have 3G Network as surfing speed is faster but are for users who have data plan.

Change 3G to 2G Network
Go to Settings - Phone - More Tab - Band Selection - Get settings
Change from Auto to GSM 900/1800.

Remarks
Please take note that using a 2G Network doesn't mean your GPRS is disable. It is still active and you will need a third party program like "NODATA" to disable the GPRS.

DZIA5 ROM Update on Windows Vista

How to Flash Omnia to DZIA5 on VISTA Here, the steps to take.

1. Download official Firmware from Samsung by clicking here and choose Singapore for DZIA5 ROM.


2. Download a hex program such as ‘HxDen’.
http://www.pspmyspace.com/omnia/files/HxDen.zip


3. Enter *#638738#. Select Singapore and then click okay. Make sure you back up BEFORE, because it will FORMAT EVERYTHING!


4. Edit your registry, HKCU\ControlPanel\Version\CustomVersion to DZHJ1.


5. Now open the Hex program. Open i900DZIA5_updater_vista.exe. Search for i900DZ form the bottom up. Change the result to the first two letters to your phones version. NOT Firmware. So it becomes probably i900XX. Close Hex program.


6. Now connect your phone to the PC and wait for it to be connected to Windows Mobile Centre. Then run the update file you ‘hexed’.


7. Make sure you have sufficient battery. If the phone and update seem not to begin in 3minutes, reset the phone with your stylus and the update should go normaly.


8. Please take care when flashing. IT IS YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY (GOOD OR BAD) TO WHATEVER HAPPENS DURING THE FLASHING PROCESS!

This method was successful try out by one of my subscriber on his Windows Vista System. We will not be held responsible if anything goes wrong with the firmware upgrade. Upgrading firmware using Windows XP is more stable than the Windows Vista.

Ferrari GT Game

Join the elite circle of Ferrari car owners and take part in exclusive races around the globe. Choose from 33 car models including the F430, Enzo Ferrari, Testarossa, 250 GTO, and the brand new Ferrari California. Experience each one's unique driving sensations through 2 control modes including touch and motion detection. Then streak across 7 cities and 1 circuit in a racing simulation that tests your speed and control. Take on challenges from other Ferrari drivers for fame, plotting your own course to the finish line, and then moving on to the next city for new challenges.

Features
- 33 authentic Ferrari car models: the new Ferrari California, F430, Enzo Ferrari, F40, Testarossa, 250 GTO, and more; - A multiplayer mode to challenge friends in heated races;
- 2 control modes (including motion detection) for varied and realistic driving sensations;
- Complete courses on a circuit to obtain your driver's license;
- Great sense of freedom as you travel across 7 famous cities (Madrid, Athens, and more), choosing your own path at every crossroad.

Downloads
FileSharing>>>

MalSing Maps 2009 Release

Malsing maps data compiled into Mapking map format with the permission and assistance from Mapking. Malsing has release new Maps for Singapore, East and West Malaysia in July 2009 for usage on your MapKing. 

You can download the maps at Malsing and you must be a member to download the maps.
Registration as a member is free.

Maps for Mapking G10 or Mapking 2007 WM
To use with Mapking 2007 WM version, just rename the map extension from *.G10 to *.m7a
Click here to MalSing to download Maps>>>

Omnia Custom Firmware

There are many Custom Firmware on the internet for your usage on your Omnia. The ROM Cookers are making the Omnia to perform better. Their developement of firmware is much faster than Samsung Firmware designer. We are recommending the ROM Cookers on MoDaCo as they are a bunch of reliable developers. Do post questions on the ModaCo Forum on the Rom Cookers Thread if you have doubt on the firmware.

Recommended ROM Cookers
ShokkA9 WinMo 6.1 ROM
s0cks WinMo 6.1 ROM

Visit MoDaCo Omnia General ROM Disussion for more information on the ROMs to be install on your Omnia.
Click here to MoDaCo ROM Discussion>>>

We will not be held responsible if your Omnia is damage or brick due to the installation of the ROM.

Align Screen Trap of Omnia

After Hard Reset of the Omnia, some users were unable to get pass the alignment screen and end up in a loop. It kept asking the users for the screen alignment.

Let's us give u a simple solution to work out of the screen alignment trap and work for most users. Press and hold the + sign and it will move to another location. Perform the same thing by pressing and hold the + sign and continue until screen alignment is complete. It is best to use a stylus to perform this job although your finger can also perform the same thing.

Another method is go to notepad and create a file called welcome.not and save it to the removable memory card. Put the removable memory card back to your Omnia and ON it. You will get past the screen alignment trap and Omnia will start up.

There is a bug in the calibration software and the only way to get around it is by modifying the registry editor. This only work if you are able to load the software is just performing screen alignment for better performance. 

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->HARDWARE->DEVICEMAP->TOUCH.
Change the key value for MaxCalError from 7 to a bigger value (for example 14). Do a soft reset and start a manual re-Align of the screen.

You can download PHM Registry Editor if you do not have one by clicking here>>>

Omnia Memory Full Error

Many Omnia users has met with Main Memory is full and therefore you are unable to use the camera or install applications or games. But many have mention, I have 8GB or 16GB internal storage and has taken up less than 50% of the storage space. Let us correct this wrong perception. Main Memory full means the Device Memory and has no relation to your My Storage or Storage Card. Main Device Memory is only 90 to 110 MB depending on your firmware. Most of Omnia Subscibers would have installed applications and games to the Device Memory. 

In addition, surfing internet also deplete your Device Memory as it need to write tempoary files onto the Device Memory. By default, Opera should cache the temposry internet files at 4MB. You can reduce this by deleting the temporary files using the Opera Browser if it is your default browser.

Tips
Every time, you are installing an application or games, you are given an option to select to install to the Device Memory, My Storage or Storage Card. It will select Device Memory if you do not do choose other locations. If the application or games file size is big, install it to My Storage or Storage Card to reduce the space taken up on the Device Memory. You will encounter Main Memory full sooner or later if you install everything to your Device.

Put all your Music files to the My Storage as this will take up the most space on your Omnia. Ensure that you have set the Pictures taken by your Camera to My Storage and not the Device Memory.
 
Monitor the main memory on your Omnia. You can go to Start - Settings - System - Memory to check how much Device Memory you have available. Try to ind out what is taking up your Device Memory if u are always going out of space.

Find out more on Device Memory for Omnia>>>

My Storage and Storage Card
My Storage is a 8GB or 16GB internal memory card given by Samsung for your Storage purposes. 
Storage Card is a mini SD Removable Storage Card given to you.
Both of these Storage had no relation to the Device Memory but is an additional Storage space for you uasge to store applications, games, music or any other files.