hidden settings on omnia
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Hidden settings on Omnia
Hey everyone, there are a couple of hidden menus and utils on the Omnia. This is ones I've found so far, when I get more I'll share them with you.
How to change the loudspeaker volume for ringtones, movies, mp3s etc
In the phone keypad type: *#0002*28346#You will then have a screen pop up called audio control util.
Click menu, normal then handset (the first one, Phones headset / loudspeaker) Here you can change: Speaker volume: SPK(02) -db is less volume, I have set this to -1.5db (level)Digital-to-analog: DAC(0C) this effects the overall volume of Mp3s, movies etc -both headset and loud speaker. I have set this to 0db.Radio Volume: RVOL
How to change the headset / earphones volume.Click menu, normal then headset (the second one, Headphones) Here you can change: Headphones volume: HP(02) -db is less volume +db is more volume, I have set this to 0db (level)Digital-to-analog: DAC(0C) This effects the overall volume of Mp3s, movies etc. I have set this to 0db.Radio Volume: RVOL
* You must click menu / apply for changes to take effect, * I recommend play a Mp3 launch the app, then apply the changes and set your prefered max volume.* Setting high levels could damage the loud speaker or your headphones, not to mention your hearing!!
I don't recommend touching other settings unless you know what your doing or have copied the defaults so you can revert back.
Post #21 replyQamar wroteon September 27, 2008 at 2:36amJust wondering how can I change the taskbar shortcuts, at the moment I've contacts and internet which I want to change but can't figure out how ... any suggestions?
Post #3Rishi wroteon September 28, 2008 at 11:25amTHANKS. FINALLY I CAN GET MY OMNIA TO BE LOUDER
Post #4Eli wroteon September 28, 2008 at 11:37amnice job, i hope you find any other usefull menus soon
Post #5Owen wroteon September 29, 2008 at 11:43pmFantastic tip David. Many, many thanks.
Post #6Cenk wroteon September 30, 2008 at 12:40amYeah really nice tip thx
Post #7York-Chung wroteon October 2, 2008 at 1:21amThanks your tips
Post #8Mahesha wroteon October 2, 2008 at 7:24amThank you David!! Very useful!!
Post #9Matt wroteon October 2, 2008 at 10:44amgood stuff:)
Post #10Fong replied to David's poston October 2, 2008 at 11:07pmHi David, I wonder that the vibrate function is it applicable when typing sms? If "yes", How to configure it, thx!!!!
Post #11David wroteon October 3, 2008 at 2:57amThis depends on the ROM version of your phone. There are subsets of the operating system for each country and network provider. As mine is from Orange in the UK a number of things have been switched off and/or deleted. This can probably be switched on using a tweak in the phone's registry to basically have a vibrate each time the screen is touched. However, Samsung probably decided to not allow this as it would kill the battery if you text a lot.
The most comprehensive ROM with new features and settings can be downloaded from the Omnia site for those people who live in Singapore and Malaysia. I've known of a few others who've installed this and it seemed to work for them - however there are some (even highly skilled) who've broken their phones, so be warned!!
Post #121 replyDanny wroteon October 4, 2008 at 5:44amiv got a omnia an when i click menu theres no thing saying normal HELP!!!! lol
Post #13Kathryn wroteon October 4, 2008 at 9:07amcan anyone tell me why i can't hear the person on the other line when the handsfree kit is plugged on? thx!
Post #14David wroteon October 4, 2008 at 1:27pmKathryn,Some of the Omnia handsfree kits have a tiny volume wheel to control the volume - if not they can be controlled using the volume controls on the phone. I'm assuming you're using the standard Omnia one?
Otherwise you can tweak the RVOL settings using soundtest.exe or the tip at the top of the page.
If it's something else please let me know so I can have a look for you. ;-)
Post #15David replied to Danny's poston October 4, 2008 at 1:34pmDanny, can you check to see if you have the following file please? It's called Soundtester.exe and should be in your Windows folder. Also, can you say which network operator you have, is it 8gb or 16gb and is the phone unlocked?
Post #161 replyKathryn wroteon October 4, 2008 at 11:01pmHi David,Thx for the reply. yes.. using the standard omnia kit and it comes with the volume wheel. have tried tweaking it but no change.
i've also made the changes using your tip at the top of page..still no volume.anything else i should tweak?
Post #17Danny wroteon October 5, 2008 at 9:59amon vodafone an its 8 gb an its unlocked mate
Post #181 replyLisa wroteon October 5, 2008 at 10:41amhttp://forum.vodafone.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7592
Post #19David replied to Kathryn's poston October 5, 2008 at 12:48pmHi Kathryn,What happens when you listen to music using the same headphones? Also, have you tried using any other 3.5mm type headphones. I think a process of elimination might help here ;-)David.
Post #201 replyMario wroteon October 5, 2008 at 1:49pmhi just got my omnia 8gig version sim free a few days ago but after a few days using it, i tried the camera and is not loading. i tried a factory re-set but nutting yet. any help please
Post #21David replied to Lisa's poston October 5, 2008 at 3:01pmHey Lisa,Just had a look at the page and there are some useful tips in there, especially the one about the ringtones to free up memory - that's a corker!! I've already freed about 20mb of storage. Nice one Lisa ;-)
Post #22David replied to Mario's poston October 5, 2008 at 3:07pmHi Mario,There could be a few reasons for this. You might need to assign a function to some of the hardwre buttons on the actual phone. To do this go to: Settings/Buttons then Camera or Camera Hold - you can then choose from the drop-down as some operators have blanked this out even if you do a factory reset.
What happens if you go to programs and select it from there?
Post #23Andy wroteon October 5, 2008 at 3:41pmdo u know why it is i can not play my music via the touch player widget?but they work in media player?is it because the media player uses a different format to the touch player?also ive read alot of stuff about the gps find and go is still not ready? do u know if that is true?
Post #24Lisa wroteon October 6, 2008 at 1:22pmAlot of these questions are answered in my link, I know its a Vodafone forum but I made the topic to help all Omnia users. Your Welcome David, nice to get a patted back!
Post #251 replyAndy wroteon October 6, 2008 at 4:42pmlisathat topic you made on the vodaphone forum has basicly answered all my questions so many thanks for that,i carnt tell u how many times i read that useless book that came with it lol! i found that the touch player can run divX movies but u got to to convert them 1st and the picture is amazing!i loved the old p910i so this phone is perfect for me.do u know if they are making themes you can download? also with the sat nav do u have to go into the camera (why they put it in there??) to turn on the gps or is that for sumthing else?and one last thing does it need to connect to vodaphone or wifi to use the gps with google maps?
Post #26Pammie wroteon October 7, 2008 at 1:06amDavid - love u man!
Post #27David replied to Andy's poston October 7, 2008 at 7:51amHi Andy,I've got a support call to Orange about this. Whenever I use Tomtom (also have to use GPS Gate) it connects to Orange GPRS Internet and displays a message stating this. I've asked if I will be charged for this as it isn't actually transferring any data through Orange and is connecting directly to the satelites - or so I'm led to believe. As soon as I hear anything back I'll send an update.
Post #281 replyAndy wroteon October 7, 2008 at 3:55pmthank you david for your reply,its funny how it was one of the main selling points for the omnia but its not even ready? but still an awsome phone all togeather!did u say you have to use tom tom?did u have to download and pay extra for it? and does it work with no trouble?
Post #29Nasser wroteon October 8, 2008 at 12:38amThanks for he great tip,
Do I have to register the DIVX programe or is it operational without registration.Does it play files with *.flv extensions.
Once again thanks for the great tip.
Post #30Nasser wroteon October 8, 2008 at 12:58amReading the forum it seems I have to download the player from the site, I have done it and now the files are playing.
Hi Andy,Google Maps will work with GPS as it is fully compatible however straight out of the box Tomtom 7 and the Omnia won't work. You need to have something to split the GPS port and convert the signal to get Tomtom to work. I use GPS Gate and tweaked the settings on this, Tomtom and GPS settings on the Omnia. It then worked straight away and I'm very pleased with it.
If people tell you to use a specific product, be it Tomtom or IGO just ignore them... at the end of the day it's down to personal preference, what you need it for and how you want it look/function.
Post #32
Lisa wroteon October 8, 2008 at 4:33amHi, updated with a new tip that I figured out late last night. Garmin works fine without using a GPS port doodah.
Post #33Andy wroteon October 8, 2008 at 3:51pmok for my last question were can you purchase ether garmin or tom tom for the omnia?
Post #341 replyDavid wroteon October 9, 2008 at 3:47amYou're spoilt for choice - you can get them from likes of PC World or direct from the manufacturers.http://www.tomtom.com/http://www.garmin.com/garmin/cms/site/uk
If you go for TTN7 you will need something to split the ports. If you go for GPS Gate I'll give you a copy of the settings I use... or I could just start a new post...
Post #351 replyVags wroteon October 9, 2008 at 5:31pmdavid have you given a shot on destinator7 ?
Post #361 replyMustafa wroteon October 9, 2008 at 10:55pm*#0228# battery info*#2470#* update camera firmware*#0673# sound test*#0842# vibration and backlight test*#1111# FTA software info*#1234# Software Info*2767*3855# Hard Reset
Post #37David replied to Vags's poston October 10, 2008 at 2:28amHi Vags,I've heard of the software but haven't used it yet. I decided to stay away from Destinator 7 as the company has recently been bought out by a competitor and will be merged with other products. Until things calm down I decided to go for the likes of TTN7 which I am pleased with.
Post #381 replyDavid replied to Mustafa's poston October 10, 2008 at 2:33amHi Mustafa,Thanks for sending these over they are really useful - if you come across any others please send them
on...
I think the camera firmware must be dependent on the country and ROM version as it attempts to launch on mine and then closes after 5 seconds.Cheers,David.
Post #39Mustafa wroteon October 10, 2008 at 2:56am@david:AFAIK;"update camera firmware" is necessary after a firmware update,since the firmware update leaves camera as is.
Post #40David wroteon October 10, 2008 at 11:39amHi everyone i'm on holiday in Singapore and just picked one up out here- whats the average GPS fix time back home? i still haven't managed tog et a connection through google maps, but i'm thinking its maybe all the tall steel buildings and funky atmospheric conditions affecting things
Post #41Chad replied to David's poston October 11, 2008 at 8:13amI have a i-760 Verizon is having issues with this phone. an I love it but no I'm having issues due to the Verizon issue..I'm not a big fan of on screen keyboards vs actual tactile slide out's. can you folks comment on you thoughts and experiences...
Post #421 replyNorie wroteon October 11, 2008 at 9:16amCan you let me know how i can change the setting on my Omnia so when i turn the phone round the picture moves round also.Thank you
Post #43David replied to Norie's poston October 11, 2008 at 2:22pmHey Norie,You need to do the following to get it to work.Go to Settings -> System Tab -> Motion Sensor -> Screen Tab and select the radio button saying Automatic. Press OK to save the settings and then when you rotate the phone the screen should follow.
Post #44Andy wroteon October 11, 2008 at 2:42pmetiquette pauseif u turn the phone over on to its screen the sound is paused or muted (except the alarm) u can find it in settings-motion sensor the click the etiquettehandy when u can not be bothered to tap into the screen
Post #45Norie wroteon October 12, 2008 at 2:05amThank you for you for your help, great phone
Post #461 replyMavis replied to David's poston October 12, 2008 at 2:42amI have tried to adjust the volume of the headset, which is HS(04) for my phone to Odb. However, the volume for the radio is still soft. Did i do it correctly?
Post #47David replied to Mavis's poston October 12, 2008 at 2:13pmHi Mavis,Chances are you've done everything right, I've found that on some versions of the phone's ROM it will still sound quiet for a number of things and then all of a sudden it will suddenly get louder. Apparently Samsung are to release a new ROM within the next few weeks and it will be advertised on the site. According to the highly accurate grapevine it will solve quite a few problems... including volume problems....
Post #48Judy wroteon October 12, 2008 at 3:32pmCan you tell me how i can zoom in and out moving my fingers when the font is small? also how come my screen can't switch to both ways? Can i also get the actual facebook like the one that iphone has on this phone? is there a program for it? Can we get Itune stuff on here? please respond!!
Post #49David wroteon October 13, 2008 at 3:00amHi Judy,When you're in a message double tap the screen and it will zoom in. A slide indicator will appear and you can zoom in/out. Once you double tap again it will revert to normal.Look at one of the earlier responses (Norrie) to see how to get your screen to rotate.I think to get Facebook on a mobile you need to type in m.facebook.com in the address... as for iTunes... I think it will be a while as Apple will want to cash in on their attempt at a mobile phone so it might be a while.
Post #501 replyNasser replied to David's poston October 13, 2008 at 3:00amI tried the settins and indirectly changed something else now there is no sound does anyone have the defaults.
Post #51David replied to Nasser's poston October 13, 2008 at 3:05amNasser,Go to Menu -> Normal -> Handset and change the setting for SPK(02). Mine is set at -3db and is loud enough for me. Give this a try and keep us posted.
Post #52Judy replied to David's poston October 13, 2008 at 9:38pmok!! thanks let me try that when i get my phone back tomorrow. Do you know where i can get the actual instant messenger for free like: aim, yahoo, facebookIM, myspaceIM, skype?? The at&t tilt had it built in. please respond!!
Post #53David wroteon October 13, 2008 at 11:24pmHi Judy,You can get a version of MS Office Communicator from the MS site and there's also a version of the Yahoo one available from their site as well.Cheers,David.
Post #541 replyClinton wroteon October 14, 2008 at 1:40amHi DavidMy back light keeps on going dull,when i switch the phone off and on again it is right. I have the back light settings on manual adjustment on its brightest.When i push the power button for the screen to go blank and then on again the screen is dull again.
Post #55Judy wroteon October 14, 2008 at 9:31pmI just got my phone back how come I can't do photo call on the phone? where is the option that says it? and also why doesn't my ringtone work?? please respond!!
Post #56Clinton wroteon October 15, 2008 at 12:12amHere in South Africa you must have a 3G signal before the video call option comes up.
Post #57
1 replyDavid replied to Clinton's poston October 16, 2008 at 2:11amHi Clinton,Even if the settings are placed on manual and at the brightest settings they will be partially overriden by Windows Mobile as it kicks in the various power saving functions. I've never placed my Omnia on the manual settings but think I will have a play around to see what I find.
Post #581 replyMustafa wroteon October 16, 2008 at 5:06am*#0206*8376263# - Shows a screen with the PDA/Phone version numbers, H/W and RFCalDate.*#197328640# - Root debug menu*#1546792*# - (Executes \Windows\AdminSettings.exe) Shows the Administrator Settings menu.*#0002*28346# - Opens the Audio control utility, where you can adjust low-level volumes.*#7465625# - (Executes \Windows\Personalize.exe %LOCK_STATUS_INFO) Shows the status of the Network, Service Provider, SIM or Corporation lock.*#92782# - (Executes \Windows\uamgr.exe) Shows the UA profile settings.*#232337# - (Executes \Windows\bthrftest.exe) Shows the Bluetooth RF tester and the device address.*#32489# - (GSM test) Shows the ciphering status and options to enable or disable it.*#2263# - (Executes \Windows\bandsel.exe -band) (GSM test) Shows the GSM band selection screen, with the options Automatic [default], GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 850/190 and 900/1800.*#1234# - (Executes \Windows\KSReset.exe #Version) Shows the PDA and the Phone version number.*#0782# - (Executes \Windows\RTCViewer.exe) Shows the Clock & Alarms settings.*#0673# - (Executes \Windows\PlaySound.exe) Shows Audio sound tests.*#9090# - (GSM test) UART/USB settings.*#0842# - Shows tests for the Vibration, the Back Light and the Alert LED (Power buttton LED).*#2580# - (GSM test) Integrity settings.*#0228# - (GSM test) Shows the detailed GSM status: Antenna signal power, served network mode, temperature, Battery, Voltage (Antenna ADC test)*#2222# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA hardware version.*#1111# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA software version.*#0011# - (Executes \Windows\TestMode.exe) (GSM test) Shows some more detailed GSM (Basic Information) status.*#745# - Dumps SLOG, whatever it is, and shows a message.*#06# - Shows IMEI number.*#1*# - (Executes \Windows\Line_KeyTest.exe)*#0*# - (Executes \Windows\LCDTest.exe) Shows a menu to test LCD colors, bootup melody, vibration, dimming, back camera, front camera, touchscreen, light sensor, sleep mode and mouse. The accelerometer data is also displayed at the bottom.
Post #591 replyChristofer wroteon October 16, 2008 at 6:43amwhat about all this roms for omnia?i am a little bit comfuse.which one is better to use?i can use greek and engish rom.pls write the code name of greek and english rom.thanks
Post #60Judy replied to David's poston October 16, 2008 at 2:22pmI just got my phone back how come I can't do photo call on the phone? where is the option that says it? and also why doesn't my ringtone work??please respond!!
Mustafa,I gotta say these are quite impressive. The last one can be a bit dodgy to try if you're at work though, it can put the functions into a never ending loop. I think it must be used by technicians if a phone goes faulty.
Post #62Mustafa wroteon October 17, 2008 at 2:02am@davit:it's not dodgy but quite great actually.i think new buyers should use this menu to test if all of the phone functions are ok.
Post #63Sylvia wroteon October 17, 2008 at 2:40amHello to everybodyl.. and thanks for all your help. my omnia is workng good now.. everything is going well with this great device, but when i use the camera to film something the image is good btu the sound is bad, a bit distorted i tried to restore factory settings but still the same, is there any option to fix this problem.. thanks for all your advice.. Sylvia
Post #641 replyBoy replied to David's poston October 17, 2008 at 2:54amhi, can we use a music from media player for ring tone?? david pls help me...
Post #65Sylvia replied to Boy's poston October 17, 2008 at 3:54amHi Boy , yes is possible to use a song from your emdia player like a ringtone , you just have to copy the file to the directory . my ringtones.. the one you will find , under.. my documents just copy that file to : myringtones ,, and then select it like a favourite ringtone.. goodluck..Syl
Post #663 repliesDavid wroteon October 17, 2008 at 5:46amSylvia and Boy,There is a better way to do this. Go to the My Storage area of your phone and create a directory called My Ringtones and put the various MP3 files in there. If you put it on the device area it will eat into your program memory and the phone will slow down. I've moved all sounds and ringtones to the My Ringtones folder and I immediately managed to free about 20mb.
Post #671 replyMurado wroteon October 17, 2008 at 9:37amhi, i sometimes encounter error 'not enough video memory.pls close other applications and try again.' when i click on my camera icon..kindly need ur help...thks
Post #68Sylvia wroteon October 17, 2008 at 12:08pmThanks David for your advice i did it just now.. just a question , not only me but many omnia users ...we have a sound issue with the video , the sound is too loud when u record a video,, if is possible to solve this issue in the device in the same option for the headsets where says camcoder or maybe is a problem in the model itself that cant be solved by now.. thanks for all
Post #69Owen replied to David's poston October 18, 2008 at 4:57amHi DavidThanks for all the advice. In your reply above, I take it you're refering to all the sound files in the windows directory.........or is there another area to move them from?
Post #70Gemma wroteon October 18, 2008 at 1:46pmyeah it'd be cool to know if adjusting the camcorder settings in audio util might improve the quality of video recording cos right now it sucks!!
xGem
Post #711 replyDavid replied to Murado's poston October 18, 2008 at 3:03pmOkay folks, I'll see if I can answer a few here in one go...(for Mystiq, Sylvia, Owen & Gemma)NOT ENOUGH VIDEO MEMORY - this happens for a number of reasons...- other applications are still open and using available memory- storage for photos is main device and not "My Storage"- My Storage has dismounted (sometimes hardware fault sometimes old ROM)- do a software reset (several ways to do this)
SOUND & VIDEO - too loud and too quietThis is related to the ROM version you are using. Later versions automatically change the settings and make the volume to quiet it is barely audible. However, it can be tweaked using the tip on the first page of this forum. You will need to tweak Camcoder, speaker and RVOL settings. It might also be worth doing a firmware update on the camera as well using the tips Mustafa gave earlier.
SOUND FILESI just moved all files to the directory on My Storage as detailed earlier and in an earlier post from Lisa Evrae (Vodaphone forum). So far this has worked a treat for me.
QUALITY OF VIDEO RECORDINGThis can be related to several items such as:- video resolution of capture- type of file used for format- amount of lighting- is there any muck on the lens (I'm always doing that!!)- storing items on My Device of My Storage
There is a rumour that the latest ROM for us Brits will help to solve this problem. It is due this month from Samsung. As soon as it is available I hope to test it out...
Post #72David wroteon October 18, 2008 at 9:09pmsad, sad, sad, sad, sad, people - i have an omnia and do you know what? i can make calls!!! as for the rest of it I DONT GIVE A S**T
Post #73Gemma wroteon October 19, 2008 at 2:55amThanks David, I'm running HH1 and HG5 so would expect the video recording quality to improve. It's not the picture that's the issue just the sound being out of sync and also very muffled, almost like when you get too close to a mic, that kind of sound.
do you have any tips on what would be the best settings on 'camcorder' when you enter audio util?
Thanks for your help.Oh and David Moore, what a pointless comment, if you only wanted to make calls you could've got any old phone.Omnia clearly wasted on you.
xGem
Post #74Hauwa wroteon October 19, 2008 at 7:38amlol @ Gemma... Ehmmmm my screen goes off...on its own?? Phone still functional I can ceive callks but wont know who is callin??? I always av to remove d batteries to restart the phone first....
pls help someone my fone is barely a week old!!!! errrrr still dont know ow to use the 8gig internal memory..tryin to send my songs to My storage....n not gettin it
Post #75Mario wroteon October 19, 2008 at 5:07pmHi, I need a step by step guide to sync my Omnia with my PC via Bluetooth instead of USB cable. Is it possible?Thanks!
Post #76Murado wroteon October 19, 2008 at 7:09pmthks david...check my settings on my camera/video; its in 'My Storage'..By doing software reset you mean press the tiny hole beside the on/off button?..will I lose all my settings, photos and other data which I store in my phone..?
Post #771 reply
Danny wroteon October 19, 2008 at 8:31pmHiya Mystiq, you won't loose data by using performing a soft reset :)
Post #78David wroteon October 21, 2008 at 6:33amHow to extend battery life...For Omnia owners in the UK the topic of poor battery life is a sore point as our ROM version is several months behind the rest of Europe and Asia. However, there is a way in which you can extend battery life so long as you don't mind having to live without 3G/roaming capabilities... Here's how:
Main Menu -> Settings -> Personal Tab -> Phone -> Frequency Band and then select - GSM 900/1800 (for Europe)- GSM 850/1900 (for USA)
After this I would recommend a power down of the phone - not a soft reset.
Post #79Buhle replied to David's poston October 21, 2008 at 10:07amYo adjusting HP (04), which is what I see on Omnia, is it the same as HP (02), which is what you write about. Thanx David, the other adjustments have worked flawlessly!
Post #801 replyBuhle replied to David's poston October 21, 2008 at 10:28amHi David!still battling to use my MP3's as ringtones. I followed your instructions. Is there another way of adding them (my MP3's) as ringtones?
Post #81Murado replied to Danny's poston October 21, 2008 at 10:38amhi danny, i'm a newbie in using tis gadget...so hw do u do a soft reset...thks
Post #82Dev wroteon October 21, 2008 at 12:04pmbuhle go to media album, find the track you want, push and hold on it then select set as , and then pick ring tone
Post #83Danny wroteon October 22, 2008 at 8:54amHiya Mystiq, for a soft reset, 'poke' the hole that is beside the on/off switch - VIOLA!
Post #84Ralph replied to David's poston October 22, 2008 at 9:19amthis is awesome!. Thanks David. was really wondering for a time how to pump it up. awesome!Thanks again.
Post #85Daniel wroteon October 22, 2008 at 12:25pmAlright Guys, Thanks for the help above.......anyone else useing spb mobile shell? Made the phone so much better to use (everything can be done with your finger!) also helps with battery life for some reason. I spent ages trying to get my phone looking better and hated the side scroll bars, you can even make it look like an iphone with the right update if you want to????
Get it here: (AUTO INSTALL IF PHONES CONNECTED)
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/mobileshell/?en
its free for 15 days then costs £19 to buy, the skins are free and updated all the time.
Get them here (version 3.1): (DOWNLOAD TO PC THEN DROP ONTO PHONE SD CARD AND FOLLOW README)
http://www.imarche.net/omnia/index.php
Also SPB online is good for internet tv, internet radio (plays through handset speaker) and News, same rules with spbshell 15 days etc.
Get it here: (AUTO INSTALL IF PHONES CONNECTED)
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/online/?en
Hope this helps anybody wanting to make your omnia more finger friendly. If you dont like the programmes you can remove them using the remove programme tool, the original omnia home screen is always accessable by just sliding your finger down.
Enjoy
Post #86Ben wroteon October 22, 2008 at 1:17pmSorry a really basic silly question.
I transferred my numbers from my old phone via sim card, but they are all saved surnbame saved surname first, is there anyway to change this so they can be shown and searched for first name first?
Thanks
Post #87ShingYong wroteon October 23, 2008 at 1:37amAnyone knows how to change the phone or main menu button 'in the screen'?So maybe i can have it set to phonebook and message etc..
As there is already a hardware button there we can use to access menu and call key to access phone.. no point having so many same key isnt it?
Any1? :)
Post #88Boy wroteon October 23, 2008 at 2:04amhi david,pls help me.., i bought my omnia at spore, but when im back to jkt, ill try so many times for youtube can not see a video,plsss help me, my friends tell me to up grade my omnia , is it true??
Post #89Boy wroteon October 24, 2008 at 9:33amheelllpp me..., why video streaming not open if im browsing youtube???? plssssss
Post #90rikki wroteon October 24, 2008 at 4:26pmheeey alll does any one have a clue why i cannot go on my settings even tho iv tapped to go on them hellllp!!! lol
thc column to type my sms is very small..any idea to make it bigger?thanks...newbies here...just got my phone few weeks ago and still playing with it....
Post #921 replyAndrew wroteon October 25, 2008 at 1:47amHi,
Had my Omnia for a month now and its starting to prove itself as a good phone, PDA and sat nav. Was a pain to get the gps to work at first but then I read a few forums ref: the GPS receiver and long story short I down loaded Port splitter set it up as described on the forum and of it went. It takes a few minutes to get a position lock at first (just put it on and ignore it for two minutes) then it seams to work fine after that. I am using Tomtom 6.
Just paired it up with a Venturi mini for the car and its great Bluetooth my music to the Venturi mini FM transmit it then to my car stereo and hay presto my music on the radio and a good hands free device too.
Have one question though any of you found some good games that use the accelerometer in the phone?
Thanks.
Post #93Allan wroteon October 25, 2008 at 4:41amhey,can some one tell me how and what is the best programme/software to install so that i can have a satnav option in my phone.am using t-mobile uk and non of the customer service guys can help me at all.help pliz
Post #94Allan replied to Andrew's poston October 25, 2008 at 4:45amwhat forums did u visit ,for u to get ur satnav working.pliz help.thanku
Post #95Richard wroteon October 25, 2008 at 7:51amwww.samsung-omnia.org is a good place for help and tips
Post #961 replyDyonne wroteon October 25, 2008 at 8:33amHey David,thanks for all your help but ive a problem that so far no one can resolve for me. i Have the 8gb omnia on vodafone and its by far one of the best phones ive had and ive had da lot!! First prob,i cant change my startup and shutdown logos from vodafone to samsung,ive tried renaming the file but get an error msg sayin cannot change permissions. secondly, when i try to copy the google maps shortcut to programs i have no option to paste it. Please help mate ive got all product keys for all spb software and would be more than happy to give you the lot if u can help me.
Thanks in advance mate
Dyonne
Post #97Andrew wroteon October 26, 2008 at 6:23amAllan
All I did was install this port splitter (link below)
http://classic.pocketgear.com/software_detail.asp?id=22697&associateid=9
And set it up as follows
Type in on the port input COM3.Set up the Baud to 9600And on output add COM0The start the splitter (don’t leave it running when you not using it as it will use all you battery charge fast)
Then for me I am running tom tom 6 so I set my gps receiver as NMEAGPS Baud to 9600GPS is connected to COM:0 port splitter.
The you should be of.
Post #98
Chris replied to Qamar's poston October 26, 2008 at 9:52amYes would ove to customize the Samsung taskbar...Any suggestions?Would like to add my owns " shortcuts" on it.
Chris
Post #99Lisa wroteon October 26, 2008 at 5:04pm@ Dyonne Shorter - I know the start up and power down screens are annoying but it is purely cosmetic and doesnt make any difference to how you operate your phone. There are advanced tool programs that allow you to change most functions or there are roms to totally fry/flash your handset to make as sim free but I should imagine it would void any warranty you might have with Vodafone and Samsung. When you have copied google maps from windows directory, go to start menu folder, programs and select edit which will open another drop box to say paste shortcut or something like that as I havent got my Omnia in front of me right now.
Post #100Lisa wroteon October 26, 2008 at 5:10pm@ Chris Botha - You can, download a little softkey app or an advanced config tool and get your own softkey shortcuts. http://forum.vodafone.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7592 for tips, not just for Vodafone users.
Post #101Dyonne wroteon October 27, 2008 at 10:22amHey its a pretty phone!! Thanks for ur help Lisa, figured out the google maps thing too!! Found shozu on my fone worked first time i started it now all i gets is a blank screen..any suggestions??
Post #102David wroteon October 28, 2008 at 2:52am@ Dyonne,I've come across a lot of people who have problems with Shozu as it uses at least 400kb of memory. I recommend closing down other apps to free up some memory and try again. Some network operators try to disable the Shozu app or move it to another location on the phone.
Post #103Shehroze replied to David's poston October 28, 2008 at 5:10amHi David, I am having troubles trying to operate the camera...i have checked and moved all the necessary files from ma devices on to my storage. The only folders in my device are the usual windows, temp folder etc, but "not enough video memory" still appears...could you gimme a way to fix this?
Thanks!
Post #104
David wroteon October 28, 2008 at 7:33amShehroze,If you haven't already done so I would recommend moving the sounds from the device to storage as well. Go to -> Settings -> System -> Memory and have a look to see how much virtual storage you have and also close any other apps that are open.
In File Explorer go to My Device. Some people have had a problem with the area called "My Storage" dismounting. This can be seen as you will also have an area called My Storage2" and this is a fatal hardware flaw in the earliest of the Omnia handsets... I had to replace my 4 week old phone as it suffered from this many times.
You could also try the following:Power - fully charge the phone, do a reset but leave it plugged to the charger. Now try the camera again - some batteries don't have the amps.iContacts - if you are using this software it will change numerous settings on your phone. The only way to totally get rid of it is to do a factory reset.
Let us know how you get on ;-)
Post #105Haroun replied to David's poston October 30, 2008 at 5:43amHi DavidWhen I record audio during video recording, the phone records in AMR and at 5kb/s or something equally obscenely low.
How can I change this to something sensible for video blogging?
Thanks
Post #106David wroteon October 30, 2008 at 8:22amHaroun,If you go to Settings -> Personal Tab -> Input -> Options Tab ->
There is a drop-down menu where you can select the type of voice recording quality.
Hope this helps ;-)
Post #1072 repliesTommy wroteon October 30, 2008 at 11:16amHello,I just got a 16gb orange omnia. i have some questions:
1. how do i apply a screen lock without clicking on main menu, settings, lock - ? surely theres an easier way?2.when i input my code to unlock i get taken to the password settings screen, this is annoying as i dont want to change the password, just use the phone asap, so i have to click ok, exit settings, exit - to get to the main screen!3.where can i get a decent case that includes somewhere to store a stylus?
4. where can i get a car charger and car holder? these should have come with it i think...
Thanks David
Post #108Peter replied to David's poston November 2, 2008 at 3:39amMany thanks David, this helps me much ..
Post #109David wroteon November 3, 2008 at 12:15amTommy,As I don't have a password set on my device here's the settings I've got...1 & 2.) Screen Lock/Password: Settings -> Buttons -> End Key (tab) and make sure the radio button for End Key Lock Device is checked. Whenever you press and hold the end call button for 3 seconds it will automatically lock the device.To prevent the password prompt you could try the following:Settings -> Lock -> then uncheck the box "Prompt if device unused for"3.) Phone Case: I no longer use the stylus and bought a case from eBay as a lot of the Apple iPhone cases will also fit the Omnia. The choice is a lot greater from when I bought mine back in September.4.) Car charger & holder: not many phones come with these and as every car is different the manufacturers would tell us to take a running jump off a cliff if we were to ask for these to be provided. I got a car charger from eBay for less the £3 GBP and its worked great so far.
Post #110ZhenHui wroteon November 3, 2008 at 7:31amHi David,
My ominia occasionally will shut off completely if it was knocked and i am not referring to those knocks when the phone drop on the fall. It is more like you lift the phone about 1 cm above the the surface and drop it. Sometime it will just shut off but not every time and the chances is low.. The irritating part is when i put it in my pants pocket and it just shut off without my knowledge when i accidentally knock it. Is this normal? how can i justify my concern with samsung?
Post #111David wroteon November 4, 2008 at 12:01amJiang,I would tell Samsung exactly what is happening with the phone and ask for a replacement. If they say no tell them you are not happy with that and wish to escalate. They have a duty of care to you as a new customer especially as the phone will be covered by their own warranty. It sounds like it could be a faulty PCB or battery connections. The phone will be tested to withstand greater forces and shutting off when in a trouser pocket doesn't sound too good.
Post #1121 replySharon replied to David's poston November 4, 2008 at 11:49am
David have you any idea what the original settings for the SPK(02) and DAC(0C) are by any chance I need to revert my settings back and I don't know what they are supposed to be!
Post #113David wroteon November 6, 2008 at 1:48pmHi Sharon, they are usually set at -3db for a lot of settings. If this doesn't help let me know and I'll see if I can track them down for you.
Post #1141 replyBurcu wroteon November 7, 2008 at 3:40amhi david i have a little problem about my bluetooth because i can't send or recieve any bluetooth items please help me by for now ....
Post #115Diep wroteon November 7, 2008 at 7:29amcan anyone here tell me how to change the time from army to regular? pls
Post #116Murado wroteon November 7, 2008 at 10:59pmhi..is it possible to de-activate the vibrator when u touch the screen..??thks
Post #117Fatima wroteon November 8, 2008 at 2:06amtx so much everyone these settings are so helpful, cz iv had mine 4 a while and im still struggling to find everything, glad i joined da group.
Post #118Johan replied to Buhle's poston November 8, 2008 at 10:32pmOh Buhle, I Had That Same Problem. But I Copied The MP3's I Wanted To Use Into My My Documents Folder.
You Are Then Able To Select Them:
Main Menu > Settings > Sounds And Notifications > Notifications
Then You Should Be Able To Select It From The Drop Down Menu. Same For Sms.
Post #119Johan replied to Tommy's poston November 8, 2008 at 10:36pmAlso An Easy Way To Lock Your Phone.Hold In The Call Cancel Button For Afew Seconds. It Works On All Windows Mobile Phones.
Post #120Johan wroteon November 8, 2008 at 10:41pmI Have Also Found Other Nice Features. While Listening To The Radio You Can Recored What You Listening To. Just Turn The Volume To 3 Otherwise It Distortes When You Play Back (Stored In My Documents)
Plus You Can Use Your Call Cancel And Answer To Scroll Up And Down In You Menus. Just Run Thumb From Top To Bottom Making Sure You Go Over The Middle Button. PS. Running You Thumb Left And Right Over The Call Cancel, Scrolls Left Or Right. Don't Press It, Just Run Over It.
hi is there any way to get windows media player to have bigger text in their menu? and is there any way to get the startbar(s) to hide when u go in to a menu and or a program? I've put in a couple of episodes of 30 rocks on my omnia 3 of them works and 3 doesnt in wmp nor touchplayer read about the xvid problems and such but considering that it's from the same torrent or what ever how can 3 work...? i just get "encountered a problem would u like to send a problem report".... i've got the new 16 gig omnia so im figuring that's not about the firmwire? cant seem to use the windows update function though... oh last question is there any point to register the "divx vod"??? thankful for all help i can get.
Post #1221 replyJohan replied to Lee's poston November 10, 2008 at 5:46amI Had That Same Problem. But I Copied The MP3's I Wanted To Use Into My My Documents Folder.
You Are Then Able To Select Them:
Main Menu > Settings > Sounds And Notifications > Notifications
Then You Should Be Able To Select It From The Drop Down Menu. Same For Sms.
Post #1231 replyLee replied to David's poston November 10, 2008 at 8:13amHello David.you seem well clued up on this phone. just wondering if you could help me.I've got lots of mp3's on my memory card and they all end up in the touch player and cant convert them to ringtones but when i try and move them it tells me i don't have enough memory. My friend tried doing it via a pc and sticking them my ringtone folder but it still said the same thing.The only way i can get Mp3 ringtones is by bluetooth but i can only do a couple before i get the memory full message. And they end up in the sounds and notifications droplist.If you know how to sort this problem that would be great. I'm a bit stupid. should have stuck to the Nokia. lol
Post #1241 replyDavid replied to Burcu's poston November 12, 2008 at 1:54pmBurcu,Can you tell me what errors you are getting for sending and receiving the messages? Also, has the
ROM been changed in anyway?Cheers,David.
Post #1251 replyDavid replied to Lee's poston November 12, 2008 at 1:59pmLee,On my phone I basically moved all MP3, RM and WAV files to a folder called My Ringtones which I created under the My Storage area. This allowed me to free a lot of memory so that I stopped getting the same errors you are seeing. The Bluetooth area uses the same memory as programs etc so that is why you're getting memory errors.Please don't go back to Nokia - stick with the Omnia, it's a proper phone ;-)
Post #126Burcu wroteon November 12, 2008 at 11:58pmwhen i looking forward my phone's bluethooth signal from the other phone it doesn't find mine sometimes it senkronize from other but i can't recieve any item from the other phone or pc
Post #127Jess wroteon November 13, 2008 at 3:38amhi erm iv got the omnia i900 i want my disply screen like the toccos and the video on this page how do i do that??
Post #128Lee replied to David's poston November 13, 2008 at 4:32amcheers david I'll give that a try. I'll let you know how i get on>
Post #1291 replyManie replied to David's poston November 14, 2008 at 3:18amHi David - seems you know the Omnia better than the rest of us, so I wonder if you could help me with voice recordings.
It took me a while to figure out that voice recording function is hidden in Notes, but it seems that it is barely functional. With my previous phone - a Sony Erricson - I could set voice recording as a hard button shortcut. This meant that I could record conversations or notes, but more importantly - I could record important phone conversations with the push of a button while the call was in process.
Any suggestions of how I could set this up on my Omnia?
Regrads- Manie
Post #1302 repliesDavid wroteon November 14, 2008 at 6:21amHi Manie,I've had a good explore with the standard functions and button allocations on the phone and so far I haven't been able to find anything. I will keep looking to see if there is a registry tweak that can be applied. As soon as I find anything I will drop a line.
Cheers,David.
Post #1312 repliesArchodea replied to David's poston November 14, 2008 at 11:06amhello i had this problem of my camera telling that is no enough memory with my new omnia phone which i try to know better . there where no other applications running everything double check was disabled the only way that i got camera into operations was by shutting down phones operating and re opening again
Post #1321 replyHen replied to Archodea's poston November 16, 2008 at 8:36ampress and hold the top right botton on the side of the phone and end all the tasks ........:)
Post #1331 replyArchodea replied to Hen's poston November 16, 2008 at 9:59amthanks a lot i want to make two more question the first one is on the slide bar on the beginning where is the icons of clock music player radio etc this quick menu how we can change it. and secondly in this quick menu there is a folder that shows the pictures and the photo my photos are saved in the memory of 16gb (i have omnia 16gb) in this quick menu i can recall those pictures any idea. aa also another thing do you know my contacts i create them with the outlook where they are saved meaning to the phone or the memory really thanks.
Post #134Hen replied to Archodea's poston November 16, 2008 at 10:02amsorry but thats the limit of my knowlege :(i'm still struggling getting used to mine.....Dave Brogan is the man to ask,he is on here.....look on the hidden settings thread.
Post #135Archodea replied to David's poston November 16, 2008 at 10:13amhello you seem to know a lot so could you help me i want to make two question the first one is on the slide bar on the beginning where is the icons of clock music player radio etc this quick menu how we can change it. and secondly in this quick menu there is a folder that shows the pictures and the photo my photos are saved in the memory of 16gb (i have omnia 16gb) in this quick menu i can recall those pictures any idea. aa also another thing do you know my contacts i create them with the outlook where they are saved meaning to the phone or the memory really thanks.
Post #136Anthony wroteon November 16, 2008 at 12:59pmWondering if someone can help me with a couple of things -
Where exactly is Google maps on my phone.I can't find any satnav or anything (Im on the tesco network, Im ashamed to say)Is there a way of making the TXT keys bigger - I keep pressing SEND instead of BACKSPACE!Many thanks
Post #137Paul wroteon November 16, 2008 at 1:29pmHello
Predictive Texting - is there a way to change this? I really am not a fan of the XT9 system. Ive tried to get used to it but the old system is much better. perhaps its just me but i find XT9 awful. The QWERTY keyboard is a good idea but the screen is too small and not responsive enough. I would even consider buying 3rd party software but cant find any. Any ideas before this otherwise great phone goes on ebay! :(
Post #138Jill wroteon November 17, 2008 at 9:00amto get rid of predictive text just tap xt9 so it abc its simple
Does anyone know where to find your recordings. you can record songs off radio but where do they store. Simple if you know how but i carnt find them.
Post #139Omer replied to David's poston November 17, 2008 at 12:36pmthank u david.. I am waiting ur other tips for omnia.
Post #140Sharief wroteon November 18, 2008 at 2:36amcan someone tell me how to setup the divx player fuction please
thanx
Post #141Peti wroteon November 18, 2008 at 1:18pmPlease help me!How to reconfigure Omnia? Or set language to default. Im lost my standard language...
Post #142Vedran replied to David's poston November 19, 2008 at 12:38am@David: I'd like to ask u sumthin if u don't mindHow to change a language on my omnia?? it's italian at the moment. i need english!
thx
pls if u know send a pvt message
Post #143Ramy wroteon November 19, 2008 at 11:14pmHi,
how r u guys ??plz plz plz help me I had password on my Omnia then I changed it, but it wouldn't open the phone. I tried the old password and the new one but it doesn't work I tried to hard reset the phone but it doesn't work too. now the phone it doesn't work at all. help me plz
Post #1441 replyDavid wroteon November 20, 2008 at 12:42amHi folks, sorry I haven't been on here for a few days so I'll try and answer a few queries for you... let me know how you get on
Language settings:Press the menu button (top right of the phone)Press the settings icon (folder with a gear cog on the bottom right)System tab (middle tab)Scroll down to what is the equivalent of Regional Settings (icon of planet)First tab is Region which has a drop down menu with the languages
Password not workingBefore going for the format option try putting the sim card in another phone. The password might not be stored on the phone but the sim card.
Hard Reset & FormatPress the soft reset hole beside your power buttonPress the Call and Cancel Button together when you see the Samsung Omnia on the screenThe Reset Screen appears giving the option to format
Post #145Robert wroteon November 20, 2008 at 6:41amtry the spb keyboard - more responsive qwerty keyboard with bigger buttons than the orgianla qwerty keyboard and comes with a full screen mode
spb pocket plus- makes teh x button close and noit minimise so that you dont have to go to task manadger
Post #146Bukola wroteon November 20, 2008 at 1:16pmI watch streaming TV on my Omnia. However, the backlight automatically swittches off despite unticking all the boxes in the Power setting. Is there anything else I should do?
Post #147özgür wroteon November 20, 2008 at 8:38pmhi everyone..do you know where can I find extra software and games for my omnia
Post #148Raed wroteon November 24, 2008 at 9:59amHey guys please make sure to have fun with this samsung omnia hidden menu this thread is over you dont need to ask any questions any more.
the magic starts here *#0011#
*#0206*8376263# - Shows a screen with the PDA/Phone version numbers, H/W and RFCalDate.
*#197328640# - Root debug menu
*#1546792*# - (Executes \Windows\AdminSettings.exe) Shows the Administrator Settings menu. In there:
1. Version - Shows a menu where you can access the version numbers for the PDA and the Software (redirects to the Settings Version applet)
2. Preconfiguration - Password is *#81230*#. Allows to preconfigure the Omnia Operator settings by changing the country and operator. Note: Changing this will hard-reset the device. This won't lock the device with the specified operator.
3. Network-Call Setting:
1. Power On Attach: (Attach [default] or Detach) ???
2. Service Domain: (Combined [default], CS or PS) Changes which service domain to use.
3. Network mode: (Auto [default], GSM or WCDMA) Changes the data connexion mode. WCDMA is 3G.
4. Network order (Auto [default], GSM first, WCDMA first or No change) Changes which mode to try first when connecting, with Network Mode on Auto.
5. Internal - Password is unknown. I'm not sure what it does.
*#0002*28346# - Opens the Audio control utility, where you can adjust low-level volumes.
*#7465625# - (Executes \Windows\Personalize.exe %LOCK_STATUS_INFO) Shows the status of the Network, Service Provider, SIM or Corporation lock.
*#92782# - (Executes \Windows\uamgr.exe) Shows the UA profile settings.
*#232337# - (Executes \Windows\bthrftest.exe) Shows the Bluetooth RF tester and the device address.
*#32489# - (GSM test) Shows the ciphering status and options to enable or disable it.
*#7451# - (Nothing happens?)
*#7450# - (Nothing happens?)
*#2263# - (Executes \Windows\bandsel.exe -band) (GSM test) Shows the GSM band selection screen, with the options Automatic [default], GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 850/190 and 900/1800.
*#1234# - (Executes \Windows\KSReset.exe #Version) Shows the PDA and the Phone version number.
*#0782# - (Executes \Windows\RTCViewer.exe) Shows the Clock & Alarms settings.
*#0673# - (Executes \Windows\PlaySound.exe) Shows Audio sound tests.
*#9090# - (GSM test) UART/USB settings.
*#0842# - Shows tests for the Vibration, the Back Light and the Alert LED (Power buttton LED).
*#2580# - (GSM test) Integrity settings.
*#0228# - (GSM test) Shows the detailed GSM status: Antenna signal power, served network mode, temperature, Battery, Voltage (Antenna ADC test)
*#2222# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA hardware version.
*#1111# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA software version.
*#0011# - (Executes \Windows\TestMode.exe) (GSM test) Shows some more detailed GSM (Basic Information) status.
*#745# - Dumps SLOG, whatever it is, and shows a message.
*#06# - Shows IMEI number.
*#1*# - (Executes \Windows\Line_KeyTest.exe)
*#0*# - (Executes \Windows\LCDTest.exe) Shows a menu to test LCD colors, bootup melody, vibration, dimming, back camera, front camera, touchscreen, light sensor, sleep mode and mouse. The accelerometer data is also displayed at the bottom.Dont know what use they wil be but y never know.
Post #149Raed replied to David's poston November 24, 2008 at 10:00am*#0206*8376263# - Shows a screen with the PDA/Phone version numbers, H/W and RFCalDate.*#197328640# - Root debug menu*#1546792*# - (Executes \Windows\AdminSettings.exe) Shows the Administrator Settings menu. In there:1. Version - Shows a menu where you can access the version numbers for the PDA and the Software (redirects to the Settings Version applet)2. Preconfiguration - Password is *#81230*#. Allows to preconfigure the Omnia Operator settings by changing the country and operator. Note: Changing this will hard-reset the device. This won't lock the device with the specified operator.3. Network-Call Setting:>1. Power On Attach: (Attach [default] or Detach) ???>2. Service Domain: (Combined [default], CS or PS) Changes which service domain to use.>3. Network mode: (Auto [default], GSM or WCDMA) Changes the data connexion mode. WCDMA is 3G.
>4. Network order (Auto [default], GSM first, WCDMA first or No change) Changes which mode to try first when connecting, with Network Mode on Auto.4. Internal - Password is unknown. I'm not sure what it does.
*#0002*28346# - Opens the Audio control utility, where you can adjust low-level volumes.*#7465625# - (Executes \Windows\Personalize.exe %LOCK_STATUS_INFO) Shows the status of the Network, Service Provider, SIM or Corporation lock.*#92782# - (Executes \Windows\uamgr.exe) Shows the UA profile settings.*#232337# - (Executes \Windows\bthrftest.exe) Shows the Bluetooth RF tester and the device address.*#32489# - (GSM test) Shows the ciphering status and options to enable or disable it.*#7451# - (Nothing happens?)*#7450# - (Nothing happens?)*#2263# - (Executes \Windows\bandsel.exe -band) (GSM test) Shows the GSM band selection screen, with the options Automatic [default], GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 850/190 and 900/1800.*#1234# - (Executes \Windows\KSReset.exe #Version) Shows the PDA and the Phone version number.*#0782# - (Executes \Windows\RTCViewer.exe) Shows the Clock & Alarms settings.*#0673# - (Executes \Windows\PlaySound.exe) Shows Audio sound tests.*#9090# - (GSM test) UART/USB settings.*#0842# - Shows tests for the Vibration, the Back Light and the Alert LED (Power buttton LED).*#2580# - (GSM test) Integrity settings.*#0228# - (GSM test) Shows the detailed GSM status: Antenna signal power, served network mode, temperature, Battery, Voltage (Antenna ADC test)*#2222# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA hardware version.*#1111# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA software version.*#0011# - (Executes \Windows\TestMode.exe) (GSM test) Shows some more detailed GSM (Basic Information) status.*#745# - Dumps SLOG, whatever it is, and shows a message.*#06# - Shows IMEI number.*#1*# - (Executes \Windows\Line_KeyTest.exe)*#0*# - (Executes \Windows\LCDTest.exe) Shows a menu to test LCD colors, bootup melody, vibration, dimming, back camera, front camera, touchscreen, light sensor, sleep mode and mouse. The accelerometer data is also displayed at the bottom.Dont know what use they wil be but y never know.
Post #150Raed replied to Andreas's poston November 24, 2008 at 10:00am*#0206*8376263# - Shows a screen with the PDA/Phone version numbers, H/W and RFCalDate.*#197328640# - Root debug menu*#1546792*# - (Executes \Windows\AdminSettings.exe) Shows the Administrator Settings menu. In there:1. Version - Shows a menu where you can access the version numbers for the PDA and the Software (redirects to the Settings Version applet)2. Preconfiguration - Password is *#81230*#. Allows to preconfigure the Omnia Operator settings by changing the country and operator. Note: Changing this will hard-reset the device. This won't lock the device with the specified operator.3. Network-Call Setting:>1. Power On Attach: (Attach [default] or Detach) ???>2. Service Domain: (Combined [default], CS or PS) Changes which service domain to use.>3. Network mode: (Auto [default], GSM or WCDMA) Changes the data connexion mode. WCDMA is 3G.>4. Network order (Auto [default], GSM first, WCDMA first or No change) Changes which mode to try first when connecting, with Network Mode on Auto.4. Internal - Password is unknown. I'm not sure what it does.
*#0002*28346# - Opens the Audio control utility, where you can adjust low-level volumes.*#7465625# - (Executes \Windows\Personalize.exe %LOCK_STATUS_INFO) Shows the status of the Network, Service Provider, SIM or Corporation lock.*#92782# - (Executes \Windows\uamgr.exe) Shows the UA profile settings.*#232337# - (Executes \Windows\bthrftest.exe) Shows the Bluetooth RF tester and the device address.*#32489# - (GSM test) Shows the ciphering status and options to enable or disable it.*#7451# - (Nothing happens?)*#7450# - (Nothing happens?)*#2263# - (Executes \Windows\bandsel.exe -band) (GSM test) Shows the GSM band selection screen, with the options Automatic [default], GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 850/190 and 900/1800.*#1234# - (Executes \Windows\KSReset.exe #Version) Shows the PDA and the Phone version number.*#0782# - (Executes \Windows\RTCViewer.exe) Shows the Clock & Alarms settings.*#0673# - (Executes \Windows\PlaySound.exe) Shows Audio sound tests.*#9090# - (GSM test) UART/USB settings.*#0842# - Shows tests for the Vibration, the Back Light and the Alert LED (Power buttton LED).*#2580# - (GSM test) Integrity settings.*#0228# - (GSM test) Shows the detailed GSM status: Antenna signal power, served network mode, temperature, Battery, Voltage (Antenna ADC test)*#2222# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA hardware version.*#1111# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA software version.*#0011# - (Executes \Windows\TestMode.exe) (GSM test) Shows some more detailed GSM (Basic Information) status.*#745# - Dumps SLOG, whatever it is, and shows a message.*#06# - Shows IMEI number.*#1*# - (Executes \Windows\Line_KeyTest.exe)*#0*# - (Executes \Windows\LCDTest.exe) Shows a menu to test LCD colors, bootup melody, vibration, dimming, back camera, front camera, touchscreen, light sensor, sleep mode and mouse. The accelerometer data is also displayed at the bottom.Dont know what use they wil be but y never know.
*#0206*8376263# - Shows a screen with the PDA/Phone version numbers, H/W and RFCalDate.*#197328640# - Root debug menu*#1546792*# - (Executes \Windows\AdminSettings.exe) Shows the Administrator Settings menu. In there:1. Version - Shows a menu where you can access the version numbers for the PDA and the Software (redirects to the Settings Version applet)2. Preconfiguration - Password is *#81230*#. Allows to preconfigure the Omnia Operator settings by changing the country and operator. Note: Changing this will hard-reset the device. This won't lock the device with the specified operator.3. Network-Call Setting:>1. Power On Attach: (Attach [default] or Detach) ???>2. Service Domain: (Combined [default], CS or PS) Changes which service domain to use.>3. Network mode: (Auto [default], GSM or WCDMA) Changes the data connexion mode. WCDMA is 3G.>4. Network order (Auto [default], GSM first, WCDMA first or No change) Changes which mode to try first when connecting, with Network Mode on Auto.4. Internal - Password is unknown. I'm not sure what it does.
*#0002*28346# - Opens the Audio control utility, where you can adjust low-level volumes.*#7465625# - (Executes \Windows\Personalize.exe %LOCK_STATUS_INFO) Shows the status of the Network, Service Provider, SIM or Corporation lock.*#92782# - (Executes \Windows\uamgr.exe) Shows the UA profile settings.*#232337# - (Executes \Windows\bthrftest.exe) Shows the Bluetooth RF tester and the device address.*#32489# - (GSM test) Shows the ciphering status and options to enable or disable it.*#7451# - (Nothing happens?)
*#7450# - (Nothing happens?)*#2263# - (Executes \Windows\bandsel.exe -band) (GSM test) Shows the GSM band selection screen, with the options Automatic [default], GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 850/190 and 900/1800.*#1234# - (Executes \Windows\KSReset.exe #Version) Shows the PDA and the Phone version number.*#0782# - (Executes \Windows\RTCViewer.exe) Shows the Clock & Alarms settings.*#0673# - (Executes \Windows\PlaySound.exe) Shows Audio sound tests.*#9090# - (GSM test) UART/USB settings.*#0842# - Shows tests for the Vibration, the Back Light and the Alert LED (Power buttton LED).*#2580# - (GSM test) Integrity settings.*#0228# - (GSM test) Shows the detailed GSM status: Antenna signal power, served network mode, temperature, Battery, Voltage (Antenna ADC test)*#2222# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA hardware version.*#1111# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA software version.*#0011# - (Executes \Windows\TestMode.exe) (GSM test) Shows some more detailed GSM (Basic Information) status.*#745# - Dumps SLOG, whatever it is, and shows a message.*#06# - Shows IMEI number.*#1*# - (Executes \Windows\Line_KeyTest.exe)*#0*# - (Executes \Windows\LCDTest.exe) Shows a menu to test LCD colors, bootup melody, vibration, dimming, back camera, front camera, touchscreen, light sensor, sleep mode and mouse. The accelerometer data is also displayed at the bottom.Dont know what use they wil be but y never know.
Post #152Len replied to Manie's poston November 25, 2008 at 9:06pmMate, I had the same problem, I downloaded resco..recorder and works perfectly...records anything and you can set the program to record all and every call.. you have to pay but worth it...
Post #1531 replyLen replied to Archodea's poston November 26, 2008 at 12:01amyou have to upgrade your firmware....I know the official samsung site has the updates...
I did it and the problems were gone
Post #154Patrick wroteon November 27, 2008 at 2:02amDoes anyone know how to bump up the wifi reception? Is there some hidden menu for that function?
Post #155Carol replied to Tommy's poston November 30, 2008 at 12:25amfor questions 3 & 4 go to ebayhttp://stores.ebay.com.au/joeweiderx
he has great prices and perfect products - I've just purchased a great leather folder type case that also has a place for stylus and a couple of extras
CheersCarol
Post #156David replied to Len's poston November 30, 2008 at 5:38amHello i have downloaded the latest firmware to my pc bt when i cinnected my omnia to the computer and clicked verify device it restarts my omnia and nothing gets downloaded what am i doing wrong
Post #157David replied to David's poston November 30, 2008 at 6:12amHello i am having problems with downloading the latest firmware to my phone i have downloaded activesync 4.5 and the rom update to my computer then a window appears telling me to connect my phone and make sure it is fully charged and then click verify and then after that it restarts my phone but nothing else happens what am i doing wrong please
Thank you
Post #158Justin replied to David's poston November 30, 2008 at 3:01pmDoes this not work with Verizon?
Post #159Marcelo wroteon November 30, 2008 at 4:57pmHello Everyone,I have my Omnia for already 2 weeks, and trying to get thru with it.I have previously a WM5 device, but to use the GPS, I didn't need to have the phone enabled (on), while on the Omnia, i must have the phone enabled because otherwise, PortSplitter or GPSGate cannot open the GPS port.This causes that the battery last a lot less.Do you know if there's a way to enable the GPS without having to have the phone also enabled?Thanks for your help!
Post #1601 replyDavid wroteon November 30, 2008 at 11:05pmA couple of things here...David Rhys Howell - have you also downloaded the Samsung XP Modem driver to your PC? If you are using Vista it might not allow to flash the ROM to your Omnia.
Marcelo,There is a way in which you can enable the GPS without having the phone services switched on but it involves a modification to the registry on the phone. I would recommend using Total Commander as it is one of the easiest to use.
My experience shows that the following steps seem to improve the time to get a GPS fix, without need to download XTRA data:1. Go to Settings > System > Enhanced GPS and set both settings to "Disable"2. Go to your device's registry, and see the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\GPS Intermediate Driver3. Change the following string values to nothing (don't delete them, just edit them and clear the value): CurrentLogFile (originally \GPSID_log.txt)OldLogFile (originally \GPSID_log.bak)
4. Soft-reset your device5. With File Explorer, go to My Device, and delete the two GPSID_log files you see, and the file named xtra. If you don't soft-reset, you will not be able to delete some of them.6. Check again the registry setting. Sometimes in rare cases it may revert the settings back - but that's a general WM problem.
Post #161Marcelo wroteon December 3, 2008 at 12:55pmDavid
Thank you for your reply and help. Indeed I found this HELP ( somewhere else, and already did it. and also still having the problem of GPS Fix (no fix) for a time.How to I modify the registry on the phone to enable the GPS without having the phone services on?
Awaiting your kind reply. Thanks in advance.
Post #162Soraya replied to David's poston December 5, 2008 at 5:02amHey mate, Thanks for the tip the sound is great now... thanks a lotCheers, Soraya
Post #1631 replyCherrie replied to David's poston December 7, 2008 at 4:56pmhi david where can i look up for the device registry? thank you
Post #1641 replyDavid replied to Cherrie's poston December 9, 2008 at 3:02pmHi Cherrie,There are a number of tools available that allow you to look at and edit the registry settings. One of the free ones that I have found useful is called Total Commander SE - it can be downloaded from:http://www.ghisler.com/ce.htm
If there's anything else I can help with please give me a shout ;-)
David.
Post #165Andy wroteon December 9, 2008 at 4:11pmWats Up Omnia Fans! I just bought my omnia a few days ago & was wondering how can i watch Youtube on my Omnia!? Appreciate any info help.
Post #166
1 replyChelsea wroteon December 9, 2008 at 7:36pmHi all, would appreciate any help on the following. I have tried and tried to change all of the below but with no luck...
When texting;
I always send when backspacing, is there a way text sends can be 'confirmed' rather than just firing off?
When writing a new text which isn't threaded, the sentences are not started with capitals, despite the 'start sentence with capital' option being selected. However, when replying to a text, they always start with capitals?
And lastly, is there any way to stop received text messages being threaded and just listed as they are received?
I have been searching for this info for weeks with no luck, so even confirmation that these CANNOT be done would be relieving!
Thanks again
Post #167Cherrie replied to David's poston December 9, 2008 at 11:46pmthank you david....i will surely check out that site if there is anything i will surely give you a shout out....
:)
Post #168Marlon wroteon December 10, 2008 at 2:50amHi all,
i recently bought omnia for vodafone australia, i want to use my gps function but not quite sure where to start. Can someone pls direct me, what is the best way to tackle this problem. appreciate all your help...
Thanks =)
Post #169Vedran replied to David's poston December 10, 2008 at 1:20pmevery time i want to use google maps it says to me this:connectError 183
on gps setting XTRA is disabled but if i enable it it is still this errori can't use it...do you know what's the problem
i also updated my phone from italian to english language using secany's files on modaco(now it's pda:I900DTHJ9/DTHJ9-----phone:i900XXHJ1). could that be the reason?
any links if you know the solution?thx in forward
Post #170Ashraf wroteon December 10, 2008 at 3:55pmhi guys i have tried setting up my omnia sound settings, and suddenly my phone went muteis there a way to revert to the default values?i am trying many times to reset the values of the sound but it keeps getting back to speaker volume (blank) and DAC -34db what is it i am doing wrong
Post #1711 replyRosman replied to Jason's poston December 11, 2008 at 6:58amHi Jason Khaw,
To increase SMS Input Space, do as follow;
1. Open Total Commander2. Browse to the "Windows" folder3. Find the file: thread_sms.htm4. Click to edit with the little notebook below Total Commander
You'll see the following HTML Code:____________________________________<html XMLNS:Inbox>
<head><object id="HTMLFormFactory" CLASSID="clsid:29d48cf7-ed6a-4a9d-a17a-ae9115c07a90" /><?IMPORT NAMESPACE="Inbox" IMPLEMENTATION="#HTMLFormFactory" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="file://windowsthread_style.css" type="text/css" /></head>
<body><Inbox:ThreadIFrame><Inbox:content id="THREADIFRAME" links /></Inbox:ThreadIFrame>
<div id="threadbottom"><hr class="divider" size="1" /><Inbox:ComposeBodyCount><Inbox:content ID="COMPOSEBODYCOUNT" format="%1!d!/%2!d!%4 (%3!d! messages)" title /></Inbox:ComposeBodyCount><Inbox:ComposeSubject class="sms"><Inbox:content id="COMPOSESUBJECT" width="98%" height=35 spell focus count links noclearonbackpresshold limit=0 autocap inserttab scroll /></Inbox:ComposeSubject></div>
</body>
</html>____________________________________
Find this code:____________________________________<Inbox:content id="COMPOSESUBJECT" width="98%" height=35 spell focus count links noclearonbackpresshold limit=0 autocap inserttab scroll />____________________________________
Replace the height "35" with "65" (or what ever you like) and you'll get 3 columns of text input area.
Post #172Rosman replied to Sharon's poston December 11, 2008 at 7:05amHi Sharon Daniels,
These are the default values;
Menu > Normal > HandsetDAC(0C) -4.5SPK(02) -3MPBST(22) +12RBST(14) +0RVOL(12) 21
Menu > Normal > HeadsetDAC(0C) -1.5HP(04) -12MPBST(22) +24RBST(14) +20RVOL(12) -1.5
Menu > Normal > CamcoderDAC(0C) -4.5SPK(02) -3MPBST(22) +12RBST(14) +20RVOL(12) 15
Menu > Talking > HandsetRCV(02) -3RX(16) -3MPBST(22) +12MVOL(0E) 0M2BST(10) +0TX(08) -6
Menu > Talking > EarjackHP(04) -7.5RX(16) -6MPBST(22) +12MVOL(0E) 0M2BST(10) 0TX(08) -6
Menu > Talking > SpeakerphoneSPK(02) -1.5RX(16) 0MPBST(22) +12MVOL(0E) -3M2BST(10) +0TX(08) -6
Menu > Talking > BTMonoADCV(12) +4.5RX(16) -6V2M(18) -9TX(06) -9
AC97Address 00Value 0000Mark FFFF
Post #173Rosman replied to Chelsea's poston December 11, 2008 at 7:23amHi Chelsea Miller,
For your first question, how could backspacing activate the send text?
Second question. Answer: tap on the up arrow at the bottom left corner of the on-screen keyboard.
Third question. Answer: To disable threaded SMS, do this:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Inbox\Settings\SMSAvailableChange dword value from 1 to 0 and you're done.
Post #174Joe wroteon December 11, 2008 at 8:46amI have the Verizon Omnia, i910, the commands above do not work on this one or am I doing something wrong? I bring up the phone keypad and type in the string and I do not get any utility menu.
Post #1751 replyAlan replied to David's poston December 11, 2008 at 2:51pmDavid,I have tried everything to make google maps work on gps I cannot get it to operate, can you help,
Post #176Matt wroteon December 11, 2008 at 8:46pm@alanfrom everything that I've heard and experienced, it looks like vzw has crippled the gps capabilities unless you want to pay the $10 a month for vzw navigator. pretty par for the course with verizon.
Post #177David replied to Alan's poston December 12, 2008 at 3:06amAlan,Each time I connected my Omnia to anything requiring GPS after each hard reset would take a while. When trying to use Tomtom for the first time it took more than 15 mins for the first fix. It can depend on a number of things such as weather, electrical interference and the ability to see a clear area of sky. Are you getting any error messages and does your operator allow you to use GPS on your talk plan?
Post #1782 repliesAlan wroteon December 12, 2008 at 12:53pmDavid,Correct me if I am wrong,but Samsung offer GPS with the Omnia,I have spoken to Samsung several times, and got a different answer every time,below is the last answer I received from them,I can operate google thro'wifi and thro't-mobile, but they charge,I just want to operate thro GPS, outdoors,do you think this is possible without buying further software
Thank you for contacting Samsung Electronics.
In repsonse to your enquiry regarding GPS on your I900. If you arelooking for navigation on your handset, Samsung does not include thissoftware on the handset. The GPS Module included on the phone isprimarily used for Geo Tagging and other location based services. Whilstthe handset can be used for Navigation this software would be suppliedby a third party and not by Samsung.
Post #179Carlo replied to Dyonne's poston December 13, 2008 at 5:25amHello Dyonne,
I have a 8gb omnia on vodafone as well, could you please advise if you've managed to find a way in order to remove the startup and shutdown logos from vodafone?
thank youcarlo
Post #180Dyonne wroteon December 13, 2008 at 6:22amHey Carlos,Ive had no joy as of yet but maybe this thread will help you. If you find out something i didnt let me no dude!! Cheers
Dyonne
http://www.modaco.com/content/i900-omnia-http-omnia-modaco-com/275852/how-to-change-the-startup-animation-on-my-omnia/#entry945384
Hi Alan,If you look further up the posts look for my posting (number 160) and it details how to disable added on software and use the native GPS drivers provided by Samsung. I've been using these for some time and they have proven to be far more reliable. The first time it connects and subsequent times is a little longer but it does work very well. If you have any probs please drop me a line.Cheers,David.
Post #182Alan wroteon December 20, 2008 at 10:31amDavid,I found the files in the registry but could not quite understand what you meant,looks very complicated, any further help.Regards Alan
Post #1831 replyJean wroteon December 21, 2008 at 11:05amHi David,
I've problem with the "My Storage". The "My Storage2" keeps on appearing & sometimes the 16G storage just disappered. I had to reset it to get the 16G storage appear again. Is there any ways to solve these probs? Thanks
Post #184David replied to Jean's poston December 22, 2008 at 4:52amI've also had this problem with the "My Storage" area on the Omnia. It started to become more frequent and Samsung UK support bods admitted that it is a hardware fault on the phone. The only way around this is for Samsung or your network provider to replace the phone.
Sorry I'm not the bearer of good news.
Post #1851 replyVictoria replied to David's poston December 23, 2008 at 2:38pmhi david...I have just bought the new Verizon samsung omnia i900. One problem that I am having is when i receive a text / MMS messege, my backlight does not come on. I only hear the sound but the backlight stays off. I changed the settings for the backlight but still it does not work. is there something else i need to do or is this a malfunction?? pls help :) thanks
Post #186David replied to Victoria's poston December 23, 2008 at 3:15pmHi Victoria,I've done a little digging around as this was also a similar fault on earlier phones running Windows mobile 5 (Omnia runs version 6). If you do a soft reset does it still do the same thing? I hate to be the
bearer of bad news but I think it could be a hardware fault - the only other option is to do a full hard (factory) reset. If the fault is still there or comes back within a few hours then I'm afraid the phone will have to come back.
Post #1871 replyGary wroteon December 24, 2008 at 4:29amHI David,
any ideas on how i can remove the orange branding on my omnia? Received an unbranded one from orange originally but this developed the same fault as victoria describes. orange have replaced the phone but it is now full of useless software and naff looking orange graphics. they have even changed the softkey layout on the touch screen.
Gary
Post #188David replied to Gary's poston December 24, 2008 at 3:25pmHi Gary,
I also had my unlocked/unbranded phone replaced by Orange and the new one had a bit of naff branding from Orange. However, I tend to use SPB mobile shell. This allows you to completely change the interface and use it as a touch phone just like the iPhone. It might take a little to get used to but I find it much better. And it also gets rid of any branding.
Post #189Gary wroteon December 24, 2008 at 3:58pmSpb mobile shell?
what is it and where can i get it?
Merry Christmas.
Gary
Post #190Erica wroteon December 26, 2008 at 2:36amis there a zoom function on the camera? i cant find it ><" but awesome quality tho
Post #1911 replyErica wroteon December 26, 2008 at 2:39amand i have no idea how to connect with the pc it was says something wrong with the nero and i pasted 5 songs from my laptop onto a folder and it said FULL?!! i mean 16GB right.. cant be full with 5 songs..
Post #192Suzanna replied to Rosman's poston December 26, 2008 at 7:21amHi Rosman,Where can I find the "Total Commander"?
Post #193Kourosh replied to David's poston December 26, 2008 at 10:48amHi I forgaten my pasworld what can I do?
Post #1941 replyRichard wroteon December 26, 2008 at 7:19pmGuess you need to hard reset it if you can't remember the password.
Post #195Richard replied to Erica's poston December 26, 2008 at 7:22pmGo to Menu - Settings - Connections - USB Connection and choose Mass Storage and in the drop down box use your My Storage(16GB).Once you connect to the PC, it will see your 16GB as a removable drive and you can now paste the songs from PC to your 16GB Omnia.
Post #1963 repliesErica wroteon December 26, 2008 at 10:42pmthanks JANG! :) but does the omnia not have the zoom function?
Post #197Kourosh replied to Richard's poston December 28, 2008 at 2:28amHi. I had a password already and after hard reset phone restarted, and at the start up it didn't work with old password, even my hint question was correct but it doesn't work with old password so I can not go to the menu to hard reset again and I stopped at the start-up- also I tried 0000 - 1234 - and every think that maybe use for preset "HELP ME PLEASE"
Post #1981 replyKourosh wroteon December 28, 2008 at 2:32am"HELP ME PLEASE"
Post #199Ajinkya wroteon December 28, 2008 at 8:35amHey david can u tell me how to set up a video ringtone?
Post #200Steve replied to Alan's poston December 28, 2008 at 10:07am@Alan,I expect the response you received relates to navigation software as opposed to th GPS functionality provided by the Omnia. The GPS is part of the Omnia hardware and operates independently to any software installed. Some operators may disable GPS or hide the options through OS mods but it is still there and you can still use it provided any operator's attempts to cripple it are circumvented.As an additional note, the GPS within the Omnia is AGPS or Assisted GPS which uses a data connection to obtain a faster satellite lock. If you don't have coverage or a data plan then the GPS will work just like a basic GPS, obtaining fixes in minutes as opposed to seconds.
Post #201Murado wroteon December 28, 2008 at 10:56amhi all, I can't access into my setting page...discovered it when I wanted to reset my phone to factory setting....can anyone help me....
Post #2022 repliesRichard replied to Kourosh's poston December 28, 2008 at 8:02pmAfter hard reset, it should be to default factory settings with no lock.You must hard reset like what is shown on my bloghttp://www.pspmyspace.com/omnia/2008/09/how-to-hard-res.htmlDo not use soft reset. I am eager to know as I have not try before.Hope it rectify your problem.
Post #203Richard replied to Erica's poston December 28, 2008 at 8:03pmIt only got digital zoom and not optical zoom.
Post #204Murado replied to Richard's poston December 28, 2008 at 9:18pmthks richard....i'll try and get back to you after i got the result....
Post #205Murado replied to Richard's poston December 28, 2008 at 10:26pmhi richard it works.....thks for the pointers...it goes back like the 1st time we got the phone...thks again
Post #206Kourosh wroteon December 28, 2008 at 11:18pmthanks richard
Post #207Kristine replied to Erica's poston December 29, 2008 at 7:24ampress the volume buttons on the side of the phone to zoom
Post #208Richard wroteon December 29, 2008 at 7:54amIt is OK as we share our experience using Omnia. There are many GURUs here also. Visit my Omnia Blog for more info.http://www.pspmyspace.com/omnia/
Post #209Bethany wroteon December 29, 2008 at 8:41amHiI'm having a hard time opening the hidden menus. I've tried to insert the appropriate code into the phone keypad, but nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong?
Post #210Lisa replied to David's poston December 29, 2008 at 10:36amI have a new Verizon Omnia (i910) in the United States. When I try to dial those codes in the phone app, nothing happens, no screen pops up. Any clue what I'm doing wrong? or is this another thing Verizon has blocked out?
Hi David,I am just realizing you never told me how to have enabled the GPS (on) and the phone settings could be off.... so It doesn't run out of battery so fast when I use the GPS...
THanks!
Post #212James wroteon January 3, 2009 at 7:18amhi guys like this topic alot !!!
i have mobile shell, igo 8 and the iphone keypad lock what other programs are good for the omnia.
and i am just tryin out the codes they seem very helpfull
Post #213Elie wroteon January 5, 2009 at 3:41amDear David, i have omnia phone and i forgat the start up password is there a way to reset it.
Thanks in advanced
Post #214Natalie replied to Christofer's poston January 5, 2009 at 6:04amgeia sou..tha ithela ligo voithia please me to omnia alios leo na to giriso piso...ise ellada?
Post #215Ralph wroteon January 5, 2009 at 6:20amvisit http://omnia-blog.webs.com
Post #2161 replyNatalie replied to David's poston January 5, 2009 at 7:20amdavid hello i would really need your help since its my first time with my samsung omnia...i am starting not to like it because i gusee i dont know how to do certain things...how do i get delivery reports for my sms sent?which is better to use..the 3g or the wi fi if i am in a free wifi area?why dis my phone was turned off when i left it on for a whole night with battery almost full?how do i install al these programs u guys suggest?what do i do?and many many more...
Post #217Alan wroteon January 5, 2009 at 7:43amHi david! I just read some of the earlier post/ Q & A. And I should say Im learning a lot. Keep it coming!!! If I have my own question hope you can help me too!!! cheers!!!
Post #218David replied to Natalie's poston January 5, 2009 at 12:31pmHey Natalie,The Omnia is a phone that has whole myriad of features - many of which are hidden by individual phone operators - so I understand that you might get a little frustrated.
Delivery reports - I would recommend turning these off. My operator (Orange) charged me for delivery reports so it will cost you twice as much to send messages. But if you want to know how to turn them on give me a shout ;-)
3G - you will only get good 3G calls/reception if the signal strength is at its highest. I turned the 3G off and went back to a dual band reception and the quality greatly improved - it also saved a massive drain on the battery.
WIFI - you will need to speak with your operator as to what you will get with your talk package.
Battery and phone turn off - there are a number of features that zap the battery, most of which you won't always need. I can give you some tips on this.
Cheers,David.
Post #219
1 replyNatalie wroteon January 6, 2009 at 2:31amthank u david how do i turn off the 3g without turning the phone off?please let me know where and how to install any more games for my omnia
Post #220Mario replied to Natalie's poston January 6, 2009 at 3:37amgoto SETTINGS then goto PHONE Now scroll right till you find a tab MORE select BAND SELECTION use the drop down menu select your bandwidth then hit ok. Automatic and W... enable 3G
Post #2211 replyHeidi wroteon January 12, 2009 at 7:17amPlease..it may sound a little ridiculous , but I can´t connect the earphones to the cel phone how do you do it
Post #222Mario replied to Heidi's poston January 12, 2009 at 10:50amPlug the round earphone jack into the round hole on the the other wire in your phone's box. Now the earphone cable is abit longer and can be plugged into your Omnia
Post #223Richard replied to David's poston January 15, 2009 at 10:14pmHi Davids great Posts...My questions...Why does the phone store the pics all over the show and not the latest pics in the latest folder...2nd...they claim u can shorten the amount of pics to be taken in panarama mode yet i cant find this option...Many thanx
Post #2241 replyKartik wroteon January 16, 2009 at 4:29amHey there David. Mighty decent of you to help people :). I am in a predicament me-self. Whenever I try to receive large files from blue-tooth, the data gets stored in my phone memory.Hence, larger files cannot be received. How do I set the phone in a manner that will store the received files directly into my storage card? Please help. Cheers.
Post #225Mario replied to Kartik's poston January 16, 2009 at 4:45amGoto Settings,Connections,Bluetooth. Now scroll right till you see FTP, Shared Folder, select My Storage or Memory card.
Post #2261 replyClaire replied to David's poston January 16, 2009 at 9:59am
Hey david i got my omnia phone couple of days ago and when i sync it to the computer it doesn't use the 8gb storage it keeps using the device strage how do i change this?Claire
Post #2271 replyJohannes replied to David's poston January 16, 2009 at 10:17amHey Dude, i bought the omnia, but it seems to run low on battery for just a couplee a hours, i tryed reducking the screen light, and that helped, but i can't reducr it very much. Do you think you can get some secret settings for that too, like for the volume?
I would really appreciate it Thanks..
Post #228Johannes replied to Claire's poston January 16, 2009 at 10:19amI had the same problem But one day when i went in Windows media player with the Phone connectet, i could Choose to sync. to the right place. So try once more, it helped for me..
Post #229Claire wroteon January 16, 2009 at 10:34amI have tried several times now and still nothing...
Post #2301 replyClaire wroteon January 16, 2009 at 10:54amok seriously can anyone help me because everytime i try and load music onto the omnia it keeps going to my device and not storage grrrrrr
Post #231Mario replied to Claire's poston January 16, 2009 at 2:14pmIn Windows Media, goto Sync, on the top right corner you'll see your Omnia. Below it will be a scroll button saying, change device. Scroll till you see My storage or Memory card.
Post #2321 replyClaire wroteon January 16, 2009 at 6:21pmthere is no scroll down menu????
Post #233Kartik wroteon January 16, 2009 at 11:23pmThanks Mario. I had tried that. But I don't remember if I ever tried receiving any beams after that. :). I will do so now. Thanks again.
Post #234Mario replied to Claire's poston January 17, 2009 at 12:30amSorry, it's a blue arrow pointing right. Is your phone set to use Active Sync when connected?
Post #2351 replyClaire wroteon January 17, 2009 at 9:45amNope there is no arrow
Post #236Mario replied to Claire's poston January 17, 2009 at 10:45amWhat's your Windows Media Player version?
Post #2371 replyClaire wroteon January 17, 2009 at 10:46ami dunno what should it be and i will check cheers
Post #238Mario replied to Claire's poston January 17, 2009 at 11:42amThink you need version 10 or newer. If you don't come right you can always set your USB connection to Mass storage before attaching to pc. Then copy the music files you want over to Omnia. To play them in TouchPlayer remember to update library. Good luck
Post #2391 replyClaire wroteon January 17, 2009 at 11:50amok cheers for that next problem how can u use the as ringtones?i wanna use this phone ti its full potential but i dont understand it at all the N95 was sooooo much easier
Post #2401 replyMario replied to Claire's poston January 17, 2009 at 12:16pmUse File Explorer, select the tune you want to use with a long click, till submenu opens, then Set as ringtone. To change your sms tone, BEWARE the whole tune gets played even once you've read the message. Paste the tune into the Windows directory. Then goto Settings, Personal, Sound&Notification, Notifications, Event. Now with the dropdown set each option. Good luck and enjoy. Once you've sorted the bugs you're gonna never want the current Nokias
you are a real help thank you i'm gonna act really dumb now and ask step by step guide of how 2do set up the phone lol
Post #2421 replyDavid replied to Johannes's poston January 17, 2009 at 4:26pmHi Johannes,If you look earlier in the posts I put on a few tips on how to extend the life of the battery. The main one is to turn off the 3G and make it a dual band phone, others include moving everything to the My Storage area.
If you can't find them let me know and I'll rake them out for you.
Post #2431 replyKate replied to Mario's poston January 17, 2009 at 5:32pmHi,Sorry I am going to ask a really dumb question...Where is the Windows Directory?Thanks heaps
Post #2442 repliesMario replied to Kate's poston January 18, 2009 at 12:33amDumb question? never even from Down Under, lol. When using File Explorer goto My Device, there'll be a Windows folder.
Post #245Kate replied to Mario's poston January 18, 2009 at 12:50amI copied a tune, but I can't seem to work out how to paste the damn thing into the Windows folder.Also I went into the Camera and turned the GPS ON - but where do I go now to use it?Thanks
Post #2461 replyKate replied to Mario's poston January 18, 2009 at 12:55amPlease ignore the 1st part of my last message.I'm not as dumb as I thought I was lol.I figured out how to paste it, and have set it as the sms tone.Thanks.
Just if you could please help me out with the GPS.Thanks
Post #2471 replyMario replied to Kate's poston January 18, 2009 at 2:37amAre you planning to geotag photos or use your GPS to navigate?
Post #248Eldwin wroteon January 18, 2009 at 4:52amits telling me spaces is critically low:? mmh aah umh 16gigs and its critically low. some how the omnia have three memories storage memory, storage card memory and a storage memory of 92.73 how do i get that memory cleaned because it seems my phone cant operate or install more stuff if that memory full.
Post #249Giorgos wroteon January 18, 2009 at 12:40pmHello David.I read all of your posts in this topic but did not found a solution to my problem.Since i bought my Omnia,it seems like I have to speak a bit louder when I am calling someone in order to be heard better.I wonder if I could fix that using the secret menu you posted at your first post of this topic.Could you help me please?George
Post #2501 replyKate replied to Mario's poston January 18, 2009 at 1:11pmI just want to use it to Navigate.
Post #251Johannes replied to David's poston January 18, 2009 at 1:57pmI could only see the post where you recommend changing the Frequency Band, so i did that, i would really appreciate if you send me those other tips:).. it's a lot of money to spend on something that doesn't work proper..
and thanks for the help..
Post #252Mario replied to Kate's poston January 18, 2009 at 8:31pmTo navigate, check if there's a program Samsung Mobile Navigator. In RSA we get Garmin XT preloaded.
Possibly David could tell you how to activate Google Maps which is preloaded on Omnia.
Good luck
Post #253Kate wroteon January 18, 2009 at 8:44pmThanks heaps for your help :-)
Post #254Kristy wroteon January 24, 2009 at 2:20amHey guys,
im hoping some one might be able to help me?ive downloaded mp3s as ringtones and they are saved in the ringtones folder but the set as function
shows 'set as ringtone' greyed out so it won't save? has anyone else had this prob? does anyone know how i can fix it?
Post #255Gali wroteon January 24, 2009 at 2:47pmHi to all, I've hard reseted "my storage" via settings>hard reset. now it writes that my storage is dismounted. how do i get it back?!?!?!?thanks!
Post #256Richard wroteon January 24, 2009 at 4:21pmHave you tried to restart the Omnia and see whether you can see the My Storage again?
Post #257Marko wroteon January 25, 2009 at 3:29ami have same problem as eldwin,please help!!!
Post #258Gali wroteon January 25, 2009 at 9:30amsure I did! I tried every possible way from changing settings on the phone to changing settings on the computer while the phone is connected through USB.any other ideas?
Post #259Michael wroteon January 25, 2009 at 10:52amThe Audio hack isnt working on my Verizon Toshiba OMNIA ,Do i need to push something else after the code . Or should the screen just pop up?
Post #260Osman wroteon January 28, 2009 at 7:59pmWats is the best navigation software to use??
Post #261Ayana-Tyler wroteon February 3, 2009 at 7:12ami recently got my samsung omnia and i seem to be having problems with my sms setting. i have noticed that other people with this phone when receiving messages from the same contact it appears threaded, where mine does not. i was wondering if there is a way for me to change this as it is inconvinient to keep having to reply and not being able to say what myself and the person said last. many thanks for any info available
Post #262Junita wroteon February 4, 2009 at 7:39am
Hi all, i believe that my internal speaker is broken. I tried everything from soft reset, hard reset, soundtester etc. but no improvement. now i need to use my ear plug all the time. is these any other way other than send it for speaker replacement? thanks in advance.
Post #263Zhi replied to David's poston February 5, 2009 at 9:33ammeh... if u want hidden settings... here they r ppl:*#2470# - Updates Camera after Firmware Updates*#0206*8376263# - Shows a screen with the PDA/Phone version numbers, H/W and RFCalDate.*#197328640# - Root debug menu*#1546792*# - (Executes \Windows\AdminSettings.exe) Shows the Administrator Settings menu. In there:1. Version - Shows a menu where you can access the version numbers for the PDA and the Software (redirects to the Settings Version applet)2. Pre-configuration - Password is *#81230*#. Allows to pre-configure the Omnia Operator settings by changing the country and operator. Note: Changing this will hard-reset the device. This won't lock the device with the specified operator.3. Network-Call Setting:>1. Power On Attach: (Attach [default] or Detach) ???>2. Service Domain: (Combined [default], CS or PS) Changes which service domain to use.>3. Network mode: (Auto [default], GSM or WCDMA) Changes the data connexion mode. WCDMA is 3G.>4. Network order (Auto [default], GSM first, WCDMA first or No change) Changes which mode to try first when connecting, with Network Mode on Auto.4. Internal - Password is unknown. I'm not sure what it does.
*#0002*28346# - Opens the Audio control utility, where you can adjust low-level volumes.*#7465625# - (Executes \Windows\Personalize.exe %LOCK_STATUS_INFO) Shows the status of the Network, Service Provider, SIM or Corporation lock.*#92782# - (Executes \Windows\uamgr.exe) Shows the UA profile settings.*#232337# - (Executes \Windows\bthrftest.exe) Shows the Bluetooth RF tester and the device address.*#32489# - (GSM test) Shows the ciphering status and options to enable or disable it.*#7451# - (Nothing happens?)*#7450# - (Nothing happens?)*#2263# - (Executes \Windows\bandsel.exe -band) (GSM test) Shows the GSM band selection screen, with the options Automatic [default], GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 850/190 and 900/1800.*#1234# - (Executes \Windows\KSReset.exe #Version) Shows the PDA and the Phone version number.*#0782# - (Executes \Windows\RTCViewer.exe) Shows the Clock & Alarms settings.*#0673# - (Executes \Windows\PlaySound.exe) Shows Audio sound tests.*#9090# - (GSM test) UART/USB settings.*#0842# - Shows tests for the Vibration, the Back Light and the Alert LED (Power buttton LED).*#2580# - (GSM test) Integrity settings.*#0228# - (GSM test) Shows the detailed GSM status: Antenna signal power, served network mode, temperature, Battery, Voltage (Antenna ADC test)*#2222# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA hardware version.*#1111# - (GSM test) Shows the FTA software version.*#0011# - (Executes \Windows\TestMode.exe) (GSM test) Shows some more detailed GSM (Basic Information) status.*#745# - Dumps SLOG, whatever it is, and shows a message.*#06# - Shows IMEI number.*#1*# - (Executes \Windows\Line_KeyTest.exe)*#0*# - (Executes \Windows\LCDTest.exe) Shows a menu to test LCD colors, boot up melody, vibration, dimming, back camera, front camera, touchscreen, light sensor, sleep mode and mouse. The accelerometer data is also displayed at the bottom.
Post #264Imelda wroteon February 5, 2009 at 7:38pmHi All, can you please inform me in which website i can download the software for samsung Omnia ? I have the gadget since October, but i don't have any useful software in it... Thanks in advance...
Post #265Casey wroteon February 5, 2009 at 10:30pmI am new to the phone. Where do you go to type in hidden setting codes? Does it work with all the US version?
Post #266Dale wroteon February 5, 2009 at 11:00pmHey i have currntly bought a samsung omnia but cant figure out how to change the on screen keyboard to the on screen phone pad.
i have gone through correct procedures and everything has been fine until i click ok at the top of the screen and when i look at my messaging its back to the keyboard again. i would love to know how to fix my little problem.
sometimes my language can be a bit hard to decifer but here is the sort of it.
i go into change the keyboard to phonepad, click ok go into messaging and its still on keyboard. i got back into the menu and it still says keyboard. this problem happens everytime i change it
please someone help me
Post #267Domagoj wroteon February 7, 2009 at 2:31amHi David,can u help me,all samsungs can repeat messages if u dont read them,can u help me how to set it up on omnia?
Post #2681 replyMarcelo wroteon February 14, 2009 at 12:15pmHi David (or anyone who could help me)
I am having problems in pairing a bluetooth device with my Omnia.The Omnia doesn't seem to "see" or find the bluetooth device, and I'm getting crazy about it.I'm trying to pair a sport device (bluetooth, of course) and the Omnia doesn't finds it. Any Help/Suggestion?Your help will be highly appreciated
Post #2691 reply
Dion wroteon February 17, 2009 at 3:22pmI can answer most of your questions but there is to many of them and its not streamlined. :(
Jump over to my site and post your questions over there as there are a few users that can answer most of them for you.
http://www.omniadevelopers.com/omnia-i900-and-i910-technical-help-questions-f14.html
Post #270Marcelo replied to Dion's poston February 18, 2009 at 5:02pmThank you Dion, I have already registered myself on that page, and hope someone can help me!
Post #272Richard replied to Marcelo's poston February 19, 2009 at 2:57amPlease ensure you tick the Make this advice visible to others or you will not be able to pair with your bluetooth sport device.
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