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T-Mobile Dash (HTC Excalibur) Tips and Tricks
Intro
The T-Mobile Dash is a branded version of the HTC S620, a Windows Mobile 5.0 smartphone that is perhaps better known as the "Excalibur."
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Click here to see our T-Mobile Dash image slideshow. |
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Click here to see the Status icon Cheat Sheet. |
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Click here to see the Software menu icon Cheat Sheet. |
Hacks
Unlocking the JOGGR
T-Mobile disabled the Exclaibur's side JOGGR switch for everything but the volume control. However, brave Dash owners can fully re-enabled the JOGGR with a simple registry hack. Sure, the JOGGR still looks like just a volume control, but it still functions just like the unlocked Excalibur's switch, for better or worse. A word to the wise: if you make the change, hang on to that registry editor; many people find the JOGGR hard to use. Download a registry editor and read the instructions (see this forum if you're still confused). An XDA-Forums user also has a .NET CF apllication that claims it can make all the changes for you.
Using Standard Headphones
The T-Mobile Dash sports an extUSB connector, a proprietary piece of HTC hardware that is not compatible with standard headphones. The phone comes with a set of stereo headphones with built-in microphone, of course, but they're not great. The good news is that Smartphone Thoughts has found a $16 convertor (marketed for the HTC TyTN, but compatible with the Dash), that lets you to plug in a standard set of 3.5mm headphones. Just don't forget to unplug it before you try to answer a call.
SIM Unlock Codes
T-Mobile has a rather progressive policy on providing SIM unlock codes to subscribers, but rumor has it the process has become a bit more tricky with the Dash. If you're in a hurry, imei-check.com can unlock your Dash for 20 GBP (about $38).
Comments
Posted by ShipiboConibo | November 15, 2006 - 3:57pm
ShipiboConibo's T-Mobile Dash Hacks
Check out this site, I am trying to make it a central collection Dash hacks... more hacks coming soon, but if you have any new ones send them and I'll give you props!
Thanks!
-Adam
Posted by GadgetGirl | November 26, 2006 - 1:32am
Can anyone tell me how to create a folder in my email so that I can save email messages? I can't find a way to create new folders to sort my messages and save them. Thanks!
Posted by anon | November 26, 2006 - 1:33am
Can anyone tell me how to create file folders in my email? I am trying to sort and save my email messages on my TMobile DASH (Excalibur) Thanks
Posted by Jeff | December 10, 2006 - 6:43pm
Has anyone found the folder where the ringtones are stored? Can't seem to locate.
Posted by Eli Dickinson | December 11, 2006 - 10:22am
I believe you can add ringtones to \Application Data\Sounds\
Posted by Anonymous | February 22, 2008 - 1:29am
left softkey "start"
find "File Explorer" and select
scroll to "My Ringtones"
you can copy and paste mp3s when sync(ing)
Posted by Ana | May 19, 2008 - 5:47pm
I have "synced" my music and they are in the Dash's library under my music. I am having a problem making them ringtones. Just got my phone and don't know how to do that yet. Could you help. Thanks
Posted by Anonymous | July 30, 2008 - 9:38pm
how do i download music to my dash i am a super noob and dont really know how to make the best use of this machine/pda phone.
Posted by Anonymous | September 26, 2008 - 7:00pm
If you've got the songs on your storage card you might need to copy them onto the device in my documents or my ringtones... thats how i do it im not sure whether you can use a song on your storage card as your ringtone...
If you're trying to put songs onto the device, plug it in via the usb cable, open activesync, then click explore, then you can copy the music straigt from your computer onto the phone =)
Posted by BriGuy | June 26, 2009 - 3:30am
This is correct. Just synced new ringtones to \application data\sounds
Posted by Anonymous | April 6, 2009 - 11:16am
all i did was went to file explorer, then my ring
tones, then u go to storage card if u have any music on it, copy the song paste it in my ring tones, then back out go to settings then sounds, an it will be in ring tones just scroll threw select it then press done, then u good
Posted by paco stradivarious | April 21, 2009 - 4:01pm
SOLUTION:
Music and ringtones from your storage card *without* copying them to phone's internal storage!
Most of the instructions here tell you to put copies of the mp3/wav files you want to use on the "Sounds" menu in various folders *on* the phone. It's not necessary. Put all audio files you want to use as sound events on your Storage Card in the My Documents folder(it has its own). The phone will still list them as options for your ringer, alarms, etc. HTH!
Posted by Charles | January 7, 2007 - 1:45am
I just got a Dash. How do you access \Applications Data\Sounds\
Posted by Jason | January 11, 2007 - 6:23pm
I'm trying to set a fixed BCC back to my corporate email account. There is no BCC, does anyone know of a patch or hack to add this feature?
Posted by Go90go | January 30, 2007 - 9:14pm
You can have ringers put anywhere on the storage card or in the main memory of the handset. Doesn't really make a difference, but it's easier to put them in the root.
~Cheers~
Go90go
252MHz Dash w/Japanese Language Support
Posted by Derek Jackson | October 19, 2007 - 1:24am
Go90go,
I have a need for Japanese language support on my Dash. I'm having trouble finding what I need to do this. How did you do yours?
Thanks.
DerekJ
Posted by poe | February 5, 2007 - 11:27pm
i was wondering if you hade some soft waire editor... like on the t-mobile dash.. insted of having the screan minue bar blue to change it to white.. or red..
and is thire a way to get more out put when you are usning it as a modom for your pc?
i been shirching... but only found free games for it (kinda useless when you put dvd's on it)
Posted by Tyler | September 19, 2007 - 12:42am
Yea heres's the site.
mobile.surrealnetworks.com
check that out you can download a hack that will let you control your processor speed therefore getting ALOT more out of your internet speed.
Posted by SeanA | September 19, 2007 - 9:46am
can anyone tell me where i can get some games for the dash, and also, why is it that i have microsoft word, but i cant start a new document only open ones off of my pc.
Posted by leanne | February 6, 2007 - 5:14pm
Anybody know how to set the URL for tzones? It worked when I first got my dash - then suddenly stopped working. T-Mob says they "can't guarantee" that tzones will work without purchasing the internet access package - but I swear to you it worked great without it, 'til something shut it off...
Posted by leanne | February 7, 2007 - 12:29am
I still don't know the URL for t-zones; however, I did find this site:
http://tmobileusotw.wdsglobal.com/
It's the T-Mobile Wireless Data Configurator. I followed the steps there (under "Configure your device", not "Configure a laptop or pda") for the T-Mobile Dash.
While I still can't access t-zones via the button on the phone, I can use it through IE.
Now to figure out how to get it to work with the button...
Posted by Tyler | September 19, 2007 - 12:47am
first try upgrading the software to windows mobile 6.0 i had the same problem then i upgraded software and it works perfect now. if that doesn't work contact 611 and have them troubleshoot it.
Posted by leanne | February 7, 2007 - 1:09am
For clarification on the reason I'm asking about a URL: when I press the t-zones button, I get only three items. If I then select Menu/2 Options/1 General, there is a textbox for "Home page:". It is set to http://help.wap.t-mobile.com/ and I am unable to change the value (it's grey'd out).
Is that set in the registry, maybe? Or by T-Mobile?
Posted by 2 Gunz Up | February 15, 2007 - 2:17am
i downloaded a small video (mpeg4 5430 kb)....it plays back very choppy.....any suggestions
Posted by WdotHowardforumSdotC | January 17, 2008 - 10:46pm
Yes, get pocketnester plus and play nintendo games there.
Posted by Anonymous | February 27, 2007 - 1:37pm
Explain the use of "joggr." Is it similar to the scroll button on the side of a blackberry?
Posted by Anonymous | March 4, 2007 - 2:38pm
i don't know how to get ringtones on my dash, and i think i have looked everywhere on this phone.
Posted by Anonymous | March 27, 2008 - 2:46pm
you can also go to www.funformobile.com and select media search, and the type in the name of the song.
Posted by kutsum | March 5, 2007 - 1:06pm
Its always easy to bluetooth the ringtones. You will not be able to download them through t-zones. There is also a site I like to use.
Posted by Badbizzle | March 16, 2007 - 6:39pm
Can somebody tell me how to shut off that stupid ring in Yahoo IMS? It happens everytime I get message. I tried going to settings>sounds and shutting it off there but that didnt seem to work. Help!
Posted by Ali | March 19, 2007 - 9:34pm
I've tried adding my music as a ringtone, but it wouldnt let me. how can i add it as music
Posted by joe | March 31, 2007 - 10:26pm
how do you get the myfaves software to work on the fone without having a myfaves plan?
Posted by WdotHowardforumSdotC | January 17, 2008 - 10:51pm
Regedit... HKEYLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\MY5\SMSC\CMDGET\STATEREQUEST..
>VALUE>CLIENTUIONOFF>VALUE DATA TO 1
Posted by Anonymous | July 30, 2008 - 9:56pm
how do i set my voice command button i go into voice command, select button and all it says is app1 thru app9, record and none???HELLLPPP...
Posted by tmoemp | January 29, 2008 - 2:42am
you cant the phone looks for the plan then turn on the software, but even if you did the minuet counter would still charge you for the calls , you have to have the plan for the my faves to work..
Posted by Virginia | April 8, 2007 - 10:38pm
where do you go to download all genres of ringtones for htc dash
Posted by Anonymous | October 7, 2007 - 11:26pm
I go to mobango.com, download the ringtones onto the PC, then use ActiveSync to put them on the Dash. Once there, I also beam them to my wifes Razr over bluetooth, saving on those ridiculous fees ATT wants to charge for ringtones.
Posted by Anonymous | April 14, 2007 - 10:14pm
i have a new message but i am not able to open it. is there any reason why? its starting to get fustrating and i just got the phone yesterday
Posted by Anonymous | November 14, 2007 - 2:35pm
I know what you mean. I have had mine for 4-5 months and although I get around it pretty good, sometimes it still messes with me. Hit the back button several times until it won't go back anymore, then open the "text" screen. Then you should be able to pull it up from there, or through "Menu" then "Folders". It is kind of crap as you should not have to go through so many hoops for a text message.
Posted by Anonymous | April 23, 2007 - 6:28pm
To get music,
1) Get a micro SD card
2) get a usb/Micro SD writer
3) put the music on the SD
4) put the sd in the dash
5) go to start
6) file explorer
7) use the soft key to go up till you are at the root directory "\"
8) then click on application data
9) then sounds
This is the folder that your ring tones are in
10) hit the softkey for menu
11) go down to storage card
12) highlight the song you want
13) menu
14) copy
15) up to root
16) application data
17) sounds
18) menu
19) paste
it copys the song to that folder
Posted by CRUNK | March 22, 2008 - 11:33pm
wen i hit the softkey for menu there is nothing that says storage card wat can i do.....i already removed it n tested it on my nokia 6133 and the music and video files r still in there but my dash wont read the damn micro sd
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