From the monthly archives:

October 2007

How to app unlock your HTC S621 Windows Mobile Smartphone

by Ross McKillop on October 2, 2007

Windows Mobile

This tutorial will guide you in “app unlocking” your HTC S621. I was hoping to create something like ‘how to app unlock a windows mobile smartphone’, but after spending hours and hours trying to unlock my phone, I’ve discovered there are possibly hundreds of different ways - no two are the same, and not all will work for all phones. I can only confirm that the following method works for Rogers (a Canadian mobile provider) customers using the HTC S621. It may work for other Smartphones as well.

App unlocking will allow you to install “unsigned” 3rd party software. If you’ve ever received the error “Installation was unsuccessful. The program or setting cannot be installed because it is not digitally signed with a trusted certificate”, this tutorial is for you.

installation was unsuccessful the program or setting cannot be installed because it is not digitally signed with a trusted certificate
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How to setup and use Skype on your Windows Mobile Smartphone

by Ross McKillop on October 1, 2007

Windows Mobile

If you live in Canada, you know how outrageous even the ‘lowest’ mobile monthly plans cost. One way to get around the price gouging is to get a Wi-Fi enabled Skype supported phone, and make calls with Skype. [click to continue...]

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How to automatically upload pictures from your mobile phone to Flickr

by Ross McKillop on October 1, 2007

Windows Mobile

This tutorial will guide you through installing, setting up and using ShoZu, one of the Flickr recommended 3rd party mobile tools. The steps and screenshots are specific to Windows Mobile 5.x, but should be somewhat similar for other mobile phones. [click to continue...]

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