Our team has recently purchased some XDA IIs devices and we have just found out that the security people don't like us carrying around camera enabled devices.
Is it possible to disable the camera so that even is the user does a hard reset they still can't use the camera?
Not a good idea I know, we don't like it much either. But it is either that or give up the devices.
Can anyone help?
take a look in the windows\startup folder, there is one link the that is supposed to initialize camera.
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overwrite or delete camera.exe that is the program that communicates with th cam hardware
You can buy Siemens SX66, it has no camera.
You can disable camera by editing registry and deleting [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\Camera] key, flashing SX66 ROM or my cooked 1.33.51 ROM. These ROMs does not have builtin camera app. But the camera program still can be installed by user or device can be reflashed with a correct ROM. The only 100% working method is to disassemble the device and physically disconnect camera.
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The digital camera attachment that comes with the SPV Smartphone fits into the XDA. The next step is going to be to write a driver for it. Some poking around with the port should reveal something.
I would expect the camera to be returning a constant stream of data in a strange format which I would then have to interpret. Does anyone know what this format may be? Has anyone tried anything ilke this before?
i noticed palm also have a camera for the sd/mmc slot, wonder whether this could be used for the xda..
Somebody might want to try the downloadable drivers for the XDA's Camera, found at: http://www.gaborvision.com.tw/
Gear
Probably not the right sort of driver as this cam uses the SD interface (NB /not/ SDIO), rather than the expansion port. Incidentally, this cam's not too bad, and the s/w is excellent.
I've got a small problem with some XDA IIs phones I just got. If I do a hard reset, left the O2 software run and install all the stuff it needs and then install the syncrologic client we need for the PDA's to replicate with our Lotus Notes servers the device just seems to be slower that a slow thing thats very slow. ie opening the battery meter program can take 5 minutes.
If I do a hard reset and when I've done the digitiser and cutting and pasting etc.... if I do a soft reset before the O2 configuration software runs then installing the syncrologic client it all works fine.... except.... some of the software that O2 installs is needed, like album, for playing the MP4's, etc....
So, does anyone know where I can find this software? Presumably there is a copy in the ROM somewhere, is there any way to see and get a copy of the software?
Any help appreciated.
Thanks
The software youre refering to is in the Extended ROM.
The Extended ROM can be unveiled by the Extended ROM tools, available from this site (try search).
By unhiding the Extended ROM you can run (install) any program that is in it.
Thanks - glad there is something that will do that... however, searching at the front page brings up quite a few rom tools, but nothing that I can see that just "unlocks" it for me to see and run apps from the ROM....
Maybe you could point me to something specific for a newbie...
Thanks
Hello,
can i use my pda2k cam as webcam ??
Thanks in advance for your replies...
No. I have read threads on this before (like on other forums I think) 'cos I got sick of carryin so many devices. It would be wicked if it could but I think the problem lies in the fact that the USB connection isn't quick enough.
I'm sure my SE P800 worked as a webcam :\ Perhaps I'm imaining things.
There is a way to make your Blue Angel work similar to a web cam. The program uploads a new image every x seconds to an FTP server using the integrated camera software.
You can create your own solution such as an HTML page that refreshes periodically to update the image. I think the software supplying a sample file. However, you cannot obtain a true live webcam experience.
If you need the software, PM me or I'll try attaching it here.
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I'm sure my SE P800 worked as a webcam :\ Perhaps I'm imaining things.
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I got a USB camera for my girlfriend. You can get enough throughput from USB to support 640x480, but USB really does have to be at full throttle then. Anything more (like DV) and you're way out of the region USB can handle. You might well have managed it on your phone.
I can't see any reason why the Qtek 9090 *couldn't* support that, but I'm thinking it's a problem with how Pocket PCs are made accessible by Windows. I very much doubt the default ActiveSync drivers have an interface for it, and I don't really see the market for writing your own PPC driver for what is a niche request, especially when you can get very good web cams like the Logitech Quickcam 4000 for 60 quid.
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I got several requests to send the software I used for webcam on PPC.
There are 2 programs I saw. One I tried and the other I didn't.
The program I tried is called Webcam for Pocket PC (PpcWebcam.zip) and its free. The other one is (MobileHomeCamPPC.exe).
I recommend you try the first one first, and it works great.
I attached the 2 files in one zip file.
The download page for PpcWebcam is http://www.zone1.de/latest.html and I guess there's a newer version but I provided a 100%-working one.
i get an error saying its not a valid win32 application, how do i get round this?? :?:
run
you must run the program in ppc NOT IN PC
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you must run the program in ppc NOT IN PC
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Sure, unless it's a setup file that installs thru ActiveSync.
try this one.... :wink:
RAGO :lol:
RAGOv
i have a PPC-6600 i know its not BA but i cant seems to get that one to run? any clue?
I Wonder if there is any Messenger software for Linux/WM5/WM6 and can do voice calls/Video-Conferencing using the build in Video cam as a web cam without using the 3G Video Call ?
I mean like doing Video call with yahoo, and MSN, but use build in Video cam as web cam? Because I think it's such a waste to have a Video cam on the Universal but not be able to use it as a web Cam doesn't matter about FPS though, at least get to use it....
J
If you want to use your pda as a webcam (and still use msn/yahoo/etc from your pc), check out Ateksoft WebCamera Plus here: http://www.ateksoft.com/webcamplus.html
It works both when ppc is cradled, and through wifi. Although I haven't managed to make it work on a Qtek9000 with WM6, on WM5 it worked like a charm
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If you want to use your pda as a webcam (and still use msn/yahoo/etc from your pc), check out Ateksoft WebCamera Plus here: http://www.ateksoft.com/webcamplus.html
It works both when ppc is cradled, and through wifi. Although I haven't managed to make it work on a Qtek9000 with WM6, on WM5 it worked like a charm
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thanks ~ I will try it out
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thanks ~ I will try it out
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Note that it requires a desktop computer.
As far as purely WM-based applications are concerned, Portrait 3.0 (check out my review posted to the General forum) is able to use the built-in camera - but only the rear and not the front one on WM devices with two cameras. That is, it's pretty much useless unless you use a mirror
Unfortunately, there're no messenger apps with camera capabilities (see my IM Bible, crossposted to the General forum, for more info if interested)
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Note that it requires a desktop computer.
As far as purely WM-based applications are concerned, Portrait 3.0 (check out my review posted to the General forum) is able to use the built-in camera - but only the rear and not the front one on WM devices with two cameras. That is, it's pretty much useless unless you use a mirror
Unfortunately, there're no messenger apps with camera capabilities (see my IM Bible, crossposted to the General forum, for more info if interested)
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ya, that require a computer, and somehow I can't make it work too... it just won't display anything after selecting the driver.
anyway, ya, I am trying to find a software that will do "purely WM-based applications with web cam capabilities" thanks for the info on Protrait 3.0
I will certainly check it out kind of doesn't matter if it uses only the rear camera, oh well if it can use both, it would be great but things don't always work out the way we want it now searching for Protrait 3.0, hope I can use it to connect to desktop. and Thanks for the info !!
Menneisyys said:
Note that it requires a desktop computer.
As far as purely WM-based applications are concerned, Portrait 3.0 (check out my review posted to the General forum) is able to use the built-in camera - but only the rear and not the front one on WM devices with two cameras. That is, it's pretty much useless unless you use a mirror
Unfortunately, there're no messenger apps with camera capabilities (see my IM Bible, crossposted to the General forum, for more info if interested)
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Thanks Menneisyys, it works ! it works ! it works ! it works !
the video is good, but the interface is slow though, maybe I should flash the ROM or something, since I am still using the original ROM; most of the phone operation delay for 2 seconds or more....
For those who are interested... here is the link -----> http://research.microsoft.com/mcom/portrait/ But somehow firefox and opera can't download the file, but only IE... Is this the best M$ or Bill can do to get people use IE ? heh heh
i'm using a wm6 rom and it's works perfect
i have tested it over wifi and sync cable and both work
i didn't have to change a single setting plug and play
I't even works on my c500
Jasjar/Qtek 9000 owner lets rally!!!!!
SOG said:
I Wonder if there is any Messenger software for Linux/WM5/WM6 and can do voice calls/Video-Conferencing using the build in Video cam as a web cam without using the 3G Video Call ?
I mean like doing Video call with yahoo, and MSN, but use build in Video cam as web cam? Because I think it's such a waste to have a Video cam on the Universal but not be able to use it as a web Cam doesn't matter about FPS though, at least get to use it....
J
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Hi every one. I believe I'm pretty much like most of the people on this forum, a proud owner of a Imate Jasjar. unfortunately I use it in the US with T-Mobile. Needless to say that under such conditions the jasjar is almost useless because of the abscence of a reliable 3G network. I was wondering why there isn't any developer or company working to develop an Instant messaging software that would support the use of the front camera on the Qtek 9000/Jasjar? I completely understand that represent a lot of work and certainly don't expect it to be free. I'd find it normal to pay for it. I believe if we can afford a $700 phone we could certainly afford a $30-50 application without causing serious harm to our wallet. I would think the market would be significantly big enough concidering that the Jasjar and the Htc tytn both have a front camera, and I don't mention all the Nokia phone with comparable features.
So I just wanted to share my views on the subject and hope, since this forum gathers quite a few brilliant people that my message would be heard. So if anybody is willing to take the plunge!!???
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Hi every one. I believe I'm pretty much like most of the people on this forum, a proud owner of a Imate Jasjar. unfortunately I use it in the US with T-Mobile. Needless to say that under such conditions the jasjar is almost useless because of the abscence of a reliable 3G network. I was wondering why there isn't any developer or company working to develop an Instant messaging software that would support the use of the front camera on the Qtek 9000/Jasjar? I completely understand that represent a lot of work and certainly don't expect it to be free. I'd find it normal to pay for it. I believe if we can afford a $700 phone we could certainly afford a $30-50 application without causing serious harm to our wallet. I would think the market would be significantly big enough concidering that the Jasjar and the Htc tytn both have a front camera, and I don't mention all the Nokia phone with comparable features.
So I just wanted to share my views on the subject and hope, since this forum gathers quite a few brilliant people that my message would be heard. So if anybody is willing to take the plunge!!???
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seriously, I willl pay like $20 for it... alot more fun if we can use th cam
hi.
1- Since I have used these roms non official that the option of use the zoom in the camara of the hd disappeared, will want to know itself some there is any idea of resolve that with some program or through the rom?
2 - How program you advise me use for make backups from hd to pc (free (preference) or share).?
3 - The best gps free?
I hope you can help me thanks.
1) scilors camera any key app. lets you use the volume keys to zoom in and take pictures.
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1) scilors camera any key app. lets you use the volume keys to zoom in and take pictures.
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the volume keys doesnt work very well.But i think with a few updates will be better.
And about the other questions any idea?
BUMP.
And about the other questions any idea?
well for 2. I use spb backup
and for 3. I heard that IGo is a very good gps program but I'm not sure, I didnt try any gps program since so far
spb backup by default backs up everything in your home drive, including the windows folder, so if you change roms, you should not restore that backup, because it will combine 2 windows versions and make it unusable. therefor, instead of creating backups of the entire device including programs... you should rather use ms myphone or pimbackup to make backups of your important pim data and re-install programs after a hard reset or rom change using an auto-installer.
regarding free gps software, that's nearly impossible. you could use google maps, but it needs constant internet connection, which is not great for navigating in the car. most actual offline satnav programs like tomtom, navigon, igo, navngo are commercial, so either you'd have to pay for the program and the maps, or the program is free and the maps need to be purchased.
about your first question, camera zoom, you already got the answer scilors camera, which is one option, the other is, not to zoom at all, digital zoom does not actually make the picture bigger or better, it just cuts the borders and reduces the quality and resolution, so the same effect would be reached by taking the picture and zooming in afterwards.
Ok.Thanks for the answers.