changing pda2k keyboard - MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General

Hello.
I consider buying an i-mate pda2k, but the problem is it has been imported from the UAE, so the keyboard is English/Arabic. This does not make sense to me as I don't speak any Arabic. The seller says he can replace the keyboard for an English/Russian, which is not ideal but still better than the existing layout (I speak Russian). However, I am not completely convinced a device that has been tampered with (I guess there's some sort of a seal or something inside which will be removed as a result of this operation) would be as safe as the untouched one.
I am really undecided.. but on the other part, the price offered is just too good to pass up on..
Has anyone had any experience tampering with this device, and specifically, the keyboard?

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Disable camera ?

We are looking to purchase a number of SPV M2000 and C500 phones from Orange.
Due to the nature of our business we can not take camera phones on Customer's sites.
Orange are not being very helpful on this so I am investigating how we can disable the camera function on these phones.
I have already considered supergluing something over the lens or even a drop of superglue on the lens.
Any other suggestions ?
The blue angel is also sold with a non camera version.
T-mobile has it that I know. As for orange, no idea.
If anybody from your company got one of those hacked phones and like you found this site they would most likely also be able to fix what ever fix that made on the software or hardware to prevent them from using the camera.
I was thinking about even deleting the phone software off them ?
Hum, like I said, you found this site so why should the others not?
Its on our FTP site even with the new Album version (camrea software that is).
BTW May be deleting the phone software is not such a good idea just in case you want to use it as a phone (since you want to stop others from using it as a camera). But I think I got what you meant (grin)
wanna trade ?
I have a Siemens SX66 (blue angel) without a camera
(just kidding - its my only mobile and I have no idea who you are )
Yeah, the Siemens SX66 from Cingular here in the USA does not have the camera. Many of us are disappointed in its absence. You could find a way to get the Siemens units from the US.
Why in the world buy a Blue Angel to disable the Camera and THE phone?????
The Qwerty and Wifi can't be that much worth.
Anyway, like MDAIIIUser says, no matter what you disable or no matter what lock you put on it, it's quite simple to undo and get a fully working BA, well except for the glue on the lens that is :wink:

Repaire Parts for Universal are sold in China Digital Market

hi! i have found the shop selling parts of Universal.
Universal Body;dopod, T-Mobile. FSR, Jasjar in shop
Also TFT screen and stylus
Keyboard panels were not there, but they said they have infactory.
<it is not sure becuase they are not honesty sometimes>
they have also Treo Boday, iPAQ boday and even a Nokia and Moto which has not released in market yet!
<mot Q empty boday also in that shop>
those are seems from OEM factry, just guessing!
i bought one T-Mobile boday for my Jasjar.
Quality seems to be same as Original one.
Any way, if need more infromation, pls inform me!
Re: Repaire Parts for Universal are sold in China Digital Ma
Price?
Richard
oh! that is important for all of you!
those who guys to selling those in other market, do not get mad me!
1; body for Universal =280 RMB/ set
black body for universal=380RMB / set
(set included lower boday, upper body, Cover, battery cover.
Not inclluded keyboard panel and small rubber parts/screws)
2:Screen for Universal = 1500RMB
US$ 1.00 = 8.00RMB
do they had Dopod CHT key board panel ?
Thanks
now currenty they didnt dispay any keyboard pannels.
once i asked them, they answered me they will have 2~3 days later,
but i went again after 2~3 days, still they didnt have.
their speaking is not correct always<as you know customs here
i also asked them to bring T-Mobile Key, but not yet...
i guess the keyboards were from factory so they dont have soon!
but i have one T-Chinese keyboard from Broken Dopod.
pls PM if you need that!
Hi Asukal,
Do u know whether they have parts specifically the audio jack or main board?
I think the audio jack in my machine is jam with something or broken so that it keeps detecting that my headset is always inside....
Thanks.
Cheers,
they only have patrs of plastics,
unfortunatly, they dont have any mother board or metal parts
yet,,,
they will have in near futruer<<they say :roll:
any way, i will keep on watching them and report you!
http://asukal.seesaa.net/article/18269948.html
Hey Asukal, where about in Shenzhen is the market? Cos I'm going there in the summer (working).
How can I buy online
I partially broke my screen and could be interested in buying the screen. How can I order from them. And are they honest, did anyone try. Many people warn me from buying online from china.
richardlai said:
Hey Asukal, where about in Shenzhen is the market? Cos I'm going there in the summer (working).
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oh!
if you come,,,pls let me know! i will accampany there with you!!
i alway in here in shenzen,
you just ask Peoples in there where is Cell Phone & Computer Market in shenzhen, i can not spell corectly, some like "Hua Chan bei Lu"
every boday can tell you.
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ehabh said:
I partially broke my screen and could be interested in buying the screen. How can I order from them. And are they honest, did anyone try. Many people warn me from buying online from china.
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i understand you what you want to say,
if you need i will help you to buy,, i am not sure onlin shop for them.
the price will be changing day by day,,
i will ask the price again tommorow if you need,
Asukal said:
oh!
if you come,,,pls let me know! i will accampany there with you!!
i alway in here in shenzen,
you just ask Peoples in there where is Cell Phone & Computer Market in shenzhen, i can not spell corectly, some like "Hua Chan bei Lu"
every boday can tell you.
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Arigato gozaimasu!
I'll be in an industrial district/town called LongGang, about one-hour drive from LoHu (the train station on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border). Will the market be anywhere near there?
[/quote]Arigato gozaimasu!
I'll be in an industrial district/town called LongGang, about one-hour drive from LoHu (the train station on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen border). Will the market be anywhere near there?[/quote]
from Luo hu, 10 to 15 minitues by Taxi, called "Fu Tian Distric."
Many Building and thaousands of shopes selling parts,
Oh... Fu Tian. I've heard of that place before.
Have you managed to install the new housing? Was it difficult? I heard it is not an easy job.
Seems like someone's going to make lots of money... NOT! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-O2-E...itemZ9733399786QQcategoryZ15039QQcmdZViewItem
That price is way too steep... I won't be surprised if he hasn't managed to sell any yet.
tyo change housing, not so easy but can do,,,,,
take time and carfully.
Someboday selling....
becouse my prices are domestic wholesaler prices.. so you can feel
reasonable or cheap/
but once they are in shops in HK,, it will be W-or Triple prices.
I ts no way....
so we must share the information to get cheap one,,,
even me in china ...
i bought some battries for my friends,, at the beggning price was RMB220/pc,
other day i found 150RMB, one more other day,,
found 125RMB/pc
china is the place like this....
work around,,or wallets will be lighter and lighter!
i am still working around to find better!
It's the same in Hong Kong: I once found a shop selling extended batteries for the Dell Axim X50v for $280, but after a 10-minute journey I found another shop selling the same batteries for HK$240. Things tend to be cheaper on weekdays in the market place as well.
Do they sell complete body-sets (with keyboard panel and so on), including instructions ?
I have a T-Mobile one, but would kill for an unbranded cover (especially a black one )
now we can found,,
1;Boday and keyboard pannel
2; 3 x parts of Hindge,,,(but some times no in market
4:LCD housing
but,,, the parts are not equal conditions.
*some Housing missing small swithes,,slider siwitches,
also difficult to find Action Buttons curently
*screw nuts which should be inlaid boday are missing,,
some of them have it,
go and vist several shops, then you can compliete
*small ruber parts such like on the bottom, are not available yet,,
but some of parts can be used from your current device.
Manual is on Dvelopers.com FTP,
Sorry for being geeky but have you seen any HTC-branded housings? It'd be pretty cool to have one.

Better dialer for Imate 8502?

hi. Anyone got any suggestions for a better dialer for this candybar phone with front facing keyboard?
All I can seem to find are HTC type ones that require a landscapre view to be able to dial directly from the letters on the keyboard (as opposed to numbers).
Better dialer for 8502
I second this. I have installed HTC Touch Dual Dialer and it works great except you cannot use the hardware buttons only the screen buttons.
Found a great solution.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=395086
One problem I have found with alternative dialers on the 8502 is that the "disable touchscreen while on call" option doesn't work any longer.
Does this dialer still allow the screen to remain locked?
i-mate 8502: Anybody sells display or phone? /¿alguién vende pantalla o teléfono?
Good afternoon, folks
I was relatively happy with my i-mate ultimate 8502 till I dropped it and the display broke.
As I'm against buying new stuff if you can at a reasonable price fix something, I'm asking:
is anybody willing to sell almost altrusistically a display or even the whole phone? We could do it through the normal channels (paypal, google, ebay,whatever). Or in person, I'me based in Spain.
Warm regards,
Manuel

Keyboard less Responsive Problems

Gents I just wan to collect some ideas or experiences on my issue. since few weeks my keyboard giving me troubles. Some of the keys are less responsive and need more pressure to type correctly. I am not sure whether it is the rubber membrane or the keypad. Anyone has such experience and any idea what can be done to fix it? Obviously I don't wan to spend 250-300 USD to buy complete set of Keyboard for my old Universal
Not That I Know What Causes It But I Too Would Like To.
Since Having My Brand New G4 Replaced With A Nearly New G4 Device, (Due To A Broken USB Port)
I Too Experience This But Only With The Number 6 Key. (Haven't Noticed Any Others Yet)
If Anyone Knows Why And If Its Fixable Please Let It Be Public Knowledge.
Regards,
OllieD
Uni Replacement keyboard,case source
Hi, my USB connector pulled out, so I have been searching for parts & accessories sources. This is just one of many I have found: NEW OEM FULL HOUSING CASE + KEYBOARD FOR I-MATE JASJAR $56.00 total http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=160242894972&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=006
I am a beginner JasJar owner/user, so most of that I read on this web site is greek to me, but interesting copy. Maybe I will learn something, or not? I love my JasJar and I am sure I am using a minimal of its capabilities. I have a 1gb card in use and an 8gb card it does not see, an Spanish Dictionary card it does not see or I cannot access. I am sure it needs to be upgrades from WM5 to WM6, but I am not proficient enought to do myself. After copying the correspondence there appears to be many versions of WM6 with varying drawbacks. I will continue to read ya'alls correspondence and input when I feel I can assist. Hugh

[Q] Expansys Handset from Mexico?

Hello all. I don't post very often, if at all, but I had a question and was wondering if those who received their handset recently could answer. I ordered a Galaxy Nexus from Expansys (USA Store), and I received it today. I opened it up and was expecting the handset box to have that security sticker that I've seen other unboxings on YouTube to have. It didn't. I was also surprised that I have Spanish / Mexican writing in addition to English on the outside of my box. I opened my box and instead of the UK plug, I was given a Mexican (?) plug. I'm not sure, the plug said "ME" on the side. I also received warranty books in English and Spanish. Sorry, I'm not sure how to speak Spanish or Mexican so I may be mixing it up. I tried searching these forums, but I haven't seen a thread on this yet.
So, I know there are some people that received their handsets today from Expansys, and I was wondering if they received the same thing?
Sorry, if this has been covered before, but I'm just curious. Thanks.
I was about to make a post about the same thing.
My Nexus also came without a security seal, US charger, and English/Spanish manuals. Also, on the inside of my phone it does not say Made in Korea. Instead it says Korean Product.
But I did not order from Expansys.
Thanks for your response, aeox. I'm thankful I wasn't the only one that received a handset from someplace else. I'm hoping that everything else internally is the same, i.e. same sourced parts. I have flashbacks to when I was on Blackberry and people compared country of manufacture to determine problems. Lol.
I'm naive about electricity also. Would someone be able to tell me if it's safe to use the "ME" plug in US sockets? Could I use my SGSII plug to charge the Nexus? Just want to be sure and not fry my phone or my house.
Thanks again, and sorry for all the questions.
I'm kind of worried too. Since none of the labels on the box or phone itself have all "regular" labels that is seen in every video out there. Especially the sticker inside the back of the phone.
Korean Product vs. Made in Korea by Samsung.
Does any one else have different accessories or packaging?
Darthbull said:
Thanks for your response, aeox. I'm thankful I wasn't the only one that received a handset from someplace else. I'm hoping that everything else internally is the same, i.e. same sourced parts. I have flashbacks to when I was on Blackberry and people compared country of manufacture to determine problems. Lol.
I'm naive about electricity also. Would someone be able to tell me if it's safe to use the "ME" plug in US sockets? Could I use my SGSII plug to charge the Nexus? Just want to be sure and not fry my phone or my house.
Thanks again, and sorry for all the questions.
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Can't say that I have dealt with this... but it might be safest to stick to USB charges until you find your answer.
Darthbull: Is the sticker inside your phone the same as mine?
I have said this since last week, no one really noticed/reply...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19880721&postcount=389
I order from Negri, seems like it came from spain or something...
Any chance of some pictures guys?
That thread got kind of long full of posts from all over the place. I probably missed it.
I'll try to post some pictures tonight when I get home.
aeox: Yeah, mine says "PRODUCTO COREANO / KOREAN PRODUCT"
Regarding doubts of some batches are made in Korea or not; they are all made in Korea. Even though the phone says "Producto Coreano/Product of Korea", the bottom side of the white box has a lable that says "Phone: Made in Korea, Imported Accessories individually marked" So theres no doubt the phone is manufactured in Korea and the accessories in China as labled.
I just got mine FRESH. I did not purchase it at an online retailer like negri or expansis but from a wholesale company that I have connections with. They seem to have the same batch as many of you mentioned; no security stickers and spanish and english on packaging and documentation. I saw the entire lot that they have and its the same thing. Theyre a reputable company, they wouldnt mickymouse with such a high end device, as anyone will certainly expect folks like us will put anything and everything about it under a microscope.
Sounds a little bit more reassuring. But I personally still would rather have a made in Korea by Samsung sticker with the FCC logo instead of the simple cheap looking one I have.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
aeox said:
Sounds a little bit more reassuring. But I personally still would rather have a made in Korea by Samsung sticker with the FCC logo instead of the simple cheap looking one I have.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
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I completely understand but, know that this isnt a standard US/CA handset where you get a nice FCC seal etc. These phones were meant for a different region with different standards. Also, my hypothesis is that we dont get a samsung seal of quality because this isnt a fully Samsung developed developed device. This is a joint effort lead by Google and Samsung happens to be the lead manufacturer. If it was a pure Samsung device, i trust samsung would have put in their own in-house Exynos SoC instead of Texas Instrument OMAP right?
I dont know what the standards for Mexico mobile devices are either (or if these handsets were even meant for mexico in the first place), but DAMN this phone looks sexy as fcuk. I love it. And you should too, dont let a little packaging issue take away the fact that you have the next badass Google Nexus device.

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