How to Dynamically Add Controls to Windows Phone Page ?
Some times , we may need to create controls on the Windows Phone Page dynamically . In this example , i use the container Stack Panel and add the controls to the Stack Panel . The Stack panel in Windows Phone is a control used to stack controls on each [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Dynamic Controls, Dynamically Add controls, Windows Phone
How to Turn off / on the Ringer in Windows Phone 7 ?
You can put your Windows Phone 7 to silence mode by following the steps below 1. Tap / Click right arrow in the start screen to navigate to the list of Apps . 2. Tap / Click the Settings in the Application list 3. Tap / click the Ringtones + [...]
Categories: How To's Tags: Mango, Ringer, SIlent Mode, Windows Phone
How to enable / disable Wifi in Windows Phone using C# ?
If you are a Developer and have an task to change or view the Wifi Settings via some user interaction , you can use the Launcher “ConnectionSettingsTask” to achieve it. Just use the ConnectionSettingsType to Wifi and call the show method of the ConnectionSettingsTask . This will Launch the Wifi [...]
Categories: How To's Tags: C#, Enable, WiFi, Windows Phone
Screenshot App for Windows Phone Mango
Well , the initial Screenshot tool in Windows Phone did not work in Windows Phone Mango , here comes a new version of the Screenshot App for Windows Phone that works like a charm in the Mango version . This Screenshot tool from the WPXAP Forum and allows you to [...]
Categories: How To's Tags: App, Screenshot, Windows Phone Mango
Using the BingMapsDirectionsTask in Windows Phone Mango
Do you want to display the direction between 2 locations from your Windows Phone 7 Application ? If yes , BingMapsDirectionsTask launcher in the Windows Phone SDK might help you . The BingMapsDirectionsTask launcher will launch the Bing Maps App on your Windows Phone and shows the driving direction between [...]
Categories: How To's Tags: BingMapsDirectionsTask, Mango, Windows Phone
How to enable Windows Phone Application Tombstone in Emulator when Debugging ?
The Visual Studio 2010 provides the option in the Windows Phone Project to set the Application Tombstone upon deactivation when debugging . You can set this option by following the below steps 1. In Visual Studio 2010 Express / Professional / Ultimate , Right click on the project [...]
Categories: How To's Tags: C#, Debugger, howto, Windows Phone
Tiles in Windows Phone Mango – Create and Delete Secondary Tile
This is the 4th part of my series on the Tiles in Windows Phone Mango . In this Blog post , i will explain how one can create Secondary Tiles in Windows Phone . The Secondary Tile is generally created from the App programatically based on the users [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: C#, Secondary, Windows Phone Mango . Tiles
Download Mango Skin Pack for Windows 7
Its been nearly 8 months back when i started using Windows Phone 7 and i am a bit more used used to the Metro UI now .With the recent update for the WIndows Phone called Mango , the interest among the users are increasing more . There are few Themes [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Look, Theme, windows 7, Windows Phone 7
How to Update Your Windows Phone 7 to 7.5 (Mango) RTM ?
It was just few minutes back that i got the update for my Windows Phone 7 ( HTC Mozart 7 ) . Yes , its the much awaited Windows Phone Mango Update . Until now i was using the Windows Phone 7.5 ( Beta ) Developer Build and now my [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Mango, RTM, Update, Windows Phone
How to turn Your Windows Mobile to a KIN Phone ?
The Kin Phone did not get that much of an attention from the Mobile Users , but it definitely has got a clean User Interface . Now it is possible to convert your Windows Mobile (6.5 or earlier) UI to a Kin Phone UI by using KIN Launcher . Here’s [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: KIN, Launcher, phone, Theme, windows mobile
How to make you Windows Phone look unique with GelaSkins
I just came across this cool skins for Windows Phone 7 from GelaSkins . GelaSkins are thin, laminated vinyl decals designed as scratch protection from everyday wear and tear. The 3M adhesive is repositionable, and won’t leave any residue when you choose to remove it. GelaSkins are not cases, [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: GelaSkins, Unique, Windows Phone Rocks
Windows phone 7 desktop theme for Windows 7
The Windows Phone 7 OS is based on the Metro UI that offers an interesting and unique UI . Now , its possible to have your Windows 7 Desktop with the same UI with the Rainmeter theme . To have your Windows Phone 7 theme for Windows 7 , first [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows 7, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Metro UI, Theme, windows 7, Windows Phone
Retreive the country name in Windows Phone 7
You can get the country name in your Windows Phone 7 by using the System.Globalization assembly . Generally the System locale is set in Windows Phone 7 via Settings -> System -> Region language where one can select the system locale and other settings for windows phone 7 . via [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Regional settings, Windows Phone
Battery Saver in Windows Phone Mango
The Windows Phone 7 Mango includes a Battery Saver Option in the Settings menu that lets the users to turn off things easily with just few clicks / selection . To use the Battery Saver in Windows Phone Mango . Select the settings from the App list on your Windows [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Battery Saver, How to, Windows Phone Mango
How to reset Windows Phone 7 to factory default settings ?
Sometimes it may be necessary for you to rest your Windows Phone 7 to factory settings for different reasons which means that the personal data in thw phone like contacts , messages will be erased completely . To reset your Windows Phone 7 to factory settings follow the below steps [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: tips, tricks, Windows Phone 7
Take Screenshots on windows phone 7
Here’s a much wanted feature in Windows Phone 7 , especially for developers to take screenshots of the App running on the device instead of emulator . The App based on Jaxbot’s dehydrate hack is a Homebrew App that uses the DllImport Library . Currently it can only be used [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7, WP App News Tags: App, Screenshot, Windows Phone 7
Visual Basic is now integrated in Windows Phone 7.1 Beta(Mango) SDK
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7.1 Beta SDK that was released a few days back has some good news for the Visual Basic developers . Visual Basic is now fully integrated in Visual Studio for the WP7 Development with the new Windows Phone 7.1 Mango SDK . The VBTeam states The first [...]
Categories: How To's, Tools, Windows Phone 7, WP News Tags: Mango, Microsoft, Visual Basic, Windows Phone
Received my new Windows Phone 7 security update from Microsoft
Just now received my Windows Phone 7 Security Update . Microsoft have already started notifying the Windows Phone 7 users with the security update which includes the update to issue of fradualent third party digital signatures . The Windows Phone 7 users will receive the onscreen notification when they connect [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Microsoft, security, Update, Windows Phone 7, Zune
My Phone Updated with Windows Phone 7 “NoDo”
I just got the NoDo update for my HTC Mozart 7 ( Windows Phone 7 ) . This is the Windows Phone Update , March 2011 and includes the following 1. Copy and paste 2. Faster start and resume times for Windows Phone Apps 3. Improved category search in Marketplace [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: HTC Mozart, Marketplace, NoDo, Windows Phone 7
Different searches inside Windows Phone 7
The Search Button in Windows Phone 7 helps you find different things easily depending on the form / hub the user is currently viewing . When you are in the start screen or Internet Explorer , pressing the Search Button will Open the Bing Search . Some how this also [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Bing, call, howto, India, people hub, search, Windows Phone 7, WP7
How to VoiceDial a number when the Windows Phone is Locked ?
The Windows Phone 7 has the built in feature that enables the users use the Voice dial to make phone calls etc. To use this feature , press and hold the start button , and then tell Call < Contact Name > . To enable this feature when the phone [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: speech, voicedial, Windows Phone, WP7
Dual-boot Android and Windows Mobile on HTC HD2
Do you use HTC HD2 that still runs on Windows Mobile 6.5 and earlier version ? Do you want to run Android OS ? You can dual-boot the Windows Mobile OS along with Android using RunDroid on HTC HD2 . To use this feature , download the App from XDA [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Android, Dual-boot, HTC HD2, RunDroid, windows mobile
What All can you do with your Windows Live ID on Windows Phone 7 ?
If you are a Windows Phone 7 user and you have a free Windows Live ID . Did you know what all can be done with it ? Here’s some info . You can backup your phone contacts , Emails and calenders to the Windows Live website . Restore [...]
Categories: Dotnet, How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: games, Visual Studio, Windows Live, Windows Phone 7, xbox
How to Check the version number of Zune software ?
Here’s simple steps that can help you find the version . How to check the version number of Zune software? . 1. On the Home screen on the Zune , Click Settings . 2. Click the About Zune Button in the General Tab . 3. This will open a Dialog Windows [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Microsoft, Software, version, Windows Phone 7, Zune
Interesting Camera feature in Windows Phone 7
Interesting Camera feature in Windows Phone 7 Here’s a simple feature tip for the Camera enthusiasts . Did you know that you can launch the Camera in Windows Phone 7 when it is Locked and the screen is turned off ? . Launch the camera by holding the camera button [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7, WP News Tags: Camera, handset, Windows Phone 7
How to set the screen timeout in Windows Phone 7 ?
Do you want your phone to lock automatically so that you dont accidently call people ..? . You can do this in Windows Phone 7 with the following . Go to settings – > Lock and Wallpaper . Click the screen timeout to display the list as shown below . [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: lock, Wallpaper, Windows Phone 7
How to change the default picture of the Picture Hub in Windows Phone 7 ?
Tap the Picture Hub from the Home Screen of the Windows Phone 7 In the Picture Hub , tab and hold on the screen to display the context menu which provides the option Change BackGround Change it for Me Select the Change Background to select a new Default picture which [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: BackGround, Picture Hub, Windows Phone 7
How to Add Apps and Webpage to the Home Screen in Windows Phone 7
Adding the Apps to the Windows Phone 7 Home Screen . You can add the WP7 Apps to the Home screen by tapping and holding the application in the launcher. Select “pin to start” to add the Application to the Home Screen Adding a webpage to the Home Screen . [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Home Screen, Internet Explorer, pin to start, Windows Phone 7
Short Review of my HTC Mozart 7
After running around various shops in Bangalore for Windows Phone 7 , i picked up one of them in UniverCell Mobiles . It was a tough one choosing between Htc HD7 and HTC Mozart 7 and finally i had to select Mozart 7 simply because of the Screen Size and [...]
Categories: How To's, Windows Phone 7 Tags: Htc HD7, HTC Mozart 7, Internal storage, QSD8250, Snapdragon, Univercell, Windows Phone