O2 XDA mini S

  • Released 2005, Q3
    160g, 23mm thickness
    Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
    64MB RAM storage, miniSD slot
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  • 2.8"
    240x320 pixels
  • 1.3MP
    Video recorder
  • 64MB RAM
    TI OMAP 850
  • 1200mAh
    Li-Po

O2 XDA mini S - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE Yes
Launch Announced 2005, Q3
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 108 x 58 x 23 mm (4.25 x 2.28 x 0.91 in)
Weight 160 g (5.64 oz)
Keyboard QWERTY
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Size 2.8 inches, 42 x 57 mm, 24.3 cm2 (~38.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
Platform OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 PocketPC
Chipset TI OMAP 850
CPU 200 MHz ARM926EJ-S
Memory Card slot miniSD, up to 2 GB
Internal 64MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Main Camera Single 1.3 MP
Features LED flash
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth 2.0
GPS No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB miniUSB
Features Sensors
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (PocketIE)
 Microsoft ActiveSync
Pocket Office
MP3/AAC player
Predictive text input
Battery   Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 5 h
Misc Colors Silver

O2 XDA mini S - User Reviews

  • get a new phone!

  • dear Friend, I am looking for a new battery but i didn't here at my place, If you wish to give me please send me i will refund the amount. Please help me

  • When I plugged in the supplied headphones, the sound went through them. when I unplugged them, no sound issued. I've checked on comms manager and sound options. Can anyone suggest something that'll help?

  • I tried to to insert an 8GB micro SD via a mini addaptor but the the XDA does says that no storage card is inserted, is there a method to get the phone to recognise this. Is there any solution to increasing the storage card memory above 2GB?

  • I have a battery for this phone. I was actually, and still, using this phone and I love it. I have an extra battery, if you want you can contact me to my email account .

  • Follow the direction on this site. This will allow you to hard reset your Phone but causes you to lose all your data.

  • you have now that mobile

  • how can i buy a new battery for my 02 XDA mine is spoilt

  • can someone help me. i am forgot my pass and i can not access to my mobile???

  • how can i get to update software from WM6 to WM6.1 profesional ? please help me !

  • i have o2 minis,can i up to wm6.5?

  • hii i m frm punjab nd screen of my o2 xda mini gets broken ..cn anybody help me how to make it repair

  • how can i get to update software from WM5 to WM6.5

  • i thing it will be helpful if everyone could view the reply, so as to stop asking same question.

  • hi i think i'ts bios problem so active sync 4.0 pc to you're phone and you must download after download just click and it teach you everything how to do that kumar,make sure connect USB to you're pda.ok good luck.

  • i have o2 xda mini s pm10a....its not start what can i do?????????/

  • you need to do a hard reinstall of the rom..... throw actavesync...... can be downloaded from here .... but dont brack your phone with the rong on

  • hi this is praveen kumar i have mini xda mobil but its not restart its showing sum three colours only so please help me what to do

  • i have 6.1

  • Yes, You can update from WM5 to WM6.5 . I do have a ROM updater I can send u if needed. But Please help me i want to get my o2 xda minis repaired. I m from India.

  • I am from India, Want to get my O2 Xda MiniS repaired. Some problem is there with charging and insert sim error. Please help me.

  • plz give me pc suite

  • update ur computer...aftr tat u cld connect it wid ur pc...

  • just go to xda developer website download anything that you want... also visit ppcwarez.org

  • Can anyone can send me the full manual of messaging? I am facing trouble in writting mgs by keyboard. Pls help!!

  • where should i found the supported software

  • where should i find this supported software from??? thanks for advance

  • try XDA developers.com for upgrades

  • can this phone b upgraded. can any1 help me with upgrading this phone frm WM5 to WM6 or WM6.5

  • Hello... Does anybody know that how to upgrade OS version from WM5 to WM6 or WM6.5.. plz tell me as soon as possible on [email protected] or [email protected]. thnks...

  • Hi Do you really mean it does not work or is it slow??and did you drop your phone accidentally anytime???because if it slow then you need to delete some text messages as this takes a hell lot of space but if after doing that it's still does not work then your touch screen* has a problem. *Please note that the LCD touch screen and display LCD should not be confused as this is two seperate hardware.Hope this helps and best of luck.

  • how to upgrade the os of the phone? if anyone can help me,,plz mail me [email protected]

  • just simply install the driver to your pc,then the mobile and pc syncronize...

  • wonderful , all extras and low price. I still have WM5 and it is as quick as it should be :) About the stupid BT (British Telecom) problem - get into the router settings , extract the Gateway, DNS settings, and apply then in the phone's settings under WLAN. Cheers

  • In o2 xda mini s phone every thing is good ............. but how to connect o2 set our computer system ? i try many times to join to compuer..... but mobile can not give response ......... i try to activesync > menu> connect> usb support.. when i connect to pc so they blink a folder on pc to install a software........ its do not work ........... how to possible to mobile connect my pc ............

  • nice phone!

  • cool phone.. upgraded it to wm6.5.. works wonderfully, wifi,bluetooth,gprs works fine. even thou upgraded radio rom to 3.XX still having issues with missing calls and text messages. Speakers easily craps out. its still works but one of the speakers has hissing on it. over clock to 247MZH works great on it speeds up the phone. Phone keeps on falling hard but still works wonderfully. just dont know how can I repaint it or put sticker on it to make it look presentable.. ;)

  • I've had this for a while now Good phone with one problem - wifi I can't connect to my BT Homehub Says connecting but never does Does anyone have the setting sor this please

  • yo man... this isnt a help desk also... just share your reviews, not ask questions

  • wtf u people this isn't a help zone

  • PDA Mobile is what you should call it... but initially sometimes and then frequently it forgets that it's primary duty is to work as a mobile. people will start asking you where the hell are i was trying to reach you and never took my call... and nobody will believe you when you say 'hey i never got any call from you'... that's what happened with me.. it's a good PDA though, but not a good mobile.

  • can you get downloads for this to retreive deleted txt messages..pleas let me know at.... [email protected] .. many thanks.

  • I have 2 Palm Treo 750 phones (no wifi), and picked up a mini s a couple of days ago at our local opp shop for $2, with a wall charger. It works fine after a good charge, and syncs with Activesync 4.5 automatically when connected with a USB cable. Wifi works well but my home system is not DNS so I had to enter the ip addresses manually. MSN is working as is Skype. Now I have to put in my SIM card and see if all my contacts are transferrable. A lot of fun for two bucks! regards, Gilbo, Australia.

  • Hi All... Would like to know whether O2 has the Connection Manager software, which is compatible with Windows Vista? If yes, can you please tell me where can I download the same? Can you please provide me the link for that?

  • So go and buy one , what do u want , writing in this site! Sorry for spamming the interestin topic :)

  • i want new battery because there is problem in my old battery.i want to buy as soon as posible

  • how u unlock with Keyboard plz help me to do so

  • Please help me...i just bought this phone..2nd hand,then i cant turn on the phone..i already push the reset button..then its stil the same..i appriciate if anyone can help me solve this probs..email me at [email protected]

  • If you have pressed the reset button the xda should then come on automatically. If it don't mate, it's bust.

  • having problem getting internet on Xda mini S because live in South Africa dont know what it is nokia, samsung they dont know of it pls help

  • I also bought one second hand and I had to charge the battery till the led became orange; as it is red you can't switch it on. I hope it will help you!

  • can anybdy help me...i juz bought this phone..2nd hand,then i cant turn on the phone..i oredy push the reset button..then its stil the same..i appriciate if anyone can help me solve this probs..email me at [email protected]

  • Yes my dear firstly on bluetooth from communication manager and after this select the file and send via infra,after some time you will get the blutooth name of other device.and you will send I am Maroof([email protected]

  • how can i get the the soft ware of an 02 XDA MINIS PLZ reply via email ([email protected]) as i lost my soft ware

  • hi everybody, i am using this for long, now i need its driversoftware to connect with my desktop. can anyone please send me the soft to [email protected]

  • can anybody give me a suggestion on how to operate this phone!!!!! and can any body help me translate the language of this phone!!!! pls send it to [email protected]

  • does anyone know if this device has an outgoing bluetooth? i can receive incoming files but i can't send a file to other bluetooth capable devices. can you please help me with my problem? thanks!

  • hi everybody, i am using this for long, now i need its driversoftware to connect with my desktop. can anyone please send me the soft to [email protected]

  • it's simply the best, just get it and u must admit that actually it deserves high apreaciation as it can give u what u need to do with it. but its accessories are not available everywhere.

  • have just got a handset O2 XDA Mini S.It is asking me a password when I turn it on.Could anyone please help me to login into my phone would be very grateful.Thanks in advance,

  • i think u should go to: Start> Settings> Personal Tab> Lock> then uncheck the checkbox that says, "Prompt if device unused for" after that, it will disable the security feature when your phone turns off..

  • Hi to all I have just got a brand new handset O2 XDA Mini S.It is asking me a password when I turn it on.Could anyone please help me to login into my phone would be very grateful.Thanks in advance,

  • hi, i just bought a second hand phone of this type and i was trying to download a theme through a usb from my computer to my phone, unfortunately, my computer was not detecting the drive (my phone). it was just charging. do i still need to install a software for my computer to recognize it? if so, i don't have a disc, how can i correct this? response would be greatly appreciated.

  • I would appreciate if someone could help me to set the handset on the ring and vibrate option. Thanks

  • Am having a problems with my O2 Xda mini S, I downlaod yahoo Go 2.0 and try to delete it and all the files did not go and now the light for the camera will come on and can't use it to surf the net again and there other things I can't do with my phone. Is there any way you can help me out.

  • reply jazz. I have another problem on which I need help from the masters. The battery was drained today and it is not charging. So I changed the battery and charged it, when I turnded it on, it says that the phone is off. I tried checking if it is in flight mode but it is not. What should I do? I can't use my phone features. It is always saying that the phone feature is off when it is not.

  • Press start button on main screen, click settings, personal tab and then owner information. In owner information add name you want to be displayed to others, when you connect with them through bluetooth. Press ok button on top right corner of the screen and restart your phone. The files you receive through bluetooth are placed in my documents folder

  • hi guys, I just bought a second hand unit of this item. how can i change the name of my bluetooth like those of nokias and ericsson fons? and if i received a file thru blutut, wer will it be saved initially?

  • Sometimes sudenly my phone`s touch feature is not working..& after some minutes it is working again. Sometimes it gets few days also to work again. Please does anyone know why is that & please if anyone knows a solution let me know? [email protected]

  • I have problem with this phone.when i lock the device with touch screen, i can't unlock it with touch screen, so i have to unlock with the keyboard.Anyone know how i have to repair the touch screen, because this not comfort to use if the touch screen can't use.

  • Hi i am using this phone shince last two years but i am not been able to install or sync this phone with my computer. Pls help me with the same so that i can update all my info from the phone to the computer. I have tried lot of possible things but still failed to do so.

  • You need not to use the manual in english as the phone itself has all the information about it got to programs/help..........and you will find it much easier instead of going through the biggy ununderstood manual......karan singh

  • can anyone guide me as to why the o2 doesn't displays the messages present in the sim card though it produces the contact nos or the procedure for doing it. hav tried sim mgr, but provides only contact nos. Thanks [email protected]

  • The features and working with O2 xda has been amazing. The software provided doesn't run on vista OS, hence m unable to use it as modem. Also request can anyone send me the latest software and How-to-use Manual in english My mail is [email protected]

  • Amicia ask for help at xda-developers.com forum. They are real experts of HTC devices, such is this 02 XDA Mini S (HTC Wizard). They can help You 100%.

  • Hi, Just got an o2 xda mini. put in on charge using dock the red light is on the charger and the green is on the dock. I charged for about 4hrs and i tried to turn it on nothing happen. did hard reset nothing happen. is the battery flat. what shall I do? Only just bought it reconditioned so could send it bk.

  • Would any body Send me a How-to-use Manual My mail is [email protected]

  • so expensive

  • it is possible to run the win 6.1 in xda mini s how it run? smoodly or making any trouble in running .how much u spend to install.?

  • hi, im about to purchase this phone from a friend. can anybody tell me if it would be worth it? thanks. i dont exactly know how i can maximize the potential of this phone, i am an office person with side business so obviously i have much use for this phone but im not exactly phone savvy, if anybody can give me advise, it would greatly be appreciated. thank you.

  • i used almost 1 year already. now my XDA mini s cannot detect external memory card. Anyone have idea

  • Dear you can use Ur PDA as Modem for Desktop or Laptop Computer.... Settings are very simple.... but it is according to your Mobile Service Provide... you may call at your Cell Phone Help line and ask them for procedure.....!!!! I did the same and it's working Perfectly.. GOOD LUCK IFFI [email protected]

  • Can anyone provide me with the updated modem driver for this phone.

  • i had lost my 'O2 xda II mini' sound, niether ringer nor speaker is working.... it means no sound is coming from any speaker... please help me to recover this prob... also i have lost my driver cd.. please suggest me any site from where i can get a free copy of driver cd..

  • I just bought my xda mini but i have issue with it. I cant read text messages whenever i receive them. Whats happening? Could anyone put me through how to fix it?

  • Can I use this phone as a modem to connect to the internet from my PC? If so, how?

  • Yes i have installed the WM 6.1 at Hyderabad and it is working fine for the past 1 week

  • forum.xda-developers.com - a lot of rom's, including win 6.1

  • i ve o2 xda mini s and using it for past 1 yr. need to know if i can upgrade the software to windows mobile 6.1

  • change usb 2 mini usb cable.will definately charge.also speaker is ok 4 me.only problem 4 me is themes.not able 2 change them

  • try not drain the battery to 0% or else it will not charge using usb sync or wall charger once you drain your battery to 0% u'l hv to use a universal charger to powerup your battery so it can be charge again using usb same problem in my o2 xda mini..xD

  • i have i-mate xdamini5 charged battery not able by USB pls can solve this problem

  • A Superb phone only the speaker isn't one of the best. Can anyone tell me how I can make the select and back button work in java applications or games.

  • a phone with good looks and gr8 features

  • hi can anyone help me please i would love to know how to get windows mobile 6 on my phone well up date it to WM6 i have got WM5

  • having problems using my qwerty board!! well it doesnt work! big problem, ive gone into the setting and everything to make sure the keyboard has been selected and not the phonepad, but nothing makes this qwerty board work!! if you know of any secret methods of making this nightmare work as it should do id be more than please to here from you, failing that id have to take this phone back to the shop, very disapointed as the phone if working fully, would be amazing, thanks for you time

  • with Windows Mobile 6.1 include touchflow and cube is the best phone for his price even its 3 year old, only the camera could be a little better

  • i have installed the gps software but how to connect antena ? how to run it without anntena / is it posible / pls send me the he lp will be the great thank full thanks

  • Ive had this phone for a year, and its brilliant for its size/price, does everything you could want it to, and the only downpoint is that when you send a txt it plays the alert noise, whether its on silent or not, but other than that its a handy little xda. I like how apps can be easily installed too!!

  • T-mobile MDA is the same as this device which is HTC-Wizard. This is a 3 years old phone, and it amazes me when i flash the wm6.1 roms which is work flawlessly. A very hard to beat device and reliable for all its features, if anyone come across a good looking condition of this device, just grab it, you will not disappoint. I think this is the master of all windows mobile phones. Good choice

  • it l00ks like the imate

  • i have had this phone for nearly 3 years now i think and it has been good. love the keyboard. only one problem tho that it has had since i got it. wenever i send a txt, whether the phone is on silent, vibrate or the sound is on it plays the "notify.wav" sound after i send a text. i have been looking everywhere for a fix to this. any help would be great. thanks

  • Hello there, I am using this pda for 2 years now. Although it may be an old-fashioned pda now, it is so useful for me. I do not regret to choose this pda. I may buy for another one if I can find 'more sophisticated' pda (Not just more pixels on the camera, a little bit faster processor, more colors, the design etc) However, I want to maximize the pda with other suitable software, rather than using the basic ones (such as Media Player, Office, etc) Could anyone help me, please email me at [email protected]? Thanks, AMAW p.s. please do not send me any junk emails, Thanks a lot.

  • I like the mini, but when i try to use the wifi to connect it trys to use the gprs instead, becoming a pain any ideas please. I want to use wifi only as a lot of hotspots are free now so why pay

  • I have had the XDA mini on contract for 18mnth and will probably renew contract without need to change phone. Good PDA, active sync is handy, all in it does what it says on the tin.

  • I bought this phone and only had it for a few months.. It was awesome in the beginning, but it started getting annoying to touch the screen in order to dial a number. You can use the keypad to dial the number but that was even more annoying. After having it for a few months, windows crashed and I haven't been able to use it ever since. It starts up and once it's at the main scren, it just has a loading icon and it never goes away. If you have a solution for this, please let me know.

  • hi, im not sure if i should get this phone, or the Asus A626. i text message alot and i love touchscreens.

  • i have o2 xda mini s handset, i dont no how to shutdown using winxp and it have bee effected with virus how to remove i dont no pls help me

  • actualy i brough sanyo xda o2 mini s mobile but i dont no how to shutdown using winxp and my set effected with virus and there is no virus software in my set pls help in this matter

  • Seen people having problems and questions about the xdamini if you go to this site you will get all the help you need

  • can we install Mozilla firefox in O2 xda minis? and can we install anti virus in O2 xda minis? how to enquire about mobile bcoz i am having some doubts about O2 xda minis.

  • is there any phone in o2 xda which got the fecility of dual sim .pl letme know

  • ei guys! i dont like this phone. its more expensive than the one my friend has... the benq p50 and this phone is a bit slower that of benq... hate it! f dont buy this phone!

  • hello guyz, i am facing s terrible problem. i got one o2 xda mini s phone from my brother living singapore, in official site of o2, it says it supports java. but i cant install any jad/jar/java applications. i have seen java mdp in my friend's o2 atom, it workes just pasting them in the card, conntecting the phone with pc. but my one doesnt work. even i dont have that java mdp icon. can anyone please help me? email: [email protected] thnx in advance

  • It seams everyone has a different problem with it. Best to deal with is if you have it, sell it, if you do not have it, stay away from it.

  • hi there people! i need help on how to downgrade my fone from wm6 to 5.. do you guys know why my phone keeps on freezing? when i load songs onto the memory through the phone..go on msn live.. please help!

  • Mahesh Motivaras: You have different Hardware Key bord and , Windows setting Keybord layout is different. You need to change Registry to change keybord layout (I think Your is German Layout mine is same) To Change slide-out keyboard layout: If you have a Device from one country, but would like to use the keyboard layout of another, you can change the keyboard's language setting to do so... For US layout (QWERTY): HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 0409 (String) For German layout (QWERTZ): HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 0407 (String) For French layout (AZERTY): HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 040c (String) For Spanish layout (QWERTY): HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd\Locale = 040a (String)

  • i facing lots of problem while i typing with qwert key bord of my XDA MINI S .!! i felt that some mistake from manufacturer in making key board. pressing Z, it type Y anb by Pressing of Y key it types Z!!!! How is it ? and by typing with sift key it type some hotch potch !!! I cant Understand .... will the companey change me the Piece ?? any body facing the same problem ? please e mail me ..

  • I lost the softwear CD of xda mini s phone appreciate if anyone help me out to send the softwear by e-mail attached or advise me how can i get from internet. Please help me.... Thanks. Best Regards, nilesh makwana E-mail : [email protected]

  • If you brought this don't let the battery go fully dead always keep it charged. When fully discharged my phone cant be charged again! Anyone able to help me with it. If you haven,t bought it buy the imate with the same features supposed to have less trouble. It's a shame because this is a really great phone if not for this problem.If you still want to buy it see that you have a good warranty.

  • nice pda phone.. works very well.. though i occassionally encounter some cracking sound with the speaker.. but this happens rarely.. so all in all im fine with the unit. though im very sure there are better units out there...

  • very sexy phone

  • this is a very good phone, one of the best i have seen so far. everyone should get it.

  • I cannot get my phone to sync with new laptop that i bought which has VISTA as OS please help

  • hi, ive been looking at the xda and i read a review and i saw the uninstall screen, there are three options : basic, corparate and personal. i dont like the menu screen and there are the three options and the guy who reviewed it didnt say what he had chosen... with corparate it said before you choose it you should consult your IT manager for this as you dont get any GPRS settings or anything else, what do you get, if anything and how do you uninstall the o2 programs if i have to. please email me or add my IM and tell me then its [email protected] and my email adress is above!! thanks !

  • The best phone i have come across to date.

  • I am in big problem with my O2 XDA miniS as I lost the softwear CD and user manual, appreciate if anyone help me out to send the softwear and user manual by e-mail attached or advise me how can i get from internet. Please help me.... Thanks. Best Regards, Jamal Hussain E-mail : [email protected]

  • For those still struggling to get the text message notification to work, it's all in the file naming. Don't have any spaces or capital letters (keep it simple!) and put the wav in the windows directory of the phone and it should appear in the list in the notifications settings area.

  • Had this phone for about a monnth. i enoyed it while it lasted. it gave me so much problems. it wouldnt charge, mic and speakers always spoiling. a few days ago it seemed to have just short circuited. I will just sell it for scrap. i hav orderd a treo750v, it should arrive tomorow. cnt wait for dat

  • The worst piece of technology i have ever seen. O2 should not be selling pocket pcs because they cannot make them. I had 3 xda orbits replaced with same fault and gave up and got the mini s and this doesnt work either as specified. i have now given up. xda mini s: alarms and reminders do not work. the only time that the alarm works is when you switch the phone on - it then continually sounds the alarm for at least 15 minutes while it tries to work out what it is supposed to be doing. this happens EVERY time you switch the phone off and then turn it on. xda orbit: all 3 xda orbits ceased to work after switching off. could not boot up. only solution: restore to factory settings and lose all phone numbers etc which take hours to reload one at a time unless you use a pc to load them up. not to mention all the settings and preferences you have selected are then lost. a complete time waster. note that this happens EVERY time xda orbit is switched off so dont let the battery run low whatever you do. intenet does completely work on either phone

  • Best phone I have ever owned. Reliable, light and easy to get on with. Only downside is the loose fitting of the styli...I've lost 3 since I got mine.

  • This is one the best phone i eva used, its has amazing internet speed no issue with performace , and above all its ruff and tuff piece i dropped it several time still its same

  • I think O2 always give suprise from his lover, it proved with O2 XDA Mini S, wonderful PDA, with stylish design, qwerty keyboard, and many more..

  • this phone is the bomb i love the features that this phone have send one for me now

  • It is a very good phone.I have one and i am very satisfyde on it .It is a small computer with windows

  • I am thinking of buying this phone. Any comments on usability, I want to pick up email on the go as I work remotely from the office base most of the time. Also is the battery wear/lifetime good as I'm also on the phone lots! Thanks for any comments.

  • To change the text sound you need to make the sound you want in to a .wav format which are alot bigger than mp3 so lower the quality if you can, then drag your sound to the phones windows folder and it will apear in the text list, i am now on a graphite and cant find away to alter either the text or ring tone :s

  • i have an o2 XDA mini S, i have a problem in it, all the programs in my o2 got erased automatically, i tried resetting both soft and hard reset but no applications are there in my o2. i lost all my data, applications like wireless, bluetooth, camera, mediaplayer etc. can u please suggest me how to reload all my applications

  • i was wondering if anyone knew how to set real tones as a message tone as its been bugging me for ages and i cant figure it out. many thanks

  • Hey jeremy, i had that problem too. u should back up all ur files. go to settings, then systems and clear storage. after I did that i was able to get about 30mb of internal storage i never knew i had

  • I have had the XDA Mini S for over a year now but an annoying box keeps appearing telling me my memory is critically low. I have deleted all photos/videos, word docs but to no avail. I have 1800 contacts but am told that that should not be a problem. 2 salesmen in Car Phone Warehouse and O2 respectively told me that in their opinion they are notorious for their memory otherwise I thought it was a good phone. I bought a memory card but that does not seem to help. CPW say it will take between 14 to 28 days to fix. What am I supposed to do in the mean time???

  • Hey..I love this phone! the wifi is great! although today I am having trouble with the sound. only when I have an incoming call will the sound work. the voice dialling doesn't work, in calls I can't hear anything, the soft/hard keys sounds don't work. Has anyone had this problem at all? please email me if you have any answers! avril [email protected]

  • Just got this phone and i have to say i'm totally impressed. Its amazing. Runs smoothly with anything i through at it. I use my Wifi connection and i can watch videos on my phone from the net at good speed. The sound is also pretty good. Cannot comment on camera or video as i have no used those. The slide out keyboard is also fantastic and such a nice sized phone, not very large, but Still a very big screen.

  • Hey is it worh buying this phone? Im buying it from EBAY? it is a 3 months old phone... Kindly guide on the same... PLEASE

  • i have had the o2 mini s on payg for a while now and have no problems - however the battery ran flat yesterday (i normally charge prior to running flat) - whe i put the charger in it shows no sign it is charging - and in fact i left in on all night and the device sometimes turns on the 1 or 2 seconds then goes off - i have tried the soft reset - but still it will not turn on - any ideas

  • i was thinking about getting this phone but wanted to no how big the screen is?

  • hey fellows, i just bought my pda phone from Germany and i have a big problem: it's in german and i don't know how to switch it in english. can anyone help me please? you can post ur answer on this site, or maybe you'll be so kind and email me on the address above. thank you !

  • ive got this phone and i still use it alot, it actally has most features really lovely looking phone with slidedown keypad really easy to use text.. it's not crap just a good phone great little all round packed feature phone

  • do you nead a gps mouse to use tom tom with this phone ?

  • I had bought o2 mini s year bak.... very much satisfied with the phone but one thing is that any knows how to see the network information I.e cell info display... on the o2 xda mini s plz... mail me

  • mini s great phone but i heard o2 were releasing a limited edition gold handset, can nayone confirm this?

  • Could anyone please tell me the universal password of xda mini s? I restored the previous settings of the device few days ago and it now asks for a password everytime I want to start it. It would be a great help if anyone could help.

  • I am having difficult time since every time it's in the pocket and pressure applies to the screen in gets turned off. than only way to restart is take the battery out and set the date and all the data again. can some one help. thanks

  • I think its pretty good, it has all of the nessasary requirements that i wanted, it was great 10 out 10

  • Been using the mini for over a year now.It is fantastic,until recently I used the handsfree kit ! The phone now works only in the handsfree mode despite removing the handsfree. tried rebooting - restarting .. which am sure works most of the time. But nothing happens.. please help.

  • what alternative charger can I use on my XDA Mini S. Does the Motorola one really work

  • my phone hangs sometimes and i need to delete some of my saved file. can someone help me what specific memory card i should buy for this phone?

  • i bought a phone very similar to this one from t-mobile and i think its very outstanding. it has so many programs i always use in school. also the wifi thing rocks! i dont need to pay $30 every month for the internet even though it is a little bit slow. i'm still loving it!

  • This mobile is great. If you want a mixture of pda and mobile it's really enough. You can browse the internet easily, but sometimes I miss some call. The biggest problem is that sometimes when I remove it from my pocket it starts getting confused fliping the display from normal do keyboard mode and I end up missing the call. It's not that usual, but happens. And I think the quality of the phone is great. Never undertood why sometimes people complain about it at the reviews. As it's using windows, sometimes it crashes, but not that often.

  • is it true that it is hard to browse the internet with this?

  • its a gr8 gadget.. initially i thought it;ll be kinda complicated.. but once u're used to its.. its just awesome..it consumes battery a lot but.

  • is ok

  • I have just got my xda's and I fink that is gate

  • i just got my XDA 2 DAYS back and trying to get it connect with my win xp PC with Active sync insatalled but it shows new hardware found and after that it pop up windows mobile device found but does not work proprly. please help me out guys.

  • do not charge xda's with motorola chargers you will blow it up!!!!!

  • im sorry rachel but as you say your handset should not be doing the things taht you have noted , a few key points to remember with XDA mini you definetly need a memory card also you need to make sure that if you are installing applications you save them to the storage card as the memory is low on the xda as far as program data storage . also make sure you close any applications using task managher as this will just eat up the proccessor power and cause it to crash . i would suggest that if your handset has gone wrong within the waranty period that you find a copy of your contract or some other proof of puchase and take it to carphone warehouse where they will providing it is a warantee fault and you have proof of purchase repair your phone for free and it should only take two weeks . in future if your not happy with o2 direct maybe you should try o2 through the carphone warehouse , its run like a totally different network and the customer services are awesome , i accidently blew up my XDA by putting amotorola charger in it and they had it fixed in 10 days for free . i would say you need to pursue other routes as far as getting your hand set repaired .

  • I am very disappointed with my o2 XDA mini. Having had it for less than 4 months it has now completely crashed and o2 have been less than helpful. There is a 3 week wait for repairs, that is if you can get o2 to agree that it needs to be seen! When it works the gadget is great. When it crashes you are on your own and in my case I am still expected to pay my monthly charge for a functionless unit. I will not renewing any contract with o2 and could recommend this product to anyone, based on my experience

  • when downloading software for this phone, should i be looking for "smartphone" software? or "pocket PC" software? anyone know any good sites to download software/games from?

  • Its a good handset so far. Its for all those people who live their lives around the office. If your an average person who just loves their gadgets then your just asking to get robbed. There is no way your gona get on the bus in manchester with that phone and not get robbed. Its internal features are very good indeed. My over all score for this phone is 95%.

  • there seem to be a lot of posts about the XDA crashing . now i've owned one for about 9 months and have not experienced it crashing since i found task manager. BE WARNED......when you "X" a program it does not close it , it minimises it . which will slow down and eventually crash your XDA . you need to open task manager and close down any un-neccesary programs . to avoid the crashing issue. also the handset wont accept MP3 as ring tones what you need to do is convert them to ".WAV" files to use as ring tones . XDAs Rock if you want windows mobile buy one of these . if tyou want a phone to be phone not a computer buy a d900

  • if you like RPGs and you want a good one for your XDA/ windows m obile 5 hanset. check out the scummVM engine . the engine used for the monkey island games , and indiana jones (point and click ) you'll need the pocket scummvm version. be carefull though i made the mistake of downloadingh it fronm my handset as the engine is 2.5mb thats 12 quid and the actual game to run in the engine was 7.5 so in total ive cost myself 50 quid over one game . but hey its awesome .

  • my best gadget so far

  • this small gadget is the bomb man! mine is almost a game console because of the games that i have from nintendo old school and a whole lot of other games... the applications are really good... hahaha

  • Help! I am trying to use my xda mini s through my server instead of through a POP3. I know what my server address/incoming mail server etc are but it ain't working! Any thoughtts!?

  • Too heavy, sound quality poor, stylus falls out (lost), ring tones limited, never used the keyboard,or word, or excel all in all too complex and not all explained in the manual. Thechnically impressive, but who needs all the features, also it does jams a lot and you have to reboot! Not going to go for such a phone again, renewing with a good simple phone, to make phone calls on!

  • honest opinions, which of the 02 xda's is the better!? heard a lot for each but no9t sure on a final decision, orbit or this one seems the best, although the HTC tytn seems to be quite a formidable foe to there trophy, any input anybody?!

  • I own one of it. Its a great phone. A little too big to handle. The OS sometimes need rebooting, it hangs. I worry about the sliding keypad, but so far so good. I got a great deal on it in the APAC. The phone color begins to wear off with usage. I wish it didnt. It gives it a worn and torn look. The screen needs a scrath guard. Otherwise its fab.

  • I am getting used to using the phone but can anyone suggest anywhere for extra appt software or games to help fill up my extra cards? this phone doesn't seem to featured

  • to set the ringtone find the mp3 hold down the pointer on it(sort of like right click) and then select set as ring tone. wait a few seconds then it should say that it has been copied to the folder and it is all good. or you could copy the song streight into the windows/rings folder.

  • do O2 xda mini s comes with a gos reciever and ho do we set mp3 songs as ringtones ???

  • hi, I have never been able to get onto any web page, as yet. the wi-fi connects fine. Nevertheless, every time I enter a valid address in the search engine of internet explorler, a warning popup, pops up &states; the address is not valid. Check the address & try again. Can anyboby help?

  • Hi jus to let you no bout the Qwerty board on the mini s, I work 4 o2 and it is a 'QWERTY' there seems to be a miss match on the handset shown

  • Hello... Does any1 know if is compatible with the 4gb mini sd card? Pls help me!!!

  • The paint sucks. It is kind of slow. It does not work with a mac, but you can send media through bluetooth.

  • in the pic show QWERTZ keyboard. in the specs say, QWERTY keyboard. which one is correct??

  • I have a question about this XDA mini s, i have had the phone for about three days and have purchased a 1gb mini sd card for storage. The only thing is, i have put video's on my sd card, and when i use media player for playback, it runs slow with the visual being spikey and stuttery. does anyone have a solution to this problem? thanks in advance, DumWho?

  • Its a nice looking phone but I have couple of problems with it. It keeps locking up and it has to be rebooted regularly to fix this problem. I randomly miss calls, i answer it but it sends the caller to voicemail. There is no backup/restore option so if are not syncing with Outlook (i.e. you don't use Outlook) you'll have to go an buy an extra bit of software to back it up.

  • for those people wanting to change the text message alert on their o2 xda mini it is simple (applies to all notifcations). First find which file you want to use as the tone if mp3 use a mp3 to wave converter to change its format to .wave (only wave files an be used) as far as I am aware. Then connect the xda to your pc and browse the mobile, for the windows directory. Once you have opened the windows directory copy the wav file you have selected and paste it into the windows directory on the xda. Once this is done close down explorer on the phone and open settings, then notifications. Select which event you want to apply the changes to then open the box below the file you have placed on the xda should be there, select the file and that is it simple.

  • i am using it i dont have any problem in its msn messenger dont go 4 sony p990 its not a good phone i also had used it thank u

  • please knidly send me the updated software for my o2 xda mini s mobile phone and feed me back if there is any arabis software thanks in advice

  • hi iam planing to get this divice can some one please tell me if iam gonaa be able tu use msn messenger in this phone with no hussele some of my friend said it works very very slow is it true should i go for sony p990i or xda minis please help me thanks

  • I found a review that suggest that this phone might lose its memory if the battery runs right down. I think the phone is the same as the iMate Kjam? The review here says this "we can almost manage 2 days before the battery warnings appear. Whatever you do make sure you top up at this point as letting the battery run flat will lose applications stored in the volatile memory" That worries me as I need to ensure that no data is lost and my P910i has run down several times. Is it true? If no-one knows, maybe some kind soul could do a backup and then let it run down, then leave overnight and see what happens? Many thanks Brian

  • xcellent

  • To those posters confused about having the z and y keys swapped. Basically you have somehow ended up with the German version of the Phone. German keyboards have this layout. This is not the case for all examples of this device, only ones intended for the German market.

  • can you sent for me recognition software of o2 mini s in computer

  • can you sent for me recognition software of o2 mini s in computer

  • This is a really nice phone...The PC sync,the outlook synchronization is marvellous ..This phone on active sync is user friendly..Its sound quality is awesome but windows MP 10 doesnt support large video files smoothly..the qwerty keyboard is an add on to ppc's. third party software for video plays videos extremely well with great clarity n fast motion search even in higher bit rates..1.3 MP awesome image clarity. Bluetooth is though a bit slow n this phone n it doesnt have software 4 playing flash files.. All in One this baby is a complete marvel n im really happy 2 have this phone. Its LOVELY

  • 2.5mm headphone

  • Can anyone please tell me this PDA use the 3.5 or 2.5 headphone jack ??? Thanks for your kindly advise !!

  • hi, Can anyone tells me that where can i get the free softwares for this PDA? Cheers..

  • hi emster, where can I find the menu for hotspots directory in my XDA mini S. I will try to download from the website you mentioned about getting email straight away like blackberry. Thanks again.

  • it is true indeed that without proper care at your gadgets, whatever may they be, they are vulnerable to fast wear and tear, however, should the gadget be taken cared of properly, then I believe that choosing XDA mini s is indeed great since, like other users, I took it under contract, thereby it's free....I am learning to love my new gadget now...

  • this is a beutifull piece of kit my 3rd pocket pc and the best. userfriendly and a neat design in its range great for msn.

  • Obviously people have different views on how the handset has been designed and it's functions. When used with care you should not have a problem. There are quite a few design flaws with the handset.. Stylus being at the bottom of the handset, Stylus falling out if handset becomes loose. Everything that can go wrong with the handset can be avoided if used with care. I got the handset free with a contract so i've not wasted any money at all. Which is nice! But overall this is the first step where an XDA has gone mini. Don't knock a work in progress.

  • If you are thinking about buying this PHONE... DON'T!!! No offence to people who like it OK. I am notorious for buying the newest gadgets since I am addicted. I take better than normal care of my phones leaving them looking new even after 1 year. But this thing!!! - They lock up at least once a day. When in standby, they forget that they are a telephone.... and force you to reboot to get it to receive and send calls. It like having a 2 year old child, you have to check up on the thing constantly. - The housing is cheap. - Paint flakes easily. - After about one month of use, the keyboard slide out feature is sloppy and hangs up some what. - The tabs on the battery access break very easily. So plan on buying a couple extra back covers since you have to drop the battery out EVERY time it locks up. An All around, a total waist of the 500-600 bucks OR MORE that one may be bent over to pay.

  • thank you emster, I will try to explore my gadget...

  • Hi Bhavesh, If you go to www.my-xda.co.uk and click on xda mini s. You can download the manual or user guides.

  • Hi Mags, To answer your questions re wi-fi, there is a menu on your handset called hot spots directory. This will tell you where all the available hot spots are, usually airports and franchise restaurants. To view how to do this go here..http://www.o2.co.uk/business/sme/waystocon­nect/wlan Also emails have to connect via mobile web and it has to be requested. XDAs don't support push email. (This is where they come direct) Handsets that can do this and have push email is blackberry. However XDA's can have the blackberry software downloaded. Go here ..www.my-xda.co.uk and choose xda minis software.

  • EDGE = (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) is a radio technology that can give up to three times faster communication rates than GPRS. In other words it's faster!

  • Is there anywhere I can find English software for this phone? I need to get owner manual in english as well Help

  • I just had my XDA mini S, is there anybody there who can help me setting the wifi? where I can access any available hotspots? and also, everytime I want to check my mail, I always have to dial up through mobile web, is there other way wher email get straight to the phone through gprs, how will i do it? sorry, just a newbie to PDAs....thanks

  • on the spec for phone on this site it says it has EDGE what is this

  • is there anyway to change the msg tone to a real mp3 tone, got the mda on tmobile same as mini s though, excellant handset

  • To answer your question coggy, The handset comes complete with outlook 2002 on disc. The calender used is outlooks own but you can choose not to sync this.

  • I was wondering if anyone knew the default pin code for security? Can not find this anywhere and have been advised it is 1234, but this code does not work on my mini. Also to answer a previous question, yes an XDA can connect via WIFI but O2 will not help you set this up and it is dependent on your own modem connection and ISP as this is what is used to connect. O2 won't set it up as it is not officially supported and prefer GPRS as they can charge for this. Also have not found any compatible games to put on the XDA except the inbuilt games as of yet. Will post if this changes.

  • Hi I am getting this product and wanted to know with regards to the sync with the calender, to/do's etc. I have outlook 97 with office 97. Is this the only application it will sync with because i don't like outlook 97. I currently have my calender on my desktop using the software provided with an old Palm PDA. I love this calender and sync's well. Im guessing this phone does not come with it's own software for your desktop to sync with the phone and view your calender etc on your desktop and the phone ? Any help appreciated

  • where can i find free xda mini s games and softwares?????

  • I would like to post my comments that O2 XDA Mini S is very usefull for me. there have a lot of functions, Good Looking, and so on... All, It's very good PPC. Regards, Mr. Phok RATHA

  • I am looking into buying the XDA Mini S but would like to know if I can access the internet on my phone via the wifi. As it is not GPRS does this mean I am able to use the internet without having to pay data fees associated with any contract?

  • Hi, Can anyone tell me how to get rid off inactive icons from the programme list.I have downloaded the software from the pocket gear website then I have removed it from the settings.But,programme icons still there.

  • Hi Alan, I think you did not put your bluetooth in search mode. Turn off your bluetooth & then press and hold your bluetooth power button until its light starts flushing quickly. Then try to search with XDA.

  • The keys are quite noisey

  • Is it possible to connect this phone to a laptop via Bluetooth and access the interent on the Laptop despite the phone not having HSCSD? Also, does this phone support stereo output for music if paired with a stereo BT headset?

  • when using over my home wifi, no probelm setting it up, it eventually stops my IE and outlook on my pc from connecting. Have to disconnect leads from wifi and reconnect. Also can't get access to my home network only internet on the wifi. Any Ideas?

  • Just goy my XDA mini s, Having trouble setting up my Jabra blue tooth head set, will not find it any suggestions

  • It is a great phone.The best I have used so far.The only problem is the place of stylus which is at the bottom of the phone.This usually becomes loose.Stylus should have been at the top.

  • Does the softwear on the phone only work with Microsoft Office or will it work with Lotus notes? Thanks

  • I have had this model for 9 mths and did not take out the optional insurance. The only problem I have had is that the stylus pen would not stay in its holder which is situated at bottom right side of unit (not the best place.) So with no stylus, you can still use the touch-screen functionality with your finger nail!!!

  • Alot of you guys are having a trouble with the WiFi internet conn., well.. if you have a laptop and you have a wireless internet conn. at home then its jus how you connect the laptop to the wireless router. The pass key is what you or your network administator has it. Check the router settings. I am also planning to buy mini s, i really like that phone but can someone tell me if there are any other defects in it?

  • sofwar for xda mini s

  • Its a great pda but reception as a phone is pretty poor, difficult to use in a car. Had it 6 weeks and not sure if its what I want, which was one piece of kit as a pda and phone.Quite bulky and poor car kits and cases. Touch screen can cut you off if you are on a call due to your ear touching the screen. mmmmmm not sure!

  • Only brought the phone 3 days ago. My first real problem was setting up the wifi. After a very lengthy chat with tech support, it was revealed that I can only connect to my home wifi if the live box was set to WPA only. Unfortunately, this means I am unable to have wifi to my laptop as this requires WEP or WPA together. Further to this, I can no longer acces wifi or GPRS internet! I have again spen some time talking to tech support and they can not resolve the issue. They believe it to be a software problem. The solution? To take my phone back and have the handset exchanged. Not a very good start I must say. Aside from these problems, the phone is excellent. It's functionality and features are exactly what I want in a PDA.

  • i brought a xda mini s few day ago and i have the same problem with wifi connect the wireless, can you please tell me how to do the set up step by step and what do u mean of network passkey (where can i find it) Thanks a lot....

  • Having been a committed Psion user for years, I have been looking to update to a phone/pda for sometime now and got the MiniS on a yearly upgrade deal and I am very, very impressed. It syncs beautifully with Outlook, Word and Excel. I had some difficulty getting access to the Internet and to my emails, and eventually rang up the O2 helpline, who were very helpful and sorted it out. My only small gripe is that the way the weekly display choices outlook calender offered were very limited, but that was soon rectified by downloading a choice of excellent software - PocketBreeze, PocketDay and the one I eventually chose PocketInformant. I would whole heartedly recommend this excellent pda. I was worried that many reviews had criticised the phone sound quality, but having been very disappointed with my previous top of the range Samsung, I was pleasantly surprised.

  • its a mint phone yeah baby

  • not bad gadget some good features some tedious ones overall not too bad.i have a pioneer deh 70bt bluetooth car head unit but cannot get it to find my phone has any one else got the same or has any ideas how to do it cheers

  • I just got the equipment. It is good but I need to be able to connect to the internet via Wi-Fi. How do I go about it? Does it have an inbuilt wireless lan card. Please help. Thank you

  • this is a fantastic gadget to own.. my only concern is the sync which is a pain in the ... also, i am not able to know what happens if the OS colapses.

  • Wihs it had 3 G radio and a faster processor

  • i put a programme on my xda to change the display settings andwhen i changed them it asked me to restart the phone i clicked yes and now it wont load up it just stays on the begining screen can any one help please.

  • I have had this great phone for four weeks. Have bene trying to synchronise it for all thsi time. No luck. Even IT guy at work puzzled. Any ideas? As simply a phone it's cumbersome and tortous to use!

  • Help needed please. I cannot see video, but can only hear the sound. I am refering to a simple Windows Media Player clip. The stage of watching an actual DVD on my O2 is oh so distant, wish I knew more about stuff like this! Thanks in advance.

  • there is no comparision between k-jam & mini, k-jam is any time better. Basicaly it is to fast, sound quality is too good , having flash etc.

  • Hay U all, can u suggest me which one is better Imate K-Jam or O2 mini s. as both of them are same but I got to know that K-Jam supports 802.11g but mini s supports 802.11b. is there any thing else which differ in the 2. any firmwere updates etc... plz suggest me which one to purchase. Thanks in Advance.

  • In case any SOFTWARE support is required for O2/O2 Xda 2, Let me assure U we are always ready to support the company. I can be contacted here:: GURJEET SINGH BAGGA Microsoft Certified Professional. (Group SECY) WDCTA West Delhi Computer Traders Association MBL # AVAILABLE ON REQUEST..mail me on [email protected]

  • i have had to uninstall windows 5 and reinstall 2003 so i could view my faxes as currently there is no third party software for the mini s. Surely the xda should support this, if it wants to compete on the market with the nec 343i

  • You made sure your wi-fi is on yea? and make sure that you have all the settings correct. It should automatically pick up the network but you will need to enter the network key

  • i am using this mobile from the past month i had bought a wireless connection for this. but the mobile never connects,so please explain. helppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppp

  • how does the wifi in it work

  • Had my XDA mini S for about 5 days now. Contrary to what I have read; the QWERTY keyboard on mine is in the right order. It is certainly a powerful hand held PC. The only thing I don't like about it, or rather am struggling to get used to, is that it is a PC first and a phone second. Not easy to make calls without extracting the stylus. However I found the seamless way it downloads music from my laptop via the USB cable fantastic. So all in all I am getting to really like this little gadget. We have wifi at work too, so it integrates with that without any hassle, which is very useful. Overall 8.5 out of 10, which is a lot better than some mobiles I have had.

  • I recently purchased the O2 XDA mini S and evetytime I switch it on, it reverts to vibrate mode. dispite resetting the phone to ring tone using both the Comm Manager & the volume adjusmen. I can't deactivate vibrate, has anyone any ideas.

  • the surposeable qwerty keyboars is sorta rubbish as u see by the picture of the phone on this website open it to look at it bigger and see the z and y are mixed up so its not QWERTY its QWERTZ lol hehe alex

  • steve go to start then down to setting at the bottom of the screen u will see connections click on that then wireless lan. the other way is by pressing the coms button turning on wifi and then going to setting in the bottom right corner. once on that screen it should say if u have a signal then just go to enrol sometimes it will bring it up automaticly and will ask you to enter your network passkey

  • Happy S.R put a tiny bit of bluetak in the hol

  • Well I am using this phone from last 4 months now. As I read a lot about that , it won't do this and that . I have found it fantastic!. The only issue I used to face was how to use it but once u start using it. It is fantastic and Operation System Upgrade is avalible and I have upgraded the software. It is so easy to type txt messages n read your emails n It is Wi-Fi Enabled so basically you can check your email b4 going to toilet in the morning or when u r in toilet. The only thing which I do miss is 3G connectivity. If this phone was 3G enabled there probably the best phone I have ever used. But I got it got Free on O2 Contract so no compmains. Excellent vlaue for money.

  • Hello, Could someone tell me how to and where I could download O2 media into my xda mini S Greatly appreciated. Z

  • Check the phone before you buy. Keyboard is jumbled up and you will find lot of characters are messed up. Connectivity is a problem by USB. When you connect the PC recognize the Mini S as a modem only. If any one has found solution, please respond

  • im with o2 and having probs with msn messenger..it works fine on wifi but doesnt work on gprs BUT the internet does(gprs) is there any proxy settings ive missed out?? cheers nick

  • to all that use this pda/phone. i want to know how is the sound(when ringing or listening to mp3's), camera (still and video). it has to be really good like n80 nokia. i have seen n80 (good sound/camera). let me know please...waiting for post from everyone cheers....

  • Hi Dug, i have just purchased a mini s and have been having problems with setting up the wireless connections. I see you are a dab hand at sorting these kind of problems and would be really gratefull if you could help me get connected with wirless. I'm using a wireless router indoors to run 3 other computers and now i just need to set up mu Mini s the same way. Please Can You Help Me?

  • the phone is just gr8... but i am having some problem with my stylus i guss it has turn loose& keeps falling with slightest movement.. what do i do??

  • Having problems with mms on o2 ireland. any ideas?? sim is fine settings seem to be ok. any1 else had trouble?

  • noz yes you can on t-mobile tho

  • Just read about a problem with the ActiveSync. I had the same problem and what I had to do was download the latest version from Microsoft: Download the "setup.exe" file onto your computer and run it, then when you connect the USB cable it should recognise it.

  • I am interested in this phone, main selling point being the wlan and fact that its new windows 5.0 and somehow small at the same time... neways yeah, just wanted to know is it possible to use the msn messenger on the device through the wlan?

  • this phone is best phone i could find with all my requirements but how much for the phone

  • Mike Sounds to me like the phone has some software issues. Either that or the USB cable is faulty. As you probably know, the minute you plug something into a USB port, the computer recognises that something new has been connected. If this isn't happening on a number of computers, then it's most likely either the software on the phone itself or a dodgy data cable. That'll be covered under warranty. Hope this helps shed some light!

  • I really like the mini, but am unable to Activesync it to my computer. I've now tried 3 computers, with and without internet connections, but it won't see it. All the correct software (outlook and activesync)is installed but it still won't sync. On the screen where you can turn on/off the phone, wifi, bluetooth etc it won't even let me turn activesync on, it's always dulled. Any ideas much appreciated! I want to back up contacts and put media on the memory card. Thanks in advance! - Mike

  • Hi, I just bought O2 xda mini s. I don't know whether my one error or most of mini s. THe function of the keyboard is not in correct funtion, The botton of Y should be after the T botton. And some Key error also. Anyone have broplem like this? Check the keyboard before buy..

  • Does anyone tried to use the Skype on it with gprs connection ???

  • Heski, if you want it to send and receive picture messages on Pay and Go it firstly depends on what network you're on. If you're on o2, generally all you need to do is change a couple of the settings for your GPRS and MMS connections, changing the APN from wap.o2.co.uk to payandgo.o2.co.uk, also changing username from o2wap to payandgo. Off hand, and without official o2 settings, there isn't much else you can do without someone knowledgable having a play around with it. You need to make sure you do this for both settings. Good luck dude.

  • overall i love the phone, just have one question if anyone can help me find the cd software for it. The one i have is in german and i need an english version. Thanks

  • i have this model from dec 2005 it works very nice it is mini computor i install lots of software it is very nice model

  • Hi, I am interested to buy one of the mini S but is not selling here in Singapore. I saw this model in HongKong last week which i have doubt there is international warranty coverage even if the sales man tell him. If i decided to buy it there, will O2 service centre in Singapore covers? If anyone has similar experience or advise, please share with me. Thank you

  • Hi, I've heard there is software that can boost the 1.3 mp camera to a 2mp. Never knew this was possible but if it is does anyone know where i can get hold of it? Thanks Dug

  • I am looking to buy one of these phones but am curious to whether you recieve a pen/stylus with the phone or what else do you use? Also why are some keys swapped around :S? And is the camera any good?

  • ive had my xda mini s now for 3months and love it. i brought it off line (pay as u go) so i dnt get all the gd thighs that come with it. i am still finding it hard to send and recive pic msgs, any1 able to help

  • Hi, I have had my O2 mini for three days and I don't what I ever did without a smart phone before. I still have to use it to is full potential but for calaneder, texting, photo's etc it is brilliant. I have also used it for wireless internet around the home and it is very good to check emails etc but not that ngreat for browsing. All in All i'll happily give it 9 out of 10! Well done O2. Ps - get your O2 mini s from the online store - so much cheaper than the O2 shops they wanted to charge me an extra �20 for a contract that had less onc. mins and texts.

  • Please could anyone let me know how I can find songs that have transfered to my miniS through blue tooth? i dont know in which folder the files go to. many thanks. juls

  • O2 it's a great phone I have received as a gift from my wife. I must thank her she gaved me one of the best for my work & for my life. it's easy . Aslo I can do what Ever I think. Thanks O2 we love you allways MOhideen

  • you need to get a sofware update in english repair centres can normally do this

  • Please I would like to know how I am able to change the language option from German to English and i am not making full use of my phone due to language barrier. My phone is currently in German Language and I want to change it to English Language. george

  • I think there is so many conflickting problems on here because: NO.1 you dont use it properly NO.2 you dont put what network you use it on because they all rebrand the phones(a problem you have on O2 you might not have on t-mobile) No.3 you dont store things on the memery card. No.4 you dont close files properly after use. NO.5 You dont delete messages and emails. dont forget to look in the i.mate and qtek sections as they have the same phones and u might find what you are looking for Hope this helps :)

  • the problem with it is each network rebrands them and puts there own software on it had loads of complaints about it on O2 but none with it on T-Mobile also you get unlimited internet access on t-mobile

  • Got my mini S a couple of days ago, it's slow and HANGS really often. What can be the problem? Please help?

  • hello everobody. i also have the same problem. i bought an O2miniS 3 days ago. "I hv o2 XDA mini s. there is a strange key board. z is in place of y and y is in place of z. Other keys are also not what is printed on them. can anyone help me?"

  • Hi, Can anybody help me in mini-s functionality. When I receive any call, if I want to dial that number by editing the same, I can't edit it. e.g. I recd a call from +8613911111111 and I want to call by using IP and call the number 1790113911111111 how to do it? Thanks in advance.

  • I hv o2 XDA mini s. there is a strange key board. z is in place of y and y is in place of z. Other keys are also not what is printed on them. can anyone help me?

  • I bought a O2 XDA mini s a few weeks ago. I recv some sms regularly in chinese. can anyone tell me how to read these sms on my mini-s? the language in my phone isenglish.

  • what can i do if i want to see korean webpage like i want to see korean letter

  • Query= we bought O2 XDA Mini S in to our office. We have already D-Link wireless network working in our office. We tried to connect O2 with our existing wireless Lan network, but it is not getting connected. Can u please tel us, if that O2 required any wireless card OR any other equipment to be purchased. Please let us know the issue. Waiting for ur valuable reply. Thanking you, Yogaprakash K G 9886793356

  • Any body, please help me... I cut and paste the window into card storage, but somehow the machine can't read the card and so the window is gone. I try to reinstall the software but got error, can't reset either. The only screen i have left is today screen, with: Phone, Message, Calendar and Time only. Does anyones got this same problem? Please help me, becux i can't do anything with the phone except calling and messaging. Thanks so much... My email is [email protected]

  • Hi, Can anyone tell me if I can st MP3's as sms tones? at the moment i can only import and use wav files? Thanks

  • in reply to JimmyYeap follow this guide ;) 1. Select 'Start' 2. Select 'Settings' 3. Select 'Connections' 4. Select 'Connections' 5. Select 'Add a new modem connection' 6. Select 'New' 7. Enter name for connection of 'o2 mobile web' Select modem type, choose 'Cellular Line (GPRS) 8. Click on 'Next' 9. Enter Access Point Name of 'mobile.o2.co.uk' 10. Click on 'Next' 11. Type username of 'o2web' 12. Type password of 'password' 13. Select 'Advanced' 14. Select 'Servers' 15. Select 'Use server-assigned IP address' 16. Tap the Servers tab (bottom left hand corner) 17. Click on 'Use specific server address' 18. Click within the 'DNS' field, and enter '193.113.200.200' 19. Click within the 'Alt DNS' field, and enter '193.113.200.201' 20. Click 'OK' (Top right hand corner) 21. Click 'Finish' 22. Tap 'ok' twice 23. Tap the 'x' (top right hand corner) to return to the main menu for mobile web or for GPRs, 1. Tap Start 2. Tap Settings 3. Tap the Connections tab 4. Tap the Connections icon 5. Under 'My Work Network' tap 'Manage existing connections' 6. If a connection already exists then tap �Edit�. If no connections are present tap 'New� 7. In the �Enter a name for the connection� field enter �GPRS WAP� 8. The 'Select a modem:' drop-down box should be set to 'Cellular Line (GPRS)' 9. Tap 'Next' 10. In the �Access Point Name� field enter �wap.o2.co.uk� 11. Tap 'Next' 12. In the �Username� field enter �o2wap� 13. In the �Password� field enter �password� 14. Leave the Domain field blank 15. Tap �Advanced� 16. In the �TCP/IP� tab ensure �Use server-assigned IP address� is selected 17. Tap the �Servers� tab 18. Ensure the �Use server-assigned address is selected 19. Tap �OK� in the top right corner 20. Tap 'Finish' 21. Tap 'Proxy Settings' tab 22. Ensure that 'This network connects to the Internet' box is ticked 23. Ensure that 'This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet' box is ticked 24. Tap 'Advanced' 25. Tap the �WAP� option 26. In the 'Server� field enter �193.113.200.195� 27. In the �Port� field enter �9201� 28. Tap 'OK' four times to exit

  • hey in reply to ( ayse ) about the roaming you would have to contact customer services on 08704443333 to get bars removed as i do it day in day out ;)

  • any1 can help to post where's web address to download: CHOR-TAI-TEE game for mobilephone (O2 mini xda)? thanks...

  • i used wifi card, but cant connect, popped up msg 'cannot connect you need to configure proxy'. what shall i do?

  • i have finally got the link for confirm manual in english www.my-xda.com/xdaminis.html.here u r sure to find the manual in english for mini s.so guys u can finally resolve ur queries regarding eng manual .cheers

  • Iam Living in italy / Rome i would like to now where i could but new programmes for the xda mini s and in case i needs fixing where i got to go in italy/ rome thanks

  • hi me again i also need the users manual last time i checked in this page under manuals it was there but it does not seem to be there any more so pls let me know where i can get an english users manual

  • hi i have the o2 xda mini S and it is a good piece of rquipment, am looking for good skins and can someone help me in where to find them as i,m bored with the 2 that come with the phone

  • by mistake i formatted my O2 xda mini s wiza 200.... but wehn its restarted its all gone juz a blank screen with a target sign and with the error message "tap the target firmly and accurately at each location on the screen. The target will continue to move until the screen is aligned." please anyone help me out......i`ll be highly thankful....pleaseeeeee...

  • Anyone know the procedure for incoming call and roaming barring? Had no problems with this phone whatsoever - very pleased overall, just the above I need to know, if anyone could help would be gratefully appreciated!!

  • Hi there, Had this phone for around 2 months now and its perfect for me. The only thing it lacks is a decent camera (1.3megapixel). Is there any software to upgrade the camera without changing the phone? Probably not but thought i'd ask. Thanks, Dug

  • hey guys, can anybody tell me how can I change the language from download CD to english,it is all german. and how can we change the message alert tone????? tx

  • with 200mhz .. is this realli bad coz im lookin at it .. and i wana no .. is it realli laggy and slow .. or is it ok if i use it juz for sms and internet browsing once in a while and of course calling ... thNX ...

  • dis ( a common chav expression meaning 'this')is a builderz(can't spell, more proof of chavness) fone n dat (DAT = Digital Audio tape as used in recording studios) man its incase (clearly a space is missing here) ne (Another commonly used chav expression meaning any) 1 runs out of bricks they can use this as a spare!!! disaster phone i would not have it gid!!!! (I surmise that gid can only mean given to me) You couldn't have one chav because you are clearly not educated enough to own one. You should stick to your latest Nokia chav phone, it will surfice until you get around to stealing another one

  • hi i ned a english manual or a site from where i can download it. thanks

  • HELP... I've just got this mini 2s and like others have a German manual and software. I have the manual now in English but want to know can I load the German software or will information I need to load & upload be in German?

  • dis is a builderz fone n dat man its incase ne 1 runs out of bricks they can use this as a spare!!! disaster phone i would not have it gid!!!!

  • would've been great... but all this phone's greatness was spoiled by one "fatal infectious mistake"! The processor speed is only 200 MHz! that's ridiculous! it means you can just forget about multi-tasking because it'll be laggish, choppy and deathfully slow! also the built-in wifi can only do slow browsing. A slow processor also means the device will crash more often than usual. bad... everything with this phone is just great, even the qwery keyboard seems to be the most promising in the XDA line (except XDA Exec) but all of this greatness was ruined by the sow processor.

  • hi the phone is great all the features etc but can anyone tell me if they have found a way to copy the contents of the phone book to the sim card in one go as i have searched the manual and sat for hours trying to sort this out would be very gratefull if anyone could help me out. thanks

  • this phone is great. yes you can do vibe and call. but i do reccomend the software upgrade. its only bad point it cant shift big files so get a card reader.

  • -request for [190-page] english User manual -request for O2 configuration for "clear storage" ** join us >>

  • lets join minds. interact with eachother, help eachother. join us

  • hi guyz.. i jus bought this XDA mini S. The problem is that i cant put vibration and ringtone at the same time? is it the same in ur guyz XDA mini as well?

  • look at the left side of this page... a few notch below the picture.. it says "manual" in your face!

  • I have seen numerous posts here about having a German language mini S. I have the same problem. I found the english version of the instruction manual online, but I can't find the english version of the software. Can anyone please help. Is there somewhere I can download it? They don't sell these phones in my area so I bought it online and they don't take returns!

  • found Active sync Beta 4.2 looks better compared to what you would have been provided in the box. Maybe it was devine intervention that I didn't have the the Eng version in my box? Go to the link below:

  • Nice phone and features but: 1) Make sure you don't purchase or foreign language unit. I bought one in HK recently and they only had a German unit. The dude told me it had English versions in the CD..NOT!! Activesync software and any other software for the unit is non existent from any obvious/convenient locations. You can't get it from the O2 site. 2) The O2 site is piss poor/ basically no downloads for paid customers. 3) Included ring tones are a joke, what few there are. Imagine 8-10 ring tones that you would never use, and make them more irritating by one order of magnitude. 4) No themes loaded, you get win default and one other fruity one. 5) Connectivity to anything (as all have stated) is confusing at best. Settings can be technical.

  • How do I set my 02 XDA mini S to GSM

  • can anyone plz let me know with o2xda mini s,got voice and Handwriting recognition and this mobile comes with stylus and mobile carry case as well i'm planning to buy it soon plz take it urgent thanks victor

  • can anyone tell me how to save my contacts on my pc.........can you bulk save as i have over 600 contacts on my phone and need to back them up to pc...HELP !!

  • Does any one can tall me about GPS??? Does it has inside or i have to get GPS resiver??? Please email me thanks

  • Help me... Hi all, does anyone know where i can download a copy of the XDA Mini S manual from? I only have handbook (user manual) in Germany but I cannot read it. BIG Thanks

  • Ok guys i got the answer to my Query... its a German piece and the keypad is normally different there ... Now the question :-) Can anyone tell me how i can change the keypad to english values ie.when i press a key for an alphabet or a symbol it should display the normal value that is associated with English language

  • I just bought a O2 miniS a couple of days ago,its a german piece but there is something i noticed... When i click on the Letter Y on the keypad , z gets typed and vice versa, this happens only for these two letters , any clue guys ?? Also,is there a place where i can download the user manual and the softwares in English language...

  • in reply to nicky biscuit - i found the same problem but sorted it. 1. Go to start->settings->connections tab->beam and tick the 'recieve all incoming beams' box. (This box applies to infa red AND bluetooth). 2. Make sure you are on the today screen whenever you try and bluetooth something to it. This should all work. Obviously make sure bluetooth is turned on in the connection manager.

  • How good is the camera and video quality?? can anyone send me sample pics taken by it ?? cheers

  • hi could anyone tell me how to set mp3 or wav files as my sms messaging tones

  • i am just about to get an xda mini s and was wondering weather any one can tell me if you can use the tom tom software and still be able to reveive calls

  • do u guys no how to use the internet on the xda mini s. im so confuse. is there any way to get aim on it also?

  • I can recharge the unit overnight. But can I have a full day battery for average use? How worst should I expect? Thanks.

  • like the mini it good for a pda however i cant send anything via bluetooth for some reason when you want to send a file it only gives me the option of email, mms and infr red. is there a way to send via bluetooth? any emails would really be appreciated.

  • Can anyone tell me if this phone has a stickPEN? Does this unit have the handwritting recognition feature? Tnks!

  • very lovely phone but not so good there shud be singtones

  • well lets see, maybe you can charge it over night?

  • when sending text messages why is it that even if you select the delivery notification message you dont actually receive one ?? i would be very happy of someone can tell me this or tell me what i am doing wrong !! i have checked the box that says request message delivery notification - however i dont get these - is it because i have done a basic setup and removed the 02 bundle?? someone please help !! arhhhh - thanks

  • Some mentioned the battery life isn't great. My concern is how often I need to recharge the unit. Everyday? Can anyone tell me the worst case I could get? And the average? Thanks.

  • Hi for that question "why can't i use mp3 for my alarm tones or sms tones?" the answer is first u have to convert mp3 format into wav format then put the files into windows folder then u r able to use the converted wav file as your alarm tone or sms tone...

  • Hi, Please can you tell me that is there any 'Windows' sticker at the back side of O2 XDA MINI S , because i've used MDA Vario, n there was no sticker on that one. Please tell me about XDA MINI S. i'll b waiting for your reply. Thanks

  • Hello people, I have had the xda mini now for about two months and found two problems with the phone and am thinking of selling it or swapping it and need urgent help! The problem is that i am unable to use mp3 ringtones as an alarm tone and message tone! I have tried various things and tried looking for software but to no avail! Could someone please help as this is causing me much problem and i refuse to believe a smartphone such as this does not have this function! PLEASE IF ANYONE KNOWS THE SOLUTION TO THIS PROBLEM PLEASE FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME [email protected]. Thanks.

  • Great little phone, Hotmail is great on it! One question though.... why does nothing Bluetooth with it? An ideas? I really need the Bluetooth working. Please email me. Thanks Nicky x

  • actually i have a difficult problem. i got the xda mini s in german and i would like to change its software to english.any help?

  • this phone is simply amazing.. everything you need ..crunched into one light weight,sophisticated, portable little gadget. however, dont let this impulse you to buy it right away... the battery life of this phone is terribly weak. get ready to charge it everysingle day..if not always carry ur charger with u.. besides that.. the screen is very sensitive and the fact that it does not have a key path like the p910 annoys me. but overall i do like the phone.

  • Need a some help so as to have the keyboard of my O2 mini s function correctly.....especially the special characters.

  • Does anyone know if the WiFi Supports Ciscos LEAP Protocol??

  • here is a copy of the English Manual >> I have this phone for a 2 months now, lot of great features, tho u cant call this as a lightning fast phone, its features is what makes is different from the rest, it is quite small for a pda phone (but thick) i like the wifi that alerts you when a hotspot is detected, i like the power saving options of the phone that you can fully customize, like if you dont mind a dim light on the phone, you can do so, and get extra power for wifi search, or maybe you can skip the wifi search, it also has scheduled turn on and tun off, for those who turn off their phones at night.. you can literally forget about it... the reason mhy they make such a customizable power saving feature is because... this phone is hungry for power ( a little bit of a downside) id never had problems with active sync.. maybe those who had problemas with this is a bit a newbie in outlook, firewall, antivirus etc... (just a maybe) the camera image quality? well for me its bad.. it is no where near my nokia 6630's (1.3MP) even well lighted picture is bad, but i can live with it:-) you get some, you loose some :-) ive heard really bad things about the stylus falling off, hmmmm mine is still intact, my priorities in using it is first use the hard buttons, if u cant, then use the stylus, sometimes a couple of additional button tap is better than getting the stylus, saves time as well. SPEED?? really slow, just keep the task manager empty, kill all the running programs, its a bit of a phone glitch (hope theres an upgrade in the future) but i can live with it. reset is always an option. Ive heared 2Gig SDmini is compatible.. thats great, better upgrade ang leave your ipods at home (someday 4gig or hopefully 8gig will come) Has anyone tried using skype thru wifi on this thing? i have installed it, but havent tried if it works. Is it true that "clear storage" can eliminate the problems?.. i have the file needed to eliminate the O2 bollocks on this thing, but im not yet very decided to do it :-) hope we can all share opinions files etc.. please join >>

  • Hi everyone, I saw so many requests for the English version software, well I also just got the mini-s xda in the German language just go to the following link, then scroll down to a program called "ActivSync 4.1" thats from Microsoft in English and just press download.... lat me know if it worked for you...

  • that last post was in response to "can anybody help me out to download o2miniS english version manual i have a german one so plz if possible mail me the processor at [email protected]"

  • try and get the uk roms from o2.

  • Hi, does anyone know if the outer panel/body be replaced with a new original O2 Panel? Cos mine got a lot of scratches on it.. thanks

  • to jus2gud: if you have had w800, you'd better not to choose w810. both are basically the same one, except the design. w810 is cool with its black color and w800 is sport with its white color. xda 02 mini s is basically pda with phone function. it is exclusively available in the uk and germany. other brands with the same design and function are available around the world. i think both w810 or mini s have disadvantages as no product is perfect. so...if you just need phone, do not choose mini s and vise versa.

  • Im awaiting this xda on an upgrade from 02, they gave me a choice of either this or the W810i....................please some1 tell me I made the right choice. Although they did say I can change within 14days, and I already have the W800 which ima pass onto my 9yr old cah I dont really use the walkman function and he does. I went and had a look at this xda 2dy in the 02 shop and it does look like its a good lil machine but I wanna hear from those of u that tried and tested it.

  • what i have noticed is that if you do remove the o2 stuff and do a corporate setup, u end up missing out on the main screen menus (eg,today,custom,settings and help) the settings part is really good as you can quickly do into the task manager to see wots running, etc. also yoiu lose the option of adding a background image onto your phone. A prob i have found is that when you tap the phone icon on the left hand side that sometimes never opens. has anybosy actually loaded up the new updated software from 02 yet ?? if so is it any better ?? also as someone else has posted yoiu cannot change the dam ringtones no matter where you paste the sound files......

  • Guys I just got my xdamini stolen from the counter at cpw where i work, but I am being offered a exec as an option for replacement... do i get the exec or the mini??? Help!!

  • "u get into a hotspot on WiFi, is it then free for your use?" Generally, no. not to say I wouldn't use it. :) Although there was a guy prosecuted in the States recently for doing exactly this, piggybacking onto someone elses open network. Personally, I'd say the person should have secured their network, and deserves all they get!

  • Has anyone updated the ROM for their XDA Mini S yet to v2.21.4.101? I did at the weekend but a couple of things have started playing up. If you customise the today screen with a picture, after turning it off at night and turning it on the next day, the picture disappears to a default background but can seen when you click on Start. Any suggestions on how to resolve this? The battery icon now appears next to the volume icon and cannot be added as an 'Item' as it doesn't appear as an item. Any resolutions to this (besides clicking on the icon to see the battery level when it gets low)? Anyone got any ideas where to find my 'Contacts' and calendar appointments as files within File Explorer? Reason I ask is that I am unable to set up my Wanadoo email account in MS Outlook 2002 so cannot active sync my contacts and calendar appointment set up on the phone to the contacts within MS Outlook 2002. Therefore, if I need to do a hard reset, I lose all my contact and calendar details! Anyone know how to bluetooth pictures to another phone? You can beam it by infrared but not all phones have infrared. Having had the phone for 2 months now it's still superb!

  • can any one PLEASE help!! does any one know you can recieve your hotmail emails on this?? Thankyou!

  • i recently got the O2 mini s and i was just wondering if anyone knows where to get the software to to change the language from german to english?

  • hey, uh, just wanted to know, if u get into a hotspot on WiFi, is it then free for your use? thanks

  • Hello People i have a strange problem.. my call timer doesnt reflect the correct usage on the phone. Does anyone have any idea to why this is the case. My xda is a week old and i have made calls atleast for 100 mins but it just shows me a mere 45 mins. I was hoping that I cld use this to check my inclusive minutes but this will not be the case if this continues. Please help.. reply to [email protected]

  • Hi Everybody Hope someone can help i just got my mini s but its user manual is in german ,Can someone suggest me where can I get the user Manuals in English .It would be great favour if someone can send me a soft copy of mannual.

  • Hi Everybody Hope someone can help i just got my mini s but its user manual is in german ,Can someone suggest me where can I get the user Manuals in English .It would be great favour if someone can send me a soft copy of mannual.

  • Hi, I have the same problem....after I sync with my computer, my O2 is moving very very slow and I have to soft reset it everytime!! Anybody knows why??

  • hi hope someone can help i just got my mini s but its in german how do i get it to english my manual is also only in german

  • hi everyone, just about to receive my o2xda mini s. Having read all your reviews it seems that i should remove all the o2 stuff on the phone. Can someone either post or email me at [email protected] instructions how to do this please. Thanks in advance. Take care you all.

  • Bought an XDA Mini S late last year and ahd performance and hanging issues with it from day one. Ran like a pig. Constantly hanging, especially when using the phone. Re built the thing (not using the O2 skin) and it is working like a dream. the way to go about this is if you go to SETTINGS and then the SYSTEM tab you will see the icon for 'CLEAR STORAGE'. That's what you want. Beware, it will completely reinstall the device. You will loose any data/contacts etc that are stored on the unit. When the reinstallation starts, you will be given 3 installation options. I can tell you from experience, that you want to avoid putting the O2 shell back on. That is the cause of all of the performance issues with these otherwise excellent devices. Select the 'CORPORATE' install. You will need to enter the code 0506 on the number pad at the bottom of the screen. From there on it is self explanatory. I can tell you now, since I rebuilt mine (took about 4 attempts to get it right mainly because of the 0506 code not being used and then the install defaults to the O2 shell) it is like a different device and for all of the right reasons. No hangs, snappy between aps and all compatible software now installs correctly that would not install under the O2 shell. The only issue with this is that all of the settings (MMS, WAP, GPRS etc) will have to be set manually as the O2 shell automatically sets all of this up. After some heated phone calls to O2, I was eventually sent the procedure that their call centre people follow to set everything up. Once these settings were entered not a single problem since. If you want the set up sheet let me know.

  • I bought O2 XDA mini, German version, never got any support from O2 Asia or Europe, and had to throw unit in one month

  • can anybody help me out to download o2miniS english version manual i have a german one so plz if possible mail me the processor at [email protected]

  • Top phone, and i think it's cool. having spend the night reading up on the xda. i have heard that the phone will run alot better it u take off the o2 software. they talk about a hard reset and setting up the phone from there. i have tryed but i don't seem to be able to get to the reset point.. i can see the reset hole by the IR. can any 1 tell me how i would go about getting back to the start point... many thanx and thanx for the info about what stops the key pad disapearing.!!! PKnuts

  • Hey, just curious. Is this the same phone that tmobile.com has branded as the T-mobile MDA? It has the same features looks the same but rebranded. I'm just curious because I can get it cheaper there than other websites... I wouldn't wana get the phone and find out that it only has bluetooth 1.2 or some lesser features than this model. Any info would be great... Thanks

  • Just got mine 3 days ago...um...great phone overall but one thing...only one thing annoying me is every time i do my sync...after i finish and unplug the cable then the unit looks like it just got virus or something...running really slow...then i have to soft reset it or turn it off and turn it back on everything's fine...does anyone having the same situation??? and wat should i do after i sync my unit??? just unplug it?

  • One problem only! bought a mini sd memory card (128MB) and tried to sync it with pc but when directed to media player 10 to set it up, the media player wont recognise/find my storage card. Really annoying. Any help?

  • Bought this phone about 6 weeks ago. I am really pleased with it, this has changed my life. I showed my dad and brother, they both now have one !! There are some small glitches, but when you consider everything this offers, then its no different to the problems you get with your PC, opening too much can cause problems requiring reboot. From what I have heard all XDA/PDA have some problems. I discovered the same as BobH, that closing applications without a name usually stops the phone pad, since leaving it, I had no problems. Not quite worked out the wifi yet, need more time to setup and understand etc. Can you get more games for this ? the ones it came with are a bit tame. The music player is great, I bought a 1GB card from mobilefun.co.uk for about �37, and have loaded lots of music on. The Bluetooth works really well with my car kit. Battery life not brilliant, but again you have to remember there is a lot going on, it�s a lot more than a phone. I have found that the longer I have had it the better the battery gets, which could be the battery and probably that I am using it rather than playing opening everything to see what it is. I cant customise the �custom� menu some reason, any one else managed to do this ? I also have an O2 icon on the left hand menu, but it does nothing ? Overall, great phone/tool, and would recommend to anyone.

  • The dial pad disappearing is probably due to you closing the phone application in the Task Manager by mistake. For some reason this stops it working unless you reset the device. The phone application is listed as a task in Task Manager but with no name and usually an incorrect icon like the Word icon. Try it - click on a task with no name and click on 'Switch To'. It usually takes you to the phone app.

  • My battery meter disappeared from the Today screen too. Even so, when going to Start->Settings->Today->Items it was listed as an item that should appear. Going back to the today screen it then appears! But later on it disappears again. This has only started happening after 2 months of owning it. I have now moved the battery meter up the list on the settings screen to just below the date. Ever since it now always appears.

  • I am using it from the last 3 months great phone but my windows got corrupted just need to know wat should i do

  • My battery meter has gone from today too, and I am setup from basic. It is not in the today setting list. Is this something that goes when you get rid of the O2 stuff on there?

  • I just purchased one through o2 Germany after renewing my contract. The only problem is, it is in German and I can't change the language to English because the Windows 5.0 is the German software. Any suggestions?

  • Battery meter is definetly 'not' in 'my' today-items screen. Maybe because mine was set up with the Corporate option?

  • Sahill, i had this problem with the dial pad not appearing so i just turned it off and back on and it worked straight away. Also the display bettery meter is definetly in the today-items screen. I have also purchased recently a 1GB mini sd card from ebay for �24 bargin.

  • I've had my mini S for around four months and I'm very pleased with it except for one thing. The pen now refuses to "lock" into its storage and just falls out which is very annoying. I've tried the spare pen and this is the same so the actual phone body sems to be at fault. Has anyone else had this?

  • i bought this handset and wos really dissapointed so i took it back and got a sidekick 2 that is really terrific blackberry is good tooo

  • Hi guys, I just picked up one of these little gadgets yesterday and so far it seems to be ok, but I wanted to check on a couple of things with everyone else. First off, how long does you battery last?? Mine seemed to die off pretty quick and I wouldn't say that I used it exssesivly. Second, has anyone tried using skype of the phone? what kind of results did you get?? cheers, SAm

  • i had that same problem with my batery meter and i have only had the thing 2 n half days. i have looked through almost evrything in the phone i just cant seem to work out how to get it back. if any one has any ideas they will be hapily taken.

  • It doesn't list a battery meter there. All I have is Date, Owner info, Messaging, Tasks, Calendar, Pocket MSN & Device lock.

  • To get the battery meter back on the today screen - START-SETTINGS-TODAY-ITEMS - then you tick the item marked battery. Hope that helps.

  • Anyone kno how I get the battery meter back on the Today screen? I had it there before but it seems to have vanished

  • Hi, Just got my mini s - having real problems getting the WiFi to talk to my Belkin Pre N router - anyone got any ideas - it will see the router (and others) but refuses to connect. Thanks

  • I have got a O2 XDA mini S. can anyone let me know whether a Motorola bluetooth headset works with it or not ? I tried many times but the device is not detected by my phone. Please help me.

  • Its a great phone one could have. For me it was my dream. And finally I got it from London. But now can anybody help me with this problem. Why couldn't I get back to phone mode while tapping on the icon. Now how do I dial a unknown number which is not in my contacts list. ?? Pls help me out.

  • Try putting in your DNS server addreses.

  • Right have my phone and thinks its great, but have a WIFI problem. It can see my 3com router after giving in the WEP Key and an IP address with gateway but it will not browse any pages. GPRS works fine and it also does accessing the internet through ActiveSync can anyone help. Much appreciated.

  • I don't really understand why O2 Mini S deminishing CPU Speed? at least speed mush be up from 400 MHz or 520Mhz, How does it work on CPU speed 200 MHz does it work well with the Graphice? if i install a PPC game does it run well with the latest game sofware? I suggest O2 XEC must do something to consider about CPU Speed from 64 MB to 128 MB, O2II i is still the best PPC i ever had but the batter life is the main promble. Hope anyone can answer to my question. Thanks in Advance! Khem

  • great phone i had an issue with the wifi card in this mini. it did not want to connect to my belkin pre-n router. found a cab file on the internet , that i installed on my mini and now it support G networks and my pre- n router waaw. bleutooth is poor though has no file transfer. so you cannot transfer files wireless over bluetooth.

  • um i just got teh mini s and i want to get music from teh computer to the fone and im not sure how to do that. can someone help me since the MANUAL is in GERMAN. [email protected]

  • Right managed to cut a deal with o2 50% line rental for 12 months extra calls for 6 months and a free mini s. Now Could someone kindly send me links to any updates for programs that are a must have for this phone so i can setup perfectly from the word go. Many thanks in advance

  • great product. fantastic for one who travels and likes to remain connected always. great features and good value for money. all paced in a very good size!!!

  • Hi, A further update folks !! Sorry I was soooo dumb ... should have realised that microsoft being microsoft, everything is not documented in the manual. 1. To delete a single call Tap and keep pressed till u c circles appear and soon thereafter a menu drops down to show a delete option.More items like call and send sms etc are also available. 2. The SMS tone,reminders etc as told earlier can be customised. Just ensure that the files are not too large and that they are put in the windows folder. 3. The AekMapper as posted earlier works like a dream.. Have noticed no drag on the phone performance. So.... After all this .... I must say that the phone is an extremely good buy. Sould recommend it to all those guys who do not mind a slightly thick phone. At least till HTC comes up with a sleeker version :) Rgds, Kiran

  • An Update from my last post. The reminder and other events can be modified. All you have to do is paste the sound files in the windows folder. Has anyone found out a way to delete a single call record from the call log ?

  • for those look ing for the instructions in english go to importgsm.com. they have it there as well as many other helpful hints for the phone and some FAQ's about it as well.

  • H1..just got the piece today....can anyone direct me to the site that has the manual in ENGLISH....this came with instructions in german...and for a tech challanged soul like me, wherein the tech speak in english is a challenge in it self..i am goin around in circles

  • I work for a large UK mobile retailer and I have owned many a phone in my time. In my opinion this is the best phone ever!! The only thing that bugs me is that you cant listen to music via bluetooth headphones as it doesnt support it... which is a shame. I love the fact that I can sync up and charge the phone at the same time, I do all my figures for work through it and even wrote a large excel spreadsheet on it. Its just a shame that they are so hard to get hold of cos I could sell 2 or 3 of these a day just on the fact that I can show a working demo as its my phone... I would reccomend this phone to anyone!!! And remember Tmob also offer a varient of this phone the mda vario

  • Very good phone. I have got 1gb mini sd, tomtom, many games! and many useful programs. Its all seems good! Iv done a rom update, which was easy. changed the today screen to look like windows xp, again easyish. Only one thing, some progams that I like to leave running, sometimes just close randomly. Also runs slow with some software. Apart from that not bad!!! Ps get rid of the o2 stuff its rubbish! o2 xda mini s rom update =>

  • In response to you last post. the star is on the J key press the blue circle then J.

  • Got the phone for 3 days now. At first I was to o thrilled but there are some problems I have faced. I hope there is an answer available. 1. The SMS tones cannot be customised. You can place whatever mid/wav file in any folder win or otherwise they do not appear in the list. 2. You cannot delete a single call from call history. Its either all or nothing. Annoying when u make too many calls to a number ... 3. There is no method of changing the keyboard layout like u can do on ur PC funny since it is a win based device. So far I have not located where the * key is :( Apart from these no issues yet but I will pour out my troubles into the forum :) Rgds Kiran

  • actually i have a difficult problem. i got the xda mini s in german and i would like to change its software to english.any help?

  • Hi, have been reading that removing the "O2 stuff" from the mini s will improve speed and such. Can anyone tell me if i will notice any change in the appearance of the screen when the phone is in neutral or any other difference apart from the spped of navigation? Thanks very much for any help, Dug

  • i will like to get this beautiful set

  • can someone please tell me what is the difference from 3g and edge. I see some phones have one but not both. I have tested 3g oout no i-mate jasar and can say i know its a type of data transfer speed which runs 3 times faster than dial up.but what is edge? should i get a pda phone with edge or 3g instead.also i have cingular in the us

  • actually i have a difficult problem. i got the xda mini s in german and i would like to change its software to english.any help? email me plz: [email protected]

  • Well after much trial and tribulations I finally managed to get my new xda mini s hooked up to my computer. It turns out that the problem was to do with my internet security program which just needed turning off! I will heartily recommend this phone to anyone. A friend of mine has a an Orange C550 and it doesnt come anywhere near the mini s.

  • I need to tell - it's GREAT! It's TREASURE! I didn't want to wait for SE P990 and ordered this... Thanks SE! ;-) Simply - huge possibilities in smallest body. Any problems mentioned below, even using DTMF tones after the call is connected is not a problem! All lucky mini S owners and people looking for advice - check the website: (->Wizard forum) And you'll not need to answer questions here ;-) @HHO � regarding English manual � look on the left (under the small pic) ;-)

  • I love this phone best phone ever BUT anyone know if tom tom 5 works on it not sure if tomtom works with windows mobbile 5 anyone got it working and if so anyone get it any cheaper than tomtom sell it for found some on ebay but they not mini SD cards they all normal SD's please email me cheers

  • I bought this phone but the intruction book is German....anyone know where I can get intruction in English?

  • some time my O2XDA mini S phone button are not working ( every thing else is fine). I have to turn off the phone & restart again . Anyone can help me to avoid this problem happen ? can I use Yahoo messenger to chat with this Mini S ?

  • Hi, Just got this 2day morning! So far am happy with it but that could just be a temporary phase! Thanks to every1 on this site cause i read most of the comments before ordering mine! I've had no trouble as of yet! Have a questiion tho... does anyone know how you can use the Bluetooth to transfer files from other mobiles? I dont have bluetooth on my computer and am lookin to sell my SonyEricsson W800 but want to transfer all my pictures across first! Let me know if you have any ideas! My email is [email protected] Thanks!

  • I got this phone 2 days back and it's great....Mobile Office , Msn Messenger , Hotmail , Skype(have to download it), all u need .....Must Buy.........................the only bad thing is that the wireless connection drains the battery....

  • Absolutly Love This Phone! my first PDA and it is great! takes a while to get used to it, but once you use it for a while u get used to it! definatly advise removing the o2 software as it really does improve the phones performance! I was originally waiting for the Nokia N91.. but after all the delays in the release, I settled upon this and haven't regretted it once! Overall, great phone! haven't experienced any of the technical problems mentioned here, hasn't crashed or froze once! maybe its just certain ones.

  • can u help have new xda midi s i have installed active sync whe i conect phone via usb the active sync program comes on and says conecting but thats it nothing happens outlok is instaled and defult mobile device is in my computor but empty page the file menue on active sync is grayed out none selectade anyone have the answer dodgy phone ?

  • Hi If some body did hard reset to turn off o2 software, pleas send your opinion, that it work ? Is hard reset safe ? Fhank Simon

  • Hi, seems like a great device, my question is how do I download my Webmail-attachments to the 2gig memory card, and any reason why the mobiles of version of using hotmail, does not show drafts, ( i wanted a way of forwarding my cv on the move) thanks

  • Can someone help me please.... my QWERTY keyboard is not working properly, sometimes it does but most of the time it doesn't work that well... Does anyone know how to troubleshoot this matter? i've been trying to restart my xda however it still doesn't help.... help me please!!!!! thank you!!!

  • Hi, I'm just finalising my upgrade deal and I desperately need information - can anybody confirm there IS or IS NOT possibility to send DTMF signals after the call is conected? in other words - can you use pre-dialed services (like pennyphone, telediscount) where you need to call 0844xxxxx number and when the call is answered to choose the destination number?... I saw info that this is not possible, but it's hard to belevie... Thanks for speedy answers.

  • Just started using xda mini and i am enjoying it. Have 1gb card, with an audiobook and a couple of tv series on it to watch and listen to. Shame cant use bluetooth to listen and need to use the headset. Added `spb pocket` but quickly took it off as caused freezing. Should i add an antivirus? Battery life a little disappointing. All in all pleased with my switch to pda`s

  • i have the xdaIIs and am really disappointed with it because i often can't hear the caller and have to soft reset the unit. i noticed that this is a common problem by other xdaIIs owners. does this happen with the xda mini S? i'm planning to change it and am looking for an alternative O2 unit. thanks

  • Well tiger, have you checked your settings? There are few setting that have to be corrected to ActiveSync. First is to check your O2 xda mini S itself. GO to Start -> Programs -> ActiveSync. Select Menu and choose Conections. At "When cradled", tick the box "Synchronize all PCs using this connection and choose "USB" from the drop down box. Btw, do you know that you can also do ActiveSync via IR and also Bluetooth? It's all in the Menu tap. If you click on the Menu under at the ActiveSync and choose Options, you can select what to sync by putting a tick in each data you want to sycn. Now that your O2 xda mini S is set, then you may also check your computer Activesync. First open your ActiveSync program in your computer, click File -> Connection Setting. Make sure that the "Allow USB connection" and "Open ActiveSync when my device connects" is ticked. Then try to click the "Connect" button to establish the connection. Hope that will help. Alvin.

  • hey alvin thanks a tonne for your help, got what i have been looking fo, did download AC form windiwos but am facint another problem the AC does not seem to sync with my laptop it alwas gives an error and am not able to sync my contacts form outlook to my xda any suggestions appriciated. thanks

  • cool xda, but only 200MHz?! I wanna ask if skype program (internet calling for free) can be working if skype web page recommend at least processor 312MHz. Thanks

  • Well for tiger, there are 2 sites where you can go to get the english language of manual and activesync. For the manual in english, it's here in the page itself. Just look to your left where you can see "Specification", "Read Opinions", "Compare", "Pictures" and the one you're looking for, "Manual". As for the ActiveSync, why didn't you go to the Microsoft Mobile Update site where they got already the release of Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 in English for download and update.

  • For jagat, you said that the "y" and "z" letters on the keyboard is maybe you're using the German model. If you notice the keyboard in the one we usually use, you'll see the letter QWERTY but for the German models you'll see QWERTZ. Nothing wrong with this cause I'm also using the German model (with QWERTZ keyboard). As for candy who has problems on the flight mode, from what you're stating, your phone is in "flight mode on". This is where the phone function of your O2 is shut cause the name itself gives the meaning. If you're on a flight, your phone should be switch to off. O2 has the functon to switch "flight mode on" and "flight mode off". To use your phone for simply activate the "flight mode off" by clicking on the signal strengh (if in "flight mode on" you will see that the icon have a "x" there) and then click on the "turn off flight mode" and wait until the signal bar shows up on the icon.

  • Had the phone for 2 weeks now I think it's an excellent handset. I have a few niggles with it but I don't know if this is just me! I purchased a browse and download bolt-on with this handset (it was an upgrade) and have checked every other day with O2s on-line billing to see how much I use and to date it's still showing zero! Great! Apparently I can browse to my hearts content on O2! Anyone else found this? Some hints and tips: - Definitely turn off the O2 software as this clutters the Today (home) screen but do this when you first set-up the phone or do a hard reset and choose (I think) the custom option (not the recommended one). - You have turn up the volume of the handset to hear if you have received a text or have set an alarm or reminder (are there profiles like Nokia have on this handset?) and then turn it down to use the phone/stylus so not to appear a noisy so and so. - Set up one of the buttons as a shortcut to Task Manager and use the 'End Task' to close applications. Also note that after using the phone to make calls, in Task Manager it will appear that you have at least one blank application running. Do NOT close this/these as you will not be able to access the phone and will have to do a soft reset! I learnt this by accident so take note. - Instead of Task Manager, use the Memory application (Start, Settings, Memory) to stop all applications running by selecting 'Stop All' in the 'Running Programs' tab (shame no shortcut can be set-up for this). - I've copied all my notes from my Nokia 6230 to the handset but when I use ActiveSync they disappear! Am I doind anything wrong (I have yet to set up my Outlook email to sync with the handset and guess this could be why). - The calendar is disappointing as you can only view appointments one day at a time in the same view. - Shame that you cannot copy your contacts from the handset to the sim card for any future upgrade. - In camera mode, if you change the capture size in the camera settings to 1600x1280, once you select ok (or start camera), the phone states in the bottom left-hand corner that the camera is set as 2M - 2 million pixels (apparently)! - Remember in Internet Explorer to 'Clear history', 'Delete Files' and 'Clear Cookies' to free up memory. That's all I can think of for now!

  • Sorry guys forgot to metntion my mail id plsssssssssssssssss help also need to know where to find the users manual for O2 mini S im having this phone now for over a month and am not able to get the deivers and manual in english im in India pls, pls pls help

  • Hi guys have got the o2 mini S but the drivers are in german need help here to install activesync on my laptop, Help is thanked in ddvance

  • hello! i just want to ask if you know how to turn off the flight modes because everytime i try to on my bluetooth i got a pop up warning saying turn off the flight mode first. i don't know how to do that. i'm so sad bcoz i can't beam a file. please help me. thanks

  • How can i connect by USB cable to my computer?

  • have it for 6 days now, considering i had used several nokia smart fones and SE P9 series.. these are my comments: PROS i love the WIFI feature that alerts you whenever a hotspot is detected, i love the WLAN, i love the windows interface, battery saving features, stylus accuracy unlike the SE P9's. i love the hard button design, truly ergonomic. CONS in 6 days of use 3 times it freezes and hangs maybe because of the slow processing speed, it says 3 running application even if u shut down everything at the Running Program list, the main problem is the program running even if u had closed it!sucks! If your goung to call someone with an additional menu that requires you to press additional numbers to get in local lines etc(eg. "press 1 to go back to main menu, press 2 for customer service") it simply doesnt work on this fone! IN CONCLUSION, theres a lot to like about the fone, but there isnt enough processing speed and memory to enjoy it.. IF this baybe had MORE processing speed & MORE memory, THIS FONE WILL FLY!

  • just bought this pda phone yesterday but found i problem with the "y" and "z" keys if i press "y" it spells "z" and vice versa can anyone help please

  • Does this model support synchronization with Lotus Notes(email/calender)???

  • If you look at the above site, O2 xda mini s has Integrated Wireless LAN (802.11b/g)

  • Hi, I was wondering if this phone supports only wireless B or both B/G? I think I read somewhere that it only supports B, but many sites, including this one, says that it supports both B and G. Thank you.

  • the o2 xda mini s is only available in the uk and germany. there is other versions of o2 xda ranges available on other countries. if i am not wrong, the very similar with o2 mini s is i-mate k jam.

  • Been using O2 XDA mini S for about few months already. Not much problem with is but I got the the Australian radio version installed in it so it does not contain any AutoConfig but any way, I configure it myself for the usage of e-mail, mms, gprs and also internet. What I like most is the slide out keyboard which makes it easier for me to type rather than using the screen keyboard cause of the small space. Using 1GB miniSD with no problem. Can check my JARING anywhere and anytime rather if no access to computer. Also can chat anytime with my O2 XDA mini S using gprs. At first got some problem using it as I got the German manual but after download from the internet the English manual plus the build-in help, no more problem.

  • I need advice..... I am thinking of changing from my XDA2i to a Mini S...... How do they compare? noticed from the specs that the processor is not as fast on Mini S compared to the 2i......is this true? if so how does this affect performance? Also will it let me install good old TOM TOM Version 3? Please help cheers

  • how do i connect to msn messenger wat do i do do i hav to ring sumone sumone help me

  • Please!!!!!!!!!!!! cam anyone tell me which tt works with the mini s & how do you install it.

  • i'm also using the xda mini s phone.it's a great phone but the problem is the voice clarity is not so good when compared to the nokia phones . is there any way to improve it plssssssssssssssssssss help me

  • Hi Everyone! Had this mimiS yesterday but it's second hand. Please let me know, how can I check it is a false miniS or not.I have a suspicion about it, because the manufacturer's information under the back cover is not clearly. Please help me.Thanks

  • i'm also using the xda mini s phone.it's a great phone but the problem is the voice clarity is so goog when compared to the nokia phones . is there any way to improve it plssssssssssssssssssss help me

  • hello can nebody tell me where can i find software to make the phone support arabic text?

  • Hi can anyone tell me a site where i can download O2Xda Mini S User manual.Pls HELP!! Also whenever i get a call the screen goes to Potrait mode and takes around 5 Seconds for the call to get connected other wise its a great PDA.

  • some have problem with some part sceen phone mini_s

  • You need to copy the mp3 files into \Windows to make your mp3s as ringtone. Regards, Raghu

  • I have read on the microsoft website that windows mobile 5.0 which i know this device has and AKU 2.0 are required for direct sync with microsoft exchange 2003 sp2 for direct push business email. Does it have AKU 2.0 in order to allow for direct push?

  • Hello i have got the tmobile Mda, and if you could help me to get some free stuff into my phone it will be great. thank you

  • Hi Ya Shashi Yeah it is a nice phone, and if you are looking to use it as a Sat Nav then you need to get Tom Tom Mobile 5 and a GPS Reciever to go with it. Plenty of choice out there so be carefull where you bye from. have a look here www.tomtom.com and it tells you what you need to know. Good Luck

  • how much can we overclock on its processor. please let me know i am planning to sell my converted P900 to P910a and buy XDA MINI S

  • Hi Everyone! Had this little beauty now for several weeks - great peice of kit, soooo happy with it. Does Tom Tom work with it though? Haven't bought it yet but am considering it as my sense of direction is useless! Don't want to spend the money though if it doesn't work and shops aren't being very helpful! Please advise.

  • u2y2, the stylus is retractable, you just have to pull it, it extends then it comes out fully. btw this phone owns!

  • I have a O2 Xda mini S and need help on the following pl. (1) Is Xda mini s comes with 128MB memory card or we have to buy it? (2) Specs. says 64MB Ram and 128MB Rom, that means max. we can put only 128MB or more? If we can put more than 128MB then why the specs. says only 128MB.

  • How to remove the stylus from the slot? Is there any lock? If I pull it, only half of the stylus is coming out. Help needed pl. Thanks

  • Hi Ya Annie I have got a link on here for my email if you want to get in touch but when you click on the bit where it brought up the bit that says Call or Text then you go above that to where it says the name and click on that bit, then you get the box i was on about, give it a go and if you have a problem then email me and i will try to help where i can. good luck. bye for now

  • Hi Ian, Tried what you suggested with the contact list but unfortunately after bringing up the contact name, I can't click it to bring up the next screen. The contact name just displays as text and is unclickable. But hey, thats a minor detail, as long as the phone rings, right? LOL Sorry, you are still having trouble with your router. Mine's is a Netgear, sorry can't remember the model number, but it's one of the few things that just worked, right from the start. You are also right, you won't use it much as you have your pc or laptop to hand but I agree with you, if something should work, you want it to. Best of luck. Annie

  • how do i get all of the o2 stuff off the mini s? is there a way to get the o2 start up screen off also?

  • Ive jus got an XDA exec (jasjar) its an amazing piece of kit..but i think its a PDA first and a phone 2nd! im struggling to get to grip with the size it is very big!!! im thinkin an exchange for and xda mini really want a p990i but that aint ever comin out!! any other suggetions? shud i go for the mini?

  • Hi Ya Annie - Me Again If you go to your contacts, Click on the contact you want and at the top of the screen where you see their name - Click on their name, This should bring up another box, Scroll down and just below the Mobile Number it says RING TONES - click on it and you can select a song to play when they ring. Hope this helps. PS I think it is all down to my router settings, It is doing me in now, Going to have to buy another router i think, I wont use it that much but because it has it i want it to work....lol bye

  • Hi Ian, Thanks for that. I now have my ringtone set to my fav mp3. Can you set individual ringtones to people on your contact list? Sorry about your problems with the router. I selected the wi fi and it found my network. I typed in the IP code and at first it didn't work but as it is such a long number and you couldn't see what you were typing, I tried again carefully and it worked fine. Thanks again. Annie

  • do you guys know if this has a qvga screen? thanks

  • Hiis anyone else having problems getting their O2XDA mini S to sync? I have a connection as I can browse the device and install software but active sync keeps giving me the following error:- syncronization could not be completed successfully. I have searched the net for a solution and have tried the following things:- Turn off windows firewall Re install outlook Remove and reinstall active sync Remove connection info from laptop and XDA Hard reset of XDA Office updates Turn off script blocking in Norton Anti Virus I still can't get it to sync with AS 4.1 Its a great device but not much use if you can't sync the thing. I would welcome any ideas I haven't tried. Thanks

  • Hi ANNIE You have a problem assigning ring tones on your Mini S If you Go to Start / Programs and then open File Explorer. Navigate to the mp3 you want as a ring tone and press and hold (while the little blue circle does its bit) and then you select �Set As Ring Tone� Your not think, I had the same problem and it took me ages but I am having a problem getting it to pick up an ip address from my router. I can get it to find it and it gives the ssid name I have set on my router but it wont assign an ip address. I think it is my router but who knows. Hope it all works for you.

  • I got this mini s phone today and think it's great. Got everything working including wifi with my home network. One problem I am having is setting mp3's as ringtones. Call me thick or what! I have read that you have to copy them into the windows/ring folder but can anyone tell me how to do this? I managed all the 'difficult' stuff and now I can't even get the basic things to work LOL Annie Scotland

  • Hi, Can someone help me... i've had my mini S for two weeks now, and i do get a beeping sound whenever i click the start button or open the message screen, and it will just stop when i would press the call end button... and when it stops i try to type using the sliding keyboard however the backspace button wont work properly... could someone please please help me....� thank you in advance...��

  • HI IAN - MSN NAme Change To change your daughters name all you have to do is sign into MSN. You can do it using your XDA or by signing in through a PC and once it is done you can alter it to whatever you want

  • Hi - I have had this phone about 3 days and it is great! I think the light it is small enough to be usful and clever enough to be whatever you want to do. I would like any help available out there on Wi-Fi - I am having a lot of trouble getting it to pick up an IP address from my router, I dont know my router make - onlly that it is a wireless 802.11b but it has worked fine with my other systems and laptops without error but although my Mini S finds the router and even brings up my SSID name it still cant pick up an IP address so I cant get on my wireless internet at home. If anyone out there can give any advice i would be very greatful. Thanks all and Thanks to o2 for such a great phone/handheld PC.

  • My daughter has O2 XDA mini-s. how do we change to her name in MSN messenger, its greyed-out at the moment with some other hotmail address. As we're not in UK is there a way to remove the O2 stuff? thanks everyone!

  • Hi, this is a great machine - but I'm having problems to et TomTom5 to work with my Bluetooth GPS receiver. The seriel pot of the GPS can only be set to com port 5 or 6 - and those ports are not available in TomTom. I assume that some ports are in use by other applications - but how can I find/remove them ? Anyone know how to see the assigned ports in windows mobile 5? Talk about frustrating ...ahhh Sunny smiles :o) J�rgen

  • I've had the mini S for a week and I am now no longer having the phone application failing to work. As reported earlier I think this was due to being overkeen to close apps with Task Manager. In addition to the 'invisible' process I now also see a process with no name but showing the Media Player icon. When I switch to this process the phone screen comes up. So previously I might have closed this, not knowing what it was for. So advice is to only close apps if really necessary (e.g. Internet Explorer to prevent it refreshing when connected via GPRS) and when you know what it is. So now I am very happy with this phone. Lots of people have asked me about it and have been impressed. Just trying to get videos to play on it - will have this sorted this weekend. The only problem I have now is the supplied case with its magnetic closure seems to have erased my train season ticket. It stopped working in tube ticket barriers and the replacement also stopped working within 24 hours. The original ticket may have stopped working due to being creased and the replacement due to being incorrectly set up as a one-day ticket but I think not. Anyone else had this happen?

  • ...so there I was, stood in the o2 store, Lord Street, Liverpool, UK. I have been using XDA's since they first come onto the scene, around 4-5 years ago. I had the large XDA, with the antenna on the top right hand side, then the XDAii, then the XDAiis. After my last XDAiis came to the 'end of its serviceable life', only 9 months after I took delivery of it, I thought it was time to change. I was completely undecided between the well equipped XDA Exec and the XDA Mini S. Having trialled the XDA Exec for 5 days, courtesy of o2, I decided against it. It was heavy, large and somewhat ugly. It really reminded me of an early 1980's calculator, with huge buttons and cheap plastics. A night out with it in my pocket around Liverpool saw many people thinking I was happy to see them! I also found it kept dropping calls, and even with 3G techonology, it was not 'lightening fast' as it was advertised to me by o2. The lift and flip screen also worried me somewhat � I just don�t think it would see out a 12 month contract without breaking or at least becoming really flimsy. So, I took the XDA Mini S for a test drive (sorry for the car pun! DOH!). On a serious note, the XDA Mini S, is light (only 160g), sleek and very modern looking. At first, I was a little put off by the smaller than usual XDA screen, but this is soon overcome by its quality. The quality of the plastics, feel and workmanship is far superior than equivalent models. The �side-out� qwerty key board clicks into place with a reassuring click, and feels nicely weighted when you are typing those length word documents up, possibly on the train home from a worthwhile meeting. On the downside, the operating system (OS) can drag a little at times, however, this is only a minor flaw compared to my previous XDAiis which would freeze and lock at every given opportunity. I have found that by clicking the �receive call� button, resets most of the dragging, and normal service is resumed quickly and easily. I am not entirely sure about the software which o2 installs for the �Today� screen, which is rumoured to be the cause of the �dragging� problem, but this can be removed if you wish, with a bit of searching for instructions on the net. The introduction of Windows Mobile 5.0 is also a lot silkier to use than Windows Mobile 2003, especially when linked with the latest Bluetooth 2.0 and Infrared and Mini-USB connector. Memory is not what it should be. With only 128MB flash rom, and 64MB Ram, things can get restricted, however, the mini SD Card slot means you can purchase a 1GB card, for around �50, to store your valuable ringtones, alarms, documents, images, videos, etc�. All of the hardware buttons on the XDA Mini S are easy to come by - and are 'where you would naturally expect them to be', and the on-screen keyboard, however small, is easy and familiar to use. The 1.3 megapixel camera is a welcomed upgrade from the previous XDA models, and the addition of a flash is a nice touch. Having tried taking pictures late evening in my garden, I was quite pleased with the results. Its not a pixel perfect image, but it is far better than most phones or PDA�s of a similar ilk. I was also pleased by the quality of the dual speakers, especially playing MP3�s. So, on the whole, I would recommend the XDA Mini S for most. There really is no excuse for the price difference between the Mini S and Exec models. Everything the Exec could do (or which I wanted it to do), could be done by the Mini S just as easily. All of this, and it is only a slight bit bigger than a normal mobile phone � rather than the size of a paving slab. I worthy contender for your next phone� I would give it a 9.5 out of 10. Thumbsup from me....GET ONE!

  • i got the mobile and its fantastic..but the OS is entirely in german which i want to convert to english..can anyone tel how do i do that?

  • As previously mentioned, I occasionally find I am unable to make a call with the Mini S - the phone app fails to start from the Start Menu or by pressing the phone button on the front. You can still call from your contacts list. A soft reset is required to get it working again. I have found I can make the phone app stop working by going into Task Manager and clicking on the row just below the last task. You are able to select this row and end the task. Then the phone app stops working. It is possible that those you have found the phone app failing to start have been overkeen to close down apps from Task Manager - either this or the 'invisible' app is closing itself down under certain conditions. I'll see if my phone app continues to work now I have discovered this.

  • Hi I have just got this gadget, find it realy good although voice calls are not the best. What i need to know is does any gps reciver work with this phone? And does anyone recomend any perticular one?

  • To James, Do this. Explore to Windows-mobile solutions-o2activeui and rename the 2 files starting with "o2"... Then browse to Windows-startup and take out what you see as anything to do with o2. If you dont do the latter step you will receive an error when starting up from cold. But this error is not a fatal one. Also, i have had the infamous Active Sync disaster error... Something like error code 850100141 where your sync with Outlook just doesnt work. After researching real deep i found the only way to fix is to re-install Outlook...YES REINSTALL! Delete all sync relationships and start again. It was fine after that. I was actually scared that i have to do a hard reset! but phew... :) After a week i am finding the device cool, functions are fine. But i do maintain that it is on the slow side, but not bad considering it only has a 200mhz processor. Still HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

  • Good start with the mini S. Excellent device - a pda that's small enough to pass as a phone. The screen is satisfyingly big enough for my needs. While the slideout keyboard is cool I find I'm using the onscreen keyboard mostly. I've seen a criticism that it can drop it's Wi-fi connection but I've been connected all weekend at home without any drops. So far so good. But I have found the same problem as others where the phone software won't start after a while. You can still call from your contacts list but you are prevented from doing things like viewing who called you on a missed call. I've taken 'O2 Active' out of my startup (File Explorer, open directory Windows/StartUp, cut O2 active and paste in a different directory in case you need it back) and so far the phone software is still working after using the mini s for much of the day today. Will report back if this is a solution.

  • I have heard that by removing the O2 components from XDA Mini the device will improve noticably and becomes more stable. Can anybody tell me how can I get rid of the O2 components on my phone. Thanks in advance.

  • here is the manual you all want

  • hi. please help.. im in china and bought a qtek 9100 (same as 02 mini s). its OS is in chinese. how can i have the english version? the sales people do not know how to do it but they are sure it can be done. thank you very much.

  • It's great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!congratulation your performance of desing!!!!

  • It's great!!!!!Wonderful is mobile!!!!!!! I like inside all e your format not beatiful but yours colors.....nothing comparation.... sorry my inghish...

  • What's the ROM latest update for the Mini S? Searched the O2 Website and the only driver update appeared to be the original? Could anyone let me know where the latest driver can be found; as mentioned in the last post regarding the Bluetooth. Thanks

  • I have had this phone since just before xmas. I am very happy with it as it does everything I wanted from it. It runs tomtom with the Bluetooth GPS seemlessly. It needed the latest update to make it reliable. Skype does not work very well, although that I think is because the latest version of skype is old, and written before windows mobile 2005. It does actually make the phone unreliable and crash. Would suggest ppl remove until an updated version is available. I too have also removed the o2 startup options using file manager and going to the startup folder. ohhh... and the processor. It is a little slow, but not much. its a Texas Instruments so run a different instruction set. you cannot compare the speed again an intel as they are not the same. Its a bit like comparing an Intel vs AMD on Mhz.

  • hi, I recently purchased an XDA 9100 from ebay. Unfortunately it is in German. Can some one tell me how I can get an English version of windows. Please mail me to [email protected] Regards Bijesh

  • Hi London D, I'd also be interested in getting rid of some/all of the O2 3rd party stuff. How did you do it? Or do u have a link? It's just that it's quite slow, so any speed increase would be a lot better :) But so far so good :) Many thanks,

  • Had this phone for 2 days now... Yes it was prone to crashes, but after removing the O2 components the device have improved 2 folds in terms of performance and stability. Alot of the problem stems from the 3rd crap the o2 throws into it, by removing it and using the phone as it is (i.e i-mate K-JAM) it is actually very sweet. Only thing is, cant quite get SKYPE to run smoothly enough. Shame. Overall, a very good phone for the size. Windows v.5 is fine too.

  • can you go on msn messenger with this

  • Take note that the Microsoft Windows mobile suite SUX real bad� I had the HP 6315 that ran version 3.0 and I had to reset the device 2-3 times a day because it would freeze, the OS platform that Microsoft uses is very unreliable. It sounds like this is a reoccurring issue with all devices. Don't use this device or any that runs the Windows Mobile suite unless you are willing to backup your data everyday and are ok with the fact that you could lose all your data at any given time. On multiple occasions I had my device crash (back to the original welcome screen- everything is gone on the phone) and had to reinstall all my software which takes 45minutes at least to put everything back on... beware when using Windows mobile.

  • More experience with the phone: Get this one if you want a PDA, if you call a lot you're gonna get annoyed with the phone application (yes "Phone" is an app). Slow and sometimes doesn't work (hence you can't call. Reboot). Reminds me of Windows 9x -- where we're all voluntary beta testers. All the features look cool and kind of work but kind of don't. On the good side, ActiveSync is simple and just works, S60 still has long way to go. Conclusion, far from perfect, but it's the best we've got. It's down to about 49.99 on O2 web site now (18/01/06).

  • I have had this phone for less than a week. I am about to return it. It is slow It is sluggish The processor is too weak to run the OS It will run the lowest cpu speed skype (even though it technically shouldnt), but the connection delay over wifi is unusable. After 2 or 3 days of owning it, the slide keyboard doesnt lock under very well at all. If you don't use the case provided it comes open in your pocket. The software is buggy. It wont sync with windows 2000. For some stupid reason M$ have decided to make apps not close when you close them. (kinda like they got the idea from Mac and M$'d it) so you will use task manager more than any other program to cancel/quit out of all your applications. After you miss a call, you have to reboot the OS to make the phone keypad application work. The buttons are clumsy on the phone body and the soft keys on the slide out keyboard are tiny and easy to miss. i have been told by people who i am calling that i sound like im calling from inside a bucket. The only good point is the camera. The camera is good. however the flash doesnt work very well. This phone promises to offer so much, but in my opinion misses each item by a small to medium amount.

  • with regards Yuting's post about bad points: I also find the lack of some form of window/program switching feature a let down, as even Nokias series 60 smartphones have this and it was a godsend to access programs running in the background so easily as for the keyboard not 'waking' the phone, when u manually slide the keyboard out, its within the first half millimetre of movement that the xda detects u have moved the keyboard, so when it is in standby, it would be possible to accidentally 'wake it up' whilst it is in your pocket/bag etc. also, I got mine and had to return it as the phone application ceased to work after any connection to internet, unless i rebooted everytime, and i'm so far yet to receive the handset back, all the little flaws unfortunately maybe enough for me to go back to Nokia's series 60 or communicator, which is a shame, cos i liked the idea, maybe the Atom will be better when it is released in UK

  • Regarding the O2 XDA mini S, I got the German version as well. This includes the manual in German. I don't know but I've got an English version in pdf format about 5MB or so downloaded from the internet but I forgot the address. But still I kept the copy of the pdf format in my hard drive.

  • I'll just list 'bad' points, for the 'good' points just look at product spec ;) If you can stand these issues then the phone is probably for you. :p Speed: CPU not an issue. Runs smoothly (well there is still delay between screens, but that's normal for smartphone unless you have a nokia 3210) User interface: * on-screen keyboard pops up unexpectedly sometimes -- even when I have slide-out keyboard open! (i found that tapping on Start menu solves this problem) * not possible to do everything solely by keyboard (can't do context menu, can't turn off on-screen keyboard when it pops unexpectedly) or finger (OK is an important key, but unless you have extra small finger there is no way you can OK something without stylus or keyboard) * When you slide out the keyboard, you'd expect the device to turn on itself (why else would you slide out the keyboard?) -- but you still have to manually power on. * The volume slider should really be used as up/down wheel for one-hand operation. This is only possible in full-screen apps. Seems like a big waste to me. * A 'confirm' button (ENTER) above the volume slider. Again useful for single-hand operation. * Pressing the red button will return to Today, it always makes a noise even if the phone is on silent. * Alarm clock will not ring if phone is on silent. * Task manager can't 'Close all' programs -- MS is trying to push the concept that you don't need to 'close' apps, nice concept but the fact is device runs slower and slower as you have more apps open. * Can't switch to other apps easily (alt-tab style), have to go back to Start menu->Programs (For ****** sake get rid of the Start Menu!!!) Connection: * GPRS comes on automatically without asking! If you have IE open in the background and page tries to refresh itself every few minutes -- you won't even notice it's downloading until hours later... * holding down red button doesn't always terminate GPRS connection. Tasks: not possible to mark a task complete without stylus (unless you go into the task, Edit, scroll to status, drop down, change to complete� zzZ) Camera: on-screen buttons too small for operation by fingers, so expect to hold your stylus in one hand when you're taking photos. Camera Quality: you don't buy this device to take photos, don't have high expectation for photo quality. Handwriting: good but wish I could have the option to train it to suit my writing. Conclusion: Powerful machine, UI takes time to get used to. You WILL need stylus at some point so don't expect smooth single-hand operation. Keyboard doesn't really speed up typing that much over T9, but is nicer to type than T9. Handwriting recognition is very nice but for some letters it just won't tolerate my writing.

  • Can anyone tell me what the difference is between this and the Orange SPV M2000? URL here:

  • I have just purchased the xda mini s, what tomtom software/product should i use? does the xda use its own gprs connection or do you need the external reciver as on the Tomtom website? Also which memory cards can i use on the xda mini? i want the 1/2 GB cards. Thanks Andy.

  • sorry, not chris c. ... it was neil. :-) sorry chris.

  • to follow up on chris c. who states "the picture shows the keyboard missing the letters "Y" and "Z" - the reason - the model show is the "german" version. And the German alphabet doesn't contain the letters Y or Z." ... i'm german and believe me, the german alphabet has the letters "y" and "z". i use them regularly. ;-) if you look closely at the picture of the keyboard you will see them ... they've just been swapped around as usual on german keyboards. :-)

  • Dear Could someone kinldy tell where can i get the english language manual of the O2 XDA mini S. Also the keyboard had a problem with the Z and the Y i.e. when you tpye Y, Z gets typed and vice versa. It a german phone that i bought so kinldy help me with any website etc... thanks in advance

  • can anyone help me just got xda mini s and when unit has been on for about an hour or so or using it a lot I can not open the phone screen by pushing green phone button I have to soft start again to use phone

  • Shiftly : - dont install to many 3rd party programs..keep it simple..have u checked where u can do registry hacks to make it run faster. my qtek 9100 runs amazingly and i dont get ne freezes or ne thing...as far as Navigation systems, u can get them running on the Qtek 9100 but u need to tweak with the registry to get the gPS icon to show on the connections. I have TomTom 5 running on it even thou its not officially compatabile on the Windows Mobile 5.0...using forums like the one i mentioned above have guides to teach you. hope this helps peace Wayne

  • pls help me change the Language setting from German to English. I recently bought this XDA mini s in Germany, but i only noticed later that the handbook and settings were all in German. I've been trying without success to change the language setting in English.Is it even possible? if yes please telle me how? and Were can I download an electronic english manual for this phone? Please help me. I'm sitting with a phone i can't use. Michael

  • Him I am having one of these bad boys sent to me on thu... I would greatly appreciate any information with regards sat nav options for this phone and things i would need to buy in addition to the hand set.. Also if anyone knows of anything else like programs and games, then please please please email to let me know.... Finally, does anyone know where I can purchase a blue tooth hands free kit for one of these at a decent price?? Thanks : Ashley

  • TERRIBLE. I took delivery of this apparently capable gadget and I have rarely been so disappointed. Screen freezing, phone not working, menu lag, umpteen resets. It just isnt up to the job. This thing is over rated without sufficient memory and the phone lacks functionality and personalisation. For example. you cannot change the text message notification or indeed the volume of the message tone. The PDA switches itself off to save power which is great as you will still receive phonecalls. However, you do not get any notification when you recieve a text message. My XDA Mini has been put staright back into the box. I have a 3 year old PDA which is far superior and which I will start using again. PDA and phone in my eyes !!! never the twain should meet.

  • sorry,I want question? where address I can download free activesync 4.2 for o2 xda mini s ? thanks

  • I've just got the XDA mini S handset and I was happy until just recently has stop to play mp3 copied straight from the computer. It looks like the media player has forgotten the extension file. Can anyone help me to lisent again mp3 files please??? Regards, Serge

  • I just bought this phone in Hong Kong. I have the qwertz (german) version. I am using the phone in Canada and it works great. Can somebody please direct me to a website that would have the documentation and software (IN ENGLISH) for this phone? Thanks.

  • the picture shows the keyboard missing the letters "Y" and "Z" - the reason - the model show is the "german" version. And the German alphabet doesn't contain the letters Y or Z. Just thought you'd like to know!

  • Received by XDA mini S yesterday. All I can say is . . . WOW this phone really is something. Mine definitely has the QWERTY keyboard. The only slight criticism I have is that they don't supply a memory card with the XDA - no problem though, a 2gb card is only 50 pounds on ebay. Not bad as the handset was a free upgrade. I'd recommend this to anybody

  • Is this phone really has QWERTY keyboard...? I think it's QWERTZ. What's wrong with the 'Y' and 'Z' button?

  • Anyone know what the connection at the bottom of this devise is called, i know its usb but its not the standard usb cable you pug into your PC, its like a digital camera. Can i get a GPS receiver which will plug in the bottom, instead of using bluetooth and will it still need to charge from a cigaret lighter.

  • But is it stable? The old was kept hanging.. Windows 2003 was terrible.. Mobile 5 any better ?

  • Matt, download the latest version of TomTom, rumour is that works without too much effort.

  • the K-Jam (the imate version of this phone) is now listed on the TomTom compatibility page...

  • Got the gprs settings, just rang cust services. Im havin bit of trouble wiv activeSync too, it connects most of the time just every so often i have to restart my comp to get it to work again. Just installed activeSync 4.1 see if this helps. Still trying to get TomTom Navigator 5.10 to work, no luck! any news anyone?

  • USB Sync problems ? download the latests activesync 4.1 en it will most likely solve your problem ... Hi, I had the same problem with the XDA mini S you need the latest activesync 4.1 software, from then on everything went smoothly, have fun. :-)

  • hey does o2 run islo .... or any way to read islo books on o2....thanks

  • hi, got myself an xda mini s. 1 problem though. it will not sync through usb. anyone have the same problem. tried calling tech support but not able to help. it will sync through ir but not usb. any idea why?

  • Where do i get the gprs settings for this phone, im on o2?

  • Ive just bought a xda mini s also, bought it especially for tomtom which i told worked on it. the shop sold me the old tomtom and spend a day trying to get it to work, just spoke to the shop and they said they sold me the wrong one.... thought id look up about what tomtom i should have and read this link!... has anybody got it to work? if so what version#? cheers

  • I read on another forum that currently there are no conduits for syncing Windows Mobile 2005 devices with Macs. Hopefully it's just a matter of time. Also had a reply back from TomTom support. They're hoping to have a patch for the XDA Mini S soon. No timescale offered or advice on whether you need the Mobile or Navigator version.

  • hi guys, I'm really interested in getting this phone, but I use a Mac- can I sync it to my Mac, despite it running on Windows software? How do I do that- do I download a separate app? Also, will I miss out on some features because I won't be on Microsoft, or, after downloading whatever application to make it Mac-friendly, will it run just as smoothly on my Powerbook?? Thanks! :)

  • hi guys, have you found something bad about this phone?? like, phone reception, speaker phone, etc. im buying this phone soon, so i need some information, good and bad info....thanks guys

  • just got mine replacing my xda IIs blummin great! xda iis functionality put much much nicely together with wm5 jus strugglin with software to use it as tv remote (xda iis irda range was poor - want to see how this compares) as far as speed it does everything as good as my xda iis... saw an exec 2day and it isnt anywhere near as cool though id like to give it a road test.... 8.5/10

  • You can write text messages with the slike keyboard, with the display kyboard, with number pad, hell you can even use handwriting recognition. It has t9 dictionary to ease all typing.

  • Can anyone tell me why the O2 Mini S is running slower processor? Is it actually a dual processor?

  • I've emailed TomTom this morning. They've released version 5.2 which mentions it includes support for Windows Mobile (200)5. Although the XDA Mini is classed as a pocket pc, as it has the Mini SD slot, I'm asking TomTom whether I should purchase NAVIGATOR or MOBILE !?

  • can pls someone tell me if the xda mini is compatable with any of the GPS system, am on 02 and i do like this phone but am not very sure about the GPS, I would appreciate if anyone knows

  • Dave, you should check with TomTom rather than o2 if it's compatible. At this time, TomTom do not support WM5. There are plenty of threads on the internet however that deal with getting TomTom Navigator 5.1 onto the Wizard platform. Something you should note is they all refer to the TomTom Navigator and not TomTom Mobile.

  • SD and SD mini are both storage card. Just copy from your computer and copy back to your SD or mini SD cards.

  • I just bought an XDA mini S from O2 - before buying they assured me that TomTom Navigator 5 was compatible, so I spent �200 on TT5 & now find that I can't use it because TT5 is on SD and the XDA mini only takes SD mini cards. Is it possible to get an adaptor to read SD cards on the XDA mini, or is it possible to copy the software onto a SD mini card? Thanks.

  • ok thanks. i've never even seen the phone in the flesh! can u write text messages with the keypad only or can u do it by the touchscreen aswell?(sorry if i seem stupid but iv only ever had a rubbish camera flipphone b4!)

  • yes of course you can have photos as backrounds. It is a windows system dont forget. Like your pc windows it able to modify by software and updates a lot

  • I have just ordered a xda mini, it arrives tomorrow. I have never used a pda before. Can u have photos as background wallpapers?

  • People have managed to get TomTom Navigator 5.1 working on the Imate K-jam, so I don't see why it wouldn't work on the o2 XDA Mini. TomTom themselves however state they do not (currently) support Windows Mobile 2005

  • TOM TOM might work on it if you dont multitask. could not try it out yet. However tom tom is not a standart windows application that is delivered with the mashine. You have to buy it or dl it ;)

  • Skype. Yes here the same. tried to call someone in a wlan and a big lag. Think the whole mashine was busy with it. far away from running smooth. Either the mashine reaches its limits here or maybe with a optimized skype version for win5.0 it might be running better.

  • EDGE?? yeah right... i am trying that out now with the mini s for the last week and EDGE must be one of these big lies ! At least here in Thailand. Its loading a website in 8kb steps. Someone who tells me, "Yeah great ! Thats EDGE! 120kb/s !" i will smash it right in his face !

  • Stephen - I thought Windows Mobile 5 included those pocket office apps as standard ?

  • No mention in the specs that the O2 XDA mini S supports EDGE facility on O2 GPRS which delivers 236.8 kbps

  • I tried the skype pocket PC version with the XDA mini S, but it did not work good. Perhaps the processor is too slow. No real advantage is the sliding keyboard. The colour of the pictures are not true. I sell my xda mini s and wait for the next generation called HTC "Hermes".

  • Trevor !??! Sorry meant Kevin.

  • Trevor, I've dropped you a text. Could you confirm what software the UK 02 version has bundled please ? Is the wireless enabled ? (It's been reported TMobile disable it on their version) cheers R.

  • Just been sold a pair of these on a two year contract with shared minutes on 3 phones. Looks a good little number. Howver, it appears not to have pocket office functions - outlook, excel, word - anyone know of who where download can be apurchased/acquired??

  • No tom tom??? r u sure???? i only brought this phone so i can put tom tom on it...

  • few answers since i researched for days already and i am waiting for this product to arrive in Thailand. Grand opening is announced 24.11. here, and believe me i will be there.. 1. The processor is a DUAL CORE 200mhz and cannot be easily compared to the intel. Fast enough for sure, maybe a bit slow with multitasking. 2. Color only silver 3. Keyboard will of course not be german! but adjusted to the selling region ! 4. camera is 1.3mp 5. this device supports "edge", means transfers up to 125kb/s with sim card (not sure if avail in india), maybe for you guys it will have a set of bongos included for communication purpose. 4. bluetooth 1.2, or even 2.0, maybe with a2dp profile when shipped or later possible to update. A2dp=Listen to high quality audio over bluetooth with your BT stereo headset (ex. i-tec clip s). And of coure talk over bluetooth. 5. So this device is a pocket pc with internet connection, digicam, videocam, mp3 player w. bluetooth, wifi, voip. go on complaining why there is no 5mp camera, 50gb harddisk, adsl, 2gh cpu, beamer and microwave integrated. That is probably because you never understood market and product development by global players!

  • A few answers since i researched for days already and i am waiting for this product to arrive in Thailand. Grand opening is announced 24.11. here, and believe me i will be there.. 1. The processor is a DUAL CORE 200mhz and cannot be easily compared to the intel. Fast enough for sure, maybe a bit slow with multitasking. 2. Color only silver 3. Keyboard will of course not be german! but adjusted to the selling region ! 4. camera is 1.3mp 5. this device supports "edge", means transfers up to 125kb/s with sim card (not sure if avail in india), maybe for you guys it will have a set of bongos included for communication purpose. 4. bluetooth 1.2, or even 2.0, maybe with a2dp profile when shipped or later possible to update. A2dp=Listen to high quality audio over bluetooth with your BT stereo headset (ex. i-tec clip s). And of coure talk over bluetooth. 5. So this device is a pocket pc with internet connection, digicam, videocam, mp3 player w. bluetooth, wifi, voip. go on complaining why there is no 5mp camera, 50gb harddisk, adsl, 2gh cpu, beamer and microwave integrated. That is probably because you never understood market and product development by global players! But maybe its just because youre indians, and never shower so smell like garlic, cannot speak understandable english and think youre smart, even 95% of your population lives in extereme poverty !! Please dont get me wrong, i dont have anything against indian people...i think everybody should have one. rooight sooir??

  • for anyone interested in using TomTom with this phone... "TomTOm 5 is not offically compatible with the JASJAR and K-JAM. However we have been reliably infomed by a number of customers if works with these units." (Source Expansys support forum)

  • there's a nice review of this product here: it includes stuff on CPU speeds

  • Overall spec. looks good but speed concerned! Comparing the speed with O2 mini, which one is faster? I saw the cpu just only 195 Mhz. Please advise.

  • Does anyone know something about its processor output? I mean is it strong enough to play video or accomplish several tasks simmultaneously?

  • Does it become slow with a 1GB card?

  • This model is not 3G. It takes Mini SD cards. AFAIK they currently only come in 1Gb max.

  • Does this phone has 3G function?

  • Please help me! this phone can be used 2gb memory card ???

  • as far as i know the O2 XDA mini S should be FOC if ur on a high tarrif. (o2 600 and MAX.) so there! Wo0t!!

  • I rang o2 UK this afternoon and the upgrades assistant confirmed it's on their coming soon list. Expected in the next two months but might slip to January 06. I'm on a SIM only tariff (30day). I was offered a 12 month contract without a phone, to stay on my current tariff �20/m 600 mins 1000 txts, and they'd give me �50 credit and drop the rental to �10. The possibly better option is �100 credit to drop to the 300mins 500 texts option. At �10 a month, that's an overall saving of �220. Question is, what price is the XDA Mini S likely to be on contract ? Do I take the discount and buy SIM free phone, or wait for it to come out ?!

  • now ppl buying this fone instead of an imate is just plian wrong...its like ur buying illigle merchandise forgod sake buy the k-jam

  • Is the processor speed correct? Texas Instruments OMAP 850, 195 Mhz processor. That's way too slow than O2 Mini which has 416Mhz.

  • i have to buy a digital camera, a cellphone, a video cam,a and laptop computer. i find this unit very gud if only it has a better camera coz the phone is gud, the video is gud the wifi is gud which is not found in the old o2xdamini, and the only drawback is the camera better yet if it has 3mpxl so don't need to look for another smartphone.this is a 4n1 device unlike sony produce camera and video only, kodak produces camera and video only.so this is a better option and saves the bulky equipment

  • the phone looks good however it is much better if the camera has a higher resolution like 2mp coz other are now producing 2mp camera for their new models like the sonny ericsson w800i, to beat the competion

  • Could somebody clarify whether it has pocket office functions - outlook, excel, word and handwriting recognition as well? Is there a finger dial-pad available on the screen for phone numbers? or do i always have to use a stylus? Is it available in black - either in O2XDA Mini-S or I mate K Jam?

  • very much interested in this. still nothing official from O2 though [just checked the products page on their asia website]. from what I've read the K-JAM [HTC Wizard from i-mate] is pretty zippy and the thumb board is great. I have an i-mate JAM and well their support isn't so good that's why I'm waiting for the O2 version.

  • XDA mini-S is cool h/set but it cost is more than expectation. I guess it it functionally not very different wid O2 XDA IIs.

  • To Owen. Don't worry about the keyboard beeing qwertz, as far as it comes on the market it will be locallized to the country it is selling in so all people will get it with there nations keyboard. Very smart indeed. The one oin the picture is a preproduction unit witch is not locallized. Thegeek1977

  • the xda mini S is cute but I think, the xda II mini would be more useful and appealling if it will be physically configured like that of the Samsung D 500.

  • nice cool

  • i'll try to answer my own question below about the keyboard... I think its a German version or German layout thats why its QWERTZ not good if that's so.

  • WHY is the keyboard layout in the picture different? the "Y" and "Z" switched position. its not QWERTY anymore if thats the case, its QWERTZ

  • Heard that Dopod has a better model and the user interface is much better than O2. It comes with WM5 as well.

  • It is almost the same as I-mate's. Cheers.

  • it 299 euro with plan there..so i presume it it abt 399-499 euro original price...convert to S$ is 1200++---

  • Actually CPU is by TI where old mini from intel. With this in mind, it doesn't translate to that mini s will be slower than mini. It just how cpu cycle are count, but in one cycle it could may be run more app cycle than the other. I have read in some place, this TI's CPU will be a bit faster than Intel; and it actually dual core so it will end up faster (wait till it out to be confirm).

  • I would rather buy phone from other brands since the support from O2 is extremely poor. e.g. slow response in availability of ROM upgrade.

  • I've got a mini right now. This latest evolution has lost some of the great looks of the original mini and definitely doesn't look as good now. It's great to have a quad band and the WiFi now as well as more memory but, the processor is slower... I wonder if that will affect things... in particular my planned VOIP. Having no edge is disappointing. After all, one can't always have WiFi signal. Anyone have any accurate info on expected price?

  • Nice phone! I think the dimentions are wrong... With the keyboard and wifi shouldn't it be thicker than the Mini? Like-108x58x*23.7* (expansys' dimentions)?

  • In your opinion, it could be posible, RUN skipe, in this kind of SUPER PDA?

  • definitely must buy.. why? coz this one got wifi & bluetooth as well the processor 'seems' slower than common used, but then the battery life will be much longer than others.. i think this one will have the best price/performance gadget ever (hopefully) :p *in indonesia it will be an O2 product, expensive one :(

  • If this O2 mini has added a GPS, it will be a Head On for the Ipaq 6500 series. Many Ipaq will definately switch to this mini, at least I will.

  • Does it comes with T9 IntelliPad like the earlier O2 XDA Mini?

  • does it have handwriting recognition?

  • Why EDGE? since it is wifi built in with B/G speed. hunting to buy

  • y no edge?!?

  • hi guys any idea when is this phone hitting the stands..... dying to buy one. any idea of the price range in dollars?

  • is this right? if o2xda mini S is identical to qtek9100 and i-mate, why is the data speed only 48kbps? no edge?

  • This pda/cp has everything that you could imagine as far as option is concern. I would say, the best phone in the universe!!!

  • Wonderful fone but sadly the processor is slower than that of mini... if the processor was better i'll definitely go for this..