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Mobile Tips & Tricks
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I. Introduction
In
my first tutorial, you learned how to install a
game over Bluetooth. Now, using Softick PPP we can
not only transfer java games over Bluetooth, but
also using and USB Cable or Infrared. This tutorial
will teach you in a few short steps how to install
java games on your Samsung D500 via USB Cable, Infrared
or Bluetooth.
Only two programs needed for this tutorial which
are available in the misc-section on this page:
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Softick PPP 2.21
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Java Uploader
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Download and install Softick PPP. When you get
to the configure USB Share mode, choose the exclusive
mode.
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The software is designed for Palm users, so if
you receive any error messages such as unable
to locate USBPORT.dll, just ignore them.

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Once you activate Softick PPP you may get another
error like this, again jus't ignore:
Do not run Softpick
PPP yet.
As we move to the second section of this
tutorial, it's time to choose your transfer method.
You can choose to transfer java games by [USB
Cable], [Infrared] or [Bluetooth].
II. Installing java games on the Samsung D500 via
Bluetooth
This method here is rather straightforward.
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Start Softick PPP, and check if it has your connection
in its 'Settings->Bluetooth/Serial'. Active
it if done.
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Move to the [Final
Step]
III. Installing java games on the Samsung D500 via
USB Cable
If
you are using an USB cable, please take the following
steps:
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Connect the USB Cable
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Run Samsung's PIM & File Manager to make sure
that you get connected. If you can't get connected,
please switch yoour phone on & off and try
it again.
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Run Softick PPP
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to 'Settings->Bluetooth/Serial' to check if
it has a connection such as COM7 \Device\ss_mdm0
(the COM port number may differ on your pc). If
so, select it, otherwise exit the Softick PPP
and go back to the first step. (you may find the
proper COM setting from the windows device manager->modems->Samsung
Mobile USB modem)
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Active Softick PPP.
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Move to the [Final
Step]
If your phone crashes, you can try taking the following
steps:
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Switch your phone off/on
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De-Activate Softick PPP.
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!!!!! ---- Disconnect the USB cable and reconnect
it. ---- !!!!!!
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Start EasyStudio to check if the computer can
connect to your phone.
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Active Softick PPP
Now
move to the [top]
and u can upload Java apps again.
IV. Installing java games on the Samsung D500 via
Infrared
For
IR users,
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Deactive Softick PPP, and exit it.
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Active your IR connection
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Approach your laptop with your phone, and make
sure that a tray icon pops up
saying the message 'there is a device found...'
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Run Samsung's PIM & File Manager to make sure
that you get connected via IR. If you can't get
connected, please switch yoour phone on &
off and try it again.
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Run Softick PPP.
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Enable IRDA interface support in 'Settings->Options'
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to 'Settings->Bluetooth/Serial' to check if
it includes a connection such as 'COM4 \Device\0000010b',
if not, go back to the first step.
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Move to the [Final
Step]
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