BeyondPod Resources, Tips and Tricks

BeyondScheduler

BeyondScheduler is a companion application that BeyondPod uses internally for scheduling updates. BeyondScheduler allows you to schedule multiple tasks that can run at specific times. It currently supports Turning Flight Mode on/off, Turning Bluetooth On/Off and Running BeyondPod updates.updates.
BeyondScheduler has also an experimental support for switching WiFi on/off (for example on- before and off- after a scheduled feed update). Given that various devices use different WiFi implementations, this task may not work correctly with all devices (works on T-Mobile Dash and probably on some other HTC devices). If you want to try it out you have to manually run BeyondScheduler.exe from the BeyonhdPod's install folder.

NETCFv35.Messages.EN.wm.cab

Sometimes BeyondPod's Feed Update Log can contain a message that an error cannot be displayed because the optional resource file NETCFv35.Messages.EN.wm.cab was not installed. This file usually can be found on your PC in C:\Program Files\Microsoft.NET\SDK\CompactFramework\v3.5 WindowsCE\Diagnostics directory. or you can download it from here NETCFv35.Messages.EN.wm.cab. After you install it on the device, the NEXT TIME this error occurs the log should contain the real error message.

Versions of the Compact Framework

There are multiple versions of the compact framework in use today. Some are pre-installed in the ROM of the device, some are installed as a CAB file. BeyondPod requires version 2.0 SP1 or later to work. You can find the version of the framework installed on your device by using File Explorer on the device, and navigate to My Device / Windows. Find and tap the program called *cgacutil* and a dialog will appear displaying one or more build numbers. These numbers will tell you what version of the Compact Framework is installed. It is recommended that you try to use the latest version if possible - currently CF3.5. When installing the Compact Framework it is recommended to install it in the Main Storage (not the SD card). The latest version (CF 3.5) can be downloaded from Microsoft Web Site. Keep in mind that multiple versions the Compact Framework can be installed on the same device at the same time. (For example you can have both CF2.0 SP2 and CF3.5 both installed)

Where are all BeyondPod settings stored?

BeyondPod uses 4 files to store all its settings: BeyondScheduler has only 1 configuration file: If you back up the files above you will be able to restore BeyondPod after a hard reset. Keep in mind that the files above are not being removed during an uninstall (so you don't start from scratch every time you upgrade). If you want to completely uninstall/install BeyondPod - make sure you delete the files after you uninstall.

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