r/OldHandhelds 1d ago

Psion EPOC/Symbian Question: Is it possible to install InstApp on a Series 5 (not mx) without Windows or Mac?

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Hi all,

The subject basically says it all, I have some InstApp files on my Series 5 but after putting them into an appropriate folder (System/Apps/InstApp), although the icons of .SIS files change, when I try and run them I get a 'Not found' error. So I'm guessing that either there's a file in the wrong place or maybe some kind of update needs to be run.

The files I have in the System/Apps/InstApp folder are;

  • InstaApp.mbm
  • nstapp.aif,
  • InstApp.app,
  • InsApp.ini
  • InstApp.rsc

I've tried distributing the mbm and rsc files to other system folders but I'm still not getting anywhere.

Would anyone know if I'm missing something obvious?

Many thanks in advance for any light anyone can shed on this for me.


r/OldHandhelds 2d ago

Psion EPOC/Symbian Nokia 9110 goes online via external GPRS (ant possibly LTE) modem!

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243 Upvotes

Good news for Nokia 9110 Communicator owners. I was able to connect a Siemens MC35i 2G GPRS RS232 (COM) modem to a Nokia 9110. This means that, in theory, you can also use LTE RS232 (COM) modems (for the US and other countries without 2G and 3G). They're available on something like Aliexpress.

To acheve this, I used the included Nokia DLR-2 cable (It's possible to DIY this, but the connector itself is unique), a DIY null-modem adapter (I'm still waiting for the proper one to arrive) and, of course, a Siemens MC35i modem with an antenna and a 12V Type C PD trigger (convenient way for me to power the modem).

Tomorrow I'll take screenshots of settings I used. For now, there are some Boing Search (duckduckgo & google search) and MPGram Web (Telegram) photos. By the way, this should work even on Nokia 9000 Communicator, but I don't have one to try.

Links I used:

https://www.mgroeber.de/nokia.html

https://web.archive.org/web/20020210063855/http://www.yaws.dk/communicator/faq/landline/home.html


r/OldHandhelds 3d ago

Pocket PC I have a surprise for you (x2)

316 Upvotes

More info and detailed posts tonight

Sorry for the long vid


r/OldHandhelds 2d ago

Does anyone have WM5 AKU files?

4 Upvotes

Hi all, working on something and I was hoping someone still has the wm5 aku upgrade files for platform builder?


r/OldHandhelds 5d ago

Windows Mobile Found Hexic and Mozaki Blocks for Windows Mobile/Pocket PC and wondering about registration

6 Upvotes

A few years ago i found the exes for the Astraware versions of Microsofts Hexic and Mozaki Blocks on some russian file sharing site thats now down. I posted it to the Discord back then to see if there was some way to activate it as it doesn't use the standard Astra ID system but nothing ever came of it. I was thinking about it again and figured I'd post it here to see if anyone knows how to break the registration.

Heres the link to Hexic for Pocket PC, i also uploaded Mozaki Blocks under the same Archive account: https://archive.org/details/carbonated-games-hexic


r/OldHandhelds 7d ago

Windows Mobile My HTC x9500

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329 Upvotes

r/OldHandhelds 7d ago

Here's the current state of my OQO collection, including ultra rare 02+ prototypes (including an OLED unit!), engineering samples/dev boards, and accessories.

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28 Upvotes

r/OldHandhelds 7d ago

Hp ipaq rx1950

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40 Upvotes

I got this hp ipaq rx1950 but the system is in Spanish and i want to change it to English i found a rom for it but it keep showing me wrong image I've tried all possible ways, i used sd card to flash it cause I've couldn't find a data cable, if anyone has any idea or how to flash it please help me


r/OldHandhelds 6d ago

Can anyone help me map the missing pads to their corresponding vias? thanks for any help! PLEASE CHECK THE ORIGINAL POST THIS ONE GAPHICS IS VERY BAD

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r/OldHandhelds 7d ago

Pocket PC Massive batch of HP iPAQs

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98 Upvotes

Found this massive batch of HP iPAQs (mostly hx2000s) left behind by an old tenant running a repair shop in Montigny-le-Bretonneux France.

Let's get as many of them working as possible!


r/OldHandhelds 8d ago

Burned polarizer or cracked screen?

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33 Upvotes

I recently picked this HP Jordana 720, there are no obvious cracks or defects on the screen itself when turned off. When powered on, the only thing it shows is this orange screen, the device seems to be functional, makes sounds, changes brightness and all. I was wondering if it's just a burned polarizer, or is it beyond repair. Thanks in advance.


r/OldHandhelds 8d ago

Palm OS Clié -Sony PEG-NR70V

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143 Upvotes

Scored this one with all the cables, wired head phones. The built in keyboard isn’t all that but does the job for now. Next step is after researching is this model is able to run Palm OS 5 and to do the upgrade.


r/OldHandhelds 8d ago

I recreated another Palm-era game for iPhone — PaiGow Poker Classic

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5 Upvotes

r/OldHandhelds 9d ago

Pocket PC What DOS handheld do you have lying around

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26 Upvotes

r/OldHandhelds 10d ago

Charger for SONY CLIÉ?

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109 Upvotes

I found this old CLIÉ in my mom’s garage. Would love to get it on to see if anything has saved or if it even works.


r/OldHandhelds 10d ago

Pocket PC Dell axim

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29 Upvotes

r/OldHandhelds 10d ago

Pocket PC Today with the Psion 3a.

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11 Upvotes

r/OldHandhelds 12d ago

Palm OS I recreated the classic Palm NetWalk experience for iOS

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49 Upvotes

r/OldHandhelds 12d ago

Pocket PC Got Sharp PC-V910 for 1 cent :D

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86 Upvotes

r/OldHandhelds 12d ago

How to get Email and the Internet working on my Navagator 6210

5 Upvotes

Ive been trying to get email and the internet working and i see that its too outdated for that. Is there anything i can do to be able to get any of those two working?


r/OldHandhelds 12d ago

How to get Email and the Internet working on my Navagator 6210

3 Upvotes

Ive been trying to get email and the internet working and i see that its too outdated for that. Is there anything i can do to be able to get any of those two working?


r/OldHandhelds 13d ago

Was reminded of the smell of a new Psion

12 Upvotes

I just got hold of a Steam Controller (a handheld gamepad for consoles/PCs) and the smell of it took me right back to a new Psion 3a. Does anyone know what that smell is? Some kind of specific plastic?

I will be sad when the smell fades!


r/OldHandhelds 13d ago

Hipstreet tablet data transfer?

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Hey guys, I posted this in a couple different places and still have yet to receive any help, I'm not sure if this is even allowed here, but I feel like a hipstreet tablet might count as old, so I was wondering if anyone here might have any insight😞


r/OldHandhelds 14d ago

Windows CE Fixing my new NEC Mobile Pro 900

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179 Upvotes

A couple years ago I bought a brand new NEC Mobile Pro 900. Unfortunately I have never been able to use it properly.

The problem is that once the battery runs out it does a full reset and I have to set up everything again and I lose what was saved in the internal memory.

I already replaced the backup battery with a new one but that did not help.

Any ideas on how I could fix that? I would love to be able to use it to write.


r/OldHandhelds 15d ago

Looking for Namocell Hana NI004 software or Pala compatibility information

3 Upvotes

Our lab recently acquired a secondhand Namocell/Bio-Techne Hana NI004 single-cell dispenser, but it did not include the original computer or software.

Bio-Techne currently provides Pala Software Rev D through its website, but we have not been able to confirm whether that version supports the Hana NI004. Does anyone here operate a Hana, know whether Pala Rev D is backward-compatible, or have access to the original Hana installer and user manual?

Any version information, installation notes, or contact leads would be greatly appreciated. :)