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27 May 2011 by OriginalGriff
If this is your thesis, shouldn't you be doing at least some of it yourself?
3 Apr 2012 by bafled in baltimore
Whoa, I do apologize, I thought that this had been deleted. This was my first post before I spent the morning researching on this website and learning protocol. I also have some remote server issues and what was posted is not exactly what I wrote.That being said, I am perhaps a novice and...
21 Aug 2015 by Dr Miroslav Stimac
Hello,I am developing an universal Windows 8.1 App, primary for Windows Phone 8.1. There are different screen sizes and resolutions of Windows Phone 8.1 smartphones, so I am scaling the controls (TextBoxes, Images, Buttons etc.) automatically by using Grids. This works great!I am using...
21 Aug 2015 by Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov
Please see my comment to the question. So, maybe all you need is to use Padding with Thickness in device-independent units. Please see: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.windows.controls.textblock.padding%28v=vs.110%29.aspx[^].For some background on device-independent pixels,...
13 Dec 2011 by larssy1
Hi everyone,Since I couldn't find anything on the forum about this problem, i'm hoping you could help me out.I would like to show a list of checkboxes within a ListBox.Code i'm using:http://pastebin.com/PCizZT5wXAML:http://pastebin.com/8fhbQpMSHowever, when I select a...
13 Dec 2011 by Fabian Tamp
Wow. That's a weird issue. Even weirder dropping the code into my own project and verifying the problem!From the random nature of the checkboxes, and the fact that when you scroll down some will be checked, and when you scroll back others will be checked, I'd say it'd have something to do...
13 Jan 2012 by Msaya
hi all :)I have a problem with this codewhen I try to login without database, it make no actionhere is the .Java Filepackage com.msagroup.sbhmg;import android.app.Activity;import android.content.Intent;import android.os.Bundle;import android.view.View;import...
30 Jan 2012 by Neha Thanka
Replace your If statement with this if(_email.equals("user@user.com") && _pass.equals("123")We use == only in int values and for string we use .equalsTry this in your code.
9 Mar 2012 by Jaydeep Jadav
check out this equals( ) Versus == in Java(Android)[^]
16 Dec 2013 by Hadrich Mohamed
This tip enables you to discover bluetooth features and how we can use its API to develop a simple application.
14 Jun 2015 by Fiyaz Hasan
Building a simple app for windows phone using plain HTML and Javascript
24 May 2011 by Colin Eberhardt
This blog post shows how to implement tombstoning within a Windows Phone 7 application that follows the Model-View-ViewModel pattern.
22 Oct 2011 by reseweks
i am writing a phone's program .use phone to control raciecar on computer,i want to use accelerator to get ,x,y,z ,i can use them to control my keyboard up,down left and right key.
24 Oct 2011 by RaisKazi
Your question is unclear, but let me try to make attempt of understanding it.If I am not misunderstood your Question, You are working on Windows Phone 7/7.5 Application. And you want to get "Accelerometer Input" (X,Y,Z) positions.Use AccelerometerReadingChanged Event. Try as below...
28 Nov 2012 by prashant patil 4987
For Windows Phone Developement what and which things / SDK / Tools required to setup windows phone develpment?? Give me Links if possible.Thanksand regards,Prashant Patil
29 Nov 2012 by joshrduncan2012
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Windows+Phone+SDK[^]
13 Aug 2013 by giri001
Hi Prashant,this is one of the best link for learning WindowsPhone. May be it will help u.Learn Windows Phone 8 by Microsoft-Step by Step[^]jmD-
18 Sep 2013 by Bilaal John S
Please check the below links.Windows Phone 7 development http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/gg598932.aspx[^]Windows Phone 8 developmenthttp://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj714071(v=vs.105).aspx[^]Thanks,Bilaal
9 Mar 2012 by Juncores
how to use an notifycation open an xaml pagewhen the notifycation show but not display the default ?can sb know?
20 Feb 2013 by Pradeep Reddy S
Implementation of Accelerometer in WP8 applications.
6 Oct 2015 by James M Croft
This post covers getting your Windows apps connected to a Microsoft Band for an indefinite period of time.
15 Oct 2012 by govardhanpagidi
I am using visual studio 2012 for windows phone. But not able to access my WCFService which is running local box. But i am able to access live service. The below exception i am getting each time. What might be the reason? Can anybody help me and save my head?An exception of type...
19 Nov 2012 by erentyl
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj684580(v=vs.105).aspx[^]
16 Apr 2012 by xbolslock
hi,I am stuck at the start of this. there are no online sample codes (as far as i have search) that could give me a headstart on analyzing sounds/audio using the Windows Phone 7.For all i know is that the microphone is needed of course.Can anyone give me a headstart?Thanks
25 Feb 2012 by Msaya
Hello :)I have an application that uses SQLite databasebut how to publish the database when I create .apk file ?should I put it on some server ?any advice ?thank you all :)
26 Feb 2012 by sobingt
You can Create a exported flat file, Ship it as a raw file in your apk package,Run a import on first time load.There is a tutorial that may help http://www.reigndesign.com/blog/using-your-own-sqlite-database-in-android-applications/
8 Aug 2014 by Anis Derbel
The easiest way to animate your object using Storyboard
26 Dec 2011 by aounali
hello awl..i 've developed and aap which sends email through the windows phone 7 plateform...i want to run that app on the background of the screen...means to say it should be invisible to the user that this app is running on his mobile so plz help me what should i do????
29 Dec 2011 by Andrew Piotrowski
Ok. I have used this in my app :#region private members bool runsUnderLock; bool isRunningUnderLock; bool hasUserAgreedToRunUnderLock; bool isRestartRequired; #endregion #region public properties public bool RunsUnderLock { ...
16 Jan 2012 by rd.sandeep
Windows Phone 7 application for certification tip: Check under different themes
1 Jun 2015 by swarjadhav
How can I write a code to consume classic ASP.NET and WCF web service in windows phone 8.1 application? Because its not allowing me to add service reference in solution explorer.
1 Jun 2015 by Leo Chapiro
Take a look at Calling Web API from a Windows Phone 8 Application (C#) :Quote:In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a complete end-to-end scenario consisting of an ASP.NET Web API application that provides a catalog of books to a Windows Phone 8 application.
11 Jun 2013 by cyogeshc
I've an audio file with me. Say, a speech. How do I extract the text from the audio and store it efficiently in a database? If the user queries an audio based on the text stored, making use of certain keywords then I must be able to connect the audios in the database with the keyword and get...
11 Jun 2013 by Mehdi Gholam
An advanced topic, try the...
23 Aug 2012 by Harald Heide Gundersen
Geocoordinate positioned Xna model viewable thru Photocamera
30 Jun 2014 by saramgsilva
This sample show to connect one Windows Phone 8.0 app to Facebook, Google and Microsoft account. Main Features: Login/Logout and has an about page with feedback, share in social networks, review and share by email. Download C# (19.4 MB) Introduction … Continue reading →
25 Mar 2013 by Guru_C++
Hello All,Basically I worked on VC++ MFC domain, Am not that much familiar with C# language. Now am interested to learn the WindowsPhone7 Programming. I googled on the tutorials for this & i came to know that in tutorials, code sample uses the Silverlight & C# concepts. Am bit...
12 Sep 2013 by Bilaal John S
I think this site will help you.http://developer.nokia.com/Community/Wiki/Category:Maps_on_Windows_PhoneThanks,Bilaal
19 Jun 2013 by RhysBush
HiAs part of a work experience placement I need to look into TAPI and how I can implement it into a basic application to Monitor incoming calls and displaying numbers, as well as dialing out by entering numbers, selecting a contact etc.Basically I have no experience with this and after...
19 Jun 2013 by Dave Kreskowiak
Was wondering if there was a simple to use step by step guide that will introduce TAPI with C#.I've never found any "simple" TAPI tutorials.
19 Jun 2013 by Dave Kreskowiak
Was wondering if there was a simple to use step by step guide that will introduce TAPI with C#.I've never found any "simple" TAPI tutorials.
19 Jun 2013 by Tadit Dash (ତଡିତ୍ କୁମାର ଦାଶ)
The following might help you.1. Beginners guide to TAPI[^].
4 Feb 2015 by venuchary
My Friends ,I am writing code for Barcode scanner in windows phone 8.1 with the help of ZXing.But it not showing proper resultant output .Here my question is , Is there any alternative API to read barcodes all formats .
11 Feb 2013 by BoazKonig
Hoping someone can help me. I am researching options for a few projects. I am fairly new to programming languages so I would like to choose a solid platform to learn. I have four projects to start as follows:Create a database driven Corporate Application that includes modules for User...
11 Feb 2013 by Pete O'Hanlon
There's no right answer to what is the best choice, as it's ultimately going to be down to personal preference and cost. There are, obviously, some things that you can immediately rule out, such as Objective C and Java (you can't run either of these on a Windows Phone for instance).One...
11 Feb 2013 by Anurag Sinha V
Hi...Seems you are pretty ambitious...gud fr u.. :)1)First of all, for your first requirement, a DB driven corporate application which you wana run on multiple platforms, I am afarid one single language won't suffice.For Windows, you may go for C# as the dev language, SQL as backend...
8 Dec 2013 by Yildirim Kocdag
What is next for Mobile Gestures? Past and Future of Mobile Gestures
9 Nov 2012 by Houssem_Dellai
28 Sep 2013 by ZurdoDev
This is a forum for questions. Since you do not have a question the best we can do is refer you to the documentation for blue bamboo. That would be the best place to get answers once you do have a question.
8 Sep 2011 by Malli_S
I'm trying to develop a bluetooth application in Windows Phone 7. I found WP7 doesn't provide bluetooth SDK. So I thought to implement the required functionality in C# assembly and import it in phone application. But WP7 even doesn't allow this importing as well. So thought of to develop a COM...
14 May 2019 by OriginalGriff
This is the wrong site for this kind of question - this is a development site concerned with producing software, not using your hardware and operating system! Try an Android forum, or talk to the board manufacturers directly: NXP/Freescale i.MX 6 Arm based Computer on Module - Apalis iMX6[^] -...
12 Apr 2011 by Vinit Yadav
In this article we are going to develop a game using Farseer Physics Engine and XNA for Windows Phone 7. This article provides you base for your games to make game development easy and fast.
18 Apr 2013 by Stuart Wheelwright
Step-by-step explanation of building a Task Timer app using web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and jQuery Mobile.
5 May 2011 by Johnny07
I have a C# Project. I need to deploy the classes in Windows Phone 7 application.However, I'm having a problem with the System.Drawing dll which is not applicablein WP run-time.Could you plz tell me what dll I can replace to act on WP silverlight? And pleaselet me know how I could do...
4 May 2011 by Olivier Levrey
Which dll you will need doesn't depend on the namespace you use but the classes you use. Check MSDN to see which classes are not supported by your platform (it is written at the bottom of each page).And the compatibility issue is generally more related to .NET Compact Framework rather than...
28 Sep 2013 by Kunal Priyadarshi
I don't think that System.Drawing exist in WP7 and WP8 runtime.
17 Jul 2015 by Dr Miroslav Stimac
Hello,I am trying to use the method "Dispatcher.BeginInvoke" in a Windows Phone 8.1 Universal App.See here:https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/apps/cc190259(v=vs.105).aspx[^]However, "Dispatcher.BeginInvoke" seems not to be existing!"using...
21 Nov 2011 by cknh
When I call customers with a phone service different than what I use the caller id is incorrect. How do I get this corrected?
21 Nov 2011 by DaveAuld
It depends where the problem lies.If you are calling from within a company, they may have the primary switchboard listed as the callerID, In which case you would need to speak with whomever in your company that deals with the communication systems.If it has nothing to do with your work,...
9 Nov 2011 by aounali
acan any one Post a code for the development of windows phone 7 path tracking???
9 Nov 2011 by The_Real_Chubaka
I don't think anyone will just give you any code without first seeing what you have done.We only help people who show they have done something. We try to help them where they got stuck.I think you should start with Google. You can come back to us when you get stuck.Regards,Herve
30 Dec 2013 by Siddhanath Jadhav
Hi, currently I am working on Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Phone.I also need to install Visual Studio Express 2012.Is it possible to install both on the same machine above 2 model?Any affect to Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Phone if I install Visual Studio Express 2012?
30 Dec 2013 by Mehdi Gholam
Yes you can install multiple express versions side by side.Side note : try using 2013 versions instead since it is more stable and faster.
4 Dec 2014 by Jaykumar_Chaundkar
Certificate Pinning is making sure the client checks the server’s certificate against a known copy of that certificate
9 Apr 2014 by User 10695905
Hey,I am developing a mobile web app in all platform.It works fine in iOS, Blackberry, Android but Windows has some issue.I create that structure on codepen for reference.My requirement is: when we click/tap on icon or text we need the feedback on his parent tag, which is perfectly...
11 Jun 2013 by Mats Planberg
Hi C.P.!I love your website!. I try to read articles sometimes on my Windows Phone 8.0. However, it does not work since properly, since the rows don't wrap when using the IE browser in my phone.Are you aware of this? Something you are working on?Best regards,Mats Planberg
12 Jun 2013 by NotPolitcallyCorrect
Posted to remove from unanswered listYou would need to post this in the http://www.codeproject.com/Forums/1645/Site-Bugs-Suggestions.aspx forum where the site admins will see it.
20 Feb 2012 by Lakamraju Raghuram
This article aims at building an simple Windows phone 7 application for accessing Codeproject content.
27 Oct 2013 by Bernhard Häussermann
A set of source files that extends the UITableView so that it has sections that can be collapsed and expanded.
3 Nov 2015 by Member 11183856
hi,I have a list view(p1) in windows phone which binds data dynamically. i want to add nested list view(p2) to each rows in list view(p1) with expand and collapse.
12 Nov 2014 by Shah Ankita
This code sample demonstrates how to set color to any control using colorpicker. For this, you have to create a new Windows phone app.
8 Jan 2014 by Member 8557048
Hi,How to connect to a wcf service which is in another project.I want to connect to that that service methodThis is the method in service public class UserLoginService : IUserLoginService { public bool ValidateUser(CreateUserProfileArg createUserProfileArg) {...
8 Jan 2014 by Naz_Firdouse
Deploy the service in IIS and add reference to that service and then create a client object and call required methods.Refer this linkconsuming-wcf-service-in-windows-phone-application/
9 Mar 2011 by Suman Sahoo
How can I controll my friends cell phone from my personal computer,to fowrred his call to my cell phone which nessesary for me?
9 Mar 2011 by vishnulalr
you can connect the phone through blue tooth,wifi- through serialport and you can use 1)TAPI controlcontroll a cell phone from computer to fowrred call another[^]or2)AT command ATD+mobilenumber,ATH...
5 Aug 2014 by Anis Derbel
This tip resume the majority types of conversion that we need while developing
8 Nov 2014 by masalahi
I wrote this code in windows phone application to read and write data from xml file and it is work fine.so i want to use it at windows 8.1 application but it's not work, how i convert it to be compatible with windows 8.1 public void Read(string strXMLFile) { ...
8 Nov 2014 by DamithSL
check with below methods, if you have setup development environment in windows 8 PC, you better debug line by line and check what is going wrong. To write a file:public async Task WriteFile(string fileName, string text){ IStorageFolder applicationFolder =...
13 Feb 2014 by jawad59
I used below code to convert Image to Byte arraypublic static byte[] ConvertStringToBytes(string input) { MemoryStream stream = new MemoryStream(); using (StreamWriter writer = new StreamWriter(stream)) { writer.Write(input);...
13 Feb 2014 by OriginalGriff
Well yes... It will.But it's not the conversion from byte array to image that's the problem, it's the other method.Look at the code: what is in the string? If it's image data, then it's probably corrupt from being converted to a string. But more likely, it's a file name or similar,...
12 Sep 2012 by Palani Kumar.P
I am a new PhoneGap programmer. navigator.notification.alert() has not working on Android using phonegap. But it works on IPhone and WP7. I am developing this mobile app in Windows Phone 7.Thanks for your help
12 Sep 2012 by Mehdi Gholam
You are better off submitting your problem to the authors here : https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/CB[^]
13 Jun 2012 by Tokisan
This case happened when i programming.First, i have 2 pages: MainPage.xaml and Page1.xaml.In Mainpage.xaml, I had a button for going to Page1 and a web browser load a html file.Code Page1.xamlnamespace test{ public partial class MainPage : PhoneApplicationPage { ...
20 Dec 2015 by JR212
Hi,I wrote already some programms in vb.net. Now I want to create a windows Phone app. Can someone point me to a good site? I've look around but can't find almost nothing.I'm working with vs 2013?Jan
20 Dec 2015 by OriginalGriff
Start with a simple Google search: "create a windows Phone app in vb"[^]And have a look at some of the 4 million results - the first page alone has what? Six MSDN links to tutorials?
19 Jul 2013 by venkatesh konatham
Hi i want to create animation in windows phone i can able to create animation through Expression blend but i want to create animation through c# code but i have tried a lot but its not working here i want to move a rectange from right end to left end only in x coordinate but it was rasing an...
12 Sep 2013 by Bilaal John S
Please try this code// Create a red rectangle that will be the target // of the animation. Rectangle myRectangle = new Rectangle(); myRectangle.Width = 200; myRectangle.Height = 200; ...
22 Nov 2012 by Jyotish Pillai
Hi All,Is it possible to create a Windows app which displays the web pages inside it, but the user won't feel that they are on a website but a windows web app?This is because we have already a running mobile website, which is used as mobile app in ios. We would like to create a web app...
23 Nov 2012 by Dominic Abraham
HiYou can load a web url in windows application using 'WebBrowser' control. This is a common control in Windows Application. webBrowser1.Navigate("www.google.com"); will give you google web site opened in your windows application.
9 Sep 2014 by Dominic Burford
Cross-platform mobile development vs native development
4 Feb 2012 by udhaya2code
You can set your own recording, sound tracks, or even your favorite song as your alarm in an Android phone.
18 Jun 2013 by TitanDevelopers
Hello, I am currently working on an application for Windows Phone 7+ and am lost as to how to create a dynamic menu bar at the bottom of my application. When the user clicks on the bar at the bottom, it should act exactly like the Application Bar by sliding about halfway up the screen. I have...
28 Sep 2012 by AM117
Hey guys, hope you're well.I'm a fairly average programmer but relatively new to Windows Phone 7. I wanna make an app in which there is an indoor map of a building. Problem is, Bing Indoor Maps are only for USA buildings thus far. Is there any way to utilise Bing Maps for a custom map? I...
28 Sep 2012 by ridoy
Not sure whether it can be done..but here is an interesting one..http://i-liger.com/article/custom-map-application-windows-phone-7[^]
19 Sep 2013 by Bilaal John S
Here is a Sample Bing Map application,I hop it will help you to start.http://developer.nokia.com/Community/Wiki/Bing_map_API_with_Nokia_Map_and_OpenStreetMap[^]Thanks,Bilaal
12 Feb 2014 by rishiraj malvi
Hello Everyone, I have classes in my application generated by Json :-public class Answer { public string answerId { get; set; } public string answer { get; set; } }public class Question{ public string questionId { get; set; } public string questionTitle { get; set; } ...
12 Feb 2014 by hitech_s
Use observable collections of questions and bind to the ui.after finishing all the questions user will hit submit button there you just read the observable collection it contains the answers selected by the user.
17 Feb 2014 by rishiraj malvi
it get all the question & option on next button by declaring List question and get all values from obj of main.