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39 Example Questions (12 closed)

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Is there a complete list of all Windows Phone 7 devices that have been announced so far?
added by bitbonk, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 25 '10 at 22:50
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What is the best Twitter app for Windows Mobile 6.5? [closed]
added by bitbonk, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 25 '10 at 22:49
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closed as off topic by warren, Helen, cometbill, studiohack, Pulkit Sinha Dec 1 '10 at 12:09

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
up vote 11 down vote
Will there be some sort of SDK for Windows Phone 7 that lets me develop native applications for Windows Phone 7?
added by bitbonk, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 25 '10 at 22:49
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Now that we will get Windows Phone 7, will there be a Windows Mobile 7 any time soon? [closed]
added by bitbonk Sep 15 '10 at 8:12
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closed as not a real question by Dori Oct 3 '11 at 1:45

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.
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What is your favourite feature of Windows Phone 7? [closed]
added by bitbonk Sep 15 '10 at 8:12
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closed as off topic by Wikis, warren, Helen, cometbill, studiohack Oct 4 '10 at 21:29

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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@bitbonk - Voted off-topic - assuming you don't want subjective discussion? – Wikis Sep 15 '10 at 8:32
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Is it right, that Applications for the Windows Phone 7 will be developed in Silverlight? [closed]
added by Hinek Sep 23 '10 at 11:40
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closed as not constructive by kiamlaluno, Dori Oct 3 '11 at 1:43

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.
up vote 10 down vote
Is there a way to migrate Windows Mobile 6.5 Applications to be Windows Phone 7 compatible?
added by Hinek Sep 23 '10 at 11:41
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How is Windows Phone 7 superior to the iPhone? [closed]
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Sep 25 '10 at 22:49
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closed as off topic by studiohack, Jens, Pulkit Sinha, phalacee, Juliana Peña Jan 11 '11 at 5:28

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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again, subjective... – studiohack Oct 4 '10 at 21:29
up vote 10 down vote
Is it possible to port Windows Phone 7 to run on a Windows Mobile 6.5 Phone?
added by phalacee Sep 30 '10 at 8:43
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How can I take a picture on the Windows Phone and send it to my PC?
added by studiohack Oct 4 '10 at 21:30
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up vote 11 down vote
How can I port my contacts from my Windows Mobile 6.5 phone to my new Windows Phone 7?
added by studiohack Oct 4 '10 at 21:31
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How can I sync my Windows Phone with my PC?
added by studiohack Oct 4 '10 at 21:31
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Can Windows Phone 7 compete with some APPLE, BB proposal of MOBILE.O.S.+SERVICES been only a MOBILE.O.S. provider? [closed]
added by Jorge Cribb Oct 7 '10 at 15:44
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closed as not a real question by Dori Oct 3 '11 at 1:45

It's difficult to tell what is being asked here. This question is ambiguous, vague, incomplete, overly broad, or rhetorical and cannot be reasonably answered in its current form.
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If I want to develop an app for iPhone and Windows Phone 7, is there an IDE or another way to avoid unnecessary effort? [closed]
added by Hinek Oct 25 '10 at 7:00
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closed as off topic by Mick N, Juliana Peña, MBraedley, FossilizedCarlos, flooooo Sep 2 '11 at 8:45

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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Where can I buy a [HTC HD 7] for cheap? [closed]
added by Hinek Nov 3 '10 at 11:28
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closed as off topic by Pulkit Sinha, Anheledir, GShenanigan, Chris Cudmore, AkkA Apr 4 '11 at 5:48

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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What are the good resources for learning to develop on WP7? [closed]
added by Pulkit Sinha Dec 1 '10 at 12:10
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closed as off topic by Mick N, Juliana Peña, Daniel, studiohack, Chris Cudmore Jul 19 '11 at 20:02

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.

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-1 Developer Questions are more than adequately covered by Stack Overflow, AppHub and XDA all with substantial history and presence. Further fragmentation serves no purpose. – Mick N Jan 20 '11 at 11:15
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Should WP7 have [feature], just like [competitor] ? [closed]
added by Pulkit Sinha Dec 1 '10 at 12:15
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closed as off topic by phalacee, Juliana Peña, Derek Lakin, Matt Lacey, Anheledir Feb 4 '11 at 9:39

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
up vote 14 down vote
How can I sync my Outlook calendar with Windows Phone 7?
added by Juliana Peña Jan 11 '11 at 5:26
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up vote 15 down vote
How to use my gtalk on windows phone 7 device?
added by Amr ElGarhy Jan 12 '11 at 16:58
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Does Windows Phone 7 have Turn by Turn GPS Navigation?
added by Amitabh, edited by CrazyJugglerDrummer Mar 17 '11 at 23:23
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A better version of this question would be "Do ALL Windows Phone 7 devices have Turn by Turn GPS Navigation?" Otherwise the responses would decend into a discussion on which carrier/OEM combinations do/don't. A good example question shouldn't be answered with "it depends". Not in my book at least. – Matt Lacey Jan 20 '11 at 13:04
up vote 2 down vote
What networking capabilities does the WP7 api provide to developers? Is there access to sockets?
added by gamernb Jan 20 '11 at 23:29
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If I'm not a developer, why should I jailbreak/developer unlock my phone?
added by Juliana Peña Jan 23 '11 at 4:25
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The wording of this question is highly subjective, and not in the good kind. – MBraedley Jun 3 '11 at 22:09
up vote 5 down vote
What language choices do I have for programming on Windows Phone?
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Mar 17 '11 at 23:23
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How do gravity and tilt sensing devices in mobile phones work?
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Mar 17 '11 at 23:24
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How W7 specific does it have to be? This is a perfectly fine question that, while generic to all devices, is still valid on W7 – Chris Cudmore Jul 19 '11 at 20:02
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What is the difference between 3G and 4G? [closed]
added by CrazyJugglerDrummer Mar 17 '11 at 23:25
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closed as off topic by JavaAndCSharp, Chris Cudmore, MBraedley, Xstahef, David Remy Aug 25 '11 at 19:52

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
up vote 6 down vote
How do I disable the [back, start and search] buttons vibration on the HTC 7 Trophy Windows Phone handset?
added by Amr ElGarhy, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 28 '11 at 15:51
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How can I make my Windows Phone 7 see networks that are not broadcasting their SSID?
added by MaQleod, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 28 '11 at 15:53
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Is it worth buying a Windows Phone before Mango/Nokia, assuming I haven't already? [closed]
added by Chris Kluis, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 28 '11 at 15:50
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closed as not constructive by Dori Oct 3 '11 at 1:45

This question is not a good fit to our Q&A format. We expect answers to generally involve facts, references, or specific expertise; this question will likely solicit opinion, debate, arguments, polling, or extended discussion.
up vote 3 down vote
Is there an application distribution service for Windows Phone 7 similar to the App Store (iOS), BlackBerry App World and Android Market?
added by Thomas Jul 11 '11 at 4:23
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I know how to access the Windows Phone Marketplace from my WP7 device to download apps. How can I download apps to my PC and move it onto the device?
added by Thomas Jul 11 '11 at 5:07
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I am running Windows Mobile 2003. The Start Menu keeps a list of the last five programs that I've used. How do I remove entries from this list?
added by Kalamane Jul 19 '11 at 19:26
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I'm a Mac User. The Windows Phone Connector only supports music and pictures, but how do I sync my contacts and calendar?
added by mwidmann Aug 3 '11 at 5:40
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Who provides Windows Phone 7 updates? Microsoft or device vendor?
added by flooooo Sep 2 '11 at 8:37
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up vote 0 down vote
Taking a screenshot on a Windows Phone 7 device
added by flooooo, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 28 '11 at 15:52
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Can I turn of GPS for specific applications?
added by flooooo Sep 2 '11 at 10:06
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up vote 4 down vote
Can I install other browsers than Internet Explorer to my Windows Phone 7 device?
added by flooooo, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 28 '11 at 15:48
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How can I search my organization's Exchange Global Address List from Windows Phone?
added by jimueller Oct 13 '11 at 20:12
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How do I change the "running late" message from the Calendar?
added by jimueller, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Oct 28 '11 at 15:49
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Is it possible to download BBC iPlayer DRM protected content to view later, as the streaming technologies used are not supported on Windows Phone?
added by paradroid Oct 30 '11 at 23:10
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