WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7

• License:

  Free

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  3.0 stars (out of 11 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  23,536

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Mobile 6.x, Windows Mobile, Windows Mobile 5.x

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows Mobile 5.x/6.x

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  July 27, 2008

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version WeFi for Pocket PC 1.5 WeFi for Pocket PC 1.5.5.0 WeFi for Pocket PC 1.3 Beta

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Publisher's description of WeFi for Pocket PC

WeFi for Pocket PC is the best community software for finding Internet by connecting to wireless networks with your windows mobile device. With WeFi, you always get the optimal WiFi connection, while keeping the battery consumption to a minimum. The WeFi software provides you with an intuitive and aesthetic user interface to manage your WiFi connection and allows you to automatically launch application once such connection is found. Once connection is established, the WeFi server provides you with information gathered by other WeFi users about your wireless environment, so that your connection gets even better. In addition, the new one-touch feature gives the user a convenient interface to launch any application or webpage from his Today screen, and configure WeFi to automatically find the best WiFi connection available when this application is launched. Each application can be configured to use only WiFi, or revert to 3G data connection if no WiFi is available. Version 1.7 enhances user interface.

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Editor's review of WeFi for Pocket PC

• 4.0 stars

• "Latch onto Internet, people"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7

With this effort, WeFi successfully tailors the two-pronged desktop version of its hot-spot-finding application to Pocket PCs. Like its laptop cousin, WeFi for Pocket PC detects available hot spots and, when the feature is enabled, automatically connects to them. Filters for sorting hot spots by signal strength and security are accessible from the soft key menu, and immensely useful for winnowing results. So, too, is the option to automate a browser launch after connecting online.

So far this beta sticks to seeking out the Internet, whereas the PC build also emphasizes social networking with other surfers nearby. We'd like to see this functionality built into the mobile app. First-time users should also be able to register for an account from WeFi for Pocket PC.

User reviews

• Average user rating: 3.2 stars out of 11 votes
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• 5 stars

  Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7

  "Wonderful software!!! Very easy to use, very helpful!!!"

  by haimlz on March 18, 2009

  Pros: Takes the frustration out of regular Wi-Fi use. I no longer even think about it ? I simply activate my Wi-Fi and I know I?m going to be connected to a spot with Internet behind it.
  The OneTouch panel is a genius idea!

  Cons: I only wish the OneTouch panel had more than 5 buttons, the idea is great but I have way more than 5 links / applications I would like to use in it.

  Summary: I love it. It?s simple, it works perfectly, I can finally use my device Wi-Fi capability without being frustrated by the long process of finding a spot with Internet behind.
  Will recommend to everyone I know with WinMo.

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• 4 stars

  Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7

  "not perfect, but MUCH better than any other"

  by jeanpaul007 on November 25, 2008

  Pros: It is stil "rough around the edges" but works very well on my MIO
  it is so easy now to find and connect to Wi-Fi hotpspots
  It also shows me that we have a lot more open Wi-Fi in our street that I could imagine

  Cons: I am not sure how the "power saving slider" works - it needs to have more explanation

  Summary: For all the poor people that bought a Win Mobile phone because it has Wi-Fi and then got an ulcer trying to use it - this is really a new level of comfort in fonding and connecting to Wi-Fi.
  This "one-touch" idea is really nice - you can config... read more >>

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• 3 stars

  Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7

  "Could be better, but it's free."

  by bikitagawa on November 10, 2008

  Pros: It's simple.

  Cons: It doesn't do much more than the built-in WiFi on the AT&T Tilt.

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• 1 stars

  1 out of 2 people found this review helpful

  Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7

  "Does not work on Windows Mobile 6.x"

  by RoninDH on September 17, 2008

  Pros: Had it worked, I would be able to actually post something here.

  Cons: Doesn't work on my Motorola Q9h Global with Windows Mobile 6.x (I have 6.0 but can upgrade freely to 6.1, but am waiting to upgrade for now).

  Summary: After installing, my phone refused to connect to ANYTHING. Would not connect to my home network (through either bluetooth or data cable), could not access my email, web browser refused to load any pages, etc. Even tried restarting the phone a few ti... read more >>

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• 1 stars

  2 out of 3 people found this review helpful

  Version: WeFi for Pocket PC 1.7

  "Terrible product"

  by twinpiloot on August 28, 2008

  Pros: no idea, did not use it.

  Cons: Installation corrupted by WiFi settings. Product removal did not restore the settings. I had to make a hard reset to restore the settings on Windows Mobile 6.1. The author did not do his/her homework!

  Summary: Installation corrupted by WiFi settings. Product removal did not restore the settings. I had to make a hard reset to restore the settings on Windows Mobile 6.1. The author did not do his/her homework!

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