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Troubleshooting
There are a few known issues with Marketmaker:Mobile which are documented below. The majority of these will not affect your trading, but please check them prior to contacting the Helpdesk.
How to find what Firmware version your mobile phone is using:
Blackberry
Press the Blackberry menu button to go to the ‘Applications window’
Nokia
Open the ‘Options’ menu and select ‘About’ to see your devices version number. (e.g. 4.2.2.75) [ Close ]
From the main calling screen press *#0000#
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Samsung
From the main calling screen press *#1234#
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Sony-Ericsson
Known IssuesWith the broad spectrum of phones that can be used with Marketmaker:Mobile, we've identified a few minor issues. Below you can find a list of these issues, and how to resolve these on your phone.
General
Issue: While trying to logon the software, it displays "Logging On" and just sticks showing that.
Nokia
Resolution: You may have tried to login forgetting to enter your password. Exit Marketmaker®, then re-launch the application, entering the full login details including password, then select logon. [ Close ]
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Issue:The Marketmaker:Mobile software sometimes closes when there is a loss of network connection. Resolution:Launch the Marketmaker:Mobile software again and it will run properly. [ Close ] 
Issue:Only affects phones using firmware version 4.09.1 26-02-04 NHL-10. Your phone does not show the most up to date Marketmaker:Mobile software version number. Resolution:This will not affect your trading. Although the version shown is incorrect, your phone will download and use the latest Marketmaker:Mobile software. Issue:Only affects phones using firmware version 4.09.1. Any time adjustments made to your phone are not reflected in Marketmaker®. This is due to the version of JAVA on your phone. Resolution:Use the "Custom Offset" facility found under "Settings" in Marketmaker® to change the time settings manually. [ Close ] 
Issue: When Marketmaker:Mobile starts up, a message is displayed which reads "allow Marketmaker 21] to use network." Resolution:Click Yes and allow the phone to use the network. It will not affect your trading. Issue: Only affects phones using firmware version 3.45.113 The installation of Marketmaker:Mobile can freeze if a loss of network connection connectivity occurs during the download of the software. Resolution:Switch off your mobile, then turn it back on. Restart the installation process. Issue: After a loss of network connection Marketmaker:Mobile may be unable to reconnect. Resolution:Exit the software and then log in again. Marketmaker:Mobile should now run correctly. Issue: Only affects phones using firmware version 03.30. Changes to the time zone made to your phone are not reflected in Marketmaker:Mobile. Resolution:This will not affect your trading. [ Close ] 
Issue:If you attempt to change the blotter filter for the All Orders or Executed Trades blotters, an "Array Index out of bounds" error message appears. Resolution:To avoid this occurring, on the filter screen, first select the field containing the date, then modify the date filter value. [ Close ] 
Issue: Only affects phones using firmware version 04.44 (01). Your phone does not show the most up to date Marketmaker:Mobile software version number. Resolution:This will not affect your trading. Although the version shown is incorrect, your phone will download and use the latest Marketmaker:Mobile software. Issue: If you select to edit the price on a Limit or Stop order and enter an incorrect value, the Backspace (or Clear) button does not work to correct the mistake. Resolution:Select 'Cancel' from the menu to cancel the incorrect price value just entered, then select 'Edit' and enter the new value for price again. Click 'Apply' to apply the correct value. [ Close ]
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Issue: When a text field is selected (on the login menu for instance) a graphic 'abc' on the bottom right corner of the D600 display may partly obscure Marketmaker menu items. The menu items will work as normal when selected. This will not affect your trading. Issue: Marketmaker:Mobile appears in English even though the phone's locale is set to another language (German or Traditional Chinese). Resolution: Marketmaker:Mobile dynamically updates its display language based on the locale setting of the phone. Unfortunately, due to an issue with the locale setting not being passed on by the phone, the D600 will only display in English. This is not anticipated to be fixed by Samsung. [ Close ]
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Issue: If you open up an order ticket, the menu on the screen may not appear. Resolution:Please move to another field, and the menu will then appear. Additionally, if you upgrade your device to the latest firmware this problem will not recur. [ Close ] 
Issue: If you open up an order ticket, the menu on the screen may not appear. Resolution:Please move to another field, and the menu will then appear. Additionally, if you upgrade your device to the latest firmware this problem will not recur. [ Close ] 
Issue:Changes made to the time zone on the mobile may not be reflected in Marketmaker:Mobile if the changes are made while the program is running. Resolution:Please close Marketmaker:Mobile before changing the device time zone. [ Close ] 
Issue: Only affects phones using firmware version CXC162022 R3D011. Your phone does not show the most up to date Marketmaker:Mobile software version number. Resolution:This will not affect your trading. Although the version shown is incorrect, your phone will download and use the latest Marketmaker:Mobile software. [ Close ] 
Issue: Marketmaker:Mobile appears to be called "101ad1ad" on your phone instead of Marketmaker:Mobile. Resolution:This will not affect your trading. Please call our Helpdesk if you would like assistance reinstalling Marketmaker:Mobile which will resolve this issue. [ Close ]
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Issue:Only affects phones using firmware version 5.0 OS: 5.1.1700 build 14352.0.1.0. The Marketmaker® icon remains in the MIDlet manager (the software which the PDA uses to run Marketmaker:Mobile) even after it has been uninstalled. Resolution:Delete the icon after the software has been uninstalled. Issue: Changes to the time zone made to your phone are not reflected in Marketmaker:Mobile. Resolution:This will not affect your trading. [ Close ] 
Issue: Connecting the XDA3 to a PC via a docking unit causes Marketmaker:Mobile to disconnect. Resolution:Remove the XDA3 from the docking unit and it should reconnect to Marketmaker:Mobile after a short delay. [ Close ] Upgrade IssuesFrom time to time we will add new functionality which requires an upgrade to the existing Marketmaker:Mobile program. Users should log in normally to their current version and they will be prompted to upgrade Marketmaker:Mobile. In the unlikely event of this automated upgrade process failing (if the messages 'Invalid application' or 'Application Failure' appear), please try these two simple remedies to obtain the new version, uninstalling the Marketmaker:Mobile program and deleting the browser cache in your phone:UninstallingTo uninstall, Marketmaker:Mobile must not be running. You may also consult with your phone manufacturers instructions for uninstalling Java applications. After uninstalling, repeat the install procedure outlined here.
Blackberry
Navigate to the Options menu in your phone, select Advanced Options. Select Applications. Scroll down to the Marketmaker application and open the Blackberry menu. Select Delete.
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Nokia
Navigate to the application in your phone, instead of opening it select 'Options', now select 'Delete'.
You may alternatively navigate to your phones 'Application Manager' and delete Marketmaker:Mobile from there.
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Nokia Communicators
Navigate to: Tools -> Control Panel -> Data Management -> Applications Manager, Select 'Remove' when Marketmaker® is highlighted
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Samsung
Navigate to the 'File Manager' folder, highlight Marketmaker® and select 'More' and 'Delete'
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Sony Ericsson P-Series
Select the 'Applications list' (four dots icon), select 'Applications' select 'Uninstall' select Marketmaker®.
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XDA Variants
Open Programs, open the Midlet Manager, hold down the stylus on the Marketmaker® icon, select uninstall.
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Deleting the Browser CacheMobile phone browsers can maintain a copy of websites visited. As a precaution you should delete your browsers cache in order to ensure installation of the latest version of Marketmaker:Mobile from your download site.
Blackberry
Open the Blackberry browser.
Nokia
Press the menu button and open the Options menu. Select Cache Operations. Clear the Content Cache. [ Close ]
Open the browser, ( a Globe icon, sometimes called 'Services') scroll down the list of options to the 'Delete cache' option.
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Nokia Communicators
Open the browser, open the menu, navigate to 'Tools' and 'Clear cache'
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Samsung
Navigate to the 'Connectivity' menu, select 'Internet options', select 'Clear cache'
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Sony Ericsson P-Series
Open the browser, select 'Edit' -> 'preferences', tap on the 'advanced' tab and select 'Clear Cache'
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XDA Variants
Open Internet Explorer, go to 'Tools' -> 'Options', select 'Delete Files' for Temporary Internet Files.
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