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Anyone use MetaTrader on a handheld device?

  • #1
  • First Post: Jul 27, 2008 5:02pm Jul 27, 2008 5:02pm
My cell phone is dying, and I was considering getting a new handheld device for my cell phone and also getting unlimited internet access.

I would like to get Windows on the handheld device, so I can down load MT4 on it, and also run my Oanda broker at the same time. This way, I can trade and follow my trades, no matter where I am at.

Has anyone run MT4 and traded on a handheld device (such as a Palm Pilot or an I-Phone or a Smart Phone)?

Let me know.

Thank you!

T.J.
  • #2
  • Jul 27, 2008 5:23pm Jul 27, 2008 5:23pm
mt4 will not run on a palm or the iphone since they have the wrong operating system.

On a windows based phone mt4 mobile is very limited. You only get a few indicators and you CANNOT run any custom indicators.

I prefer to just leave my mt4 running at home and have it send me messages when I need to look at something. Since I trade longer timeframes it gives me plenty of time to get to a computer to make my trading decisions.
  • #3
  • Jul 27, 2008 7:09pm Jul 27, 2008 7:09pm
I would not even waste time and money looking for a PDA which uses a charting software. I have one and most of the time I do not use my PDA to make a trade. It is useful to check your trades that you have made earlier.
  • #4
  • Jul 27, 2008 7:28pm Jul 27, 2008 7:28pm
Quoting Vfforexlee
I would not even waste time and money looking for a PDA which uses a charting software. I have one and most of the time I do not use my PDA to make a trade. It is useful to check your trades that you have made earlier.
It all depends on how you trade too... If you need a gazillion special indicators then yes, mt4 mobile is limited. If all you need is S&R, you will be fine trading from a smart phone.

Here is another recent thread on the topic (and another thread in it)

http://www.forexfactory.com/showthre...58#post2042758
  • #5
  • Jul 27, 2008 7:35pm Jul 27, 2008 7:35pm
I am using t-mobile dash with interbank mobile software.

It is nice to be able to check trades without getting out my laptop.


Dale
  • #6
  • Jul 28, 2008 5:20am Jul 28, 2008 5:20am
I use an LG KS20 smartphone with MT4. Great for managing your trades on the move. MT4 mobile is no good for any serious trading sessions though.
  • #7
  • Jul 28, 2008 5:24am Jul 28, 2008 5:24am
Quoting oakmonster
I use an LG KS20 smartphone with MT4. Great for managing your trades on the move. MT4 mobile is no good for any serious trading sessions though.
I have been looking for a better phone. Thanks for shaing it.
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  • #8
  • Jul 28, 2008 8:16am Jul 28, 2008 8:16am
Sounds great, thank you for the advice!

I will probably pass on a PDA, and maybe get a wireless connection card for my lap top instead. I just wanted something I could take with me, regardless where I go, to get connected to the internet (then manage trades).

For about the same price as a PDA, I can get a wireless connection card, and then have full MT4 and all the information on my lap top.

Thanks for your help!
  • #9
  • Jul 29, 2008 2:56am Jul 29, 2008 2:56am
Quoting CTGUY
I have been looking for a better phone. Thanks for shaing it.
hehehe, well actually I would recommend anything but the LG. It crashes often. I don't know if it's windows mobile, or the phone itself. Either way, MT4 mobile is not good for any serious, long term trading. I really just use it to check on things while I'm out, or to adjust a stop loss or take some profits.
  • #10
  • Feb 4, 2009 9:50pm Feb 4, 2009 9:50pm
Quoting Dale
I am using t-mobile dash with interbank mobile software.

It is nice to be able to check trades without getting out my laptop.


Dale
Dale, are you able to place market orders from this device? What about attaching a script or EA to achart? TIA for your reply!
  • #11
  • Feb 4, 2009 10:11pm Feb 4, 2009 10:11pm
Hello,


You can place orders, however no scripts or EA's


Enjoy,


Dale
  • #12
  • Last Post: Feb 22, 2009 9:01am Feb 22, 2009 9:01am
I can use the MT4 mobile to check (and make corrections too) an account where an EA is running from my home pc when i'm away? I mean, access the same account ID simultaneously.

What is the best model of Nokia smartphone to run MT4 mobile?

Thanks.
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