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[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
I'm stuck at work right now but just to let you know that I the rom I flashed last night (Beta 1) is very sluggish. Long Boot ups and very slow opening applications and folders. It's not loaded with programs either.:(

When I get home I test the latest version and let you know how it works.

Just a question, on Post 2, the 3.57 -- 5.5c release. Is that Big Storage?

Now, this is not a critisism , just a question but wy do you keep changing the Rom so much? :confused: The latest isn't always the best. Maybe take a break, find a secure, stable Rom and use it for a while then after a while upgrade.

Just worried that you'll burn yourself out :) and give up with this project.

I do, as we all do, appreciate everything that you do here.

Allan
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] shafez:
I agree with that, I have been trying to do my own rom using the Core Kitchen and OS 3.61.

If you try to modify the rom it does locks up after the first boot.

This very strange and different from the previous roms.

I also noticed that changing the Dialpad to touch causes the lockup and when skin disabled and re-enabled it seem to work better and it is alot faster than the previous roms.

Another thing, Using Page pool lower than 6mb would also causes lockups, I went down to 2mb, more ram and fast but not stable.

Regards
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
You're a good guy Matt. !!

Take care .
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
Just a though - are you guys hard resetting after flashing? I've seen it cause issues in the past if you DON'T HR after flashing.

Wouldn't that suck - if that was all it was?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] shafez:
I also agree with you Allan, But i don't know if the Hermes is not a stable device or is it that no such thing is a stable Windows mobile Device, Maybe it is Microsoft that is not stable :)

Regards
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] shafez:
I do HR after flashing,it runs well till you finish the setup and once soft rest it locks up

Regards
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
I've been noticing that too.

After it resets for the first time and it seems to lock up, if you do a soft reset - how does it perform after that?

Mine seems to work fine after that - so I'm trying to find out what is hanging on that first restart. If it's only a simple reset and it's all good to go - that shouldn't be too bad...?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] gr8hifi:
Mine DOES hang after first reset but its been fine after that... 'bout to try the latest rom to see what happens...will report back.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
What is frustrating is it's being so stinking sensitive. With only using a handful of files from the OEM packages (like the dialpads, keybddr for button 5, removing the embedded jmm, vsd, realplayer, streaming media, etc...) it exibits these issues.

I'm sure, if I go back to the very base rom and update it file by file, testing after each change, I might find the issue. But DAMN! What a pain.

Ah well, enough torture for one evening. Outside of the initial flash/reboot/hang/soft reset scenario, I'm anxious to hear of any other issues. I'll keep plugging away on it though :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] vp3G:
Matt-- fwiw and before you drive yourself insane, I've been chasing the same boot hang issue for two releases of the AT&T ROM. I've pursued it relentlessly but to no avail. Seems to be a sporadic resource deadlock of some sort -- possibly something to do with the CE 1620 build -- but that's strictly a guess.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ratcom:
Since Ive not included the tweaks to remove the battery and comms icon from the system tray Ive had no slow downs on the second bootup......
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] cyphol:
I'll share with you all although I never use Pandora.

You can remove the battery icon on the bottom but do not, I mean do not hide the Wireless CommManager icon. It surely will slow down the second boot time.:cool:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] vp3G:
Thanks for the tip, cyphol.

For those who don't know how to unhide it:

[HKLM]\Services\WirelessMgr --> Keep = 1
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
Finally!!! Thanks guys for helping out.

I re-built my Rom and didn't tick those settings. The flash went smooth and booting up was quick. Actually the whole thing is zippy.

Now, if we could only turn off Beam?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] pietrucci:
When I start Schap's Advanced config right after the flash and do some settings: set File system cache to auto, enable EDGE icon, enable HSDAP icon, enable HSDPA, show and unlock ext rom, set keyboard Enlish, then I neevr get a hang after first softreset.

If I DON'T start Schap's Advanced config mostly it does hang!

Don't know what or why... so I just start Advances config.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ratcom:
funny you should say that but i didnt install that too! ??
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Cesco:
No ActiveSync

Hi All,

I've made my own ROM with Pandora Kitchen. Everythong whent well, but now i can not synchronise with my pc. ActiveSync 4.5 isnt working when i put it on the USB cable. What whent wrong?

How can ik redo the instalation or can i use ActiveSync again.

Greets,

Cesco
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] adolfotregosa:
guys, please, how do i get the 3d dialpad/video call working ?? is it possible ?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Scrog:
@Cesco

Try deleting the sync relationship from active sync (leave the files) and re establish de novo without advacned connect features. I had the same problems (same device name had been used before) and that fixed it.

Left comm manager and battery icons, no problems with slow boot at all.

Did have problems with O2 plus. Couldn't get the shortcuts to appear on today screen. Ended up installing it from a cab file worked fine after that (except I got two shortcuts)

Otherwise working well.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] DvTonder:
Matt,

I noticed in one of your earlier replies to someone else that you expressed a concern with 'burning us out' - let me say emphatically that that will not happen - keep them coming, we are ready to test and contribute.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
I'll remove that reg option from registry tweaks... wow... WHOOHOOO!!!

Thanks!!!!!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] pietrucci:
well I think that it isn't the tool but something I set/not set with it.

as some say: don't remove the comms link, I have removed it and it works fine. perhaps it's the memory setting, perhaps the extended ROM access, I don't know.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] DvTonder:
Matt, what do you mean by:

I am not noticing much and I HATE that icon with a passion! Such a waste of screen space!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] gr8hifi:
ok, so I reflashed mine. Yeah, i had to reset it right after the first restart. Seems that something in the pre-config causes issue. But.. .after i reset, it comes up and runs fine. It's actually a lot faster now.

Dont know if you've killed off too many pictures or something, but I have heard that you need to be careful when deleting the mms gif's... i've read that if you grab the wrong one it will FUBAR your ROM. This is true for a lot of the pictures on the phone. My guess is that one of these pictures is getting deleted by un-checking those boxes. I've manually screwed up my own ROM by deleting the two pictures in the ROM that look like a guy and a girl... no clue what they do, but, they are apparently needed. Would be great if we had a list of files and their associated dependencies...

and, yes, I did check the boxes to NOT show the comma manager and batt icons at the bottom... still seems rather fast. Only other thing I did was up the PP to 8mb. I like the increased "headroom".
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] doowop:
sorry to go a lil off (the current) topic, does anyone know if the 5.5c has a 3G dialer, and if a new OEM/SYS (for 5.5c) package is gonna be uploaded?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] philg2000:
I have to confess - I am completely confused which version herein has 3G dialler and Smart Dialling.... :confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] happybabyhippo:
Thanks Matt!

Hi Matt, first off, thanks for sharing this and you time with us. We appreciate it.

I wanted to ask how I could create OEM packages from freeware? Pocket Contact manager for one is a great little app that replaces the built in address book. It allows you to scroll through your contacts using just your fingers, pretty much like the iPhone. I have a cab installer for it, how do I fix it so I can have it appear in your buildOS listing. Thanks.

Jeff
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ratcom:
I spoke to soon :( I received a sms from the lady wife which locked my phone up (screen on) I reset it and thing never got pass the 2nd splash screen, I ended up pulling the battery. I'm tried beta 7 packages with a different rom and Im now getting slow second bootups?! bugger ;)

EDIT - Just noticed Ive had the remove system tray on ... opps, I'll try again
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] doowop:
for a moment i read "who" instead of "which"! need to get my eyes checked..
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] ratcom:
using a plain normal storage rom now and everything seems ok, the real test comes tomorrow at work ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Oppressa:
Those are the static pictures that appear on the other person's phone when you initially answer a video call but don't allow them to see you. They'll just get the cartoon pic.

I've had no issue with deleting pics in the past though... just the ones that are put in the My Pictures folder, nothing system-related.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Phantisy:
I have created a new OEM package. This package contains HTC SIM Manager 6.25. You can find this over at http://www.phantisy.com/Mobile/
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Oppressa:
Haha, I just noticed... look at the Posts and Views for this thread, it's MASSIVE! :D
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
hey guys - I'm sorry for leaving this in a bit of confustion. I'm at the hospital with my dad, but I'll try and get things smoothed out and uploaded here soon.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
Matt, please. Do not give this a second thought. Take care of your family and take care of yourself. I really hope your dad's health improves.

Also, as much as so many people love your work here, I know everyone would understand if you needed to take a break for a while. Good luck and take care! :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
Well said TaurusBullba. Our thoughts are with you Matt. Take your time !!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
Can anyone remember which Rom has the Video Calling? I'd like to try it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] cyphol:
From me to. Family comes first.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
Hmm... can't remember which one it was, but this was posted somewhere back there. :)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
Cheers, I'll give it a shot.

By the way, where the hell is Pootown?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] doowop:
hope ur dad gets well soon Matt, my prayers are with him and the rest of your fam.

good luck n God bless man
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] chunkymonkey:
Stroll down Cadbury Boulevard, it's along there. ;)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] christonge:
Hi Matt, take all the time you need... as said above, family comes first always. All the best. Chris
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
Back from the hospital - thanks for everyone's concern, it's much appreciated. He's stable, but the diagnosis is heart failure and are hoping they can use meds to improve his health for a while - though for no descernable amount of time. I'll be checking in here while he's sleeping at night to try and keep up over the next few days as what I hope to be a good build (finally ;)).

So, with the knowledge now that NOT hiding the wifi icon (listed in registry tweaks as hide comm manager) has resolved the slow boot issue, is there any other screaming issues out there? I know that the blue stock dialpad looked funny - and took care of that one already.

I've put together Beta 3 with all the MMS options and is pretty clean - but I can't take my phone down to test it - especially the 3G dialpads. It's hard to test them anyway since I'm on an 8525 without the front camera.

It should support the video dialers - which I've included but don't know if they're good or not.

I'll update post 1 with Beta 3 once it uploads and would appreciate anyones feedback on what works / doesn't work.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Techvir:
matt, My prayers are with your dad. hope he gets well soon. Take your time. Unless you are in health you cannot lead the way.

GOpu
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
Have you seen Juvs new Comm Manager yet? Very nice!!http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=316107&page=100

for WLAN you need to change the reg key below:

HKLM\Software\HTC\CommManager\WLAN\DeviceName

set it to

{98C5250D-C29A-4985-AE5F-AFE5367E5006}\TIACXWLN1

Hi Matt, I hope things work out.

The only thing left, that I can think of, is the Beam issue. Can it be turned off? Or removed, do people need it?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
Thanks for the link and thoughts.

I was messing around with the beam, and I noticed that even with it apparently working, if it's off and you turn it on, you have to wait a little while before it will turn off. I remember way back that it may have something to do with the bluetooth???? I can't be sure.

I just turned mine on, then once it refreshed, pushed it again to turn if off. It didn't "accept" the command for about 30 seconds, then it turned off fine. I can't say this is normal or not since I don't and haven't used beam before.

I use the 3G comm manager though - so I'd be curious if it was somehow version related where others are on initially and won't turn off at all?

10 minutes remaining on the upload and I'm heading to bed. The Zzzz's are calling :cool:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
Here's a quick build of Juvs 6 button as a package. Not tried it - but should work. I gotta buy that guy/gal a beer - great stuff.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
Matt, does that include the reg fix?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] DvTonder:
Built my ROM with 7.0 Beta 3 and so far so good. No slowdowns on 2nd boot(always got them before as I usually hid the offending icon :mad: )

Very fast and responsive! Best Pandora Build yet!

Thank you Matt.

One Question:

- Anyone know how to enable the HSDPA icon in the registry? (schaps tool dooes it but I want to do it as a setting)
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
would that be regarding the slowdown issue? If so - yes. I left out the already-enabled setting to remove the icon from the regular settings.

I did include it in the PreConfig for AT&T, because I wondered if it would still work if it was disabled after the first boot.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] :
Hi, i do have one qustion:

Can i use another suerstorage Base-ROM like Shamanix Ultra lite ROM? Will this work?

Another info: Working 3G Kaiser style Dialer cab
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
should be fine to use the entire ROM folder from it.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
No, sorry, what I meant was the Comm Manager. Never mind, it's not important.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Oppressa:
Wow, dedication Matt. Thanks so much and all the best for your dad.

Downloading now and will test out Beta 3.

Liking the look of that new Comm Manager. Something different.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] adolfotregosa:
just managed to flash it. VERY VERY nice. Could you add the ati patch and htc X close 2.0 next time ?? it would be perfect !!

thank you
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] Diggitydru:
7.0 beta 3 - Running great now!

I hope all is well, Matt. I do appreciate the work that you've done putting these things together for all of us.

I like the addition of the new software packages and the new options. I had a problem (others may too?) after I used the advanced config and removed the video dialer option, the phone pad (I tried all of them and re-cooked all day long) would either be all white, gone, etc. BUT, I was able to grab the dialer from another rom (6.2) and didn't change anything else and things are working well. I did experience the slowdown issues when I changed the battery/comm icons, but I put them back anyways because I like using the X-button 2.0 along with ShutXP instead of the new pbar option, which does seem pretty nice though.

Great job, man. I look forward to having more fun with this. I must say, that after only owning a smartphone for a month and a half, this site has taught me a lot.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] happybabyhippo:
How?

Hey Phantisy! How'd you create the OEM from cabs? Mind showing use noobs how? Thanks.

Jeff
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] happybabyhippo:
Dad

hey matt! hope you're doing fine with your dad and all. like everyone said, if you need to be with your dad, just go. everyone will understand and for those who don't (i doubt there will be any) don't mind them.

thanks for the great stuff. i can see you're still working on pandora while your dad's in the hospital. i was in the hospital while my dad dies, not by his side though and a lot of stuff was left unsaid between me and him. take the time off to spend more time with him. i'm sure he'll like that. i'll keep your dad in my prayers.

jeff
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
I have a tool, I'm in work now but I'll upload it later for you. It's very easy to use!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] adolfotregosa:
i think i found a bug. Can you guys send or receive files via bluetooth ?? if yes what radio are you using ?

maybe it has to do with that you cannot turn off the "receive all incoming beams" ??
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] doowop:
is it possible then to mix the 7.0 OEM/SYS files and a 3.57 OS and build a new ROM?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] kingsley16:
hey bud this is effin awsome bro. thanks allot for your work and hope all is well with ur dad.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] happybabyhippo:
Bricked

Hi all,

I think I bricked my device, not because of Pandora but because of Sprite Backup. I was performing a backup when suddenly the phone goes black and nothing I do makes it respond. So I pushed the reset button on the bottom and now it's just stuck on the first HTC splash screen. I can reflash it with a new OS using a USB cable, but when I go into boot loader to flash using a microSD card, it says loading and goes right back to the tricolor screen with serial written in the grey area. This is whack! I could understand bricking my phone while upgrading the radio or the OS but because of backing up?!? Sprite backup reset my phone and started backing up then hung at like 29% and after the reset, it left me with a brick. :( Can anyone help?

Jeff
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
from what I know, the SD flash issue might respond that way if you've formated the card after it was intitally setup for flashing to the phone. I've seen this, but not sure it's for the same reason.

I'd suggest - if you can recover your phone, to re-do the process to create your SD backup. If you've already done that, I don't have anything new :confused:
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
theoretically - yes. There are very few differences between the two. The good thing for this mix is that they are both AT&T bases, so that's a plus. I'm actually not aware of any difference between the two base operating system files (SYS folder) - and I've been through both many times.

As for the OEM packages other than OEMAPPS & OEMDRIVERS, they are relatively unchanged.

I encourage testing and playing - good luck!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] mattk_r:
So from what I gather, there are two issues in this build.

1. Dialpads. Some may not display correctly? Can anyone confirm which work / don't work as a list?

2. Bluetooth - won't connect / share files. I'll have to sniff around on this one. I have used my Motorolla S9 A2DP headset and GPS unit without issue - but have never tried to file share. Anyone know if prior versions / builds have worked?

I'm going to take the next hour and flash a few new things while working on Beta 4, but these two are probably the top two that I know of.

Thanks again for everyone's support. I'm still spending my days at the hospital, but being there is really helping keep his spirits up :)

EDIT: I tested all the dialpads except the touch by neonstorm, and they all looked good except the black 3G dialpad. I nearly completed fixed it - but only had one more little quirk to fix but have to give up for the night.

As for the bluetooth sharing - I noticed that my laptop couldn't detect the service running on the phone. Is that the typical issue that people are seeing?
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] chunkymonkey:
Hi Jeff. Best thing for an SD card flash is to perform a full format of the card and then put your HERMIMG.nbh on immediately, as the very first file on it, and try to do it using WM5torage or Card Export II (my preferred option) so your desktop Windows sees your device as a USB drive. I think it gives best results that way.

(Once it's on I'd recommend against defragging your card. In normal use it's good practice to defrag of course but if you want to use HERMIMG.nbh as a permanent 'unbrick' safety-net, it needs to be the first file on the card and may not be after a defrag.)

(If anyone wants me to I'll edit my Card Export II OEM to take out my serial number and put in this thread. (Everyone seems to use WM5torage so I haven't edited out my registration and posting it. It's v3.03, but if you don't have your own genuine serial it'll be no use to you.))
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] allan1:
Packager Creator

Here is a Tool that will let you make a package for your OEM folder.

It was made thanks to Bennc83. It's so easy to use!!

Enjoy.
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] DvTonder:
You have to format your SD card with FAT32. Same thing happened to me the first time I tried flashing from the card.

Best of luck!
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] adolfotregosa:
The black 3g dial pad does not work right, yes.

yep, it does not detect the service. look around the beam settings since you cannot turn it off too. maybe it will get you there