yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Red_Toyol:
Again, Battery Drain Issue

Hi all,

Battery drain issue again. I installed my Dopod U1000 with stock Black Touch 2.0 ROM this morning, together with Black Touch Addons, as posted in Post #1. This ROM upgrade + addons completed at 10am, with 100% battery.

OS: 5.2.1437 (Build 17944.0.3.1)-PK

ROM Version: AP Touch 2.0

ROM date: 07/06/07

Radio version: 1.50.00.00

Protocol: 32.83.7020.20H

I have also installed "Athena Project Battery Test by Midget.cab", "Athena Project Test WMP Fix.cab" and have removed Batti from startup and soft-reset the device. I was running in 128dpi, with AP Touch interface without Kaiser. Bluetooth ON, Phone On, WiFi Off, Screen Brightness at Level 1 (Level 0 is the dimmest).

From my observation, with very minimal use (average of 5 minutes talk time every hour, no games, no other application) the battery drained about 10% in every 1 hour. I checked my device at every hour starting from 10am until 7pm. At 7pm, the battery is at 10% left. Previously, using stock Dopod WM6 upgrade, the battery lasts about 2 days with "real usage" of the device (applications, office, hours of call time, wifi, bluetooth, games).

With that drain speed, without any "real" usage of the device, I think I have problem. I appreciate if anybody could give any comment, suggestion or advice regarding this matter.

Thank you.

-Red-
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] LTxda:
The team is getting together tonight/tomorrow to have an indepth look over the battery issue. Hopefully will have something shortly.

Also make sure you didn't install the addons to the MD. :-)

Please note that we also have radio version 1.50 on this new ROM. This radio is the latest version which yields better performance but the cost is faster battery drain.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] LTxda:
It's coming. Look at my signature. ;-)

We're testing it now and enhancing it and working out the bugs, etc.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Red_Toyol:
Wow! Super Fast reply from Itxda! Thank you. FYI, all of the addons were installed in the device, not MD or SD. I am going to put radio 1.45, replacing 1.50 for testing. Will report the performance.

ROM AP 3.0? That is a great news! Hopefully ROM AP 3.0 will solve battery issues faced by many. Great work Athena Team!

-Red-
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] LTxda:
Yep 3.0 which will be faster, more stable, have a newer xip and OS build, more enhancements and we've accomplished something that no one else on the Athena has been able to do yet. This is doing to be a nice little bonus for those installing the ROM :-)

We have a great team and everyone is doing their part to get 3.0 out. Everyone has a role and responsibility so it makes things go smoothly. We just have to keep our heads and test the ROM more thoroughly even though we're excited and want to release it YESTERDAY! :-)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Red_Toyol:
Can you give us some insight of this new ROM, please? I would very much like to know what is there in ROM 3.0 and perhaps we can make suggestions for the benefit of all. Personally I would like, if possible, to see:

1. Battery issue resolved

2. Comm Manager that is reliable and support VGA at least 128dpi

3. A new AP Touch interface that doesnt cut off in 128 or 96 dpi.

4. A reliable radio version (combination of power friendly, good reception, and if possible supports blackberry)

5. Video calls supports

Cheers!

-Red-
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Madhadder:
PK3 Requests

A fix for the Password lock issue, without having to install a 3rd party app. would also be nice.

The Updated Office Mobile package.

The Updated HTC Sim Manager

8/10 Button Kaiser Comm Manager (Working, and at 96/128dpi)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] irus:
not even a thank you ... madhadder just your requests? nice
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Madhadder:
My thanks, are in previous pages/posts. But to save you the time searching thru the entire site...

Thanks guys for your hard work, keep it up..
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] wgary:
Hey, I'm about ready to try this. I'm desperate to be able to be away from power for more than a couple hours without having to worry.

One question: Does this do a hard reset? With Wizard, you could install radio without hard reset.

Another question: If yes, can you restore a backup? Or are there registry settings that go with this?

Last question, If yes, how long for PK3.0? I really, really don't want to have to do go through getting everything set up. Seems to take days until everything is set right again...
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Johnston411:
Yep it hard resets the device but if you use the backup software in the addons and then restore once you've upgraded the radio it should put you back to where you were before changing the radio (i've just changed mine again and used the software and it worked a treat)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] beginner:
Hi Itxda, regarding BB connectivity and the new version you plan to post for PK, looks we could have troubles having BB running because it means new release for windows. do you plan some patch for it?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] beginner:
push mail

Just for your info, previous version PK 1.0 supports the attached program (it is free). It is very simple, supports for people without pushmail enabled in the exchange server to syncr automatically when receive a mail. IT is based in intercepting the sms that your phone provider can send you with "new mail arrived" text.

But I see the new release PK 2.0 creates some troubles and doesn't work. I think is related to compact framework, or the version or something new involved in the rom.

Maybe you consider to have it working for people without pushmail.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] tetrisplayer:
another battery performance case

Hi All,

Firstly THANKS for the ROM - it's an awesome improvement from the AMEO (T-mob UK) stock setup.

BUT - just wanted to provide some feedback that also on my device the battery consumption is very bad and will drain in a day without much use. I need to have a charger at work (one charge ) and at home (charge overnight) to keep it on 24x7. Not really a complaint considering the community effort - but jsut wanted to provide some constructive feedback that the reports aren't isolated.

Haven't done much tweaking to see what I could change - i use this as my main device so willing to try / contribute some testing as long as I don't have to re-flash every day.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] sabes143:
Best wishes for the PK 3.0

First of all Thanks for the PK 2.0 and the support after release.

Currently PK 2.0 works as princess for my Athena and no Major problems. Only issue is when I change the DPI to 128 or 96 the Athena hangs because of the SPB Mobileshell. I would like to say thanks for the great rom and the addons and the support and wish you good luck for the PK 3.0

Therefore i have given some donations with transaction ID Number 2J0503862E9451903 and Transaction ID: 1T973586JH953810U.

Good Luck again

Device: X7500 with PK2.0 + Addons Radio 1.50

Network : Virgin300/300

Softwares: SPb Mobile Shell, SPb Phonesuite, Spb Backup, Spb Diary, Spb Traveller, Spb Wallet, RMRbank
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] sudf:
htc home

hello i have see that you have make a good job and a configurator for the htc home.it look very nyce but i want to know how the plugins work to knows if it s possible to make see good in normal resolution .if you have any idea like change the picture or an xml i don t know but i am ready to help nobody who want to make it look good in standard resolution
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] mackaby007:
we're on it....

Thanks for the offer of help bro.;) We're already looking into it, but by all means, do see if you can find a way to adjust the font sizes etc for native resolution.

See here: http://www.pocketemu.com/comment-n7.html
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] LTxda:
Thank you on behalf of the team!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] daryl41:
thanks for the team for making the pk project.--so far the the big one is the battery issues for me, some hangup of media player in 96 and 128 dpi. currently i swift back to regular wm6 with radio 1.50 and the battery issues is gone. i can use the phone for the whole day without charging and only taken small amount in the battery.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] zeyn_786@orange.net:
Problem loading

Have tried loading the downloads i got for my new ameo, but i just get error message after error message. Either the

black touch download

or

wwe wm6

both start do maybe if lucky 1 percent, the reset the device, and computer comes up error message, can anyone help please?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] mackaby007:
Use Olipro's Athena Unlocker first

Sounds like maybe you have not run Olipro's Unlocking software yet. Look in the main Athena forum...first thread. Unlock your device (all 3 stages), only after this can you install the AP_PK 2.0 Black Touch ROM or any other Athena based ROM.

If this is your a virgin to flashing, I suggest you read the entire thread for the unlocker first, so you are well prepared for any eventuality.

Good luck.;-)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Confucious:
Not quite true Mackaby007 - assuming it's a UK T-Mob Ameo then there is the T-Mob Athena ROM which can be installed without unlocking.

Still recommend to follow all 3 steps of Olipro's unlocker then any ROM can be installed including the fantastic PK Black Touch V2.0

:)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Red_Toyol:
Okay, report on battery performance after changing to radio 1.45. I reflashed the radio to 1.45 (from stock 1.50), bluetooth ON all the time, average of 10 minutes call time per hour, removed Batti, screen brightness to Level 1 and Level 2 (Level 0 is the dimmest), battery charged to 100%.

The result is, after 12 hours of use, the battery is at 50%. Looks promising, probably I can go up to nearly 24 hours before the battery drain completely. The only substantial change I made from previous testing is downgrading radio to version 1.45, which has showed better/significant battery performance.

-Red-
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] wgary:
Sounds promising... Two questions:

What is the impact on signal strength?

Why 1.45 instead of 1.47?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] flashgordonv:
Big Issue With The Software

Seems when you buy this software it is only licensed for one phone, and they will not transfer it. I bought it on a TyTn. I have since sold the TyTn, had a Treo750 and with the Advantage decided it would be good to use it again. I emailed them and asked them to give me a new code, the software is tied to device code, and they told me to sod off, I need to buy another license.

I have tons of software I have bought over the years which I have used on all my many PPC phones and I must confess to being really peeved at these guys attitude. I would not have bought the software if I had known it does not transfer but is locked to the one phone. Too bad if your phone breaks, gets stolen or, GASP, you change it for something new.

The company is called PenPower by the way
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Red_Toyol:
According to information I gathered from this forum, Radio 1.45 gives better GSM signal, and 1.47 gives better 3G signal. Radio 1.50 is a breed of both.

I have also tested 1.47 and compared it to 1.45, it seems (by roughly observing, no technical analysis) that 1.45 is more battery friendly, without compromising 3G connectivity (at least my 3G works fine still, not visible lack of performance).

Cheers!

-Red-
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] spzero:
im sure theyl be a crack for it somewhere if you've already purchased a copy i think you would be able to sleep well at night if you were to use it.. altough if you dont own this already youl burn in hell or similar for using a crack (well maybe you will) lol
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] spzero:
htc plus!!!!!!!!

How about this as an alternative to htc home i found in artemis forums after browsing them for a few days after my new purchase im not too sure of what can and cant be done but works in 96 dpi but dosent display right in others, still deffo worth having a look at. according to comments seams to be faster then htc home
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] LTxda:
This is crap. I guess I won't be buying anything else from these people then.

Of course, now that you do have a valid license, you could acquire the software via alternate means. ;-)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] LTxda:
We're diligently working on 3.0 :-)

Do you mind posting some screens of this for us?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] victoradjei:
Sounds like me and TomTom :cool: :rolleyes: :eek:
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Confucious:
Which is another reason I prefer CoPilot ;)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] spzero:
more information >>>HERE<<<

((think this is a newer cab file with more options) from this page looking at screen pics) cant wait for 3.0 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] adamelphick:
I tried HTC plus and it screwed up my today screen!!

Teh clock was misaligned... and no quicklaunch setup available...

Then when i tried to uninstall it wouldnt until i unticked it in the today screen items AND did a reboot!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] PDAMerlin:
WMP problem fixed - now battery issues

Hi all..

Just thought I would post to say that I have managed to get windows media player working properly without freezing in all DPI's - and I aren't using the WMP fix cab!

I did the following:

From "Menu" in WMP, click Options and then untick the box so WMP doesn't start up in Library mode - then select the "Skin" tab. Wait a few seconds until the picture of the skin appears. Then closed WMP.

I can then select any DPI and WMP opens up properly first time!

My device is now nearly perfect! For the last couple of days I have been having battery drain issues - I've just hard reset after flashing back to Radio 1.45 and am hoping that will fix it (device is a HTC branded device).

I have one question - How long does it take to fully charge the battery?

At 11pm last night the battery was at 80% and it was left on charge until 8am this morning (thats 10 hours) and the battery was still only showing 90% charged. When I took it off power and then looked at the device 30 mins later it was down to 60% with no use...Not sure if this is the same issue others are having or if I have a faulty battery...I will try another battery tomorrow just incase but would welcome any suggestions...

Merlin
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] theaxter:
Just change your IP (in case that you have it dynamic) and select Telia as the server , you will get it at the maximum speed.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] robinbowes:
Success story

Hi all,

After a few days messing around with this ROM and various add-ons, etc. I am pleased to report that it's finally all working for me!

I should say that I'm relatively new to the world of Windows Mobile so it's all been a bit of a steep learning curve for me.

I started with the ROM and installed all add-ons to the micro-drive. I had major stability problems - my device hung regularly (once every couple of days) and battery life was poor.

I've since re-flashed and installed just a few add-ons to the device, removed batti, applied the battery fix and WMP fix (not that I use WMP!), and am using wxTask. All seems to be working very well.

Battery life: I left my device unplugged last night at about 02:30 and now (09:45) still have 90% battery remaining over 7 hours later, although my battery is showing a temperature of 127.8 degrees C !!

All in all I'm very happy with the new ROM and am looking forward to v3.

Now I just need to learn how to configure my device - for example, I still have no idea how to install the themes/buttons, etc and make my today page look like some of the screenshots in this thread. I guess I'll pick that up if I do a bit more work.

Thanks again,

R.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Midget_1990:
thanks for that i'll look into using it to improve the wmp fix
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Confucious:
Opera 8.65

Opera 8.65 final is now released - will it be in 3.0?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] sergiopi:
in-Call keyboard bug...

May be has been answered somewere but all HTC or DOPOD WM6 ENG or ITA ROM release have an hardware keyboard bug during the call.

You can't use some letters, both with note and pocket word, or excel, only the soft keyboard works .

PK2.0 has the same bug?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] lpsi2000:
10 hours for 10% is definitely not good. I have gone from 5% to 90% in a couple of hours.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Madhadder:
Heres a question for the group..

How can I disable the automatic pop-up of the on screen keyboard

every time I click on a text entry field. I'm sure its a good option, but

I like the Hardware keyboard better at most tasks. And if I'm on a page

with many text fields, it get very annoying.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] jmdrizen:
Are you sure you mean 8.65? Has this not been available since March?
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] irus:
i know this sound confusing but there are technically 2 versions of 8.65, the one that comes with the x7500 and the one that is on the opera website. the only difference i can tell is that the one on the website makes use of adobe flash which means you can watch vids on youtube but it starts and stops alot. so hopefully they fixed that from the beta version.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] c0mput0r:
Internet Sharing

I found what I was looking for....sigh...
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] LTxda:
If it works with Vueflo we'll add it. We'll test and see, thanks for the heads up.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] jmdrizen:
Has anyone else had problems with SPB Mobile and/or SPB Diary with RealVGA :-( My Ameo hangs upon restart when I have them running together on this ROM :-(
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] sabes143:
Hi

Spb Mobile will not work on Real vga @128DPI or 96 DPI. But Spb diary, Spb Phone suite, Spb Traveller, Spb backup and Spb finance all works @ 128 DPI. I did not tried on 96 DPI. Spb Mobile hangs because it was in the startup.

I put a message on the Spb mobile forum but so far no reply yet. I am happy with 128 DPI without Spb mobile and no battery issue or WMP issue.

Device: X7500 with PK2.0 + Addons, Radio 1.50

RealVGA @128 DPI

Network : Virgin300/300

Softwares: SPb Phonesuite, Spb Backup, Spb Diary, Spb Traveller, Spb Wallet, Spb Finance, Core Player
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] jmdrizen:
Cheers for that! I'll install without Mobile :-) I see by your sig that you use SPB PhoneSuite, is that working okay with this ROM then? As I had problems with it muting the sound, preventing my alarm from sounding on my Ameo with SPB Time.. :-(
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Tadeusz:
I have tested it in original HTC WM6 and it is not working with Vueflo. I had to return to Opera version suplied with the ROM.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Confucious:
No, it doesn't work with vueflo :(
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Midget_1990:
ill try and find out what makes it work with vueflo :)
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Confucious:
Good stuff! Thanks Midget. Good luck.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] jmdrizen:
Hey,

I've noticed two small glitches, has anyone else seen them, or knows how I can overcome?

1) The OK button in the corner has a tendency to close the application in stead of perform the "OK" task - IE, in SPB Time when setting changes to an alarm, if I click OK it will close without saving, However, if I press the "OK" button on the device it does as should do and saves my alarm..? This isn't just limited to SPB applications either... :-/

2) The Finger keyboard that is installed as default, I can't deactive it and set the standard keyboard as default, it works for a little while but no-matter how I assign the default the other comes back... I'm finding it too big to use :-(

Regards and good work everyone!!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] :
@jmdrizen: The problem with the OK button is down to the task manager 2.0 that is in the addon pack. I had exactly the same problem. It's easy to get around it, just remember to press the ok button on the front of the device. I got too annoyed with this and simply uninstalled the 2.0 task manager and stuck with the 1.5 that is pre-installed.

As for the teksoft keyboard. I get the same issue. I have even got to the point that if it is not set as the default, i lose it completely and all i can use is the original WM keyboard. This is fine if i am in 192 dpi, but a nightmare if in 96. I don't know of a way to fix it i am afraid.

@sabes143: All the standard SPB Software today plugins work at 96dpi from what i can tell. I never use SPB shell as i can't stand the thing, but SPB Diary, SPB Pocket Plus, SPB weather and SPB Backup all work without fault.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] jmdrizen:
rHedgehog, cheers matey! Thanks for this, makes sense, I think I'll unload TM2.0 aswell...

Cheers!
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] wgary:
Welcome aboard Dark Guy! There is a Wiki which some people have worked on over the past months, but which could really use a fresh set of eyes -- what information did YOU really need as a new user? I think that would be a very welcome help!

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Athena
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Darkguy:
Keyboard localization

Hey all!

Fingertouch really seems like a nice onscreen keyboard. The problem is, it uses the English QWERTY-layout. Since I am used to the German QWERTZ layout, is there a way to change layouts on Fingertouch? The Teksoftco-website only meantions QWERTY, the support forum mentions nothing about it at all, and looking around the registry, I could not find any keys or values, that seem to point at a specific layout being set (and thus, being able to change it).

I originally thought that the German localization of RealVGA was supposed to handle keyboard layouts as well, but it seems that is not the case (or something has gone wrong). I managed to change the layout of the hardware keyboard as well as the original (black/white, 2D-looking) software keyboard to german by changing some of the 0409 values to 0407 (d'oh, of course I didn't write them down, which will of course come back to bite me in the butt some day).

Anyway, the blue/3D-keyboard is still in the QWERTY layout. Also, auto-complete does not work at all, which might also be a localization issue. I will ask in the TrueVGA thread as well, in case something has gone wrong on my installation.

Regards,

Darkguy
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Arya:
Hi Friends

I want to download this good ROM

bt i can' download it:-(:-(

I can't download with Rapidshare beacuse my pc is in a server and another pne is downloadin a file

and megaupload is full in iran and MediaMax give me this error::-(

please give me another link for download this roms and other things like addone

tanX a lots friend and sorry for my bad english:D:D:D
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo ROM Development] Arya:
i can find this file for downwload:D:D

http://www.mediamax.com/englefield/Hosted/AP_Touch_2.0.rar

but still can't find the addone:D:D