yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch GSM ROM Development] andrewloh:
a bit late.. i have installed a lot of things.. and sync-ed all mails, contacts again..

but... for you, i'm re-flashing.. :rolleyes:
[Touch GSM ROM Development] karim099:
Hey Swiftblade thank you for your hard work ... im downloading the new Rom..

i was wondering if you could implement the new touch dual dialer in your roms... Dutty in the kaiser forum already posted an oem package installer but it doenst install on the touch...

the new dual dialer is way better than the original one.

thanks for your support

Karim
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
No need andrew.. I have got them.. thanks..
[Touch GSM ROM Development] jensen78:
another noobie question frm me.....i'v jz installed HTC Home Customiser.....after i'v selected the choice of appearance & etc then exit....but i dun c any chances at my home....hope i ask in the correct channel :P
[Touch GSM ROM Development] ajcable:
NET Compact Framework/Networking

Well, granny here flashed her ROM to 3.02. If I can do it, anybody can! You guys are great! My hubby said my ELF looked like an Iphone now. Not sure if thats's good or bad. Before I push my luck and try out the new version 4 may I ask (in a nutshell) what are the functions/benefits of these two these programs: NET Compact Framework and LG Prada Menu Plug-in?

I had a concern about my network settings after the 3.02 flashing. Everytime my phone starts up I see the name of my network operator in English followed by small square blocks. When I use the Network Wizard it's set on Taiwan and my country and operator is not listed there. I am making and receiving calls on my network ok though.

Oh yeah?? Is there ANY way to get rid of that damned BIG clock that takes up half the screen????

Thanks again,

Granny AJ
[Touch GSM ROM Development] mt247:
This is my memory usage with V4.00

Storage

Total: 57,18

In use: 6,76

Free: 50,41

Program

Total 51,92

In use: 29,77

Free: 22,15
[Touch GSM ROM Development] NP9660:
Just be sure, So i have now V3.21 ROM. is it bether to run the START.BAT or just run the RomUpdateUtility.exe ? Thnx
[Touch GSM ROM Development] mt247:
go for the start.bat - it will copy the bootloader to your mobile
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
jensen, you have to apply your selection for it to work. Exiting is like cancelling so you get back status quo..

The newer .NET Compact Framework 3.5 supposes to give you a better performance whereas LG Menu allows you to navigate through the menu using your thumb and without the stylus...

As the network thingy, change your regional settings back to English (US) or English (Australia) will do the tricks.

Lastly, the BIG clock is an integral part of HOme Plugin.. You have to unselected the Home plugin if you don't want to see it.. Just a thought... Why remove the BIG CLOCK, it thought it should be ideal for Granny..:rolleyes:

Just simply run the START.bat... that's what I always do and I do flash alot of ROMs...;)
[Touch GSM ROM Development] jensen78:
how shd i apply my selection? *fainted*
[Touch GSM ROM Development] chg1282002:
thanks bro,just finish flashing your new great rom:)
[Touch GSM ROM Development] NP9660:
Just flashed, what another GREAT ROM :cool:
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
After your Appearance selection, you can either save it to a theme name and then load it or just click "Save" at the left of bottom bar.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Jura_ZG:
PROBLEM!!!

I've got 3.21 ROM so I ran START.BAT.

Screen turned white like it is supposed to, RUU started but at 4 or 5 % it reported an error. I think it was "270 image file damaged" or something like that.

What's wrong?
[Touch GSM ROM Development] finn-a-gain:
hey guys,

did anybody a solution for the "space" problem for the appointments. Apart from that this really is the best rom I have ever had.!;)
[Touch GSM ROM Development] finn-a-gain:
did anybody find!:p
[Touch GSM ROM Development] AndreaMagnat:
Yes yes yes thanks Swiftblade!!! i don't know how but now it works!!!!!!!

is battery status compatible with this nuw v4 rom?!:)
[Touch GSM ROM Development] mt247:
battery status is running fine for me on the v4 rom....
[Touch GSM ROM Development] NP9660:
Anyone now how to get easy and quick the random acces back ? The new ROM is realy great and faster then V 3.21, specialy the booting process :cool:
[Touch GSM ROM Development] MrHarm:
New to this forum *blush*

Thanks for a great ROM, Swiftblade. This was exactly what I was looking for for my Touch.

A question: Do you know if it is possible to customise the LG Prada menu in any way? (Sorry if it's already been asked).

Again, thanks and keep up the great work!
[Touch GSM ROM Development] kklexus:
hi，it is nice rom ths.but when i flashing rom (New_Blue_Touch_ROM_V4.0),the scrren is blank . but when i flashing in 3% it's always show me

error[294] :INVALID VENDER ID . And before i use V3.21 BLUE TOUCH ROM ,

please help me thanks!!!
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Grafin:
I wont try the blue rom bu for me is the ferst time....

I dont wont make a mistake.....

I have now the htc rom ITALIAN.... Can i save it with if i can something????

In the new rom works all program that i have in the actua my rom????

Tnx
[Touch GSM ROM Development] hydro12:
Pretty excited about getting a cleaner, faster rom installed on the touch, but a quick question to those who've installed this rom with no issues:

Out of the two tries I've made, both have seemed to 'freeze' at step 2/3 of the start.bat. It just sits there w/ a blinking cursor after reaching 4 'periods' after the 2/3. It looks like this:

STEP 2/3.....15%....

Any idea how long this particular stage should take or what might be causing it to hang at this moment?

Thanks

edit: also, at this stage, the activesync icon in XP grays out, but the phone never goes to the blank white screen described in the readme.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] NP9660:
The Activesync icon must be green at that moment, it becomes grey after the 100% shows up. Anyway if this is your first cooked rom you must run Cert_SPCS.cab FIRST and EnableRapi.cab SECOND. Then reboot your touch and make a activesync connection with the PC using a usb cable, now when the activesync icon below is green you can run the START.BAT file. Also be sure to extract the folders/files to your C: hard drive and not just run it from the rar archive. Hope this all will help.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] hydro12:
Thanks for the quick reply and suggestions. It sounds like the things I've already done, but I went ahead and installed those two files from the storage card in that order again, soft rebooted, and synched. After sync was through, I ran start.bat and it got to two periods after 15% on Step 2/3 and the Activesync icon went gray again, and two more periods followed, and it hung up again. It doesn't freeze in the sense that the window is not responding and the cursor isn't still blinking, but 10, 15, 20 minutes go by without anything else happening. Maybe I'll try a hard reset on the touch and give it another go.

Thanks!
[Touch GSM ROM Development] NP9660:
Try first another usb port and if that not works just hard reset and try again to update with the start.bat. By the way, are you running XP or VISTA ?
[Touch GSM ROM Development] hydro12:
Well, I went ahead and hard reset and am trying it again after doing exactly what was suggested (install CERT_SPCS.cab FIRST followed by EnableRapi.cab second). Soft reset. Came back, synched, and ran start.bat again. Looks like it's sitting at Step 2/3 .... again. I'll try switching USB ports since I haven't tried that yet (though activesync and everything else works from this USB port).

I'm running XP sp2, btw.

Thanks again for the suggestions!
[Touch GSM ROM Development] NP9660:
@ Swiftblade, how can i get back the Englisch Pinpad from below ? Waiting already 2 weeks for the answer now :)
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Jura_ZG:
Hi, could you tell me if you just flashed with start.bat or you first installed both cab files(like you're doing your first flash)?
[Touch GSM ROM Development] andrefdj:
I just upgraded from Blue rom V3.21

I forgot to install the 2 CAB files and I had no problem upgrading with start.bat.

If you want to be sure just install the 2 CAB files. It won't hurt.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
If you have problems flashing the new ROM, try removing your SD card and try it again. Once you get a successful attempt, quickly re-insert back the SD card for the initialisation. Good Luck!
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
If the problem persists, you might have download a corrupted file. Re-download the zip file again and try.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
It is part of the Touch XL keyboard + keypad that I have removed from this ROM. If you want it back , you have to re-install the Touch keyboard and keypad.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] eaqle23:
I had the same trouble with him, I try to flash Xtiny & Blue 3.21 ROM, that's OK, but when I try to flash Blue 4.0 it always show this error, can somebody help me?

Sorry for my bad English
[Touch GSM ROM Development] phoenix_ikki:
Backup Current Application

Hi Swiftblade,

Sorry if my question sounds stupid for you.

But please kindly answer :)

I love the 3.21 version and I've installed many useful apps on it.

But I want to try the V4.0.

Is there any way that I could flash the new ROM without having to go through the apps installation one by one again?

Thanks.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
Hi eagle... where did you download your ROM V4.0 from? Rapidshare or mirror site?
[Touch GSM ROM Development] eaqle23:
I try both of you provide at the first page.

Thanks for your reply
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
There are several ways of doing it:

Method #1 - Fast but abit of risks involved

It is not advisable but if you really want to try, you can backup your current ROM using SPB Backup to your SD card and do a restore after flashing the new ROM V4.0. It might corrupt your new ROM though so be prepared to do a HARD RESET if it does happen. The only comfort is that the OS Core is the same for both the ROMs so it might work.

Method #2 - More work but safer

Do a backup as per Method #1 but if problems are encountered during restoration to the new ROM, re-flashed back to ROM V3.21 and do a restoration and you get back your status quo.

Method #3 - Safe method but abit more work

This is what I do - the Safe Way. I copy all the application cabs that I use to a folder in the mircoSD card. I also backup the PIM data using PIMBackup to SD card. After flashing a new ROM, I restore back the PIM data and re-installed all the applications that I need. I usually don't take me more than 30~40 mins and I get my Touch running as usual.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
Take out your SD card if you have not done so. Reset your device a couple of times and try again... If you are using WIndows Vista, the USB connection sometimes is problematic.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] orouborus:
There are several ways to view the picture in other locations in your storage beside the default directory:

1. Install the HTC Album with Directory Options. This allows you to open up any location to view your pictures but will take up more memory space.

2. Install Touch Settings apps and change the default directory location you desired.

3. Remain status quo and put your pictures in the default directory.

where can i get the htc album with directory options?

thanks! :D
[Touch GSM ROM Development] eaqle23:
My pc system is XP, I try to take out my SD and reset my device but still fail.

the Error show: ERROR[294]: INVALID VENDER ID
[Touch GSM ROM Development] keithhiap:
Hi Swiftblade,

With regards version 4, the LG interface, is there a way to configure?
[Touch GSM ROM Development] chenfangliu:
Me too.Help me!

3.21 is ok, using now.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Jossie67:
I managed to flash my phone I just placed my 1 GB memory card in the phone.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] maassk213:
Reporting

Hi Swiftblade - am here with initial reports.

Around 14 hours of running v4.0, I have the following observations:

1. The boot-up is definitely faster - around 7-10 seconds. Earlier with v3.21, there was some application that would run after bootup, show the close button (but no interface). The free memory would be 15MB and then after around 20 seconds, the app would close and the memory would go to 25MB. In v4.0, some app does start, but the whole thing takes around 5 seconds only. The app is not the 'Startclean' because I have already disabled it.

2. MS .NET CF 3.5 does 'seem' to chop off a couple of seconds from start up of applications like Advanced Config Tool and even QuickMenu feels snappy. I wonder if it is purely psychological! Other than that, I'm not sure if the new CF contributes to the speed of the device on a whole - although my Touch does seem to be a little swifter than before (could be because of a clean flash and some other optimizations in v4.0)

3. I love GSFinder and thanks for including it in this ROM. I don't need Resco Explorer any more (personal opinion).

4. I did some testing with WMV files on TCPMP. With v3.21 there were some frame drops. With v4.0, the video is smoother.

5. For future - I'd suggest you include the registry hack to increase the Touch's volume (I got it from Noonski I think). I increase my values to 72 (safe) from 67 (default) and the volume is definitely higher without distortion.

6. I also increase my GlyphCache - uses more memory but gives me better experience with PIE and Opera.

7. There was a huge slowdown of my Touch the first time it populated my contacts database after I had restored it with PIMBackup. I had to wait for minutes before it would respond. Had to soft reset afterwards to get it working properly again. I suppose this would be natural - just an observation.

8. Battery life - testing on. Will report in 24 hours.

9. Memory management - Seems slightly better than the v3.21. Free memory hovers at 22-23MB with regular usage (as against 20-21MB). But then, maybe its too early to comment on that.

Other than that - I'm happy with the defaults :)
[Touch GSM ROM Development] nons1979:
What is IPL, SPL and RADIO?

Hi!

In the new v4 rom it sais that it dos not include IPL, SPL and Radio. What does this meen? What is the radio function? I thought this had to do with calling on the gsm net? Do I have to install a updatet radio after flashing a new rom without radio?

PS where can i find A2DP toogle?

Thanks for nice rom for HTC touch phones!

Sorry if there are answers to these questions another place.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
When the IPL, SPL and Radio in not included in a ROM, the current IPL, SPL and Radio version will stay and not replaced. And yes, the radio I am telling about is GSM Radio for your phone function.

As for A2DPToggle, I am compiling an AddOns package which included apps and files that I have removed from original ROM and also some useful apps which I will upload when it is ready. You can then download from the package. If you can't wait, you can easily find one in the forum.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] NP9660:
Thnxx allot, finally someone that now the solution :) . Anyway whats the reason you removed these ? My previous V3.21 ROM also dont have that Touch XL Pinpad, have you also removed it in that version already or must i do something special to active the pinpad ? Thnx again

PS: You say the IPL & SPL stays the same, buth how can we flash a cooked rom then ?
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
You can get it from this thread HERE. Look at the attachments...

Yes, I have also removed Touch Keyboard from V3.21 ROM. The main reason that I removed it is because it is a memory grabber and slow down the device quite a bit. Also removing it allows ppls to choose the type of keyboard they like whether it's multi-languages or hot-fingers type. Cheers
[Touch GSM ROM Development] NP9660:
You only must install the cabs one time, when you update the first time from original rom to a cooked rom. Once you have a cooked rom you dont need to install the cabs again, because they are already hard coded inside the cooked rom. The cabs just disable the warning message you see when installing a app, so you only have that with original roms ;)

@ Swiftblade, thnx again for quick respons
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Jura_ZG:
I am running your 3.21 ROM.

Do I need to install both cab files again or just run start.bat?

I've tryed to flash this new rom but got stuck in USPL with pengvin screen. I've then softreseted the device and was( thank God) back with your 3.21 ROM.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Jura_ZG:
Even if I hardreset, i still don't need to install them?

I got a good scare last night when i got stuck with pengvin screen...
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
Hi Jura_ZG... You need not install the two cabs again if you are currently running V3.21 ROM or any one of my ROMs.

If you are stucked in penguin (haret) or tri-colors screen when updating my ROMs, just soft reset your device will bring you back to your former ROM so don't worry. This is because all my ROMs have no IPL and SPL and thus will not alter your device's IPL ans SPL which is safer. This is why IPL and SPL are intentionally left out.

So I believe you will perserve and try your hands again... Good Luck!

Yes, even you hard reset you don't have to install the two cabs again. It is hardcored in the cooked ROM as NP9660 mentioned.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Jura_ZG:
Thanks Swiftblade. I'll give it a go, will report when finished.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] sas_sas:
For HTC Touch XL

Thanks to the guys here,

I have installed BLUE TOUCH XL (aka ELFIN) ROM V2.01 recently by unlocking etc. successfully into my HTC Touch XL 128/256.

Is this NEW ROM 4.0 suitable for this model ??

Can we install ??

Is it necessary to unlock CID etc again?

If yes, is it necessary to reinstall subject two cab files again ?

One final issue;

Is not it useful to be able to bring `batery status` to today menu ??
[Touch GSM ROM Development] nmesisca:
No, this rom is only for the ELF, you have an Elfin which means you cant install it.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] nmesisca:
HHC 1.05b on .NET CF 2

I noticed on the HHC website (http://www.pocketemu.com) that the developement of the HHC has moved to .NET CF 2.0 ..

Has anyone tried the 1.05b HHC with this rom by any chance? At the moment doesnt offer that much over 0.8 but we may have a problem in the near future..
[Touch GSM ROM Development] daverage:
Awesome as ever, although the lg plugin is a little impractical if you have htc home plugin installed!!

We need a slimline htc home with a smaller click :D
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
Hi sas_sas... You have an ELFin and you should flash the Blue ELFin ROm V3.0. Click on the link in my signature.

You need not install the two cabs anymore and run START batch file from the folder to do CID unlock and ROm update.

Lastly, batterystatus need not be displayed on the Today screen for overclocking. If you want to display it it isyour choice. Cheers.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
I am using 1.05b HHC and no problem at all. .NETCF 3.5 is downward compatible, so what works for NETCF 2.0 and also works for NETCF 3.5
[Touch GSM ROM Development] tiftof:
I succesfully flashed my touch from surface 1.31 sp1 rom to your rom by just running start.bat (took two tries though). It feels quick but I need to get used to the LG menu. Otherwise all seems fine at first sight.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
Thanks for the thorough report, maassk213. As for Point #5, noted and will do that in the next ROM probably when Windows Mobile 7 comes out... HAHA
[Touch GSM ROM Development] nmesisca:
Well, its not really like that.. it should be, but its not.. in fact the PowerToys for .NET CF have a tool included (Application changer) that allows you to change the .NETCF version that your application is bound to..

Most likely tho downward compatibility is there tho, as you said..

Good to know HHC 1.05b is a go then!

thanks for testing this :)

N
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
This ROM is only OS. No new radio is included in the ROM and so you should be retaining the same radio in the device before you flash.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
hi k3nn4... never have that game installed before so not really in the position to help. I have turned off the security part so it's likely to be a missing component of incompatible program.

To have a better understanding of the issue at hands, I have a few questions for you:

1. Have you successfully installed this game in Touch before? Or it's 1st time.

2. The file Bejewled-arm is a .CAB file or .EXE file

3. How did you installed it. Through activesync (WMDC for vista) or the usual way through the storage card?

4. Where you get the game from? Point me to the download site if you can and I will have a close look.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] bjfong:
hi i tried that but it doesn't vibrate when i receive an sms or when my alarm clock goes off.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] wongh_hk:
Hi just want to know what is vanilla and what is the difference between the Blue build and VAnilla Build?!?!?!

Who should used Vanilla Build :confused: :confused: :confused:
[Touch GSM ROM Development] gohyc:
No one got problem using SipChange to make Phone Pad the default?

I tried increasing the delay to 20s, and leaving the unit on for few minutes before doing a soft-reset to ensure the registry gets written back, but no avail. I don't remember SipChange (self-installed, not in rom) ever giving me this problem to make Phone Pad the default until this version of the rom.

To get by this, I am currently using Zenyee Sip Select and placing a shortcut in \Windows\Startup folder to call SipSelect.exe to make Phone Pad the current SIP (thanks to TheScum for this).
[Touch GSM ROM Development] k3nn4:
Hey Swiftblade,

1. Yes, I did successfully installed this game before.

2. The game is in .EXE

3. Double click on my desktop and then install to my phone. (XP)

4. the game is from here http://rapidshare.com/files/66411449/Astraware_Bejeweled_v2.50_PPC.rar.html
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
Hi gohyc, good to see another fellow countryman here..:D Yes, you are right. In the processing of transferring the files during the building of ROM, I forget to put the SIPChange in \Windows\Startup.

A siimple fix for it:

Use Total Commander to copy the SIPChange.lnk file from the Windows Directory to \Windows\Startup\ and it should works..

Cheers..
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
Hi wongh_hk, the full version is recommended for most people who immediately after flashing can use start to use the phone without additional manual installation. Vanilla version is more a base ROM for those who prefer to install their own applications over what is offered in the full version.

The differences in applications installed in the full and vanilla ROMs can be found in the first post. Those applications marked with asterick (*) are not in the Vanilla version.
[Touch GSM ROM Development] Swiftblade:
OK k3nn4, let me download the game and see whether I can reproduce the issues you are getting maybe tonight.... I can't get to rapidshare in the office right now...;)
[Touch GSM ROM Development] gohyc:
Thanks Swiftblade...indeed good to see another fellow country man here. :D

Well, this will also solve the problem someone is having trying to make Resco Keyboard the default. :)

I have tried so many ROMs found in XDA, and by far this is the most stable and responsive one for the Touch. Keep on cooking. ;)
[Touch GSM ROM Development] wongh_hk:
Thanks and I already flash the rom to my touch, and it is really nice.

However, I had one question that is it possible to show the battery status at the top of the device?

Thanks
[Touch GSM ROM Development] chg1282002:
where i can downlord the Glossy black bars,please.

thanks.