yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] leadpoizon:
Ok, I'm sure others have noticed this, but I just want to try and get to the bottom of this because I don't think anyone has gotten it right (Or so I think).

I know my way around Photoshop and all, so I figured I'd make my own home screens for my WM6 HTC Touch. What I found out is that normal images lose quality when I put them on the device. o_O This has been the same with all the skins being made for Manilla 2D. I know because I compared a bunch of the images to the original skin images extracted from the Opal. So, what it comes down to is: How do these guys at Windows/HTC save their images, that's different from the way we're doing it? Anyone know? I'm sure SOMEone has figured this out.

You probably can't notice the difference in the green image, which was apparently taken from the Diamond and downsized; however, when it is on the device, it looks worse:

EDIT: Ok, so the issue HAS been resolved!

Here's what's up:

1. When you save images for your pocket PC, they DO have to be in a loss less format, such as .png or .bmp... This goes for Homescreen backgrounds as well, so when you save a picture off your phone camera, it'll be pixelation by default because they're usually in .jpeg format.

2. When you save images in Photoshop, in a format like .png. Save them as Interlaced images, or they'll come out crappy on the device.

3. If you are using the color overlay feature in Photoshop to, say, change the color of the image, There will be pixelation if there are any gradients in the picture. Most of the images in the Manilla 2D theme files have gradients, so almost all of them result in pixelation. What you have to do for those is: Zoom in and use the Blur tool (Smart Blur filter on larger images.) to smooth out the pixelation!

4. When you make Themes for Manilla 2D Customizer, and zip the file for the .m2dct format. Don't make the compression higher that normal. This MIGHT also cause some changes. Though, I haven't tested this.

Hope this works for other people, and if someone can contribute anything else, it would also be appreciated. :D
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] derekwilkinson:
What do you mean?

If you are setting it as the wallpaper, make sure it is all the way transparent (not opaque).

And remember that the HTC Touch is QVGA, not VGA as the Diamond.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] leadpoizon:
Haha, you misunderstood me. I know that the image is QVGA and I know how to set the wallpaper. This isn't about the opacity of the wallpaper. It's about the quality of the image. The image seems to become lower quality when it is set as a wallpaper. Heck, it becomes lower quality before even transferring it, I think. The same happens when you save it in a theme file for Manila 2d customizer. I'll give you an example of what I'm talking about:

When I simply open the above blue image in Photoshop and, without doing anything, just save it. The original size of the image is 23.9KB, but after resaving it, it is 17.8KB. Something was lost, don't you think?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] CRACING:
May be its compressed by photoshop. Compare both images using your eye :p
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] sid0101:
I concur. However I am using an Omnia with a M2D rom - so I thought it was just because it was the omnia being wqvga... but maybe its for a different reason...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Tchoppr:
Don't forget that .jpg isn't a lossless format like .png or .bmp. EVERYtime you save a .jpg the quality will drop UNLESS you specifically tell Photoshop to keep it at 100% quality. Also you have to realize that the hardware on your phone isn't as powerful as the hardware on your pc so it makes sence that it wouldn't look exactly how it does on the pc.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] leadpoizon:
Well, the images are in .png format. : D

And it's not a matter of the pc having better hardware here, because the images from the original skin view just fine on the device. O_o

The images seem fine on PC, but I noticed that Windows Vista's Image Viewer(Photo Gallery) views the image as our devices would view it. There's certain type of information in the image that our devices can't read, so the image quality is worse when you view them on there.

No ideas, eh?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] leadpoizon:
Yup, i think it IS some sort of compression by Photoshop, but which software doesn't do this compression? THAT's what I'm trying to figure out here. I think this would help a bunch of us make better homescreens and skins. : D
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Tchoppr:
What are your Color Managment settings in Photoshop?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] jackthekayman:
same here with my blackstone:

when I display an image on abum application the pic looks great, but if I set it as wallpaper I clearly see quality loss, imho is a manila issue :(
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] leadpoizon:
My settings are for North American General Purpose 2 with RGB color mode.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] leadpoizon:
OK, so i figured it out and shot myself in the head, because it was SO simple!

Check the first post for details...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bitserve:
Sorry, I'm confused. What's the problem, and what did you figure out as the solution?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] leadpoizon:
Yup, I found the solution. Refer to post #1 for the problem and the solution. :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] bitserve:
I understand now. I guess you were still editing the first post when I read to look there.

I thought you were possibly having a problem rendering gradients in 24 bit images on the 16 bit display. This appears to be a different issue, though. Are you sure that interlacing the images helps?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] leadpoizon:
well, i tried it myself by making a theme out of it, and it worked. O_o
[General Questions and Answers] xternal:
Hey, there appear to be a number of problems with birthdays in Outlook and Pocket PC, which i think i may have found a solution for. There are numerous threads throughout xda looking for solutions so i thought i would put this here, if thats ok, to try and create a major thread with solutions. Please move/delete etc if this is an issue. Firstly ill outline the issues as i see them:

Editing or creating a contact on a WM device and adding their birthday results in no event being added to the calendar. For an event/appointment to be created you need to add the users birthday to a contact in Outlook on a Desktop. (This appears to be on 2003, i havent tested 2007 - someone confirm?)

Syncing contacts through exchange results in the same as above.

There is no way to change the default reminder a new birthday is added for a contact.

I found an app called CustomBirthdays which is a plugin for Outlook on the desktop, which allows you to fully customise the automatic appointments that are made for birthdays when a contact is edited. It can search your contacts and generates the autoevent if you have just synced your contacts from your WM to a new Desktop outlook or exchange session. It also lets you set what the default reminder is for all birthdays etc.

I DO NO HAVE ANY AFFILIATION WITH THIS COMPANY/SOFTWARE. Its just this has been a massive pain in the A** for me in the past, and due to the number of other requests i thought i would share. There is a 30 day trial which lets you do everything. Heres the link:

http://www.outlook-stuff.com/lang-en/products/calendar/231-custombirthdays.html

The reason i want this instead of today plugins for my WM, is because this way it generates an appointment in the WM calendar, and is not a seperate app searching through your contacts to display on today. I also use TF3D, which only shows appointments and not today plugins.

I hope this is useful to some people :)

Please post any freeware or other solutions you may have.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] swurvv:
In the contacts part on the today screen how do I change all contacts to Icontacts shortcut?:confused:
[XPERIA X1 General] henvanvo:
Hey all, im pretty sure im not the only one to have seen those att fuze commercials lately where they guy is going about his job and using his att fuze to email , mms, and video share. what id like to know is if anyone know how to and what the settings are so our SEX1s can do the same. I feel like a kid seeing a kid with a similar toy but envyous that mine doesnt do what theirs does, especially since our device cost way more.((( i want to video share and mms just like the guy on tv mommy.)). Can someone please help with a how to or cab file. I've search around but cant seem to get any straight answers from anyone .

thanks in advance
[XPERIA X1 General] alias_neo:
Well

Well, our device has native SMS, just New->MMS in the Messaging.

As for video share, it's probably a network provided feature.

In what way exactly and where to do you want to "share videos"?

Please forgive me if i have misunderstood the question.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Ajacied410:
Here in the netherlands T-mobile delivers to it's WnW+ users a extra called t-mobile tv.

Normaly i used HTC Streaming Media for the streams but with the coming of WM6.1 roms i can't use the program anymore.

Now i have to use Coreplayer for it instead.

But the only problem i have with coreplayer is that is verry unstable for the t-mobile tv.

I used to use HTC streaming media and that worked verry good.

So i just wanted your help fo sollutions.

When i select the streams HTC streaming media opens and than try's to connecting.

After a few seconds/minutes it than give's a error can't find network.

Than i accosiate the files with coreplayer and it works.

For coreplayer i use a dirrect connection and also udp streaming most be on?

Does someone kwow a sollution or has advice for this problem.

the streams are at t-mobile.nob.nl (but only for use in the netherlands with t-mobile and a wnw+ package)
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] cr1960:
Sorry if I'm asking you something obvious, but have you set your provider details in streaming media under menu>options>network>connect via?

Sometimes proxy settings can also prevent you 'finding' your network.
[Touch Cruise ROM Development] Ajacied410:
Yes..tried al settings..but no succes.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Rydah:
Whenever You Backup Your Registry Don't Use Any Passwords On Your Phone While You Back It Up. Because After A Hard Reset And A Backup Restore It Will Prompt For Last Password But Even If You Know It, It Won't Work. :(

I Found This Out After 3 Hard-Resets In A Row. I Realized It After Restoring The Reg Then Turning Off The Screen.

So Remember, Do Not Back-Up Your Registry While You Have A Password On Your Phone. =]
[JAM, MDA Compact, S100 General] iabdhulrahaman:
Need Help

I use to get a error msg while i run some programs after installation. Plz help me where i can find these missing files or give any solution to rectify it

The error msg is :" File or assembly name 'Microsoft.WindowsMobile.Status,Version=1.0.0.0,

Culture=neutral,PublicKeyToken=31BF3856Ad364E35', or one of its dependencies,was not found"

I m using O2 XDA Mini Pocket PC Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition

Thanx in advance
[G1 General] digitaller:
How can I change the font size of the Terminal program in JF1.43 and the backgroud color?

Thanks in advance.
[G1 General] Shagman68:
hit the MENU button and select font size.

Shaggy
[G1 General] digitaller:
Stupid me... Thank you very much.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] yuvraj_abcd:
problem with phone htc fuze

HII EVERY ONE

i bought FUZE a week ago.

i have few problems with it,even they are silly i dont know how to fix it

1.whenever i call from my phone while dialing a number ,display goes off suddenly... i changed many settings in display options ..but it doesnt work

2. while am on the call , i type some number using the touch screen .so when i ended the call .the i number i typed goes deleted..

3.if i go through my call history,it is not displaying the last call ,like missed call ,or dialed one ,it shows based on the numbers not on the time

someone please me in the issues
[Touch Pro, Fuze Accessories] ptyindian:
Man reading that post makes me sick. Most Indians are lazy people and here is a prime example. They also want the answers the quickest way. Use the SEARCH function its there for a reason. Since i am indian too i have the right to say this stuff. Here is some information on the problems you are having.

1)you can try these:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2478357&postcount=1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=3413042#post3413042

2) pull out the stylus when you are in a call and the notes application will open so you can write down whatever the hell you are writing and that will be stored so you can access it later.

3)I dont understand what you are talking about. Do you have a custom ROM or stock?

edit: by the way this thread is in the wrong section it needs to be in the Q and A thread in the Raphael sub forum.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] henvanvo:
k all you guys out there with the att fuze , can u guys answer me a question, are u able to do video sharing like the guy on the commercials that att has been putting lately. "This is how i Fuze" i have an xperia and would like to know what the settings are to let my phone access these functions (mms too please.) sucky to not use atts full potential .

thanks
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] ap4lifetn:
you have to pay for video sharing
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] KD8DNS:
1. You have to have the program on your device, best thing to do there is get Video share program. I will try later on my X1 when I have some free time. You can get the program here, and try for yourself.

2. You can only use the service on ATT's 3G network:D

3. Unless you have the X1a U.S.A. version it will not work. Most people have the X1i. How to tell?....

4. The AT&T 3g bands are 850/1900mhz

Check the FCC label under the battery,

on the upper left if it reads:

FCC ID = PY7A3880001

then your phone is X1i

If it reads PY7A3880002

then it is X1a

As far as your MMS question, that's simple just put the requires settings in.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] henvanvo:
cool i got the x1a , so ill give it a try, do if you wanna try back and fourth pm me ill give u my number
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] logancruiser:
Hey henvanvo,

Did you ever get video share to work? I'm also using X1a on AT&T and I've installed the AT_T_Video_Share.CAB posted by Da_G, but no go. AT&T tech support didn't recognize my IMEI and couldn't help. Just wondering if you've had any luck.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] KD8DNS:
Do you have the us version? did you read my previous post?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] J_Kirk:
Hi,

Is there any easy i.e. short way to copy contact info to clipboard.. e.g. their mobile number, address, name etc.? Right now, if I have to use any contact info, I have to edit that contact, select that particular field, copy it, close the contact and then paste the info wherever I want.

Thanks..
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ewok666:
Hi All,

Has anyone tried the new AUS R2A release yet? Appart from the obvious (Video Dialler etc.) are there any differences?

AND.....is it really X1i not X1a? I though only Telstra had the X1 in Australia at the moment

TIA
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fxcoupeman83:
It could be that the X1i is about to be released on the Australian market. It was expected to be released mid to late Feb, but there's obviously either some misinformation or a delay in getting it out.

Maybe Sony were waiting to finalise this ROM update before release, but i'm just guessing. I had heard that the X1i ROM will work the X1a and vice versa, can anyone confirm this please? Am downloading now so I might just try it anyway and see how it goes.
[XPERIA X1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ewok666:
Yes, the X1i ROM loads just find but it's virtually the same as the NAM X1a PLUS the video dialer. Loaded it last night, had a look and then went back to the NAM ROM.

Cheers
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] rdgrimwood:
Hi

Can anyone help?

I'm stuck in Bootloader SPL 1.1.

I've tried hard and soft reset but it just comes back to Bootloader (Red, Green, Blue and white screen).

Can re flash as it's not being recognised and just timesout.

On the screen it say's

ATHE100

IPL-v2.02

ATHE100

SPL-v1.10. RP00

Would trying to flash from SD card help, don't have a miniSD card so not tried.

Not sure how it got to this state as I purchased it from eBay as is.

Thanks

Robin
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] rdgrimwood:
Tried flashing the stock firmware

Athena_WM6_TMUK_2.35.110.4

But get error Invalid Vendor ID

All other ROM's and upgrades that I've tried just timeout.

Any help or pointers appreciated.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] lakeman:
If your casing is black you may need to use these original roms

ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Athena/Shipped_Complete_Updates

once you have loaded a rom ,you have to unlock to accept non native roms.

Please read the wiki and how to guides in the athena wm6 forum
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] rdgrimwood:
Hi

Thanks for the reply.

If mtty replies FF to Task 32 what ROM should I use.

I can't seem to find a rom that works without returning Invalid Vendor ID.

These are the ones available:

RUU_Athena_HTC_RUS_1.25.411.2_103_1.38.00.00_Ship.exe

RUU_Athena_HTC_WWE_1.25.405.2_1.38.00.00_Ship.exe

RUU_Athena_HTC_WWE_1.25.405.2_1.38.00.zip

RUU_Athena_HTC_WWE_1.25.405.2_103_1.38.00.00_Test.exe

RUU_Athena_TMO_DE_1.12.111.6_1.32.00.00_Ship.rar

U1000ROMcode_DOPODTW_070320.exe

ruu_athena_dopodasia_wwe_1.24.707.3_105_6275_1.32.00.10_108_ship.exe

Regards

Robin
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] rdgrimwood:
I forgot to mention it's a sliver / white T-mobile Ameo UK version.

The box says it should be WM 6.

What original ROM should I try.

Thanks.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] lakeman:
i think the reply to task32 means it is not unlocked and i believe you should be able to flash a TMUK rom based on your description of the case.

Go basic and make sure you removed the sim and sd card

Use an XP machine and try a different cable.

You could try to find a TMUK wm5 rom

Flashing from sd card also removes some potential problems.

If all else fails you could try messaging cmonex who is a whiz in these situations
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] rdgrimwood:
Hi

Thanks for the help.

I've tried 2 PC's both XP and different cables still same issue.

Any idea where I could get TMUK WM5 tried looking but can't find, it's probably the only ROM I've not tried.

I've sent a message to cmonex so hopefully he will be able to help.

I've tried the TMUK WM6 and it at least starts to flash 1% then gets Invalid Vendor ID. All other ROM's just fail to communicate.

Thanks

Robin
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] rdgrimwood:
Model ID

I believe I have a corrupt or Invalid Model ID which is preventing and ROM from being flashed.

Does anybody know the mtty commands or can help me.

Robin
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] ggursel:
Same thing above... I think we need a Model ID ignoring rom.
[Advantage X7500, MDA Ameo General] lakeman:
ggursel

I saw your multiple posts.

please don't ask the same question in 5 different threads.

The first thing to be clear about is what hardware do you have

x7500/x7501 is different to X7510

Which one do you have?

To apply any of the special ROMs you need to be unlocked and when you entered bootloader you should have seen either

athe100

IPL-v1.00

athe100

SPL-v1.20 Olipro

0r

Athe

IPL-v1.00

Athe

SPL-v3.50 Olipro

if you have an x7510 the numbers would have been different with Athe400(designating a different hardware)

If the SPL was 1.0x then you weren't unlocked and I don't think anyone knows how to fix your phone from here.

If you know what your original software is you could try flashing from bootloader.

if you don't understand the terms I have used, I suggest you read up the stickys and wiki before asking anything else as any solution will be quite complex.

Have a think and a read before doing anything else
[General Questions and Answers] jpr111a:
Hi guys. I'm considering buying Samsung i780 and would appreciate if someone can answer advise me about the following

1. Does it really have EDR when transfering data via Bluetooth. I mean not audio but when used as a bluetooth "iternet modem" for another PDA/PC. Ideally, someone can just make a couple of tests and post figures here

2. How good is the camera? Can I read the text if I make a picture of a paper document? Again, couple of pictures will be appreciated

3. Are there any non-obvious disadvantages/flaws (I've already seen this topic http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=411053)?

Thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] ogerom:
:) not bad..the cam,,got mine earlier
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Macedon2000:
When I try to flash my raph I get a error message when running the wrapper-file.

the message: cant inititate program etc

the same with hardSPL.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Prille:
I think you might wanna read the Wiki first before posting this,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=448008

but just in for as far as I can think, is your phone connected over activesync? Or mobile center in Vista?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] TehPenguin:
Thread moved.

Additionally, you should search (then post) in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=477235
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] GutterFaceMobile:
I'm very Green to this, so I apologize if I'm posting this incorrectly or in the wrong area. I need help with my samsung i907(Epix). I need to know if theres any way to adjust or replace the radio so that its compatable with T-mobile's 3G network (1700-2100) instead of ATT's network (850-1950 i beleieev). Like i Said, I am new to this and I've just started getting into modding my devices. So if any one can help it would be GREATLY appreciated.

(yes i know that this forum is mostly for HTC devices =) thanks)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] isangmahal:
No such thing bro, sorry. Unless you can get down at the hardware level and mod it.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Sallcho:
Hello,

I'm using RSS Hub and I cannot find how to disable "SHOW IMAGES". Is it possible, or I need to use some other software?

Thank u
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Sallcho:
any1 knows? please :)
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] megasounds:
hi you all

i am looking for a DUTCH version of windows mobile 6.5 (beta ...there is no official version out there) :confused:

i am cooking my own roms but whant to play with the 6.5 version...

does someone has any idea ?

thanks in advance

megasounds
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] NeoS:
Well, theoretically it's possible to cook a Dutch wm6.5 rom, but have you seen the performance of the WWE version? Secondly, the new "honeycomb" interface is ONLY available in WWE AFAIK, so that would pose a problem too.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] megasounds:
thanks

yes i use the davideuck v2 rom and its really good. the speed is ..mmm... can better but ok !!!

does someone know were to download this DUTCH (or NLD) versio of wm6.5

thanks

m
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] mahjsa:
You could look on the unoffical a701 forums reloaded. You can download a NLD 65 ROM. Then use the extracted files and modules to build your blackstone ROM
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] chrisalvindg:
I always encounter bugs on my xdaiis running on wm6.1. i want to downgrade but i don't know where to download and how to do it.

Some bugs i encountered:

1. no mic and speaker function

2. no ringtone

3. hanging

4. etc etc etc

Please help me.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] xplode:
well you have said nothing, tell us which brand is your Blueangel, and which 6.1 rom has the bugs

for original shipped rom look in my signature
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 Software Upgrading] red_hanks:
You need to explain everything and provide us more infos so we can help you better. :)