yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch HD General] dazza9075:
what is this forum coming too give the guy a break, in the time it has taken you to moan you could have answered the question, the question has already been asked, nothing will change that, a simple "next time try searching for xyz" after your post will get your point across.

Phone is great, camera isnt so good unless its bright, graphics are "just" exceptable for video playback i mean seriously on the line. there is a little bit of flex in the plastic but nothing alarming, the stylus has long since lost its propper magnatism (used to stick to the top of the phone) headphones are rubbish if you put it in your pocket, the cable has no rubber protector so if you pull it too hard or bend it, you can get crackles or it might die all together. GPS works fine but there is issues with a percieved lag, this hasnt been confirmed to be hardware and might just be because niether igo 8 or tomtom support the screen size without hacks or stretching.

honestly, the first thing that comes to mind is the camera, secondly graphics playback is just exceptable but could be a lot better if HTC brought the drivers for it!

But in saying all that, im happy with this device an wouldnt trade it for anything at the mo.
[Touch HD General] galaxys:
Check out the existing threads that cover your questions in detail.

This is a redundant thread subject ...
[Touch HD General] KukurikU:
to come in a HTC HD forum full with developers and yes, HD fans, ask this question and wait for answers....really, how **** can somebody be?:confused:

you don't even have the excuse to be a noob. well, you certainly act like one!.
[Touch HD General] Techvir:
I can add one

I wish there were few more hard ware keys
[Touch HD General] gadgetwizard:
For me, the one thing missing is a hardware button near the bottom of the device to wake it from sleep.

Using the power button at the top is just too tricky one handed.

I also have a G1 and this is easy to wake from sleep and unlock all with one hand.

Currently i use S2U2 and mobilemagic to toggle the screen on and off but as it does not sleep, battery life suffers.

No...i can honestly say this is good device but with this addition, for me, it would be a great device!
[Touch HD General] leobox1:
thank you for your kind patience.. i have bought it .. some problems with it.. not familar.. but i am not keen to ask questions.. most of them ignored or nasty replies.. i did try to search always.. i cant find .. sigh
[Touch HD General] A_Saknussemm:
Things I do not like...

HARDWARE:

- Extremely long camera shutter delay

- Lack of dedicated camera/user-programable button

- Front buttons smooth; cannot be felt in the dark

- Battery cover feels cheap

- Camera lens lacks a cover

- No flash on the camera

- Reset button hidden behind the battery cover

- Dam! why not make it just a bit more drop proof!??!!

SOFTWARE:

- WiFi connectivity problems (search forum)

- Manila's lack of customization (by standard, or built in means that is...)

- The new manila menus have useless animations that slow input

- The new manila menus require scrolling, further slowing down things

- Manila design is friendly to new users but severely slows down experienced users by not having shortcuts to frequently used features.

- Do not get me started on WinMo... (Although I believe as of yet it is the most customizable, and thus flexible OS for mobile devices. Excluding losers like Openmoko...)
[Touch HD General] leobox1:
sigh it seems like gps is dead
[Touch HD General] nhudgell:
Alot of people have problems with faulty hardware, after about 5-10 weeks, the reception signal drops and then you struggle to get anything more than 1 or 2 bars of HSDPA, Edge and GPRS don't actually work - and you get dropped calls all the time.
[Touch HD General] leobox1:
OMG...

i am struggling to get my GPS and WIFI working..

1 more point... pple here seems less friendly? pls dont flame me.. but the reception i get at X1 is far more friendly helpful
[Touch HD General] dazza9075:
i am shocked at the people on here, i cant belive the rudeness of folk on here, really some people need to grow up, listen, if u or anyone ask questions then ask away or pm , some of us will help out, yes try searching first but ill not be rude about it and many of us will ry an be helpful
[Touch HD General] apy:
Negative point on the hardware is the lack of hardware buttons. You could also say the lack of software supporting no hardware button devices.

Also the plastic battery cover makes (small) clicking noises if pressed on specific points.

I assume the somewhat slow response is WinMo related.

Oh, and it's relatively expensive for a phone, for the same price you could get 30 Nokia 3410 phones for it.
[Touch HD General] mike.waters:
Hi Leobox,

Now I've updated the ROM, added total Commander, remapped the volume buttons to up/down, added the latest TomTom plus map, added reader software, synced it to Outlook (3 accounts), tweaked it with Montecristoff's HD Tweak, added SOTI controller, Sprite backup, Frequency Tuner, Intelligolf, Laridian Bible, Memmaid, and 4GB of music, photos and clips, it's just about the best pocket device I've ever owned. Main problem with it is lack of sleep for me to do all this stuff and then keep it debugged and updated!!! Things I most miss are camera flash and hardware buttons. Also back cover rigidity could be better.

But the form factor is perfect, the device works damn near perfect, great 'phone, great MP3, good imager, fast and accurate GPS, fast PC. Best device HTC ever made. And a big thank you to Sendo for the original development!
[Touch HD General] leobox1:
am using touch hd now alread\y.. i love it too.. :) just that it lags a little for me :(
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] j101399j:
From time to time I play movies on my tilt for my kids. The problem is when they are watching it, and touch the screen, it stops the movie:(. So I'm looking for a way to disable touch for a short time. Maybe set to one of the buttons? Does anyone know of a program that can do that?:confused:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III Themes and Apps] warmkiwi99:
give your kids some boxing gloves?
[HTC Excalibur] redg2:
So im trying to connect my dash so i can install windows 6.1 kavana, currently running the rose 6.5rom i believe. So when i go to hook it up to my pc nothing comes up its as if the phone was not connected at all, now i was thinking should i hard reset and then try to install, or what can i do?
[HTC Excalibur] redg2:
ok did the hard reset that didnt do much but reset it, anyway i can get it so it shows up on my pc as connected so then i can re-flash?
[HTC Excalibur] uansari1:
Have you gone into the USB settings and unchecked the "Advanced Functionality" setting? After you've done that, you should be able to form a relationship between your pc and Windows Mobile Device Center or Activesync depending on what Windows OS you're using.
[HTC Excalibur] redg2:
yea i did that still doesnt connect comes up as generic device asks for a driver and since i dont have one it says device not installed correctly, also noticed i couldnt sent mms messages.
[HTC Excalibur] redg2:
nvm got it working with a little bit of searching
[HTC Excalibur] Mazzani:
What was your solution? Thanks.
[HTC Excalibur] rilbel:
You probably had to disable the sdcard, if you have one I assume.
[HTC Excalibur] redg2:
It was dumb but i had to install active sync since i forgot to install that after the format of my pc :confused: and for the MMS i had to go into the connectivity menu and set it up for tmobile, all working perfect now..only if i could get better signal though, anyway of just installing an update for the radio?
[HTC Excalibur] rilbel:
:rolleyes:

Not really. Don't know where you live but signal is 90% of the times dependent from your carrier. Unless you have a RAZR, than its your phone not picking up much. :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tomal:
This is just an interest of mine to know about how many of the devices are alive and still being used.

Please answer correctly.

The poll is reserved for the users/owners of:

HTC Universal / O2 XDA Exec / Qtek 9000 / SPV M5000 / T-Mobile MDA-Pro / Imate Jasjar / Dopod 900 / SFR v1640 / Vodafone v1640 / Vodafone VPA IV / Grundig GR980 / E-Plus PDA IV.

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[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Of course!

Uni is my main device for working and personal
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rexlai:
I use it to read txt files，very nice！
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
No plans to part with mine

even though I use a second mobile now, hehe.

You see, I always wanted something incredibly stylish, like LG Prada, so had a chance to purchase one in a messy state for next to nothing, repair it, bring it to brand new condition and use it... until I got a chance to get LG KU990 Viewty that was run over by a car, possibly more than once, hehe. So now I am torn between Prada and Viewty... and Uni enjoys its very own separate SIM...

The thing is, the only feature Uni lacks is elegance and grace, while both Prada and Viewty lack features (must add that hacking and modifying Viewty proved to be as satisfying as upgrading WM). Although the camera on Viewty is fantastic, I no longer use my regular Canon or Casio cameras at all, so that's another thing Uni lacks. Other than that - it's one amazing machine!

I also run my other toys for a day or so from time to time, just to keep the button and ROM habit - Wizard, Elf and a whole bunch of various others. And look out for new ROMs for my other toys as they come out, of course.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] leffetripel:
And O2 XDA EXAC ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] phezthie:
very handy for lawyers... :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] amitkarir:
I still use my Orange SPV M5000, good as new :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] responderman:
Very good for the Medical profession as well:D. You only need to look at the Voting in the Device poll to see how popular they are as well.

Regards

Jay
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] dannyt84:
Qtek 9000 is my best friend.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tsichles:
QTek 9000 love it use it everyday and loosing to much time waching movies and listening to mousic on it. Also thinking what am i going to choose for my next phone. May be a triple e pc with gsm ??? who knows...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] jhthschmidt:
Hi Tomal,

meanwhile I use my MDA Pro for about 3 years every day. I use it for :

special studies and research,

telefon,

mp3-player,

video,

PIM

...and a lot more.

Your ROMs are one reason that I did not buy a new ppc up to now.

So, please, proceed in building your brilliant ROMs.

Yesterday I bougth a second htc universal (VPA IV) + 2pcs 64RAM chips in order to try an upgrade to 128MB Ram. I'd like to use your next 6.5 ROM!

So, please go on cooking!

Best Regards,

Thomas
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Win_XP:
Using mine for main phone/device and will keep using it :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] MikeChannon:
So long as you get it back together first!!:D

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/ind...viewPicture&friendID=73187694&albumId=1306605

Mike
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ultravox:
Universal is my all in one for the last 2,5 years.

I can get a new device but only with a 144€ discount. I don't want to pay 400€ more to get the HD, even more because I see no big improvement(taking in accoount the money to spend)

I would like to upgrade the memory to 128, but the only offers till now are 100€ which is expensive...

Cheers
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] bardaldeia:
I use it every day -Work and fun-and don´t see any reason to change for a new one.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] acquaintance:
Jasjar. gr8 processor
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] dwergsnot:
My Universal is my second favorite device, right after my precious Athena.

I hope you'll continue cooking your magical ROMS :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] khouryh:
i use my HTC Universal

I have O2 XDA, and i used to use it a lot.

recently i am using it less at work dut to new camera resrictions on some areas however i still use it a lot, as my phone, e-mails and even as GPS.. i can't go anywhere without it -
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Auzman:
I'm using it for 2 years since now. It's my first mobile device!

So please, Tomal, go on cooking!!!:)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tomal:
Shuvo nabo barsho!

Translation: Happy Bengali new year!

cheers
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
happy new year!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ATLDON:
I use my O2 Exec for the most part at work. When I am not at work, I keep it in my car and use it as a MP3 player.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
Hehe, nice spotting, my friend. I have 2, both are assembled and in perfect working order. The pics show work in progress. One of my Unis was assembled entirely from parts, made up of 4 broken devices in various stages of disarray, I call it My Baby now. How can I possibly part with it? Another thing I wanted was the black keypad with blue backlight, as opposed to the gray one with red backlight that comes standard with silver Imate JasJar, so replaced that as well. The next change will be a brand new black body. Well, and 128Mb upgrade won't go amiss, obviously, but I don't have a reflow station to work on that and can't find anyone who does.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] andy325e:
me too it is the main device for me
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ohayyam:
Jasjar Forever )))

Just looking for how to make 128 MB ))
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] oqaab:
There is no threat to Uni for quite some time in the future. The only comparision is Shift, if you can carry it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] jokove:
main device for over three years now

the device is lovely and running like a charm with the new ROMs...

thx to tomal, luca and everybody else...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] cachep2004:
Yes Man ! I used it since 2005. I loved and keep on ....

Big tks Mr Tomal

Brgds
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Klobber:
Ive got 2 o2 XDA Exec's both G4 devices. 1 for everyday use as main phone and the other for playing around with trying out new roms, apps, and modding etc.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] kalya:
Alive & kickin..

I am using it since 3 years, after a IIi , it has survived many falls, ROM upgrades, stuck in BL and so on.

It has the WOW factor,Iphone users claim it their birthright.

The screen...no words.

Upgrading..software & hardware(RAM).

I can go on forever but there are other threads to do it.

I see no reason to ditch it for another device...though HD looks nice but not spectcular...got one shift ..dirtcheap.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Nicolfa:
I have allways wanted to own a Universal, have had a number of other pocket pc phones in the past. By chance I now own two universals (o2 and jasjar). I use the o2 everyday, watch movies on it during breaks and commutes. Surf the web when needed (128 dpi) and other sundry duties of a mobile device. I love it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Prosasan:
qtek 9000 working my primary phone, secondary phone tytn 2
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] vester:
Dopod 900 is my primary with Nokia6275 as asistant:D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] wovens:
Me too. My main device. Have another pda that is pretty but only get used when I run out of battery or want to use a different SIM at the same time as the one I have on the UNI. But can't seem to let go of XDA Exec. Too good! Only thing I would change is internal memory and USB host as I have a tiny external HD that I would like to virtual box it to. (just a dream).
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] bradipo.xda:
and... another Uni user here... if only it had 128Mb by default... :rolleyes:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] blackSVK:
Qtek 9000 is my primary phone (telephone, MP3, Video, games, internet...)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Chosen_One:
I use my Uni for private and business. I don't know a better one...except a brand new Uni or the successor...

Only the function as a mp3-player is now at my new iPod Touch.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orangdayak:
still using my uni. its been 3 years now. I got another 2nd uni just to replace my old uni's screen. now i have 2 uni with one faulty screen , still loving it. will not change for a new device anytime soon.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Fin3:
Yeah!

My Qtek 9000 is working great! VNC in my phone let me take under control all terminals in my work days even if i take a coffee :) And that's only for the large screen that universal have...

I think that i will change phone only when the technology of my phone will be really declassed.

Thanks Qtek for my phone and thanks rDosti for you're ROM ;) The more faster and stable! I love it!

Davide, Italy.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] guilhermegti:
ho yes!

I still use my qtek 9000 as a second phone and first PDA "mediaplayer"

:)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] motisu:
I use my JasJar mainly as a ROM testing device because it only has 64MB and I run out of memory very quickly by the time I finish installing all my "junk":). I love the screen but unfortunately, because it is full VGA, all the graphics stuff really burn up the 64MB fast. If I could find a cheap way of upgrading it to 128MB, I would probably use it a lot more. I am constantly trying out the new ROM's that you build hoping to find one that I can live with even with the small RAM available.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Shannara:
The HTC Universal is my main device.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] element332:
i just bought my great uni recently...i had O2 atom life before and as long as i loved that phone...i just wanted something with full QWERTY so i went for the best... i hardly ever let my uni from my hand... it is truly great machine...
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Yes

Is a great device!!!

Alll new users please don´t forget to vote!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] blingin:
I bought mine (O2 XDA Exec) in May 2006 and have been using it as my primary phone since. Still works excellent!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] PaulKen:
I've got an MDA and an Exec. the Exec is kept in reserve for when the MDA dies. I got the first one two years ago so I am glad to see some of you guys have got 4-5 years out of yours.

What can this machine NOT do? I got it primarily for the great keyboard. I give talks/presentations and you always have it with you when inspiration strikes. Listen to music, download podcasts, watch movies, SatNav, storage device...oh yes, make phone calls

The casing is giving out and I thought of replacing it with black. the gray keys are easier to see. (am I giving my age away?)

LONG LIVE UNIVERSAL AND ALL ROM COOKERS
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] crazeeangel:
I Love it so much I got 3 of them !!!

My original XDA Exec lasted for about 2 years of abuse before the sceen got damaged. Cost of replacement screen was excessive at time so I spent 12 months using Toshiba Portegge G900.

Now back to an SPV M5000 which I got on E-Bay for less than the cost of a replacement screen and for much less than a new PDA none of which I like as much as this model anyway. I have also got an additional 2 XDA Execs for backup spare and to play with different ROMs. Hopefully will keep me going for a good few years. will be a very sad day for me when they finally all wear out.

The only downside I can think of with this PDA is the size when used as a handheld phone but with a bluetooth headset becomes the perfect communication device both at home and abroad. No other PDA phone I have seen has a better keyboard and screen. Long may they continue to be available.

Mine is loaded with nearly 40 applications between main memory and storage card and apart from occasional freeze ups runs them all faultlessly.

A big thanks to all on here for their efforts and sharing of links and information. Will certainly be making some donations when I start playing with ROMs.

SPV M5000 64 Mb

WM 6.1 PDAViet Version 2.61.18 PV As Supplied to Me

Radio Version 1.15.00
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] okekok:
Uni with me 24/7

My Universal (O2 XDA exec 64 MB G3) is with me 24/7 and is used as a PDA and Phone (sometimes camera) for personal and work purposes. It lives in my shirt pocket and is quite large because it has a 3150mAh battery (plus spare (not always in shirt pocket!). I have had it for 3years and will not be without it until it packs in. I got it when my Psion packed in and it was the only thing I would consider as a replacement. I don't look pretty and that does not bother me because I am functionally OK......just like my Uni! I have not fallen into the "fashion" trap which has caused phone manufacturers to make ever smaller devices with seriously compromised function. I am old enough to recall the first "mobile" phones and to remember that they were enormous. The "small is better" fashion began with the need to get that size down but the cycle of ever slimmer but functionally compromised devices began and continues to today. When I showed some pictures to a group of young ladies at a five star spa here in London recently they were more amazed by my Uni than the pics. Having seen all its capability they wondered why they could not go out and buy one. Perhaps some marketing people should listen to them.....they will have paid approx £2000 for one day in the spa.....surely a good target audience?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tuecan:
I bought an MDA Pro in 2006 and still use

Great PPC!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] johnsl:
I use my XDA Exec as my main phone and as an electronic book. When I heard that O2 had discontinued the device I bought an ex-demo model from my phone dealer so I'd have a spare if the first one died.

Unfortunately it developed a problem that that after a few minutes it would behave as if the down key was being pressed continuously - so I have switched to the 'new' one.

I can't see anything else with as nice a display available locally so I'm considering buying a 'refurbished' device on Ebay to have yet another spare, just in case.

Great phone - and a great e-book reader - I get through about 3/4 trashy paperbacks a week - so it gets a lot of use (perhaps 30 hours a week).

I have a few spare batteries and usually carry a fully charged spare one in my bag. The old device still serves as a battery charge for these - and if something goes wrong with this one I hope I can make one good one from the two. It's a fairly easy device to open and take apart - I know from trying to fix the down button problem, unfortunately I couldn't see anything wrong. But having joined here I'll try an upgrade on it in case it's some SW issue.

Before the Exec I had an XDA II, an original XDA, a palm 3C, a palm V and a couple of the original palms. Before the XDA I had a phone in one pocked and a reader in the other. I really hope I don't have to go back ....
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Welcome to the forum

If you want to buy another Universal have a look on Marketplace section, I saw some good deals for Uni!

And please don´t forgetto vote!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] XL3N7:
Interesting topic.

My uni is lying in a drawer, coming out every time a new rom comes around, only to be disappointed once again by it's lack of speed and responce.

My main device? A Touch Pro and a Nokia 5800 as a second device.

Maybe a 128Mb ram upgrade would make it usable but I can't justify the costs.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] AIN1:
I love this model

I still got two in perfect work: Imate JasJar and O2 XDA EXEC:D, and two damaged: Imate JasJar bricked and T-Mobile mother board electric damage. :mad:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Sam3style:
using it as my bible (english / chinese) many version, devotional purpose, All in 1