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[Touch Cruise General] gerald_s:
Welcome to the wonderful world of a touchscreen windows mobile device.

Of course there are a lot of things you can improve, thousands of programs are waiting to be installed and so on.

IMHO the most important thing is: If you are satisfied with your current system DO NOT change it. If everything is running smooth there is no need to flash a new operating system or radio. If you notice slowdowns during using the device or if the radio in your area is not running perfect you should flash the latest upgrade from HTC. They are offering WM 6.1 (WM = windows mobile, the operating system) and a new radio. Its very easy to flash but you will loose all your data on the device.

If you don't like your today screen, you can check some replacements, Mobile Shell is one of it:

http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/pocketpc-software/mobileshell

And if you like this shell you can change its look with upgrades like this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3904948&postcount=2513

Of course you can flash one of the Roms created by one of the devs. You will find an overview here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=521961

But you should be aware that many of these roms are using stuff from other devices like Manilla, this might cause problems. And you have to be very careful if flash a self created rom, its not that easy like flashing an original HTC rom.

Last but not least you have to think about the way you want to use your device. If you just need a phone you need nothing else. If you want to read ebooks like wikipedia you need a reader and so on. Here you can find tons of programs for your device:

http://www.handango.com/homepage/Homepage.jsp?storeId=2218

You will also find a lot of freeware apps here:

http://www.freewarepocketpc.net/

And a very important thing is: Backup your device often if you are trying different applications, you are having a windows device :D
[Touch Cruise General] Bodisson:
For a list of recommended software check my signature.

All are freeware except iGO, and easily found on this forums (or links from here lead to authors pages).

And welcome to Polaris owners club...
[Touch Cruise General] ij2241:
Thanks very much for the replies..

It seems to be going ok at the moment. I am not too sure whether it is slow or not (nothing to compare..) but opening an application only takes a couple of seconds so I am happy with that. I have been using it primarily as a phone (of course) but have been using the camera like mad. I even made one of my friends give me a video call..very cool...I have tried to use the voice commander application but it doesn't seem to want to do anything and eventually just says "Goodbye" and closes. I am going to look at the list of applications at some of the website that are list above and see what is available.

Cheers and thanks again..

IJ
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] AlCapone:
I would like to start Tracky (and record my GPS track to KLM file), press power switch to disable display and touch-input, and keep recording track.

The problem is, that the device cuts power to GSM.

I've found some clues in HKLM\system\currentcontrolset\control\power\state and

HKLM\system\currentcontrolset\GPS intermediate driver

But I cannot figure it out, please, somebody help me :)

How to reproduce: start google maps, or Tracky, press power button(display off) - wait 15 seconds - press power, and you will get "searching for satellites"
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] AlCapone:
Solution to keeping GPS on is here, I had to make it myself;

http://www.madhacker.org/HTCTouchPro2.htm
[Touch HD General] kayoz:
Hi guys,

this is my first post in this forum.

A couple of days I've already been browsing through the forums and the wiki, and now I have a few simple questions regarding flashing of roms.

I'm the owner of a BLAC100 in the O2 Germany version (Rom:1.14.207.2 (241011) GER, Radio: 1.09.25.14)

As O2 has not (yet) offered their version of the 1.56.407.2 Rom I was thinking of flashing the generic version using USPL.

Ultimately I'm hoping to run a fully working Android on the device, but till then I'll probably have to wait a little longer.

Is it possible after flashing a different rom to completely restore the device to factory settings? (Is there a rom available?)

What happens to the software installed on SD?

I guess I'll have to reinstall that too?

THX in advance,

Kayoz
[Touch HD General] Chris Cross:
Welcome to the forum!

I assume the BLAC100 is the Blackstone?

I also have the touch hd originally from O2 Germany.

If you want to flash a new ROM, but you still want to keep the original SPL, then don't install an HSPL, but instead use USPL. Of course, if you were to use HSPL, you could always go back and put the original SPL for warranty purposes. It's really up to you. I've always only used USPL.

If one day you want your original stock ROM, then download it from this list here.

Wiki: Stock ROMs

Just scroll down to the Germany section, and pick the one that applies to you.

There are some great instructions on flashing ROMs here.

Follow them closely - especially if you want to flash a 1.56 ROM - you'll need to first update your SPL/HSPL/USPL to a 1.56 version. It is all explained in that tutorial.

I use Dutty's 3.7 XT ROM and it's great. I have used his ROMs since v2.1.

When you flash a new ROM, you'll most likely need to install the programs on your SD card again (at least - I have always had to). You can use a program like spb Backup to make an image of your device after you are done installing all your programs and adjusting all your settings. If you have to hard-reset, you can just restore that backup file and in no time you'll have all your programs back. However, if you flash a different ROM, that backup file will likely not work with it.
[Touch HD General] Rudegar:
restore the device to factory settings == the rom you flashed's factory settings

there is no behind the screen rom you can always revert to after you flash your device

if change the rom you change the rom

only way to go back to how your phone was bought is to flash it again

with the rom version it came with like you would any other rom
[Touch HD General] kayoz:
Thanks for the quick replys!

yes indeed.

As I already mentioned I was thinking of using USPL, but here comes one more question will i have to replace SPL with the newer SPL to install the latest roms?

Is it possible to do that using USPL and is it possible to revert back to the original SPL

There seem to be 3 different O2 roms (all of them appear to be homemade) which is the right one/what are the differences?

Or is it possible to create an image of the rom i have on the device atm, and revert back to that later?

I'll have to read some more into cooked roms and their pros and cons, for now i think i want to stick to the stock roms (just to get the feeling for successful flashing...)

That's what I thought.

Thanks again
[Touch HD General] Chris Cross:
yes, you need to go from 1.14 to 1.56 if you want a new ROM based on 1.56

yes. I did it and I have never used HSPL. I just followed the instructions in that tutorial link.

as far as I know - yes.

Correction: Hmm, I just looked into it. Some do seem to be "homemade" or altered roms. (for example see this discussion). Thanks for pointing it out. I was under the impression they were 100% original stock roms.

I can't tell you what the differences are. It looks like the O2 roms are all the same. This table shows you the various stock roms in each country (scroll down). There it only shows O2 germany as having ROM 1.14.207.2(24011)

Correction: (old info erased) My original O2 rom was 1.14.207.2(24011). The 1.14.407.3 was once I flashed later.

Check your phone right now. Go to settings, system tab, device information and look and see what version it says you have. You can also look at the red numbers when you start your phone. Write those down, as they say your ROM and radio info etc...

Making an "image" doesn't mean you are saving the whole ROM. I'm not a cook, so I can't tell you how you could do that. But maybe these links will help:

Instructions 1

Solution to one possible error

:) I had my stock ROM for several weeks. And once I flashed Dutty's ROMs I never went back. I use his latest ROM right now (3.7 XT).
[Touch HD General] Chris Cross:
I made quite a few changes to my previous post, so you might want to read it again. I had some mistakes in there. I also included some new links with info if you are interested in backing up your current "true" stock rom. It would be really helpful for the rest of us too, since apparently the "stock" roms provided in the wiki are not 100% stock. I don't know if the altered stock roms in the wiki would be recognized as such and therefore void the warranty.
[Touch HD General] kayoz:
As I already mentioned in my first post these are my versions:

Rom:1.14.207.2 (241011) GER, Radio: 1.09.25.14

In my understanding making an image of the rom (dumping the rom) is basically saving all the contents of the rom.

If not please tell me what would be missing.

Maybe you can point me to some page with more info on that rom and what makes it differ from the stock rom(s).

thx, kayoz
[Touch HD General] Chris Cross:
Yes, I believe you are right, but I am not sure if there are any hidden files or boot files that you need to make sure are included in there. And then, once you dump it, you have to make it "installable". My knowledge is not good in that area, so I don't want to give you information that could be wrong or misleading.

The best thing would be to post a thread in the Blackstone ROM Development forum.

Here is a link to Dutty's latest ROM for WM 6.1

It is faster and more user friendly and nicer design than my original stock ROM. It also has the new Manila version with the new contact cards etc... You can also use Manila in portrait or landscape mode.

It has extra useful apps without making the ROM a big bloat.

Check out the thread for details.

EDIT::::::::::::::::::::::

Here is a thread devoted to ROM extraction and creation.

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[Touch HD General] kayoz:
ok, so I've read some more material and successfully dumped my rom, now working on reconstructing it so it can be flashed back onto the device.

I also did (my first) hard reset and I noticed after the hard reset the protocol version of the device changed from:

52.49a.25.26U

to:

52.49a.25.26H

anyone knows what that means?
[Touch HD General] Chris Cross:
Cool! Great to hear. It looks like we might now have a true 100% stock ROM for O2 Germany. (Assuming you'll share it with us :))

Unfortunately I don't know the difference in protocols. Maybe someone else can help.
[Touch HD General] kayoz:
So, I've been playing around those last couple of days trying to reconstruct my rom.

I've been unsuccessful so far. When I'm trying to do nbsplit on a stock rom and then run imgfsfromnb on the payload i always end up with an empty imgfs.bin.

I also tried using Part02.raw as imgfs.bin directly then it only tells me not to use the created imgfs-new.bin.

anyone might know what i could be doing wrong?
[Touch HD General] PoisonWolf:
Kayoz,

I was wondering, were you ever able to reconstruct your ROM?

Im looking to flash a different ROM onto my phone, but I am unwilling until I have a copy of my current ROM on my THD.

Does anyone know if it matters if two ROMs are identical in all aspects except for the protocol versions?

My ROM comes with

But the closest that I was able to find was the RUU_BlackStone_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.18.707.3_Radio_52.49a.25.26_1.09.25.14_Ship.exe which has a slightly different protocol.

Cheers.
[Advantage X7510 General] rsawoseyin:
I have tried a number of soft keyboards - SpbKeyboard, FingerKeyboard2, PCM Keyboard, as potential replacements for the hardware keyboard, or even the soft keyboard that comes with the device. I have two issues with them all, and I wonder if others in this forum share this view or have a way round the issues:

The fact that none of them has readily accessible arrow buttons makes them clumsy. If I need to move the cursor to a particular position, in many cases, I would have to use the stylus; this defeats the purpose. If the x7510 had a joystick it would not be a problem, but it doesn't. FingerKeyboard2 does have arrows, but you would have to press two other keys to bring up the arrow keys.

The second issue is related to the first: When filling a form on the screen, the keyboards often cover the entry fields. Because there are no readily accessible arrow keys, I often have to set aside the soft keyboard for either the hardware keyboard or the stock keyboard.

Any ideas on how to get round these issues, or is there a soft keyboard that addresses them?
[Advantage X7510 General] NeilM:
I can highly recommend TouchPal from Cootek

Its word completion is second to none (but needs a little learning!) and it has access to arrow keys via the navigation screen (there are screens for alpha, numeric, special and navigation all selectable from a row of icons)

It doesn't always move the underlying screen up so you can see what you are typing, but is better than Fingertouch, and at least you have all the navi and editing keys to hand.

Currently costs $9.75 using the promo code SPM2TP
[Advantage X7510 General] teacher1960:
I have used Resco Keyboard until now because the keys are so large that even my large fingers can cope easily. However I sorely miss having arrowkeys, punctuation (comma and period) and also ctrl on the top screen, so when I want to write quickly I often end up with the extremely tiny and sucky standard wm keyboard which is kind of ironic when I installed the other keyboard for ease of use. So right now I'm looking for a better alternative.
[Advantage X7510 General] NeilM:
As above- TouchPal has a screen dedicated to navigation and text management, so although it doesn't have a Ctrl key, it does have buttons for Cut/Copy/Paste etc and it has common punctuation on the main keyboard screen.
[Advantage X7510 General] thintin:
I always find it annoying when the soft keyboard covers the screen in browsers, especially when I'm using the hardware keyboard. Is there a way to disable the software keyboard from popping up unless requested?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] megasounds:
hi all

i still have problems on my HD with windows live messenger.

i installed a new ORIGINAL (dutch : RUU_BlackStone_HTC_NLD_1.56.404.1_Radio_52.62.25.34_1.13.25.24_Ship.exe) rom on my HD.

It came with windows-live-messenger version : 10.6.0042.1900 and this version is not working. :confused:

Then i installed a NEW ORIGINAL ( wwe : RUU_BlackStone_HTC_WWE_1.56.405.1_Radio_52.62.25.34_1.13.25.24_Ship.exe) rom on my HD.

This came with windows-live-messenger version : 10.6.0042.1900 and this version IS working OK. :confused:

i also upgrade to the latest dutch version of windows live messenger 10.6.0046.0800 but that also DOES NOT WORK !!

i DO NOT understand this at all...

does someone has any idea ??

thanks in advance

M

UPDATE:

i installed windows live 10.6.39.1300 and now its working OK...strange

does some one has the same problem i have ???
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] eithley:
on Rhodium

I have the TP2 which came with Windows live for mobile 10.6.0052.1300 , and i can,t get it to work either. maybe an HTC problem?

TP2 witch original dutch ROM on a T-Mobile contract
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] SWYRx:
i downloaded latest Messenger from official site, and it's not working,

Keeps singing in for quite a time then giving me a retry option.

HTC HD with Dutch T-Mobile, running DamnSmallTopix 0.3
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] ghaas:
Hmz dunno, but maybe my gf`s HD has the same issue? Messenger works fine on WIFI, but on data connection from cellprovider messenger won`t connect?:confused:

It says:

There is a problem with the connection.

Check if the phone has enough reception and try again......:eek:

Her provider is Hi ( yes with data service :p )

All other apps. work just fine........ :D

ROM: Original dutch 1.56.404.1

Radio: Original 1.13.25.24

Only thing is, i don`t know where/how to check which messenger version she has.....

Hope you can help..... lolz

Greetzsz
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Duncank:
I'm running version 10.6.0053.3000 (integrated in Miri's WM6.5 Roms) and it's working as it should. In the past I've never had any problems wit WLM Mobile.

My provider is Hi.

@Ghaas; You can check the messenger version info in the Options > About Menu.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] ghaas:
@ Duncank:

Ok, found windows live for mobile version:

10.6.0042.1900

lolz thnx

So now the remaining question is:

Why is messenger failing on GPRS/HSDPA, and why does it work on WIFI?

Hope some1 can help me with this one.....lolz thnx
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] djcedric:
i have problems to with messenger all versions,working on wifi but not on edge,never worked for me...
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] ghaas:
@ djcedric:

I hope it is something that can be resolved! lolz

@megasounds:

That second ROM you mention ( HTC_WWE_1.56.405.1 ), is that the ROM-update from the HTC-site, dated: 2009-04-07 ?

Greetzsz

Ghaas
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] turcomora:
Does anyone know how to take 50 count email limit off? I think it is gay that you can only see your most recent 50 emails.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] ghaas:
@ turcomora:

i agree but i can't help you on that one.

greets
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] eAzYE666:
I'm running on EnergyROM HD with WM version 10.6.0053.1000

and have no problems running on 3G / H / Wifi
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Duncank:
Mine is running fine on al network-types also, but could it be a problem concerning the radio version?

I'm using radio 1.14
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] eAzYE666:
It can also be the faulty automatic configuration settings from several providers in NL. For example Vodafone always enables your proxy, but this block any traffic.

You can check if you can sync Gmail or visit a webpage. If this also gives problems, I do not think Messenger is the problem.
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] djcedric:
no problems with energyrom to but in edge not working,never worked with any rom,edge maybe to slow???
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] ghaas:
@ eAzYE666:

Thnx will try the Gmail option!

And @ eithley:

With my TP2 it works just fine! If u want more spec`s pm me plz! lolz
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] ghaas:
Ok tried the "G-mail" approach.....:p

No surprise it did not work:rolleyes:

This is what it told me when i setup an account.....

"Can not make a connection with current settings, tap Settings to change connection config."

So now got 2 get the config right, and try again... lolz

Will see how that works out then....

thnx 4 the thinking...:D

edit---> Browser works just fine! youtube tab works great 2, and no probs with weather app.

So webpage is no prob. but connection for mail isn`t working?

hmz can some 1 tell me in what corner i should search for the problem?

Maybe with provider settings as mentioned by eAzYE666?

And what settings am i looking 4 then?

because overall settings seem 2 work?

Sorry for so much questions.... :p

P.s. @ Duncank

Could be the radio i guess, but shouldn`t the browser be affected 2, or even more then?
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] :
Can you Select - highlight ( copy paste ) text ??? cuze i cant.. im using wm6,5 with same version msn as you

Its very annoying..
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] halfth:
Hello,

Is there a chance to select text in windows messenger version 10.6.0053.3000?

Or is there an other version that allows you to do it?

As freaknormel says, it's very annoying...I can't use any links etc...

Thank you very much!
[G1 Apps and Games] leoni1980:
I have both an iphone and a G1. Now people slate the iphone for not being open source, but in terms of productivity it seems the iphone still wins out for me, and it is almost entirely down to two apps which I feel the G1 could REALLY do with: sbsettings and irealquicksms. I am trying to use my g1 everyday as I'm considering selling my iphone and hope someone can point me in the direction of something similar, or the same. Best to look on YouTube for a full understanding of these apps, but in shorts....

Irealsms allows you to send an sms from within ANY application, simply by pressing the volume button followed by a tap on the volume icon that appears, or by doubletapping the homekey. This saves swapping between applications if a text needs to be sent, and also facillitates replying. This is invaluable if you are watching a movie clip and really speeds up the texting process...it is the one application I truly miss from the iphone more than any other.

SBsettings allows you to change almost ANY setting from within ANY application simply by swiping a finger across the status bar on iphone. This means, for example, that if one is watching a film, or browsing the web, one can change the brightness, turn on/off wifi, bluetooth, 3g, gps or any number of other functions by simply swiping the top of the screen, upon which a toggle board slides down the screen. A press of the menu key slides it back up again. I am amazed that this app hasn't been developed for android as it is much more efficient than silly toggle switch widgets which clutter the home screen and are far less practical if one is already inside an application
[G1 Apps and Games] alritewhadeva:
well Toggle Settings by cooolmagic places the application icon in the status bar for quick access, I find that a good replacement for SBsettings
[G1 Apps and Games] shaneaus:
Toggle Settings is definitely an awesome app and sounds like it would be a good replacement for that Iphone app.

I use ChompSMS and they are constantly improving their app. I'll get onto their website and request they add on a shortcut ability. Say double press on the camera button?

Or, another option is "Bar Control" to add a shortcut for ANYTHING to your notification bar.
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
Keyboard shortcuts are great, too. ;)
[G1 Apps and Games] Phawkes:
I would suggest looking into sms popup. It makes the text msg pop up and you can just hit the reply button after you respond just hold down the home button and go back to the program you were using last.
[G1 Apps and Games] benmarvin:
Why not use the quick launch keyboard shortcuts for messaging (Search button + S) and Settings (no default)?

You can set shortcuts for up to 36 different apps and the shortcuts will work from any application. Just go to Settings > Application Settings > Quick Launch.
[G1 Apps and Games] SpyderMS:
You could also just hold [HOME] and select Messaging/ChompSMS to send texts without having to drop back to the home screen (If it was one of your last 6 apps used anyways...)
[G1 Apps and Games] mianosm:
Fandango would also be awesome.
[G1 Apps and Games] jordanjay29:
Random hijack much? Get your own thread.
[G1 Apps and Games] jsapp:
Bar control allows you to put any app in the notification bar for easy access within most apps. So you could put your messaging app and a setting app (or any other app you may want) in the bar for easy access. The only exception would be apps that take up the full screen and hide the notification bar. Not many of those though.
[Non-Touchscreen Windows Mobile Other] jznomoney:
Has anyone created a custom rom for the i617 aka Blackjack II?
[Non-Touchscreen Windows Mobile Other] Nokser:
This is in forum.....

How to create your ROM ?