yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] moloise:
Here i go, ambitious but realisable :

Almost stock WM 6.1/6.5 ROM without unessential features like unwanted pictures and sounds, TOP 10 ringtones and alarm songs elected by users via Poll.

Customization applied to that stock ROM elected by Users Via Poll, maybe two versions made : BLACK and COLOURFUL (just to make sure everyone is glad :) )

ESSENTIAL tweaks and registry improvements such as Page pool and such.

About the APPS, that's a tricky matter because here in the XDA community, we have three categories of users (I can tell, I am on the forum since 2006 but not with this account) : Power Users, who don't especially need a business phone BUT a state of the art High Quality product (that would be me), Business Users who are looking for quick functionality, connectivity and Crackberry for some :), Everyday Users, looking for close to stock rom with a few built in programs to fit their needs.

SO, my advice, install of the compulsory programms such as Facebook Live Messenger and such BUT make available all the programs which might be useful to the three categories in the ROM's Thread divided in the Categories stated above. This woulg be as close as we can get to a personalized ROM for everyone.

My 2cent :)

PS : Sorry if my english is weird or something I'm French :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] pjm77:
My personal preferences:

Clean 6.5 ROM with

- max performance tweaks

- max possible battery life w/out losing perf

- some eye candy

some most obvious additions like 1% battery meter, reset and so on

Additional soft package (so the ROM doesn't get old when new soft gets released)

manila 2.6

radio

voice recorder

latest opera

total commander

office

screen rotation via g-sensor AND softkey

RAM cleaner

advanced config

enhanced comm manager

google maps

PDF reader

WMP

more to come...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] GRLW:
Bluetooth Stack

Another (compatible) Bluetooth-Stack would be nice. I miss the voice-dialing-feature via Headset.

Gerhard
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
that would b a big one! i will work on that, and all the other requests. keep in mind, we cant please all, but we sure will try.!!

how about the ability to uninstall all the stuff you dont like?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] moloise:
"how about the ability to uninstall all the stuff you dont like? "

second that
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bxsteez:
I personally try pretty much every WWE ROM that comes out in the beginning (before it gets all crowded) I kinda see it like a restaurant with a good chef. U just want them to go in the kitchen and see what they come up with. I'm looking forward to seeing the output
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] wez89:
Yeah this is a must have, not everybody wants the same programs so giving the user the abilty to uninstall a program they dont use is wise
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
I hear that! we will do our best to get a good quality rom out as soon as we can!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
I agree with you 100%......
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bxsteez:
The only problem with making a lot of apps uninstallable is that you will a VERY long initialization. My TF3D ROM's initialization is too long for my taste but oh well...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
well, we wont include a ton of apps.,.. just the important ones!!! hows that?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bxsteez:
I'm personally good either way. I just remember getting a lot of complaints on the xperia thread about ROMs taking too long to install. A long install to me is no big deal because it really only happens once.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] d0s:
Well, it would be nice to get have a 6.5 lite rom - no manila, no extra apps, no visual tweaks but all the TP2 tweaks for performance and usability tweaks. The extra stuff can be added later.

The option to uninstall anything extra if the lite version didnt happen would be nice :).
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
that could be the basic rom...

something to consider!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cdguider:
We plan to release Several Roms

All of our roms will utilize the latest applications liek Google Maps, Opera, Winrar, and several others.

Best of Both Worls 6.1, 6.5
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Maric:
Above everything I want a rom that is speedy, quick, and snappy. So that the most basic functions such as dialing, messaging, emailing, are not compromised. So for me its all about speed.

I think applications that are a must are as followed:

-Google Radio

-Microsoft Bing

-Microsoft .NET CF 3.5

-Total Commander

-1 Percent bar or faster equivalence

-Powerbutton X1 12 Icons

-Resco Explorer

-Resco Registry

-Microsoft Myphone

-Colored Communication Manager

-Internet Sharing

-QuickGPS

-WMWifiRouter

-Youtube

Optional/Debatable

-Colored Dialer/Colored History

-Skyfire

-Opera Mobile

-m6 Taskbar

I think what I can't stand about tmobile touch pro 2 so far is that it doesn't do the most basic functions well such as making phone calls, SMS, email, and web browsing.

The dialing interface on Manila 2.1 is an utter mess and makes it difficult to dial. My biggest request would be a new dial screen since the dialpad is very small and hard to use for someone who is constantly moving around like myself. My biggest concern before ever getting a touch device was how well it was going to be able to use it with one hand dialing. After using my friends pda I swore I would never get a touch phone. After getting the iphone my concerns were addressed with the one handed touch dialing and SMS.

Above everything else I think the dialpad needs to be addressed on manilla 2.1. I still have not tested 6.5 but if the dialpad interface is better than manila 2.1 then I would hope they would keep that instead of the horrid Manila dialing UI.

Also the SMS on both manila 2.1 and windows mobile is pretty bad. I just wish it was easier to use with one hand. The autocorrect on manila and windows mobile tmobile stock rom is bad. I think for me I would really love for someone to address this two biggest complaints with my touch pro 2 above everything else.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] bman325i:
AIM

Dont forget AIM and YAHOO messengers. I hate the one that come with the phone, they are too slow
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] laafiera:
I still believe that opera mini is the best browser for windows mobile and having this Opera Mini Large Fonts (VGA).CAB found here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=398567 with the Opera_Mini_tweaks.ZIP built in the rom is almost essential!!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] wud_e:
Hi! Thanks for thsi thread. I'd personally like to be able to use LiveSearch/Bing on the Location Tab(Google Maps) that is powered by Google.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] HazzBazz:
Extendir is a must! Manila 2.5/2.6 (since we now know its not coming to rhodium). Wonmo6.5, preferably the newer fingerfriendly builds around! Swap between touchflo and titanium with ease (as seen in new manila builds?). Better video and audio playback (cruddy drivers in our devices). But most of all Id like a rom with a 3.5mm jack.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] combat goofwing:
this please taken from the post your rhoduim screens
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
i actually like this screenshot.... good idea to ad your 3 most used progs right on the home screen....
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] biscuits1978:
How about an application that allows you to pick which apps you want on your phone? They had an application like this (CRCinAU I believe made an app like this for the Hermes and Kaiser?) where all the apps were in a central repository, and a single app on the phone allows you to pick and choose which apps to download and install.

This would allow a you guys to concentrate on the stability and performance of a naked ROM, while giving the user the ability to pick their apps they want. And if the user doesn't want the app anymore, they just remove it from 'Remove Programs'.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] elazullizard:
They still can install DeviceUpdate, since CRC added Rhodium support. That and Apptodate make things very easy for me to keep my programs updated.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
oooo, in fact i have a rom like that now!!

want me to upload it to u? LOL~ j/k

that was funny tho!!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
I like this idea.... I like it alot!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] SarfarazAhmad68:
I also like idea of Naked Rom and with option for the user to add what is needed. The downloader should have it categorized with recommendations clearly marked :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] FHM123:
Anti-Theft app on the ROM!!!! It seems that remote tracker is good (and free... :))

http://remotetracker.sourceforge.net/
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] DarkHorse:
My wishes for a rock solid :D Italian localized ROM:

1. Leave RSS Hub on, it's a decent rss reader...

2. Smaberg powerbutton

3. Don't integrate Skyfire because of constant upgrading of this browser.

4. if it's possible I really like one tracking app like Remote Tracker to find my device even if the thief will perform a hard reset...

5. I like the Wifi sharing app integrated in Comm manager like THIS

6. SMSDR fix IF IT WORKS ON RHODIUM

7. fixOperaFlash

8. Question mark trick for italian roms

9. Remove Locked Startmenu

10. Remove BT Notification on Connect/Disconnect of headset / car kit

11. noDataInRoaming

12. HTC SMS hotfix for touchflo3d

13. Remove Pushinternet for ram reasons

14.

16. .NET CF 3.7

17. WMMINIBATTERY

18. Bluetooth: Receive files without entering passkey

19. 2 WAY RECORDING ENABLED

20. extra camera modes enabled

21. MP3 TRIMMER

22. Manila Today Page TAB - IF IT WORKS ON RHODIUM

23. GPS Location

24. OperaMini + jbed
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bright.Light:
- remove - double post
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bright.Light:
I would like a ROM without manila.

I don't see the need/use for that because I use Wisbar Advance Desktop, with which I can make themes that really do what I want instead of something HTC thinks I want.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Ramsfan_Jim:
Personally my preferences are:-

- Stability (everything WORKS)

- functionality (As many useful programs as possible - BUT not running unless picked, so as not to slow down the device)

- Looks

- Speed

IF there was any way 'pre-cook' the ROM, so be provided with a simple interface with a ROM generator and then a tick-list of which programs to include to the user's preference, this would be ideal. (I do realise that would be almost impossible - particularly to test effectively).

I am using NRG's standard ROM currently, and only have to make a few tweaks (e.g. re-enabling the icons in the notification bar, turning off xt9), but I still have issues (notably Bluetooth audio quality problems). I also get sqmevent errors - which I am hoping to remove in the next flash.

When 6.5 is stable, it will be interesting to see what capabilities this will enable...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] bonevbs:
the ability to choose a correct language version ROM.

Like a ROM where I have my hardware keyboard layout working out of the box, as well as the correct software keyboard layout.

Also the ability to decide yourself what you want on it would be nice. a modular, are rom where I can install everything I want later on through cab files. (even no manila plz, I like WinMo 6,5)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] avaterera:
RemoteTracker - Antitheft software

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=394203
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] ethutch:
Personally I like Loaded ROMs, I think loaded ROMs got a bad name from people just throwing junk together and not doing basic optimization. I've found a well built loaded to be just as fast as the bare bones ones once they're both running. And it takes FAR longer to install 3 additional packages than it took to just let a loaded install churn away the first time. The other problem with loaded ROMs is they are, well, big. But if you have space problems on a Rhodium, leaving off mine sweeper isn't going to fix your problems.

All that said, if you could create something selectable as talked about here it would be the greatest thing since flashing your own ROM!! If not, I say err on the side of more.

Per your earlier post I'll leave off the stuff everyone should want. This also gives me the option to complain later :D

One exception to my "bring it on" mentality is, PLEASE no time bombed cripple ware!

So with all that said my list of "not quite so obvious" tings is:

* GPS Today, Geomail, etc (geoterrestrial.com)

* RSS reader

* Facebook

* KeePass

* Notepad

* Zip / RAR Util

* DivX Player

* IM multi-client (I find the shipped TMO one quite acceptable)

* Audible Air & Player (I can't find one that works in WVGA. Good LUCK)

* Sirius/XM Client

* GPS display Software (for diagnosing problems with google maps etc)

* MP3Trimmer (I must be the only person who's never used it but everyone else thinks it's a must)

* hTorch (or other flashlight)

* Music ID (or something similar)

* Diamond TV

* YouTube

* YouTube / flv etc player

* A dictionary

* call recorder

* LOTS of games I'll never play but like carrying around

Then the so-so list of really optional stuff:

* Skype

* Worldmate

* Translator (i.e. Wolf's translator)

* Barcorama

* Pocket Picassa

* Pocket LastFM

* WVD

* Second today (if can be made to work)

* Anything that uses the tilt sensor for hours (minutes) of nerdly fun
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
I think I haven't used half of these! lol, but hey, we aim to please!

keep the suggestions coming!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] iti_uk:
My current home-screen apps on my Kaiser are;

- BatteryStatus Extended

- "SAMSUNG Time" (Just a simple clock/calender app)

- Windows Live/Messenger

- Skype

Of these, I'd like to have BatterStatus Ext. and Skype built into a ROM, plus the SAMSUNG Time or similar. Not so bothered about the Windows Live thingy.

Also, I'd like the troca2.exe app for playing Skype calls through the earpiece to be somehow integrated so that it automatically runs only when a call is taking place, but I realise that may be for another thread.

Other than those, apps I'd like to see are;

- Total Commander

- PIM Backup

- Advanced Config

- myPlayer plus a media player to play the streams

- Adobe Reader LE

- Google Maps

But no Manilla or even HTC Home.

Chris
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Linzi79:
A good 6.5 Rom in German language would be nice :D
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] ethutch:
I never said I USED them. I just like carrying them around!

LOL

Specifically, I find my "cell phone" makes a really mediocre iPod with shockingly bad battery life. But sometimes I do have the urge to grind the battery to dust. Or show off some super cool, yet useless / impractical, feature to somebody.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] slimsuse:
True, it is always nice to have something and not need it, than to need it and not have it! :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] bonevbs:
how about a stripped WM 6.5 ROM WITHOUT ANY HTC enhancement. no htc app at all... (besides maybe the software keyboard...)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mshabandar:
this is my basic programs which i prefered to be built in any rom

1- inesoft mobile

2- Resco Explorer

3- resco radio

4- resco recorder

5- spb backup

6- pim backup

7- spb mobile shell

8-anti theft programs

9- resco today plugin

the most important that i used to have an average used ram in my HD at 30% and accordingly i wish to have the same usage of ram in my htc touch pro 2
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] elite67:
Android with Sense IU
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] GiantsFan91:
WM 6.1

facebook app

teeter

google map

coreplayer

Tube 2

opera 9.7

advanced config

microsoft office

g-sensor(screen roation) and softkey

pdf reader

touchflo 3D

MMS

TouchResponse_v0_3_1

TomTom 7 with USA map

can u do that for me? thanks so much.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cdguider:
I am no longer working on this rom

I am currently working on a lite TMOUS Stock Rom.

Do not plan on workingon this rom.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] ace10134:
How about the Original Poster updates the first post, so that we can get all of the ideas in one collection? That's the way it should be :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] jdmtsx:
A google voice app included would be nice
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] khtims:
When I had the T-Mobile wing before the TP2 I really, really liked the customizable ROM from thewingster.com where you got to pick installed apps before flashing your customized ROM. I know it was probably a big headache but it was cool!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] voyager529:
One of the things that i've gotten very used to in the stock ROM was having the apps screen, where I could have a bunch of icons for my frequently used programs. Over the past few days, I've tried several ROMs and ended up coming back to the T-Mo stock ROM. Here are a few of my faves and grievances; I don't know how many of them are feasible to implement, but here's to hoping...

1.) First and foremost, the first ROM I tried (Tom_Rhodium_Manila2.5_Build_23049_v1) lagged. alot. annoyingly so. I was constantly waiting for it to catch up to me, an issue I've never had with the stock ROM. other ROMs were much better in this regard, but if I wanted a phone that lagged, I'd have kept my iPhone :-) I don't mean to knock the author of that ROM, as it indeed had LOTS of solid features, but in my n00bish opinion it pushed the limits of acceptable usability.

2.) the ALT key that provides punctuation is mapped to the CTRL key. While I almost never use the CTRL key, I've already developed the habit of reaching for the ALT key, so I'd like a cooked ROM that keeps that mapping.

3.) The stock ROM's most annoying 'feature' in my book is having the left softkey default to the camera. I almost never use the camera, but I have it on the apps page (see #1) for quick access. I'd LOVE to be able to customize what the softkeys do.

4.) messaging seems to be inconsistent between the touchflo3d and the winmo side. ideally i'd like it to be consistent, but at the very least a means to switch between them would be wonderful.

5.) the cooked ROMs I've tried use a more comprehensive start menu. While this is admirable, I do like having the ability to choose 4-5 functions available through the start menu, with an 'all programs' list thereafter. Alternatively, being able to categorize start menu icons would be a second choice.

6.) I do <3 the stock calendar. I'll even claim it to be slicker than the iPhone's. I'd like to keep that.

Those are the things that immediately come to mind. I have one or two more ROMs that i'd like to try and I may append this.

To all the chefs, thank you so much for your contributions to making the Rhodium the coolest T-Mo phone ever released! :-)

Joey
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] das7771:
I would like a 6.5 w/manilla rom with the bare necessities. Like Advan. Config., Total Comm, java, etc. I am all about max space and performance. I would like to have a Rom with little to no bugs and every thing stripped out of it. I like installing all of my own stuff, and not having any thing I don't want to use installed. What will be installed I would like to have the option of uninstalling it myself if I'd like. I mainly use my phone for games, web browsing, and movies for when i travel. So I don't need all of the facebook and social crap that most people like.

I use my TP2 more as a personal media device and less like a mass communication device. So the least I have in it and the more I can put on it the better. Just my 2 cents.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] SleepiTyme:
Here's my input;

Sleek, dark motif ROM with essentials to do everything that you would in a day, just quickly.

So all WinMo Office programs in, GPS programs such as TomTom and Google Maps integrated into things such as the address book, and the recent calls so that, just like when you use Poynt, you can reverse search the address (I can do this on my BlackBerry, and it's a handy feature).

As well, allow the G-Sensor to do it's thing without opening the keyboard, and the ability to ignore/initiate calls with a flip of the phone, as well as alarms.

That's all I really ask for.

Although it might be a bit Mary Sue.. I really haven't seen this.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] frenchie746:
As far as what I would like in a rom.

1. WM6.5 w/Manila 2.1 (2.5 is just too buggy)

2. Bing and Google maps are a must.

3. Opera browser should be default (which im sure it will be:D)

4. Tweak utilities

5. Try to keep the system memory usage to a minimum (55% or lower)

Some roms out there right now are just plain memory hogs.

Basically, a lite rom that runs fast. Users can always load the programs they want. That's what the apps section is for.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] dudeoneal:
remote tracker

i second the remote tracker being cooked into the rom, so it can't simply be turned off by hard resetting the phone. That way if someone does steal the phone and does a hard reset you can still track it.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] as_x1:
i newer find a WM6.1 ROM with new manila 2.1.

i prefer the stripped UC ROMs, when i can using my SD Card with all my fav apps for flashing.

i newer used stock ROM before tp2, but now i have to. the stock ROM memory usage is (with my language file) 35-46%!!

i tried many ROMs, and i have to say all of them was far away from this.

i don't use WM 6.5 and WM 6.1 today, just TF3D or, pointui2 or FEWidgets so my vote is 6.1 coz it is most stable and lite.

thx A.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bxsteez:
I've tried to integrate the new manila 2.1 into wm6.1 but it seems that HTC is using something that is in the base of the wm6.5 because TF3D can't scroll. Same issue i had with the messaging client. So I wouldn't hold my breath on a WM6.1 ROM with the new Manila. I think Miri made a 6.1 ROM with manila 2.5. If he can share his secret then u will see more wm6.1 roms
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] as_x1:
thank you. i did'nt knew that. where can i download this ROM (which made by Miri)? Or is not a Rhodium ROM? A.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] bonevbs:
a basic winmo 6.5 ROM please. no htc tweaks in it. just needs all the drivers so it runs well on TP2
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Bxsteez:
I've never seen it but i've heard he made one for the Touch HD
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] bmwron:
what I'd like to see

I'm love to see the slide lock on the Home screen as in the iPhone
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] amrelshazly:
windows mobile 6.5 with arabic enabled

hiii there .... we need windows mobile 6.5 and the external keyboard writes arabic.....it was enabled in windows 6.1 but after upgrading to 6.5 it was disabled.......very

URGENT PLEASEEEEEEE
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] shootydogthing:
We need Manilla 2.5 with the landscape mode working properly when the keyboard is extended...

Although if we're lucky HTC's official WM6.5 rom will include the 2.5 updates but also the landscape mode.