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[Hero, G2 Touch General] raj2022:
Problems in London

I am having some very strange problems on 3 when using my brand new Hero in London.

I got the phone on the 10th of January, it is running the latest stock ROM, but since I got this phone I have been unable to access any secure internet connections. Any site that uses https is refusing to load, even the android market does not download any apps as long as I am on 3.

As soon as I switch to WiFi the issue dissapears, and even if I am roaming on GPRS i don't have the same problem. But even more confusing is that when I went up to Manchester last weekend I found that about 20 mins after leaving the M25 everything worked perfectly, and did so all weekend until I returned to London.

I know it is not just one faulty mast as I get the same issues both at home and at work, and even in Victoria Coach Station which is on the other side of the city.

I have spoken to 3 at length about this issue but they refuse to accept that it is a network problem! :confused: They have even gone so far as to replace my phone but the issue still persists.

They are also adamant that I am the only person who has ever had this problem. Is there anyone using a Hero on 3 in London? Do you have any problems?

Any suggestions as to what the cause might be?

Thanks, sorry if this is a long post, this is my first one. :)
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lupus_hegemonia:
MANILA 2D "How-Too-From-Scrach" tutorial request... and a bloody LIVERPOOL theme!

Greetings, lads.

This is probably, possibly, definitely the best forum for mobile apps/hack etc!

I own an OMNIA since one month (I DIDN'T checked out to see... OMNIA II is on the way - and it's a bloody awesome phone, the best!), I'm "playing" a lot, I'm "wearing" a "Sector Zeus" Rom (Sector is the very best "cooker" to me) and I've changed almost EVERY POSSIBLE UI there is in the planet, to find out what I like more!

Many UIs are simply... "disaster", some o' them are quite good, few are really great... but I think (these lucky HTC bastards!) Manila 2D with TouchFlo is the BEST, the SIMPLIEST, the MOST FINGER-FRIENDLY of all!

So... I'm using M2D along with "Zeus BlackLite"...

Now... I want to find a GOOD, step-by-step tutorial of HOW TO MAKE MY OWN themes for M2D!

I'm capable to make good looking graphics (check my web-site: http://www.lupus-creations.gr - press the ENGLISH version! The other is... "all Greek to u"!), but I don't have a single clue of how to make a M2D theme or to make it in .CAB VERSION!

Can you give me your "lights"?

Also, finally, I've search the web to find out a decent LIVERPOOL FC theme, to install it first in my OMNIA, till I make my OWN Liverpool FC theme.

Is there any?

Thxs in advance for any kind answer of yours.

Regards,

R.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] wapvirus:
Best way to start mate is to take another theme unpack it then start replacing the graphics files with your own some of the Manila themes come Packaged in .m2dct (manila.m2dct) change the m2dct to .zip (Manila.zip) some come in cab files you can download freeware ce cab file software google it ;)

Like your graphics and look forward to seeing your themes

Nice example here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=424479
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lupus_hegemonia:
Got it...

I'm on it... Thxs, m8. And for your kind words, too.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] S.V.I:
I posted a cab with an xml tat makes less files to edit. it should be in the mega manila thread. Unpak the ab with wince cab manager or better yet ervius package creator.

in te initflashfiles ou will notice tat onl half of the files get dumped in windows. (lower file count in windows folder = better performance) I also got rid of 28 files that repeat them selves through out the tabs. also I changed most of the bitmaps to PNG'S (MUCH Better) some files still have to be bitmaps like the ones in the photo tab.

so it is less work and I tink that it should be a great starting point for you.

I personally like to make "performance" themes for manila. that is to say hemes made for low end devices like the wizard which has limited space ram and processor. so I usually save most of my files in 8bit 16 colors.

the challenge for me is to make it look good and work fast... currently working on a "ducati" theme. should live up to it's name. :D

I was actuall thinking about writing a tutorial recently concerning making lighter skins. reaon I started to make my own is that on some occasions I would istall some one elses on my wizard (when i still had it) and would get terribly dissapointed at he performance drop.

I think that will be my next project. :)

EDIT: found the page fot you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=541750&page=58
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lupus_hegemonia:
BLOODY MARVELOUS, dear "S.V.I"!!!

Thxs a lot!

Another Q.

I've start workin' in a M2D skin o' mine...

I can't understand - first - HOW can I enable the ANALOG clock instead of the digital and... HOW - second - a skinner is managing to PLACE the analog clock NOT in the middle but in the upper-left corner! I've seen some skins, with the analog NOT IN THE MIDDLE! I want the same thing for my background pic, 'cause I have my "theme" in the middle and right... and I've left "empty" (more-or-less) the upper-left, for the clock...

Can you please gimme your "lights"?

Thxs.

P.S.: Generally, .png are TOTALY suitable for interfaces, instead .bmp - .bmp are HUGE kb's images and therefore, the skin will be "hard" for less-powerful devices.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] S.V.I:
enabling the analogue clock i a rgistry setting in hlkm.software.htc.manila.home. set the reg to 0.

there is a value in the home xml tat movs the center position of the clock. the number digits have to be moved also. the values for that are top left corner of the image file. it helps to draw a huge cursor layer to help you figure out the poitioning.

sorry for the spelling. my keyboard is misbehaving. mut be dirt under the keys.

as soon a I have some free time (hopefully this weekend) I will write this tutorial thing.

I have finally got the latest manila "fixed" with analogue clock as well as digital

did ou know that the botom bar (slider) can be only 1pxl wide?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lupus_hegemonia:
Well, m8... you gotta write down this bloody tutorial for M2D!

I can't wait!

I hope you write it in this weekend... I'll be around, every day!

Cheers and thxs!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] erezshermer:
Hi,

I'm using an original ROM for TP2 with Manilla 2.1.38158.2 (as shown in Settings | About).

AFAIK this version should include the "in-call curtain" functionality, on which the call buttons are locked during a call. However, I see no sign for this anywhere.

Does anyone have an idea how this feature can be turned on, or how do I add it?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] ohyeahar:
The curtain is unnecessary. Your device as a proximity sensor that turns off your display when you hold you face it. You don't need the curtain to lock the buttons. When you move the device away from your face, you probably want to use the touch screen so it turns back on.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] erezshermer:
I usually talk using a Bluetooth headset while the device is kept in my bag or pocket. The proximity sensor should theoretically detect that the device is covered and keep the screen off, but it often fails to do so, allowing random buttons to get pressed.

S2U2 doesn't solve this either, as it keeps the device unlocked during phone calls. There's TouchLockPro, but I don't like the way it works.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] ohyeahar:
Have you tried CSDEVCTRL? I recall it allows you to lock the device during and after a call.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] erezshermer:
Yes, I found it in one of the forums here a couple of weeks ago. For some reason it didn't keep the device locked during calls, though specifically configured to do so. I haven't looked deeper into that, since I thought that the supposedly built-in curtain would do.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] erezshermer:
BTW, a simple test shows that the proximity sensor is completely useless for this scenario. I put a small object on the sensor, locked the phone and turned it off. I then called it from another phone and answered using the Bluetooth headset. Although the screen was blocked with an object, it was completely unlocked and could be pressed. The proximity sensor turned the screen off only if a movement was detected towards the screen, and not when something was already blocking the screen.

I repeated this test several times with the phone in a bag. I locked it, called, answered using the Bluetooth headset and tried to press against it from outside the bag. In every single time on-screen buttons got pressed.

As a matter of fact, the TP2 is way worse than the original TP in this sense. In my previous TP I could answer a call using the headset, take out the phone (carefully so it won't hang up by a screen press), lock it again and put it back in the bag/pocket. Now with the TP2 the proximity sensor wakes up the device unexpectedly, so I can never keep it inside anything during a call.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] angler:
There is a shareware Pocket Shield which provides a screen curtain. You may have a try for your TP2 at this link:

http://pocketshield.netserver01.com/download.htm
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] At0mAng:
I tried installing the InCallCurtain from my Touch Pro ROM and it does not work with the TP2. It is a different dialer so the calls for the curtain may not be in there.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Kloc:
My phone has no problem turning itself off when it gets near my face. Why would you want a call curtain?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] NRGZ28:
Did you read the thread ?!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] erezshermer:
Thanks Angler, I just tested Pocket Shield. I must say I like the progress of this program since the last time I tried it.

I won't use it as a general lock utility because of a severe issue: for some reason my Bluetooth headset loses the ability to answer calls while it's locked. I click the headset button, the ring sound moves to the headset, and the call is not picked up.

I'm thinking about only using its curtain feature - use only the protection during phone calls without locking. This seems to work, however PocketShield locks my device whenever it powers on and I can't find a way to cancel that without completely turning it off. Any ideas here?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] erezshermer:
(edit: removed double post)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] fortunz:
Prox sensors come in different types. They aren't all configured to turn off "when covered" by just anything. Since the primary purpose is to save screen power when held against your face, it may well be technically designed to detect things that can conduct electricity, like you. If you're curious about it, as I am, next time you test it, cover the prox sensor with your thumb.

If that doesn't work, I recommend on second test. Just because there is a prox sensor doesn't mean that HTC is using only that for turning off the screen. In order to avoid accidentally turning it off while you're trying to use it, which would be annoying, they might be using the accelerometer to detect whether it's being held like a phone or not, and not turning it off if it isn't. Test two is to hold it in a position at an angle as if you would if you were talking on it, and hold your thumb over the prox sensor.

I don't have my TP2 yet, that's why I haven't tried it myself. If you're already on to your current solution and don't want to I understand, but if you do, I'd be curious as to your results.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] erezshermer:
Tested that with some objects and with my hand. Same results. Even with the phone being held vertically like I'm talking with it, the screen won't turn off if it was covered before the call. When removing the hand/object from the proximity sensor and covering it again - the screen turns off immediately.

Maybe this is not a limitation of the sensor but a simple programmed behavior. If so, perhaps it can be patched... <evil grin>
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] erezshermer:
Update. Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\Proximity there are 3 keys: ProximityDetectStatus, ProximitySensorOn, UnexpectedWakeup.

The first key is updated live by whatever the sensor detects. I now know for sure that the sensor continously knows if there's something on top - the dialer behavior is programmed.

I'm not sure what the other keys do. ProximitySensorOn was set to 0 on my registry and now when it's 1 I see no difference. Gotta go, will continue with that later.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] homeward:
Switching the Proximity Sensor off...?!

Although I was looking for other reasons -- see below -- I get the same result; & even when you do change ProximitySensorOn to 1, it doesn't survive a soft reset: simply reverting to 0....

What I was looking for was some way of disabling the Proximity Sensor (PS) altogether: because (i) I'm deaf, & I therefore Bluetooth all calls directly to my 'hearing instruments'; & (ii) I've just bought a case which covers the darned thing (meaning the PS) up, permanently locking the touch-screen when it's on! (Aargh.)

Having spent the last couple of hours (plus) searching the TP2 forums on here (& a related one on PPC Geeks...), I've discovered that: (i) lots of people are having PS-related problems; (ii) some of these problems are to do with TouchFLO 3D; (iii) some may be related to various forms of screen-locking; (iv) some may even be caused by other tweaks or hacks we've carried out; & -- last, but not least, as lots of other proud TP2 owners have bought similar cases -- (v) I appear to be the only one having this particular problem (...probably caused by (iv)?)!

It's as if my particular sensor thinks my ear is permanently glued to the screen... -- I can operate all the buttons & the keyboard; but the screen (even though I can turn it on with the power switch) just will not respond while the case is attached (& therefore covering the sensor...).

If anyone has any ideas -- apart from drilling a hole in the case, somewhere (randomly) to the left of the HTC logo... -- please let me know!

Thank you for reading...

- $.

PS: I have a UK-spec., unbranded, GSM Touch Pro2 (...not that this seems to make any difference); & I've already tried turning off any locks & PINs (& changing their duration), as well as the owner information screen....
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] leepriestenator:
Forget the Curtain.

This enables your proximity sensor even when you are using your BT
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] ZuinigeRijder:
What is this CAB doing? Because I am also interested in adding support by the Proximity Sensor in TouchLockPro. So how can I start programmatically the proximity sensor? Just changing a registry key :confused:
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Kuime:
It works 。Thanks:D
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nunchuk:
For some reason my G1 mic is too sensitive. It picks up every noise around me. Everytime I make or answer a call when my fan is on or cars are passing by the person on the line cannot understand anything. Is there any work around this? Is my phone somehow broken? I've had this problem for awhile.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Markley02:
It seems like the mic volume is proportional to the earpiece volume. From what other people tell me, it makes a big difference if I am one tick down from max volume.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supremeteam256:
Did you do the audio hack.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nunchuk:
I haven't done the audio hack. I am using a hacked rom. I recently switched to the CyanogenMod. Before the Cyanogen I used the Dude's Cupcake rom.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supremeteam256:
Did the problem exist on the past roms?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nunchuk:
Not that I remember.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] supremeteam256:
I would wipe and reflash.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] captinamerica:
I'm having the same issue. ever since switching to superD everyone I talk with asks where the heck I am bc its always so NOISY even if im just in my car. Any thoughts on how to get some kind of noise canceling hack? or other suggestions? thanks
[Hero, G2 Touch General] spacecat:
Had mine for 2 weeks now and the leds have just packed up I know others have had this problem. I have noticed that this phone can get v hot esp when browsing maybe this has killed the leds
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kevinof:
Mines ok. It gets a little warm when charging but never when browsing.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] ewans:
Seems cooler than my old diamond which had the same processor.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] suisen:
mine seems fine heat wise and since the LED issue is (almost) always connected to the headphone issue, which is a software problem 100%, i would say heat has nothing to do with it :/

try to plug in your headphones and play something, if they don't work, you're one of us :D
[Hero, G2 Touch General] joemax:
using data and GPS on mine makes for a very hot handset. LEDS are fine so far...
[Hero, G2 Touch General] spacecat:
Mine has been sent back to htc . Crappy tmobile would not exchange despite only having for 10 days . Tech guy said it was defo a hardware issue reset didnt work
[Hero, G2 Touch General] nicelad_uk:
Let us know what they say about it...
[Hero, G2 Touch General] foxmeister:
IANAL, but I think you'll find that T-Mobile may have breached your statutory rights in this situation. I'm pretty certain that you should be entitled to an exchange rather than a repair, given that such a short period of time has elapsed. However, I can't find anything on the web regarding your statutory rights which gives an explicit time frame.

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch General] spacecat:
The person i spoke to said after 7 days they do not swap they send back to the manufacturer. Basically they are robots
[Hero, G2 Touch General] kevinof:
If you're in the EU then your contract is with tmobile and not HTC. You have 2 years (yes 2 years) warrenty from tmobile. Its up to them to sort it out with HTC but they should have either given you a replacement or a temporary handset while they resovle the issue.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] foxmeister:
What they say, and what they are obliged to do by law are often two completely different things! It might be worthwhile contacting your local Citizens Advice Bureau as they should be able to advise you of your statutory rights and whether or not T-Mobile are in breach of them.

What I do know though is whenever I've been in a similar situation, simply uttering the phrase "breach of statutory rights" is often enough to change the tune I'm hearing.

Looking at the site linked here, http://www.berr.gov.uk/whatwedo/consumers/fact-sheets/page38311.html#Q2DoIonlyhaverightsfor30orsomeotherfiguredaysafterpurchase, which references the Sale of Goods Act the following paragraph may be of use to you:

Here we're looking at the reverse of the question being asked, but the answer given does reference the vice-versa position. The underlined text I believe is probably particular apposite as if your phone is sent off to HTC for repair you will probably be "significantly inconvenienced for an unreasonable amount of time" by the lack of a phone.

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch General] foxmeister:
See this too!

http://www.consumerdirect.gov.uk/before_you_buy/thinking_about/mobile-phones/

This seems very cut and dry to me:

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch General] spacecat:
i guess its too late now as i have signed the form allowing them to send it off to HTC.

if its totally Fubar i guess they will have to send me a new phone anyway, be interesting to see what they say is wrong and whether it can be fixed or not.

I am back on my good old viewty which can at least play a movie without stuttering and take a decent flash photo! and has a good HSDPA connection.

I am very busy with work and life recently become a dad :) so i cant let myself get all bent out of shape over a phone.

personally i think the Hero was a bit of a rush job which might be showing in these manufacturing problems.

At the end of the day i wont accept a crap phone back though!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] adamrob69:
Whats the deal here, im synching my internet favourites, but they only appear in internet explorer favourites, and not operas favourites

how do i get them to sync to opera?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] Steeve24:
There are a couple of different methods that work for different people, searching is a good idea, heres one that worked for me, but only to a degree, I think I had too many bookmarks for Opera Mobile to handle http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=534203

The one I currently use is here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=512146, be aware that it only syncs the first folder level, not folders in folders.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] dontdo_that:
I don't know if this has been asked about, sorry if it has, couldn't find it via searching.

Randomly while using the Fuze, and sometimes not for weeks at a time, my screen will fade to black. It won't shut off, the image will just fade to solid black, but the screen itself will remain on. Sometimes if I remove the battery and turn the phone on over and over again, the picture will return. The screen always turns on as you can see the backlight, but there is no image. Is this a hardware or software problem? Is this likely something covered under the AT&T warranty? or would I need to file an insurance claim and pay the 120$ish deductible?

I have tried hard/soft resetting, trying to enter bootloader, etc. and I can't get an image. I'm assuming this is a hard ware or graphics driver issue (if software).... does anyone have any info on this at all or a link/search string they might recommend? Thank you in advance.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] phaze1:
I know no one has replied to this thread in a while and don't know if you still need help but try turning your screen off....where the phone is on but the screen is black and the back light is off (I know the screen is black but you should be able to see if the back light is on or not. Now try, not too hard though, to squeeze the phone screen and pad a bit. This works on my phone...sometimes. Then hit the power button to turn the screen back on and see if you can see your menu. I think the Fuze has a short...maybe from keeping it in your pocket or someplace where it is compressed. Hope that helps.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Beeble:
Hardware fault - send it back for repair!

In bootloader only the bootloader is running - so no software to cause a problem ∴ must be hardware.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Dexter_Morgan:
while i quite like the touch flow calender, i cannot seem to e able to cut and paste appointments.

i have few appointments near the end of the month that once lapsed i want to cut and paste to the end of the following month. with tp2 i have to type them in again. with my xperia i could just cut and paste them.

is there anyway to get normal wm calender to do this or enable the feature in touch flo?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] YodaJM:
I don't have a TP2 yet so I can't comment on the TFlow 3D calendar.

But it sounds like you want to set up recurring appointments. Unless of course there's a reason recurring appointments wouldn't help you.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] skycamefalling:
Just start the program "Calender", this is the WM-calender where you can copy and paste whatever you want.