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[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] alfabob:
Its been a long time since I've been here last, but I'm so glad to see that the Uni is still much loved and talked about! I've had mine for over a year now, bought it after my Elfin broke its screen. And since then, I've also a 5800 but really, nothing comes close to the Uni for usefulness.

I sort of thought about going with the Xperia, but disliked the long narrow shape and 3 row keyboard. The Touch ProII (Rhodium) is nice, but just plain too expensive. So, its still the Uni for me, though mine needs a mic repair but happily, she'll be joined by a second Uni coming soon! And then its off to Ca for a Ram upgrade!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] zer037:
I second everyone, uni has been my lovely GF for long, LOL. one of its kind.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rajivshahi:
Very true man ... some times my GF get jealous because i spend too much time with my beloved UNi...LOL
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
+ 1 here!

Wife´s most wanted enemy: Universal:D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
Haha, I call it 'my right hand' and said once I would marry it. Plenty to make it very unpopular with partners.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Indeed

When I was doing Uni Roms I got into a lot of trouble with the wife.

It certainly is a great device and will be a trusty backup for me for a long time to come.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rajivshahi:
Ohh So that's the real reason behind switching to rhodium LOL:D:D:D:D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] naughty6t9:
lol

same here mate, i dun think we guys can ever sell our uni :D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tailazoom:
Instead of replacing my Uni i'm thinking about buying a smaller/newer phone so to have Uni on desktop at work and a Diamond or Omnia in my pocket for the redirected calls: seen current prices on ebay what would you suggest?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
That's the way I went too - got LG Prada and Viewty as second phones, so now I use Uni for data only, while either of the two is used for calls, txting etc. Not parting with Uni, but a second phone can be pretty much anything that takes my fancy. I quite like Omnia, so now considering either Omnia, Arena or Prada II. Diamond is also a possibility.

I had my Viewty hacked and got amazing themes installed that make the phone a lot more interesting with dozens of different interfaces, fonts, clocks and widgets that make it look like other phones: Diamond, Arena, Tocco, Iphone etc. Was a fun thing to do too :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
I use my Uni as my main and only device

I take it to party, meetings, work, travel, everywhere!

Yes is not very comfortable when you go out party but hey! after 4 years doing it you get used:)

My idea with Uni was to have one single devie to do all what I need, instead of carrying ipod, cell phone, etc.

And I´ll keep on that way till a REAL Uni succesor apears, then I´ll move to the new one and keep Uni just because I love it:D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rajivshahi:
mine too

yes i had my uni for over 3 years and i don't really feel uncomfortable while carrying it around despite its big size... when my friends says anything about the size i simply show them the features that it can do in comparison to there phone and they just shut up and some of them even said they wish they had that device...:D:D:D:D and it makes me proud....
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] patrick_spd4u:
I recently bought a HTC Universal ( Dopod 900 ).

But, after I used it for about a month, my Uni get stolen..

Now, using a HTC Hermes 100 ( Dopod 838 pro )..

Now, I'm afraid to bring my Hermes out of my house..

Is there any proven software to keep my Hermes from being stolen one time??

EDIT : Now, I've sold my Hermes for Raphael (HTC Touch Pro).. Uni's RAM is a big issue to me..

I hope someone will put Raphael's engine (processor,RAM,etc..) with Uni's body (case,screen,keyboard,etc..) because both of them have VGA screen resolution and many keys on the keyboard..
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Welcome to forums

Shame to hear you got stolen:(

Have a look on dev&hack section I remember saw some app regarding your question.

Good luck,

EDIT: I found it!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=394203&highlight=wi+fi+finder
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] patrick_spd4u:
Thank You for the RemoteTracker, I hope, my Hermes will never get stolen..
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] responderman:
Hello peeps

Well I was due for a new contract and quite fancied a t-mobile G1 so I went for one. Its OK with lots of new "Apps" but in the end......Well I'm here still ain't I:p I don't think that a new type Uni as big as ours and with the same type of screen as ours will ever happen. The trend is for the compact phone now. the Lad who sold me my G1 was amazed at the Uni's size , ts a good job he didn't see my Athena or the poor sod would have fainted, and he discribed the G1 as "to big":eek:. You only have to look at Orbs voting poll to see how popular the Uni is though. On top of all that, everyone here seems to know each other quite well here now which is nice;). It just goes to proove that the newest isn't allways best.

Regards

Jay
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Hi J,

You're right the Uni form factor has not got a decent replacement yet and the Uni forum has become home for so many users.

Unlike other forums where peeps come and go as per their pocket for whichever device they can afford, the Uni forum has had many dedicated users that have remained since day one.

Nice to see you're still lurking here too mate:cool:

Cheers,

Beasty
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] responderman:
It shows how good this device is though, and yes it does feel a bit like my home page now. you have been on here longer than me though with Leo and your great roms. Lets not forget about "Does it have video call?":( To be honest I found myself wanting it and yet ive never used it at all:rolleyes: Happy days.

Regards

Jay
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Indeed it IS a great device, and yes I've been here since day one mate.

I bought my Uni about a week after they hit the shops, fried her with a lot of cooking and tweaking (it was the mobo exploring that killed it) bought a brand new G4 just after the switchover and still have that one now.

Must be well over 10 000 flashes and she still looks like new:D

It's a shame that the newer devices don't have the KITL output that the Uni does...
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[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Glad to see that old members still around!

yes, here we are a nice and close members/friends section!

Thanks to Beasty and Leo is that I got in love with my Uni since the 1st day I subscribed to XDA!

Uni is more alive than ever!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] srbwap:
Uni forum is look so empty, there is no new builds long time, what is wrong?

i have Uni and Prophet, but Uni is a big boss in my house, really great device
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] responderman:
People move on to other devices, so there are no cooks left:(. I think there comes a point when you need to pick the best rom , and just use it and enhance it to its best potential. The best way to see what past cooks are doing is see where there posts are now. Or learn to cook yourself:) There is still a hardcore of happy users still and I bet a cook or two in the background.

Enjoy

Jay:cool:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ultravox:
Maybe Tomal or Thingonaspring can release a new ROM based on latest builds, but taking in account what I'm getting on my Blackstone I don't see a big improvement. Same speed, only Titanium or Manilla.

My USB is broken( really damaged, hope specialists can fix it).

When I get it, maybe I will return to 6.1 Tomal or Thing (and cook he he remembering old times), or get a 6.5 without titanium until I can upgrade mem.

Universal Mobile 6 is still the first link in my Opera speed dial. It's real touching to return here everyday and still find all this old friends around
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
We still have great chefs among us but as they also have another devices, ROM´s for Uni does not come as often as before also they have a life out there! even if you don´t believe it :)

Be patient, a surprise will come soon:cool:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rsawoseyin:
Uni Rights Coalition?

I don't think chefs should be churning out new ROMs just for the sake of it. I believe new ROMs should be developed to address known issues, or provide substantial enhancements. My view is that the ROMs we currently have for the Uni are about the best one can hope for. I use Tomal 8.71 and I have found it very satisfactory, with no real issues.

I keep reading about the Uni's hardware limitations. Honestly I don't see these limitations from a user standpoint. Besides the Uni, I have other HTC devices - Kaiser, Touch Pro, X7510 (Advantage), and apart from the lack of GPS, I do not see any better performance on these other devices than the Uni. I think the talk about hardware limitations for the Uni are largely technical. How many of these other devices run faster than 640MHz?

I have wondered if we can muster a coalition to purchase the "Uni Rights" from HTC and fund its revamp into a new model. I have no idea what it would take, but if HTC could make the Xperia for Sony Ericsson which internally is like the HTC Touch Pro and virtually stole the show from the TP, they might be willing to make a Uni II for the coalition! Just dreaming perhaps!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
I love your dreaming!!

I´m in:D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
For me, the only wishful thing to have would be VC. Once that's sorted I won't ask for anything else, I promise! :p
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Leo and i spent a ton of time working on VC and almost had it, it just wasn't stable enough, the closest to stable we could get was VC out. With VC in we had intermittent lockups and soft resets needed in between calls.

There are just too many patched files in the Uni os and drivers to make VC worthwhile for any Dev to finish it off.

If you lived closer you may be able to convince me;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] treboRr:
GPS would be good !

I am still impressed by my Uni and everyone I know is. Size/weight aside it can't be beat for features and I can't imagine it usable in a smaller size except for the battery and this can be significantly reduced with the new Lithium type coming out for the Tesla/Smart cars. Competition between the manufacturers is driving the technology and I believe this is why HTC made the Universal to show what can be done. There is always a niche market for each type of phone, for most any product for that matter, cars, houses, toys, phones, restaurant....

How many Universals were made/sold ? As many as any other 300 to 400+$US phone with a 3yr contract ? I'll bet.

Even when a new phone with same features comes out I would look hard at the reviews to be sure the OS and hardware on it is working well, and as some have said here, so far the offerings are lacking.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rajivshahi:
Dear add GPS and good camera...to make it perfect....
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Standa:
Exactly.... GPS, better camera, 128MB ram and Uni could be still king :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
GPS would be lovely!! but I can live with an external one easily

Camera I really not use it so it´s not a must for me

128Mb RAM is actually possible! and this is a must!

I would love to find a mother board to buy and be able to send it to Tomal for the upgrade!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] ultravox:
My Universal has been repaired, usb welded and the tracks repaired now i have to test it to check if it's working 100%.

When I have the time I will play with Luca's kitchen ( sorry, forgot to mention you) and get a ROM for me he he.

I'm also looking for memory chips for 128 upgrade ( please PM if you have a trusted seller) :D

Universal still alive :cool:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Bulldog:
I fully agree with this statement.

I bought a Blackstone but still keeping my Universal with Total’s V8.71 and it functions without any issues.

Universal is a Keyboard Device.. One doesn’t need to use Universal in one hand thanks to unique keyboard and the clamshell.

Therefore I don’t think WM6.5 brings any advantages to Universal. Furthermore WM6.1 has still faster performance and better battery live then WM6.5

Currently the best improvements happening in HTC Manila which will be called HTC sense now. However it requires huge memory (ca.100meg). Upgrading Universal to 128 would be still not sufficient for that. More or less flashing new ROMs for Universal is going to end after October 6. WM6.5 official there will be no more new builds releases for Wm6.1
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] tomal:
21054 is the last build in WM6.1 tree. So prepare your device for 128mb if you still want your Uni to be live some time more.

My earlier seller "elecrealm" started selling ram chips once more. But the prices are higher than before. It's about 25$ now. I ordered another pair from him just to check if chips are ok.

@orb:

I'll upgrade my MB if I find working chips and will send to you. You can then send your MB to me........how it looks to you? :)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
I don't care much about camera and don't use GPS, so neither is a priority. Video Call, however, is. I am forced to use LG Viewty in order to have VC. And camera on Viewty is better than anything HTC will come up with anyway, can't say I use Uni's camera at all.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
I am well aware of your and Leo's work, had your ROM and tried your VC, I even tried the .CAB with various other combinations :D. Had it working about 75/25 or so. I need VC in!!! Haha.

I bet if I lived closer to you i'd find a lot more things to convince you to work on. :p:p:p
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Yep, everyone needs VC in.:o

Hmmm, what sort of things did you have in mind:confused::D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
Let me get my list!!! Hehe.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Sounds even more ominous now................. your message certainly woke me up with a smile this morning;)

Anyway back to reality, on the VC side of things a seperate standalone app for VC is probably the best way to go forward with development on the Uni.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] PaulKen:
Watch out Beast!! a woman with a list!

this sounds interesting. would you like to say some more?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Some women are dangerous enough............ those with lists..... well enough said.

When Leo and I were experimenting with VC we found that the call would come through as normal and then initiate video on top of voice, the problem was that CProg and many others were highly patched from other devices to get them to work on WM6.

Rather than trying to patch all the missing links and function calls, it would probably be easier to replace the function ourselves that initiates the video call with a seperate app. So when a VC comes in or goes out, our own app is launched from the function call rather than a patched HTC/MS call.

I'm sure this would be easier than attempting to finish all the patching and missing functions and reg entries.

If you're interested, try one of my Roms with VC out and use KITL to see the output and trace things during a VC.

Just a thought.............

Cheers,

Beasty
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] PaulKen:
Right. bear with me here, I am not at your level technically.

If I understand you correctly the problem in WM6 for us comes AFTER the function call. our Unis recognize a video call (it has a viable video and audio signal.) but the programs/hardware will not start to take the call.

so you need an app to play the video/audio coming in and at the same time run the unis video camera and mic and send this signal.

seems like a lot of work but you sound like you are thinking about it. a little hope perhaps?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Nope, don't want to get anyones hopes up.

My time with VC is over, I spent months woking on it patching left right and center and have better things to do with my life than stress over that, it takes up to much time and a sh** load of flashing-reflashing the Uni.

I'm happy with my Uni, and I have a Rhodium as my main device now too.

There are lots of projects I would love to start, but I just don't have the time.

Sorry to dissapoint, I'm merely pointing out that it could be done.

Cheers,

Beasty
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] PaulKen:
I understand and agree with you 100%.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Bulldog:
I see a issue there....Well if you do your list Correctly and Beast will work out each list items perfectly(without bug report) then we would need the VC beforehand :D:rolleyes:

But then the good things is..if one could charge for each VC call for watching the WORKING OUT THE LIST then we might even able to ask HTC to make us upgrade to 256MG RAM :cool:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] -Jonny-:
Hi Beast, do you publish any of your findings? There is scarce information about the inner workings of the Uni and I'd love to see some of the problems to weigh up the technical side.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] beast0898:
Wow, nearly two years ago now I think............. (may be just over one)

I may have the issues log and some of the source I had patched back together lying around on my Server. I'll have to do some digging and give Leo a call.

Will get back to you via PM if I find anything mate.

Cheers,

Beasty
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] -Jonny-:
thanks Beast, that'd be great
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
For some reason, if I am reading this correctly... Beastie and I might be onto some money.... But rest assured, VC will be sorted BEFORE we'll get to the list. :rolleyes:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] Bulldog:
:D Suggested title of the VC is: Beasty_Enigma_W1nz!!! call 0898

* In the UK ones a the time, 0898 was a premium rate dialing code associated with XXX hotlines
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
Call 0900 in NZ! Or whatever the pay-per-minute number may be.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] homa:
Just read through the recent posts and want to say hello to everybody who still uses the Uni. My main device is the beloved brick, however I have another one with broken screen-FPCB (that's why I quited using the keyboard :() and several older stuff.

Because I disn't really had time to play with my "phone" recently I still have an old ROM (and haven't flashed for ages now). Only because of the size now I am thinking of buying something more recent device. Beside Diamond2 I am really thinking about the N5800. It has almost everything, the only problem for me is... no WM. Of course the screen is not that big, but you have TV-out with a bundled cable!

Just shared this part of my life. I use the Uni everytime, have to do a hardreset around now, but all my PIM data are now only available there (my HDD died, but that's another story).

So good day to everybody on every side of the planet! ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] responderman:
Hi Homa,

Yes, there are a few of us still about. one or two have been on here from day one of this section of the forum, and they seem to want to hang on to the Uni. So hang on to yours and look after it, It still has a lot going for it.

Regards

Jay
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] mochoab:
My Uni (V-1640)

Hi Everybody,

I have my uni form 3 years and is my all days phone, I have an external gps and works great, 16 gb SD card with tons of videos, pictures, music and movies.

I would like hi-speed internet, as you kwon, I can not use UMTS in México (Uni set is for 2100 )

Let me tell you that I just meet my bro Orb on his city, he is a power used and proud of his uni.

Saludos
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Thanks mochoab!

It was a pleassure to meet you

We had a great Uni talk, hope we can do it again!

Saludos!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] mochoab:
Claro

Of course, I will be travelling to Coatepec very often.

Saludos

Miguel
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rsawoseyin:
I don't understand this "external gps" thing. Do you mean you connect a GPS unit to the Uni? The Uni does not have GPS, but I wonder how you link an external GPS to it. I am obviously missing something.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] -Jonny-:
My GPS connected by Bluetooth. I'd prefer to have it inside Uni, so I don't have to carry my Uni's luggage as well as my own ;)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] pa3x:
You can find BT GPS devices, like MSI StarFinder SF200 fro example. Then you can pair it with uni and use it. But, problem is that you must carry extra gadgets :(
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] enigma1nz:
Haha, the Uni's luggage made me laugh. True that, my Uni has its own bag.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Lol,

Mine too!:D:D
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] michielm:
Hello All,

I've had my first Windows Mobile phone the Qtek 9100. Wich i choose since the Qtek 9000 was a bit too expensive at that moment.

Since my first Windows Mobile i never left it anymore, though i still use my Nokia N95 very active. After the Qtek 9100 i bought an HTC Touch Pro, then i had a short time the HTC Touch Dual (for testing). Since 2 months i have the HTC Touch Pro2. Recently i bought from second hand 2x Qtek 9000 phones, the one i wanted for a loooong time. Also i bought a second hand Diamond, and i also used the Diamond2 for one week.

I have used the Touch Pro for the longest time now and i liked that phone a lot. But since i bought the Touch Pro2 i started to dislike it more each day of use. It's faster than the Touch Pro but not extremely faster, it has no flash anymore, it cannot make makro pictures as close as the Touch Pro. It feels much more plastic and cheap.

Somehow i found on a second hand website the Qtek 9000, i bought it, changed to WM6 ROMs instead of the WM5... and ahhh... WONDERFULL... The startup with that phone is faster than the Touch Pro and Touch Pro2... I must admit that the only problem i see is the RAM and no GPS... TomTom works very fast on it while on the TouchPro it is slow (besides the well known gps problems). I like the heavy use case it feels solid and reliable.

I consider myself as an very heavy user and i really like the Qtek 9000 the most of all the devices.

The Qtek 9000 ROCKS!!!

I think that the 9000 never had the credits that it should have had, since the device is really from now a days in speed and screensize. Now a days the devices seems to get bigger screens... The 9000 has got it all!

Sincerely,

Michiel
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rajivshahi:
HI Nice to hear that you got the one of the best devices ever made... take a good care of it LOL and welcome to Uni family.....;);););) well about Ram just have a look at universal upgrading section and you will find the way to upgrade it to 128mb... and well about gps you have to have external gps:p:p
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Universal 2

If anyone with enough knowledge with photoshop or any other app can create a mockup of how should look our dreamed Universal 2

Please take some time to!:):)
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] rajivshahi:
well good idea lol... i'll try to get something in...:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro ROM Development] orb3000:
Great then!

Let´s see how many prototypes we get!

perhaps we can sell one to HTC:cool: