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[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] leoni1980:
I've been trying Swype (the one that's built in the newest T-Mobile HD2 ROM) and find it great for general writing, HOWEVER when it comes to pressing and holding keys to access numbers and symbols it is DREADFUL and almost never works.

Trying to fill in a password is a nightmare...in fact practically impossible: you have to try and press the entire surface of your thumb over the key....terribly fiddly and when you get it wrong during password input it COMPLETELY screws things up as it adds loads of letters instead of the symbol you were after.

Also when inputting new words using the standard tap tap method the keyboard very easily misinterprets keypresses and you often end up with a load of garbled nonsense on the screen instead of the word you were trying to type. For me Swype is not good enough for general use and still feels like an Alpha release...Has anyone else found this?

I'm not talking about the .cab Swype but the stock Swype built into the latest ROMs....the one that's MEANT to be there and is a built-in SIP
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] vgbvictor:
swype...

the best for me, definitively is swype... try and you´ll love it, so easy, nice, write fast... what else u want...:D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] moltar3000:
Glad to help ( ^_^). I've tried a bunch of these keyboards now and my favourite that I've settled on now is Finger Keyboard. I can type fairly quicker on it than I can on the stock HTC keyboard and the customizable key bindings are a massive convenience and time saver.

My only gripe really is that the 'a' 'l' ',' and '.' keys are indented a little away from the edge of the screen, so sometimes I find myself tapping the edge where there is no key. I guess that's something I'll just have to get used to.

I could never get used to one handed typing on swype. I often got into situations where the movement required for my thumb to complete a word was simply too uncomfortable to achieve while holding the device in the same hand. It would either result in a typo or in me completing the word but coming close to dropping my phone. :(
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mazzarin:
Not to drag up an old thread, but I was interested in trying some alternative keyboards.

Before I get into much more, QUESTION: Is there a 3rd party XT9 system I can install that is compatible with the stock keyboard? :)

My brief reviews

a) Fingerkeyboard - With default settings, it DOES NOT KEEP UP with your typing - something about the vibrate locking the keyboard. When you turn off haptic feedback, it's actually a pretty nice keyboard... Uses stock XT9 from what I can tell?

b) Resco Keyboard - The simple one is an iphone clone, which types fine - need to enable haptic feedback manually, and... again I get the feeling it's missing keys because of it?! Stock XT9. The alternative skins are pretty crap. This wasn't built for capacitive screens quite clearly.

c) Touchpal - Odd keyboard layout. When I don't miss the top row keys, it seems to work decently welll! It has its own XT9 system which is a fair bit better than the stock one.

d) Swype - Yeah yeah, I tried it, it was interesting but I think I type faster with my fingers flying. It was a big mental jump too!

I still think the stock one is best for me, I'm just looking for a better autocorrect! Any advice?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] rexboy:
I found the same thing. I actually reverted back to using the Swype v1.0 that was extracted from the Omnia and its much better vs Swype 2.0 which is actually meant for the HD2. Its alot more accurate, picks up words better, when u select a key it gives all the options for the key unlike v2.0. Overall much faster to type with even though it does not look as good as v2.0 (ie/ bigger keys etc).
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] ToddeSwe:
How come HTC can't when others can?

How come HTC can't make their keyboard as easy to use as other keyboards like Resco TouchPal and others....

Every other keyboard i try is much more easy to type on but when returning to HTC HD2 own built in i make misstakes all the time and it's a pain to type an SMS.

Now i have tried to turn down the sensitivity with BsB and it feels slightly better... :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] vikramdhani:
where can i find the .cab file for swype for HTC Hd2
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] illuzi0n:
www.mediafire.com/?zizaxizmj2q
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Julian2103:
I use Swype..good one:)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] davidgk:
i installed the cab. how do i enable it?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] rexboy:
After soft reset, "start", "menu - all settings", "personal", "input" and from there you can select the Swype options.

If you just want to use the keyboard, then next to the keyboard icon (bottom middle), just tap to the right of it and a small arrow appears, from here you can select any keyboard installed.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] HiddenLight:
I'm using SPB Keyboard and Swype in my HD2. If I have to communicate in English Language, I prefer Swype, otherwise I always use SPB Keyboard to SMS in my native language.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] hidden_hunter:
Swype, because it kicks ass
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Savage-wp:
Hi illuzion.

What is the difference between the swype file that you linked to, and the file that moltar3000 attached on page 7.

Your file is 4.8 Mb, and moltar's file is 1.5 Mb.

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] davidgk:
thanks man! it works
[General Questions and Answers] Aztecwarrior85:
anyone know where can i get this slider for touch pro 2 cab.???????????????????????????????? :rolleyes:

http://img18.imageshack.us/i/screen01q.png/
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] harunjo:
List Off HTC Snap skin protector seller

http://www.technocel.com/images/Products/HTCMAPTSBK_n.jpg

http://4ustuff.com/info.php?itno=5109

http://4ustuff.com/info.php?itno=4888

http://shop.vinko.com/soft-jacket-2-htc-snap-s521-silicone-case.html

http://www.case-mate.com/HTC-Snap-T...-HTC-Snap-T-Mobile-Dash-Barely-There-Case.asp
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] iridium21:
You could ask these if they'll post to you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280422763171

If they won't, I could always purchase it and post it on to you.
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] harunjo:
this was my first skin..too thick, technoskin absolutly better than this...btw..thanks for info..
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] harunjo:
Just bought this skin from shop.vinko.com

I will review here later after i recevied my item..

I hope this will be my last skin for my phone

url: http://shop.vinko.com/soft-jacket-2-htc-snap-s521-silicone-case.html
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] raphaelc:
nice case

nice case. i can't seem to find the same on french shops.
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] harunjo:
raphaelc..you can buy directly from shop.vinko.com
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] raphaelc:
thx

thanx, just ordered mine from vinko.com, will give you feedback and post pics as soon as i receive it.
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] harunjo:
shipped by shop.vinko.com from hongkong at 23-Dec-2009 arrived @ my office - Indonesia at 4-Jan-2010...quite fast ship

Capdase skin

My old rubber skin

the skin is very tight, and it does not make my phone look thick,

its material is different from ordinari silicone skin (full rubber)..the material is like elastic plastic.

the skin came with free screen protector

i had 2 different rubber silicone skin before, but this skin is best so far for me

My Old rubber silicone case bought from ebay:
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] te_les:
@harunjo

lebih enak silicone ato lebih enak yg capdase itu bro?? ketemu lg kita di sini :)
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] harunjo:
Hi Te_les

I am prefer the new one of course :)

my old skin is too thick, you can compare at above image for your reff..

the rubber silicon skin also is too hard to lift from pocket, i lke the capdase skin because its will not stick with your pocket fabric..
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] raphaelc:
vinko

received my case today from vinko (thanks for the link harunjo) and very pleased with it. also they send you a free screen protector with it. nothin to say more than what has already been said about this case : nice, thin and flexible. here's a few shots.
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] orb3000:
Here some more:

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_tr...icone+case+htc+snap&_sacat=See-All-Categories
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] rachdie:
Bro, i also wanna buy that silicon like yours. How much money u spent for that case include the shipment fee? Thx
[Dash 3G, Snap Accessories] Dratini:
Bought a new one off Amazon.com. It messes with the edges a bit but its nice. I don't like silicon because it catches on your pocket, its a hard rubbery feeling case, like the back on it. Seems like I can't post a link so if you're interested, go on amazon and the item serial is this: B002LKKG1K

Its called "Black Rubber Feel Snap-On Cover Hard Case Cell Phone Protector for HTC XV6175 Ozone"

Oh sorry it for Ozone, not snap can't delete the post though.
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] amjad_2020:
Hi i have see in Gsmarena that HTC release new ROM Upgrade for your HTC Magic will let you experience HTC Sense on your phone the new update is now for Hong Kong but Gsmarena expect updates for other countries to become available soon too ..

HTC upgrade link

http://www.htc.com/hk-en/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=765&news_id=355

Gsmarena

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_knocks_some_sense_into_htc_magic_update_now_available-news-1265.php
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[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
Now I have a running eclair rom for sapphire GET IT HERE! http://www.mediafire.com/?wtktdddkizn THIS IS BAREBONES THO

Wifi now works. Confirmed By me!

Bluetooth is now working,

no google apps at present. -- CAN ANYONE GET SYNC WORKING??

STEPS TO GET AND COMPILE THE SOURCE

If you have never tried to download the source go here --> http://source.android.com/documentation/building-for-dream I am using the master branch... as by the time we have a rom we will probably have the proprietory stuff from HTC.

If you are running windows like me... then I would suggest using VMWARE to run a linux distro like UBUNTU.

use this code first

Thanks to all for help with this!.. whats next?? apps2sd, gapps etc etc
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] :No-Frost::
There is a guide on how to sign this... But I don't know where it is...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
I can sign it myself already.... just need to know how to construct the zip:confused:
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Zarboz:
in your update.zip there will need to be folders as following

update.zip

-system

-data

-boot.img

-meta-inf

take a meta-inf folder from another update and open up the corresponding folders inside till you get to update-script

open in textpad and see what all functions it performs on install. itll run your toolbox symlinking (basic system functions) and then some roms with busybox will then link all the busybox commands so you can run them from terminal without typing busybox before each command

then after all that itll have some commands like

format data

copy data

bla bla bla

make sure your system folder is no larger than 81 megs other than that i hope i could have helped

as for boot.img

http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=HOWTO:_Unpack,_Edit,_and_Re-Pack_Boot_Images

read that it explains how a boot.img is put together what parts are included and how it works

as for other mods ...really depends on what your doing
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
so if the kernel is in the boot.img....

can i just add the boot.img from cm 4.2.5??
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Zarboz:
yes

but

be aware that it may call scripts that you dont have in your build causing it to not run properly

but

just take the boot.img and wlan.ko (for wifi to work)from any 1.6 cyanogen ROM

and place them into your build
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] lesjaw:
Meanwhile...in dream threat there is android 2.0 by jubeh..and somebody ha succeed running it on 32a, i'm downloading it now and after i flash it i will try to flash radix 32a cyan kernel on top of it..hope it works

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=585948
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] parrot5:
someone posted a 32a patch at the end of that thread. It works :D

No google bits though.... How to get Market and Maps etc back?
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Zarboz:
Those are google copywritten stuff soooooo

i dont recall the apk name though

you can jst push the corresponding apks to /system/app
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] parrot5:
Thanks. No problem though, I'm satisfied by just browsing around with it at this point. Pretty smooth animations, though browsing seems slower than CM 4.2.3 - 4.2.5.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Zarboz:
idk i havent played with it im happy on my sense build until sense 2.0 comes out
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] co2gaz:
Hi all, I tried jubeh 2.0 rom:), it runs perfectly but I can't activate wifi:(. anyone know how to resolve that?

Thx
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] dskid807:
You'll need wifi drivers for the Sapphire. I don't know if they exist for 2.0 yet.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] parrot5:
If you look at around page 10/11 of that thread, someone posted a 32a kernel for that rom. Someone else reported the wifi is working :confused:
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] BeRnOiCo:
Yes, Wifi is working!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Chinpokomon:
I'm dealing with a similar issue on Cupcake right now (hopefully resolved as I'm in the middle of a build). I believe the problem is that you need to do something like outlined on Building For Dream Or Sapphire. Although the process varies, for dream and sapphire on cupcake and donut, you extract the proprietary drivers from either the image or the device itself. Since those drivers do not exist for either the dream or sapphire on Android 2.0, I'm not sure how exactly to proceed.

For my own attempts, I'm currently using the Donut steps (using unzip-files.sh), but I may have problems linking ultimately. Right now my issue is that I'm getting an error:

make: execvp: /bin/bash: Argument list too long

Not sure what the cause of this is, but it looks like there was a similar issue back when Cupcake was released. Hopefully there will be a patch or I'll look into it further when this is truly blocking me.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Wolfyy7:
A NOOB CELEBRATION? Seems more like you are trying to generalize the fact you are a semi-noob ROM creator asking for help and you don't really know what you're doing... (No offense and I don't mean to discourage you) but by the time your ROM gets popular or even good, the device will probably be obsolete like an OS prior to Windows 95...the I for one will not upload any ROM from a NOOB! That's like going on the battlefield with a psycho that shoots spontaneously, likewise, I suspect your ROM may brick my phone or corrupt everything. Well at least you get experience for yourself, just don't make it out to be something that it's not... If you need help making a ROM just ask... but don't make up some BS about a NOOB celebration... I smell c**** and it's not coming from any of the files you're putting together... P.S. I don't think drugs are allowed on XDA, and I'm not inferring anything, it just "cracks" me up the way you made this **** up, sounds like something I'd see on Dave Chappels show, "A NOOB CELEBRATION!" Good luck to ya.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] ceas909:
lol wow this guy had alot to say... but umm did you even read the thread title right i believe it's called "[ROM] [WIP] Android 2.0 --

A NOOB COLLABERATION!!

" and not "A NOOB CELEBRATION!" ... so um if your going to be a HATER at least get your facts right before complaining about things and make your self look like a idiot!...
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] kevitoNY:
Nice....dont you love fuel from the haters makes you wanna jump for joy
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] walie:
collaboration

just sayin
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
I'm just suggesting that you devs never really share a lot...

And us noobs can't really learn a lot when u wont give up the knowledge!

So why can't all the noobs put all the snippets they know.. together to learn some more.. and produce a rom.

I'm guna try at least!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] fxn:
Thank you Walie was racing my way to final page so I could say that!

Anyhoo, I really do like the idea of "Noob Collaboration" but unfortunately it does seem more like one person needing assistance than actual efforts of creating collaborative "noob" rom.

In order to achieve what this post really is about is that the author preferably make a great big initial post that will give step by step instructions (noobs after all) about how everyone can quickly get to roughly the same level.

My suggestion would be something following lines of:

* How to set up the environment used in the collaboration.

* Links & Info about how to get the source code that this collaboration will be based on, such as checking out Donut from Google and any other code pieces required.

* Instructions or links on how to get the code compiled and running on the devices targeted by the collaboration project.

Once you have compiled an idiot proof list of steps and resources that allows anyone to compile their own base version of this rom and actually have it running either on emulator or their physical device then I would recommend setting up a project on site such as github.

Provide clear instructions to everyone about how to connect to the github and how to manage their source code, ie how to check out latest and build it, how to check in any changes etc etc.

Once all of the above is done, then you can call this a "noob collaboration" as completely new people to rom building will be able to follow your instructions to compile and run the rom and can then start tinkering around and creating the "mods" you want.

If you think above is unreasonable then please rename the post to "Please help with my rom" as that is what it is.

Hope you opt for the first option as I would quite like to help with this project.

Have a nice day :D

.FxN
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] Zarboz:
hows it comin phil?

any more input/anything i can help with gimme a shout and illl try to lend a hand
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
Hello Zarboz...

Having probs getting it to compile on my vmware... posted the errors a few posts ago...

For anyone who wants to help... i`m using the eclair branch of aosp....

Will try to edit the first post as has been suggested.

I would be glad of any help... and if anyone wants to join in... you can start by getting the source from aosp.

http://source.android.com/documentation/building-for-dream this page explains howto getthe source and basically get yourself to the same state as me...

then we can start collaberating!!!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] BlazerRazor:
If you want Android 2.0 then just head over to the Dream sub-forum. There is a Android 2.0 ROM thread and also a working 32a patch.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] shinyieva:
i just have flsh my spanish htc magic with the .zip of the dream forum and it is incredible, is so fast, ligth , ufff but not work wifi, and so much things, but it is an ROM awesome!!!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] QuadDamage:
i don't think you realize what "fast" means. Try one of them offical SenseUI ROM's and see what i'm talking about! Oh yeah and everything in it works including wi-fi.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] OzJD:
I've built the sapphire AOSP image already (a few days ago), I guess that's what you guys are after?

I personally thought someone would have already done it, that's why I haven't uploaded it.

Haven't had much luck with Bluetooth though, and I'm not sure how to include the market app (Just adding Vendor.apk dosn't work).

If anyone wants to help me, or just wants the images, reply here =)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
Hey OzjD!

Could you upload your images for the rest of us.. thanks

How did u get around not having the proprietary stuff??

I really want to compile this myself aswell, its like the first hurdle. I wanna get past it, so I can really start fooling around with it!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
oooh going further now....

used extract-files.sh in vendor/htc/aosp-sapphire-open

had to configure adb to work on my ubuntu.. googled for that... and had my device connected when i ran the script.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
now got these errors....

prebuilt/linux-x86/sdl/include/SDL/SDL_syswm.h:55:22: error: X11/Xlib.h: No such file or directory
prebuilt/linux-x86/sdl/include/SDL/SDL_syswm.h:56:23: error: X11/Xatom.h: No such file or directory
In file included from external/qemu/android/skin/window.c:19:
prebuilt/linux-x86/sdl/include/SDL/SDL_syswm.h:73: error: expected specifier-qualifier-list before ‘XEvent’
prebuilt/linux-x86/sdl/include/SDL/SDL_syswm.h:86: error: expected specifier-qualifier-list before ‘Display’
external/qemu/android/skin/window.c: In function ‘add_finger_event’:
external/qemu/android/skin/window.c:858: warning: implicit declaration of function ‘kbd_mouse_event’
external/qemu/android/skin/window.c: In function ‘skin_window_trackball_press’:
external/qemu/android/skin/window.c:987: warning: implicit declaration of function ‘send_key_event’
external/qemu/android/skin/window.c: In function ‘skin_window_reset_internal’:
external/qemu/android/skin/window.c:1224: warning: implicit declaration of function ‘kbd_generic_event’
make: *** [out/host/linux-x86/obj/EXECUTABLES/emulator_intermediates/android/skin/window.o] Error 1

googled this tho..

Solution:

sudo apt-get install x11proto-core-dev
sudo apt-get install libx11-dev
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
it`s looking like it might complete compiling now!:D

Will try and post an update.zip here soon if anyone wants to try.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] OzJD:
I didn't - still using the same HTC binaries as 1.6.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
now getting this error... (talked it up :mad: )

make: *** No rule to make target `vendor/htc/prebuilt-open/proprietary/FieldTest.apk', needed by `out/target/product/sapphire-open/obj/APPS/FieldTest_intermediates/FieldTest.apk'. Stop.

googling!

apparently this is safe to remove... so hopefully i just gotta find it in the source and remove it
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
aahh... not as simple as just removing it... cant find it anywhere.

how can i fix this error??

FieldTest.apk is not an important app so really I just want to do without it!

EDIT

Ok so went to vendor/htc/prebuilt-open and edited the android.mk file to remove the references to FieldTest
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
The next error was to do with libgps.so

Have solved it by pulling from my 1.6 rom and placing in vendor/qcom/propreitory/libgps
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
i`m beginning to find with these errors in compiling... that if i pull the relevant files from my phone, and place them in the relevant folder in my working directory... it solves the problem.

Is anyone else trying this???
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
had to remove references to htclogkernel in vendor/htc/prebuilt-open/makefile.mk
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] philicibine:
Had to get back 2 real life for a bit.. compiling is coming along well.. will be back later.. reckon ill have an update.zip tonight or tomorow
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] fxn:
Once you have it compiled successfully could you compile all the issues you have posted into a single posting that could be easily referenced if and when rest of us run into same trouble :D