yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Mogul, XV6800 General] Blacklabcuda:
Ok, I'm a beginner here with this phone. I really like how some people have different rom's on there phone. I like the iphone look. The thing is i have no idea what flashing is or how to update to a new rom. I thought maybe someone could help me out here and point me to some good threads to read or help a buddy get started. I'm trying to read everything and anything I can find on the internet. Any help would be very appreciated.

My phone is The PPC6800 for Altell.

Rom version: 3.35.671.9

Radio Version: 03.37.20
[Mogul, XV6800 General] Blacklabcuda:
thank you. very helpful link
[General Topics] legend221:
Simply amazing!!! Enjoy XDAers..

http://code.google.com/p/live-android/

if you want to use VirtualBox to run it: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] steamduck:
I got the Topaz from Europe, and I tried several ROMs but I just can't get it connected to the US 3G network. I heard the band is different, but is there any way that could possibly solve this problem?:confused:

Thanks so much in advance.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] steamduck:
Also, is there a "2G" version of Topaz? If so, how can I tell if my phone is 3G or not?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] cmstackar:
No way to make it work, although if you are on att, you may get hsdpa in the few areas that actually have it. not sure what you mean by 2G, but it should connect to EDGE just fine
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] band27:
Take a look a the band located in your phone's option section. 3G would work if UMTS is 850, 1900 coupled with WCDMA
[Android Software Development] legend221:
Simply amazing!!! Enjoy XDAers..

http://code.google.com/p/live-android/

if you want to use VirtualBox to run it: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] grimx:
I have an HTC G1 running the cyanogen2.4.8 mod

I'm on Debian Lenny using the Gnome Desktop

My question is after clicking the option to turn USB tethering on

how do i setup my desktop to use it??
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] andyxiaxda:
anybody have the the wm6.5 rom for sx65? thanks.
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] josefcrist:
i dont think that it has the hardware specs to run 6.5
[MDA, XDA, 1010 Software Upgrading] egzthunder1:
It doesn't have enough ram to hold the rom. You cannot even use WM5 on the Wallaby. If you try to install it, you will likely brick it.
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] legend221:
Simply amazing!!! Enjoy XDAers..

http://code.google.com/p/live-android/

if you want to use VirtualBox to run it: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
[G1 General] legend221:
Simply amazing!!! Enjoy XDAers..

http://code.google.com/p/live-android/

if you want to use VirtualBox to run it: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
[G1 General] Ace42:
Can i run hero on my PC? I got 4Gb ram thats waiting to test this.My Cpu is a P9800 i think 2.4GHZ, is that enough? Cant forget about the Nvidia 260GtX with enough power to play crysis maxed out ;)

But you have to give props to Microsoft for their superb OS's(Win7/Vista) and some to dell for their great quality and prices...Well im sold here..
[G1 General] Macmee:
There is absolutely nothing good about Windows Vista.
[G1 General] plasmadragon007:
+1. Window's Vista sucks, had to get rid of Vista all together and run Ubuntu 9.10. But this is a neat idea running android on your computer. Might have to partition my hard drive and test it out.
[G1 General] sockpuppet4:
I loaded this as a livecd. Hmmm Either it don't work or don't do much. It loads the exact same thing as an emulator basically. My computer looked like a blown up version of my phone. The mouse didnt work. When I tried to move the mouse, the homescreen changed to a different one. The top even had a roaming symbol on it. Guess I don't see the point.
[G1 General] t1n0m3n:
When I can install Ubuntu on my home PC with the same or less amount of problems as Vista, then I might consider it.

With that said, I am a big fan of Mint. All of the love from Ubuntu, refined. And yes, Mint runs very well on my home PC.
[G1 General] jackslim:
Here's a link to another project called Android-x86, similar to the live android posted above

http://www.android-x86.org/
[G1 General] legend221:
To install apps: http://code.google.com/p/live-android/wiki/howtoinstallapps

Using the Wiki is very useful as well in case you are running into any type of issues, mine is working fine good people :): http://code.google.com/p/live-android/w/list
[General Topics] wildpig1234:
I am sure someone beside me (and the other person which posted in the link below) have the problem of windows media player in WM 6.1 saving the playlist incorrectly by adding "/Playlists/" to the path inside playlist.asx

i.e. the correct path would usually be something like "/Storage Card/Music/mysong.mp3", instead windows media player would save the path inside the playlist.asx as "/Storage Card/Playlists/Music/mysong.mp3"

http://social.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/windowsmobile/thread/b683fa42-d381-4e84-b786-45863141a2d2

It doesn't happen all the time but it happens enough that it's annoying that you have to open a txt editor on the phone to delete all the extra "/Playlists" word being incorrectly added to the path of the mp3 files.

Anyone have any solution? Thanks
[General Topics] wildpig1234:
No one else has this problem? No one else want to confirm that they have this problem also?
[General Topics] slaman:
I have a problem really similar to this... or may be related.

I have all my music stored in a custom folder structure on my PC. I have created playlists using Windows Media Player... then synced to my HTC Touch Pro 2.

Everything copies over perfectly and all playlists are copied... but when I try to play the playlists, it says it can't find the files?

I opened up the playlists in a text editor and it seems as though the path seems fine, so I'm not sure what the issue is.

Occasionally, the playlist will play fine!
[General Topics] Exsoul:
I'm having the same problem in wm 6.5.5 (touch 2), doesn't have a fix?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] legend221:
Simply amazing!!! Enjoy XDAers..

http://code.google.com/p/live-android/

if you want to use VirtualBox to run it: http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
[General Questions and Answers] bigzdog:
Will a HTC Touch Verizon XV6900 be able to run TomTom/Garmin/IGo/ETC.. GPS without any cell service.

This says I need an active data connection for aGPS to work. Does that mean I cannot use any GPS software on this phone without buying a plan?

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=VerizonAGPSFix

I understand I will need to flash a new ROM to unlock the GPS which I was going to do anyway to get WM6.5.

But I am buying a used phone or that will not be connected to any network but I hope to play with it and use the wifi portion to surf internet when I am on some trips.

If anyone has any other ideas on something I could use I would appreciate it.
[General Questions and Answers] trowakage:
Yes, AGPS requires a data connection to "fill in" GPS data using cell tower triangulation when you lose GPS connection. You don't have to use it though, it can be turned off to get back to just plain GPS.

I am currently using a Raphael without a data plan with TomTom and its working great.
[General Questions and Answers] bigzdog:
ok thanks. So agps is just an extra benefit. It will still work as a standalone gps without a data plan
[General Questions and Answers] trowakage:
Yep, that's what I'm doing right now.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] killac93:
Hi I just recently flashed my Pro 2 to Sprint and the phone works great. However, I do have one issue and that is the internet. When it tries to contact Sprint for programming it comes back in error 1012. Is there something I am missing as Sprint says it is a phone issue and of course I can't take it to them for them to look at it;) Like I said, everything else works fine just no data. BTW I am a donator and love you work, Thanks so much for your efforts. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] kabuk1:
This happens to me sometimes after a flash or after an ESN swap. You just need to re-provision your data. Go to your settings & under the system tab select Update Profile & let it do its thing. If it doesn't work the first time, try it a couple more times. I have found that sometimes it doesn't always take the first time.

If you don't have these options under your settings menu, just DL the attached cab & install it.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] killac93:
Actually it is a bit more complicated as this is a Verizon unit flashed to Sprint. I have all those settings but they just come back errors 1012.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] This iz not Evan:
I recently updated to CyanogenMod 4.2.8 and installed the fixed version of Google Maps (found here http://www.androidspin.com/forum/index.php?f=179&t=72&rb_v=viewtopic) and followed the directions completely, now I have no more Google Maps, it doesn't show up as installed in my Market Downloads and when I try to re-download it, it gives me the installation error.

Any help is appreciated
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jdc:
Those instructions don't apply to the 4.2.8 CM ROM, at least I didn't have to go that route when I finally got 4.2.8 installed and booting. I was able to download and install google maps 3.3.1 from the marketplace without any issues.

And what install error are you getting?

Now if I could get the voice activated navigation stuff working, I'd be even happier.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BobbyDukes707:
I am having the same issue. I installed cyan's latest update and then flashed wes's 9r1 and my google maps is gone. When I tried downloading it from the marketplace it downloaded fine but hung up on the install... said "incompatable update"... any ideas?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BobbyDukes707:
I finally got it figured out... don't remember how... reflashed an old cyan rom and tried to down load it again... worked... maps are back!
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] legend221:
This is what prevents me from DL the latest Cyanogen. I'm thankful for a custom rom but I rely on Google Nav too much to potentially not having it work.
[Touch Pro, Fuze Themes and Apps] natelaabs:
Is it at all possible to have the manila start menu on the touch pro? I have an alltel TP with NFSFAN's wm6.5.3 rom and yozgatg vga port of manila 2.1. i've registry settings but wm6.5 start menu always comes up. Anything i can do?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gonintendo:
I'm using sensehero 1.4 and I want to know if theres a way to lock the home app in memory like in cyanogen's mod.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ace42:
Hero is already slow, why make it slower, if you see the avail ram it is pretty low...Locking stuff in mem will make it more sluggish..So in simple look at this..

Imagine have a Twin turbo engine that's a V8 then you put her into a Model T, it will run horrid considering the car cant handle something like that with such magnificant power that you would bend your knees to:cool:

Now G1=Model T

Twin Turbo= Sense? Oh well its late and i cant think of any good comparision but you got de idea right?
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gonintendo:
yeah you're right. I fiddled with some swap settings and its alot better now though.
[G1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fiktion:
Lol, I would TOTALLY put a twin turbo V8 into a Model T. That would be a beast down the 1/4 mile. :p
[G1 Apps and Games] art010606:
i have looked at the new eclair roms but no twitter widget or htc peep? is it no longer included in it? could i theoretically push the app from an old 1.5 build to the new one?
[G1 Apps and Games] raerae28:
Peep is from HTC

Eclair is the base Android OS for 2.0x and would not have it.

You want to look for a 2.x version of the HTC Hero build.
[G1 Apps and Games] evilkorn:
HTC has not released peep yet for 2.x.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] thefixer:
I'm looking for a robust WM6->Gmail contacts sync. I can't simply use Gsync, as I already have an Exchange sync in place (and need that for my corporate calendar)

I'm trying to decide between GooSync and OggSync. I would check them out using the time-limited demos, but neither of the demos will sync contacts - you have to drop $$ to find out how the contact sync works...

Anyone using either of these services for syncing contacts to Google? Any comments/recommendations/warnings - or alternative suggestions - are welcomed.

At this point I'm leaning towards GooSync - slightly less expensive, and there seem to be more (happy) users out there.

-Steve
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] ohyeahar:
I've got a suggestion for you, but it's only practical if you're just looking to import your Google contacts. It won't be good if you're constantly amending your contacts and expect them to sync with Google.

1. Set up Google-sync to get your contacts on your device. You'll have to delete your current exchange account first.

2. Use PIM-Backup to backup your contacts.

3. Delete the Google exchange account and set up your work exchange account accordingly.

4. Restore your Google contacts using PIM-Backup.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] milmil:
You could also try ActiveGcSync. It syncs Calendars and Contacts, and is free:

http://www.milow.net/public/projects/activegcsync-project-page.html
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] thefixer:
Thanks - I'm trying that ActiveGcSync right now....
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] thefixer:
Thanks - Unfortunately, I'm modifying my contacts almost daily. ActiveGcSync, if it works looks like it could be a good option. (and has the advantage is doesn't copy my data to any other places 'in the cloud')

-Steve
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] thefixer:
tested it last night and today. Unfortunately it's not working out too well...

First sync took around 2 hours (1300 contacts, over WiFi), but then ended with an error.

When I checked, around 10 of the contacts had not synched (i.e. were not on Google - that was almost empty before). There were errors in the ActiveGcSync log file.

Since then, it can't sync at all - it just seems to sit there for hours, then crashes.

I'll be contacting the developer, and see if he has any ideas....

-Steve
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] hgytfdre:
Hi,

I'm new to all this and hoping to get some simple clear direction

I have the diamond 2 (Australian Model) with the legit upgrade to wm 6.5. I really want the new interface home screen that has the weather animation on it and the three quick shortcuts which expands to more when you slide up.

Was hoping someone could tell me how get it?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] Drag-On:
i've tried to compile a basic tutorial-ish thing:

read this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=585457

then this (make sure to follow the steps EXACTLY!)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=585201

and you should be able to flash any of the ROMS available here(scroll down to the posts with dates in their title)

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=486

and of course, welcome to xda! :)

(any questions, post them in the first thread link i sent you, i check that regularly)
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] odieke:
So basically there is no option to get the home screen with the hour and weather icon instead of the list?

I thought you could turn it off or on?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] Drag-On:
i am not aware that there is an option for that. a premade .cab file might be able to do it, but that would simply be messing with your manilla/windows files.

rather look for a ROM that does what you want.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] hgytfdre:
Thanks heaps Drag-On.

I'm wanting Duttys Topaz Sense 2.5 Holy Grail (the latest) where is the rom download?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] Drag-On:
there is no direct link for Dutty's ROMs on this website (im not actually sure why) but go here: http://htcpedia.com/soft/htc-topaz-rom.html and you will be able to select one of his to download..

Remember, YOU MUST HAVE HARDSPL INSTALLED FIRST!!! use the guide i linked above.

good luck
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] hgytfdre:
Thanx heaps, Just flashed my first rom and it works gr8 :D
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] Bruce Inman:
As Dutty's ROMs are as close to stock as possible, I suggest you search on Max Manila themes and you may find the Home screen configuration you are looking for.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] hgytfdre:
Thx Bruce Inman, but I like Duttys ROM, although it does rip through the battery.

What is duttys HG1 ROM? I've seen it posted with people saying its better than R8. Does it consume less battery?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] Drag-On:
as you can see in my signature, that is the ROM i (was) using (my Diamond 2 is in for repair)

i found it to be the best for me...it had almost NO bugs and battery lasted ok for me.

(HG = Holy Grail) and 1 is the version. there is a version 6 out already, but it's mainly for multi language support.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure General] Bruce Inman:
R8 was based on an older build than the HG series, which is a very stable build, that's why he called it HG (Holy Grail).

I am running HG6 and ony have the slow SMS issue. I am running Max's theme for .2525 manila and its working great.

Battery consumption is on par with other ROMs, with the right power settings you'll get a day out of moderate use.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] imeraz:
Will a sprint touch pro work on the verizon network if I unlock it and put a verizon rom on it?
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] hearurscream:
Search the forums, a lot of people have done it and gotten it working before. It will never be a seamless job, but it can be close.

Last I heard, however, is that it is no longer working, but I may be wrong.

Edit: Looks like Verizon plugged up the #228 hole that was required to activate the phone. So unless you can get a Verizon rep to add your ESN to their database, there's no way to do it.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] mrhodes2521:
I have a question is there a cab or a way to edit the registry so that the ring tone volume decreases when you pick it up like on the HD2??
[General Questions and Answers] catskier:
I talk to us cellular a few weeks ago and they said I could activate a HTC touch Pro without the data package. Well, I bought one on ebay and went to activate the phone and then they said I had to have a data package. Is there anyway to activate the htc touch pro as a phone only? I would still like to use the wifi, gps and and sync my calendar to my computer. I tried to find info on the web but have found nothing that really helped me.
[General Questions and Answers] trowakage:
I think US Cellular is a CDMA network, which means, unlike GSM where you just swap the SIM card from an existing phone, US Cellular actually has to activate your phone for you for your account to be active. So this isn't really a phone issue, its really a matter of whether US Cellular will permit you to use a smartphone w/o a data plan.

Call back a few times asking the same thing, sometimes different customer service reps will give you different answers/service.
[General Questions and Answers] catskier:
Yes, us cellular reps seems to give different answers and it is a CDMA. Is it possible to activate the phone without them knowing it is a smart phone and just activate the phone option. I would need to know how to activate the phone before hand and know what option I need to fill out. I would give them the dec number and than ask for the number I need to make the phone work.
[General Questions and Answers] trowakage:
Not sure if this rings true for CDMA, but the IMEI number for GSM phones identify each phone uniquely (manufacturer, model, plus unique code for each phone). So if you need to give them a similiar number for a CDMA phone (its called the ESN number I think), they'll know right away if its a smartphone (if they cared to look it up).

Best bet is probably keep calling until you get a nice rep that won't ask too many questions.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Themes and Apps] HTCNeil:
Hey finally found a solution for using the old keyboard and its gestures for quicker input on NRG's ROMS.

DavetheTytnGuy directed me to this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=271008

Its a SIP changer which you can direct as your default method of input. AWESOME!!!
[General Questions and Answers] yamajiang:
I guys,

I got confused about WM6.5 different build number.

it has Build 21xxx, build 23xxx and build 28xxx,

but it doesn't seems the bigger number the later released.

any kind soul can advise what's the exact mean.

many thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] orb3000:
WM6.5 is the only official build out right now 21XX

See this examples

WM6.5 21XX

WM6.5 23XX, 28XX
[General Questions and Answers] TheRem:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5005747&postcount=1
[General Questions and Answers] yamajiang:
thanks a lot for the explain.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] saifkorn:
whenever i use tomtom or google maps, the gps receiver stops working after 7 days of updating the Quick GPS, and I have canceled the data connection on my mobile.

Is there any way to fix this 7 days expiration ? i dont want to connect to the internet to keep updating .
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] ohyeahar:
There's no "solution" since it' not exactly a "problem". Are you looking for a way to download a lifetime's worth of GPS data for QuickGPS? That's quite impractical and impossible.

You'll just need to update QuickGPS every time you connect to a WiFi hotspot or via Activesync.

Btw, if you don't have a data connection, getting the Touch Pro2 is a bit of an overkill in my opinion...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] saifkorn:
thnx for the info i just thought to make sure. and oh i do access the internet all the time through my tp2 but right now i got my service cancelled and will have it back once i change the network provider.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Mesquire:
the only way to update is through a valid network connection (and that includes Wi-Fi)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] steviewevie:
What the QuickGPS application does is to download the positioning data for the GPS satellites. The satellites are moving in relation to the Earth all the time, so it's not practical/possible to give you a download of data that is going to last for absolutely ages.

The QuickGPS data should help speed up a satellite lock. You can get away without it anyway, it's just that the lock will probably take longer.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] tweiss3:
IRC there is an option to update every time you connect to activesync, that is probably your best bet.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] jcterry:
I have the Tilt2 and I'm not sure if it is the same on TP2, but I have the option of downloading the data everytime I connect my phone to my PC. Once it is connected, it uses the computer's internet to get the data.

Edit: Would have helped if I had read the previous post.:o
[Touch Pro CDMA] natelaabs:
Is this possible? How so? I have an Alltel TP with NFSFAN's WM6.5.3 rom and yozgatg's Manila 2.1 vga port, I cannot get the manila start menu to come up at all. Please enlighten me if this can happen or not.
[Touch Pro CDMA] eric12341:
I have that same package installed but I have it installed on the official htc 2.01 rom so try reverting back to that and then install the manila 2.1 after I installed this I have little need to install any custom roms
[Hero CDMA General] ChiefKRB33:
This is my very first smart phone so when I switched over from the Iden network I about stroked out...LOL....been with Nextel for over 10 years. I'm sure you get this question a ton, and I have done some reading through this forum. (A close friend referred me here) Im looking for what you would term "absolute essentials" in regards to running the phone. If you have advice for me to learn from, please share it. Understand that Im a "Virgin" to these phones, so if you tell me that my flux capacitor needs adjusting, I will probably believe you..:)

Anyways..sorry to bother you guys with this, was just looking for your opinions........
[Hero CDMA General] slick69:
What are you looking for, exactly?