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[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Shasarak:
There have been really quite a lot of threads on this subject before: original poster, you might like try to searching the forum before posting a question to see if it has been asked before. ;)

A couple of examples of earlier threads: here, here and here.

Sadly, such threads never seem come to any useful conclusions. :( This is partly because everyone piles in and automatically recommends whichever app they use, without stating why they recommend it, or what benefits it has over any other app, or what parameters they recommend using with it. It's also because I don't think ever completely nailed down the optimum encoding parameters. This thread got some way towards that goal, but I don't think we ever came to any firm conclusions.

If you are not sure what you are doing then I recommend MP4ForHD, which you can download here. The results are perhaps not quite optimal, but they're pretty good, and it's fairly idiot proof. Use the default HD2 profile, to begin with.

I would steer clear of the Touch HD "Video Encoding GUI" as its settings are too conservative for the HD2; it trades off video quality for ease of processing in a way that is necessary on a Touch HD but not on an HD2.

If you are more of an expert then I suggest MediaCoder.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kr00t0n:
To elaborate on my settings.

Install WinMEnc

Add my profile to the profile folder.

Load WinMenc, add you files, select my profile from the dropdown list, check 'fit to width' on the 'Video' tab, and encode.

Play the mp4 in HTC Album.

Example video

I've batch encoded Dexter season 4 720p with the above settings, and it looks amazing.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kenkiller:
Simply because everyone has their own standards of what is good/good enough/who cares? :D There isn't a single encoding method that is the "best", per se.

For me, I have ended my quest for encoding specs, and I've already listed the software and parameters I've used. I'm sure someone out there will disagree, saying that other parameters would make it better in terms of size/quality, with or without CUDA (and the list goes on and on), and kudos to them. Personally I'm more than happy with my encodes, I'm glad that kr00t0n finds it useful too. :D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kenkiller:
Recently I'm having troubles with this profile for encoding mkvs (mostly music videos)...They tend to crash a little into the encoding. You have this problem?

However if I encode them into avi with similar encoding specs, it works. It looks like encoding h264 into h264 causes a problem for mkvs, at least for me.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] spastik:
use this :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] BetaZaP:
I use Winavi MP4 converter.. easy fast nice ;-)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] geronemo:
Hi,

i downloaded HTC touch HD video converter 1.21 version.

and converted a 2.5GB 720p mkv movie to 800x480 900kbps 160kb audio.

i am interested in mainly converting mkv to hd2 format.

i have a duo 2 core 8400 processor and it took me like 4 hrs.

i read somewhere that on HD2 keeping the video bitrate above 700kbps doesnt make a difference and just ends up using more battery while playback.

is that true??

what should be the best settings i should keep in order to get good results?

also is there any other way to convert in a shorter time than this??

will keeping a lower video bitrate decrease the total time??

i know many of you will say trial and error is the best way, but i am asking to get a head start as 4+hrs to convert one movie is alot of time.

anyways thanks for answering guys :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Filipek88:
i am curious too about the questions geronemo has, maybe some would like to share their experiences here?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jan-willem3:
I use badaboom it use your Nvidia GPU wich is much faster If you want the right settings for it ask me. 30 minutes video is 6 minutes converting video.:p
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jab1972:
I just don’t understand!!!!!

I just don’t understand!!!!! I too am looking for a way of encoding a dvd to mpeg4 that will play on my HD2 with reasonable quality, with out juggering and with out lip sync issues.

When I downloaded and played the above sample clip of Legion from kr00t0n, I got all excited! The quality is fantastic, the audio is in sync and there is very little or no jugger when played in HTC Album!

GREAT!!!!!!, I thought, I have my answer. I thought that an average film would be a little large in size, but I can live with that or lower the quality a little as it was so fantastic. (the sample file is 38Meg for a 02.28 min)

So I downloaded WinMEnc and kr00t0n’s profile. Run program, added my DVD files, selected the kr00t0n’s HD2 profile, checked ‘fit to width’ and waited patiently

The result was a load of MEG4 files with six off them ranging from 18Meg to 360Meg, the others were very small (around 20K).

Off the large files one listed as having as dimensions of 800 x 450?? on the PC file explorer and the rest had no dimensions at all and won’t play on PC WMP or on the HD2. The large file with the dimensions of 800 x 450 would play but the result on the HD2 was in a “letter box” window, was very small and juddered so bad it only played a frame about every 5 secs?????

Please tell me what I am doing wrong, do I have to somehow combine these MPEG4’s to one? Will the whole film then play properly like the sample clip?

If so what software did you use to combine the output of WinMEnc to create that magnificent sample clip?

P.S, I had already started another thread on this matter Here and have tried all the suggestions on there, but the results are all pretty bad quality and they ALL have varying degrees of BLOODY lip sync issues.

HELP!!!

Thanks

Jason
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jacahaca:
allplayer and allconverter

ALLConverterToPSP 1.2 best for me- format to psp but great look on hd2-

full screen!!!!

easy to add subtitles and convert full avi 1:30h and 700MB in 20min to size 300-400MB -480 x 272px is ok and save your memory card

program is free

www allplayer.org/en/download

i don't use faster and more easy converter before-try

SAVE YOUR TIME AND SPACE ON MEMORY CARD
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] geronemo:
i would definitely wanna know about the settings.

thanks.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kenkiller:
upload a video that failed to convert properly (the initial video, not the failed result) and i'll take a look at it for ya. PM me the link.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jan-willem3:
This are the settings for badaboom.

This are the settings I use first select Ipod touch after that go to advanced.

Video Encoder

Profile: Baseline

Level 4.0

Rate Control set

Constant quality

That slider under it just select medium it's good enough I don't see difference between high and medium.

Video Decoder

Nummer of frames

ALL

Picture Settings

Display resolution

704*480

Aspectration

Fill screen

Deinterlace

Off

Audio Settings

Audio mix

Streodown-mix

Bitrate 128 kbs

This are the best settings for 16:9 format. Normal video's work fine with 720P or 1080P video I get trouble but for normal resolutions this should work.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jab1972:
Thanks for the reply kenkiller, but I don’t understand, what video do you want me to upload? The source material was a DVD, and the result using winMEnc and kr00t0n’s settings was a load of MPEG4 files (one for each dvd file I think), some of which played on HD2 but very small and juddery.

I can’t believe that sample clip uploaded by kr00t0n was converted using this software. If it was I would love to know if it is possible to get this kind of single MPEG4 file result from a DVD source. It is the only file of any format I have placed on my HD2 where the audio in sync and plays smoothly.

There are lots of other threads regarding this issue and a lot of them are suggesting that there is a problem with the HD2 where the audio is delayed what ever you play. (Which is my experience)

I would just love to know why kr00t0n’s clip was perfect??????????????
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jaypham@yahoo.com:
tipard mkv video converter

tipard mkv video converter.. it's one of the best i've found.. has lots of options! =)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] quasi_mojo:
might be because your ripping straight from dvd...

i used winmenc and kr00t0n's profile but my source was a pre-ripped .avi, the conversion was fast and the result is pixel perfect! its sooo gorgeous i had 8 people gathered round me in the pub the other night watching family guy :)

also used the same again but changed the resolution to suit a BB storm2 and again the conversion was perfect.

my advice is to try different source material, or use a different program to rip the DVD to .avi, hopefully that helps!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kenkiller:
Yes, I've done several dvd rips with winmenc (i was the one who intro-ed kr00t0n the encoder :D), and they turned out pretty fine.

You converted the dvd directly through winmenc or to an alternative video file first? Because from what you wrote, it seems there is a problem with your source files, that's why I asked u to pass me a sample of those failed source files.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jab1972:
Cheers for both the above posts, yes I was used winmenc to convert the dvd directly to MPEG4.

I am doing something wrong? I want to convert dvd direct to an approx 800 to 1000 meg MPEG4 single file to play on HD2

Should I rip the DVD to an single avi file first then convert to an MPEG4? If so can winmenc do this or should I use another program first?

Thanks for your help with this.

Regards

Jason
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] petvas:
For those of you who haven't tested it, Handbrake is really great in converting mkv files to mp4. Really recommended!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jab1972:
Yes, handbrake is also quite good at converting DVD's directly to a single MP4 file, (I got best results out of all ones I have tried). The video quality is fairly good, but I do get a little juddering when played back using HTC Album and it is a little blurred, but alas, the audio is out of sync like every other converter that does not deal with this great “feature” we have on our HD2’s of the audio being approx 0.5 sec behind the video.

I also think Handbrake would be better if we could set it to output a file of 800 x 480, the native resolution of our HD2’s
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] petvas:
I get no juddering and no audio lag. I can also set the resolution to 800x480.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] petvas:
Here are the settings in Handbrake that work very well with mkv files (see attachments). As you see I can also select any resolution I want
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] jab1972:
Cheers petvas,

Will give it a ago with your settings.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] mcmike_cz:
Well I use PocketDivXEncoder - and its really good soft for creating avi videos.

Easy to setup, easy to use, batch working - quite fast.

(btw I got WD My Book World edition II - and HD2 has no problem with playing real DivXs from lan disk... cool sleeping with many movies and music)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] aceldama:
i use mediacoder. i've given two preset files in another post. you get pretty good quality movies with this. :)

find them here:

xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6136242&postcount=4
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] SEscobedo:
I use DVD Decrypter to convert the dvd to VSO then use Super C to convert it to MP4. Super C is completely customizable and its free.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] quasi_mojo:
WinMenc and Kr00t0n's HD2 profile is easilly the best solution so far, it even compensates for the audio delay in the HD2.

tuning the bit-rate to 1000kbps for long films (for smaller end file size)

around 1500kbps for music videos and short programs (family guy etc)

changing the screen resolution for blackberrys/iphones etc etc

its worked flawlessly and quickly (dual-core AMD / 2gb Ram) and setting the priority to just low means it doesnt chew up you CPU, allowing me to continue teabagging on BF2 :)

sorry if i sound like a fanboy, i just cant praise this program (and Kr00t0n's profile) enough!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kenkiller:
I'm glad someone appreciated all the testing I did to find which was the easier and better convertor out there. :D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] quasi_mojo:
and you dont have a donate button :p
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Charliehustle:
i was using this profile when converting an already mp4 format bdrip video and when i was watching it with wmp the quality was great but it seemed that the resolution or aspect ratio was a bit off, could it be because the source file resolution is 1280x544?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kenkiller:
tick the fit to width option.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kr00t0n:
Hey guys, here's another encoded mp4 to wow your friends/family/colleagues with. ;)

http://www.kr00t0n.com/Kjam/SWTOR-Hope-HD2.mp4

Just play it in HTCPlayer, smooth as silk.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] geronemo:
really nice video will try playing it on hd2.

thanks.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] geronemo:
here's another one :)

http://www.kr00t0n.com/Kjam/StarWars.mp4

and another :D

http://www.kr00t0n.com/Kjam/FantasticFour.mp4
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] geronemo:
is there anyway to change setting of HTC player, i mean increase brightness etc. because the same movie i play on core seems to be a bit richer in colors than htc player.

thanks.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Mastakony:
Format factory

Format Factory just rules....
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] FiveInline:
What am i doing wrong?

i use WinMenc and Kr00t0n's profile. just converted a 2 hour avi file to mp4, and the quality is just bad, the movie is not playing any smooth, its not full screen (yes i use fith to width) AND the audio i way out of sync??

Edit: just tried to convert a HD mkv file with MP4forHD, using the HD2 profile, and the quality is STUNNING! and the audio is pretty close to perfect, SLIGHTY out of sync but good enough!

So, am sticking to this program!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] rmdeathwish:
2 More Software suggestions...

Hi everyone , i currently do not own a HD2 (waiting for it to reach me in like 2 weeks)

Anyways, there are 2 softwares i can suggest to u ppl.

1> Any Video Converter : Its a free program ,very popular on the net , google it up .

Advantages : (1)Converts to preliminary mobile formats esp mp4.

(2) Specify the proper bit rates . For eg : I used to own a HTC gene earlier :D , but with a lot of testing and analysis i realized the following settings u might try out.

First and foremost , there is always some bitrate limitation on any phone , be it an HD2 or a GEne.

U guys can try out the following settings using Any Video Converter .

Select a small video (to test the quality)

Select the output as MP4.

Specify the video bitrate (start with 512Kbps)

Specify the audio bitrate (keep it constant like 192kbps with 44100 Hz , as thats a very decent quality)

Specify the video frame rate (30fps is a good frame rate for a smooth and effortless playback)

Specify the video size (640X480, 400X800 etc. whichever u require)

====NOTE : Every conversion depends on the original video file source , if the original video from which u are converting from is not a good quality one , then u will never get a good picture no matter wat conversions u mite do with wat not high bitrates.

Finally

>>COnvert

transfer the video on ur HD

Check the quality and please do reply back on this so that others can read.

====NOTE (2) : If u are not satisfied with the quality , keep increasing the video bitrate ONLY (which u started as 512kbps) , keeping others the same and Re-Convert the file and follow the steps again.

Im sure ul be satisfied with atleast one of the results u get .

Software No. 2 : XILISOFT VIDEO CONVERTER ULTIMATE (paid)

Try this if u hav the eextra moolah to spare.I found it equally as good :)

REMEBER ==== : The extra juddering and audio/video outsyncing(or non- syncing ???) only happens when the bitrates are not being handled simultaneously by the device ). You need to achieve a stable combination of the two. Believe me ive tried it for a long long time :D
[Nexus One General] vikramdhani:
is there a way for me to turn off the predictive text off when i am typing because it is really annoying

any advice or help will be great
[Nexus One General] kozm0naut:
If you go to "Settings" from the menu of the main screen of your phone, then select "Keyboard," and "Android Keyboard" within, it will allow you to toggle this.
[Nexus One General] vikramdhani:
well i cant find keyboard options under settings menu :(
[Nexus One General] vikramdhani:
Never Mind i was able to find the settings and thank for help
[Nexus One Accessories] anthro:
There's a lot of discussion about docks for the Nexus One. Since budget is a big issue for a lot of us, why don't we resort to DIY solutions?

Please share your ideas in making a Nexus One DIY dock.

EDIT:

Neat DIY solutions we have here so far

Business Card Holder http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5700465&postcount=41

Paper Cup http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5779280&postcount=42

iPhone 2G Dock http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=5801510&postcount=47

Cassette Case Dock http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mj3s4ONvLY

Paper Clip Dock http://www.deanying.com/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx

Dollar Bill Dock (works for other currencies too :D) http://www.androidhackz.net/2010/02/docking-station-for-a-buck/

Tissue Roll Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/nexus-one-andrex-dock/

Dough Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/green-android-desk-stand/

Lego Dock from 3gdo http://3dgo.net/2010/01/15/nexus-one-lego-dock/
[Nexus One Accessories] Volker1:
Before breaking out the duct tape you might want to have a look at the 3rd party cradles on ebay.

Another option is the one dollar docking station :D
[Nexus One Accessories] anthro:
Oh yeah! That's what I'm talking about! Cool :D

Good thing the Clock app works on landscape :D

I think, the cradle mentioned here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=627552 would also work nicely. Good thing we have those in the Philippines. I just hope it's safe for the Nexus One.

Thanks for the ebay tip. Found a lot of options :)
[Nexus One Accessories] anthro:
oops. double post
[Nexus One Accessories] britoso:
I've been waiting for alternate docks too.

I don't need the bluetooth or RCA connectors, just a stand with pins to charge the n1. (via the pins, not micro usb)

can someone with a dock post some pictures of the dock pins, if they can volt-test the pins that would be great.
[Nexus One Accessories] dianoga7:
Not fancy enough to use pins or anything, but it does what I need. Legos FTW!

3dgo.net/2010/01/15/nexus-one-lego-dock/

Unfortunately I can't post links yet...
[Nexus One Accessories] Volker1:
The ebay knockoffs use microUSB, just like the lego dock :) As far as I know there are no pin-utilizing ones apart from the official one. Too bad I already have bluetooth speakers :-)
[Nexus One Accessories] gunnner:
Absolutely agree. Sadly, I bet we won't ever see one. I'm guessing it's much cheaper just to mold a piece of plastic around a micro-usb plug than to actually match the pin setup. I'm guessing that's why we saw them appear so quickly after launch.

Hope I'm proven wrong, though. That Nexus dock is hella expensive, and apparently kind of buggy.
[Nexus One Accessories] tamanaco:
Here are two "innovative" docks I came across in the Android Forum

http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/nexus-one-andrex-dock/

http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010/02/green-android-desk-stand/
[Nexus One Accessories] galaxys:
^LOL...too much doh for my tastes :rolleyes: But that TP one has potential backup use :D
[Nexus One Accessories] persiansown:
Heres the one I made with a business card :)

http://kmobs.iq0.org/Nexusdock3.jpg
[Nexus One Accessories] anthro:
Cool. Could you share with us how you did it? :)
[Nexus One Accessories] britoso:
brilliant, please post how you cut/fold the card to make it strong enough.
[Nexus One Accessories] K69:
Yeah, that would be nice.

I have lots of plastic in different colors left.

Should not be too hard to build something. ;)
[Nexus One Accessories] scgolfer7:
Here are the pictures of the pins on the Desktop Dock from Google, I should be be able to get a voltage test tonight and let you know.

Hope this helps.

yfrog.com/ca20100205185942j

yfrog.com/1520100205185950j

NOTE: Since I'm a new member I cant embed the images, sorry. They are from imageshack.us
[Nexus One Accessories] 3bs:
My favorite is the paperclip dock. Search youtube for iphone paperclip stand.
[Nexus One Accessories] britoso:
Thanks. I'm thinking we can build one of these out of plastic/putty/clay/plaster of paris etc.

Cut up a usb cable and connect the +5v and GND to to simple pins/nails (blunted/filed) at the bottom. ( with a little soldering).
[Nexus One Accessories] anthro:
Most decent solution so far! Thanks a lot!

Here it is http://www.deanying.com/PermaLink,guid,a99a1c06-b55b-4001-afeb-46a707055ecc.aspx
[Nexus One Accessories] stian230:
love this thread .

i wod go for the Tissue Roll Dock http://bobbyjason.co.uk/blog/2010 02...e-andrex-dock/:)
[Nexus One Accessories] brotbuexe:
about the 3 pins

if you see from the bottom you have 3 pins, 2 on the left, 1 on the right from the micro usb.

if you haven't attached the microusb you have the following:

pin 1 <-> pin 2: -2.5 volts

pin 2 <-> pin 3: +2.6 volts

pin 1 <-> pin 3: 0 volts

when you have attached the micro usb you get

pin 1 <-> pin 2: 2 volts

pin 2 <-> pin 3: 2.6 volts

pin 1 <-> pin 3: 4.6 volts (with the stock loader I get 5 volts)

so I assume the outer pins are for charching (5 volts = usb power).

Can someone with the stock docking verify this?

Does anyone know what the purpose for the other pin? It should detect the dock mode? There is no 4th pin for the car dock...
[HD2 General] commando0:
i am having few problem after updating tp rom 1.66 on uk retail hd2

1 error message of services.exe

2 vibration when activated in txt messages notification

the vibration often never stops ... it was a issue in touch dual also

any one else facing same issues
[HD2 General] RSJ:
I am having a similar problem with the vibration when I receive an SMS - that it does not stop until I have gone into the all messages screen.
[HD2 General] commando0:
do u also have services.exe problem
[HD2 General] jamesliang200x:
This problem had occur on 1.48 rom too

I dont know if I install some software or other things to conflicts with the service.exe.

I use the HK 1.48 ROM.........

Someone know the reason please tell us the truth. Thanks alot.:D
[HD2 General] Lex85:
Since 1.66 the vibration when receiving a new SMS is way longer than it was in 1.48...but it stops after a few seconds though...
[HD2 General] commando0:
mine does not stop unless i restart or change to vibration profile
[Touch HD Android Development] TheATHEiST:
Please can mods sticky the FAQ thread and enforce that questions should be asked in there otherwise this thread is juts gunna start getting flooded like the WM section.

It would be nice to have some sort of organization to sections instead of everything just getting chucked in same place. :(
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Spirit81:
Hi,

I would like to move taskbar from my lockscreen, but i can't figure how to do that..

for now I just removed text and slider icon, but left arrows.

thx for help

P.S. I do search, but notheing :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] appelflap:
Why do you want to do that :) Don't you like to check your signal, battery, connections etc. without unlocking the device?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Spirit81:
hehe..

i would like to have almost (clock) clear lockscreen

;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] appelflap:
Maybe S2U2 will work for you?