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[HD2 General] rp-x1:
Hi xxDoggyxx,

As a previous X1 owner, I did have reservations about going from a seemingly small device with a hardware keyboard to a big screened touch only device.

I can safely say, I am more than happy with the upgrade! The X1 was a good phone (had its build faults, etc) but the fluidness and ease of use, coupled with the bigger screen makes it worthwhile.

Pros:

- Bigger easier to read screen (even though I have great eyesight, sometimes I did find myself straining to see the X1 details)

- On-screen keyboard (this was a potential no-go for me) it took me less than a week to get used to it from a hardware keyboard (I had one on my last 3 handsets). The haptic feedback seems to really help, but that is an opinion based comment!

- Fluid menus - The SenseUI has actually made me take a step back from SPB's Shell (had the X1 SPB panel) and for most users, it is pretty much there. (There are a few bugs, but it is a complex system)

- Reception - phone reception has been almost double the strength of my X1 in most of the situations I've tested (one of which is my girlfriend's house, which acts like a Faradays Cage to most phones!)

- Facebook/YouTube/Twitter integration - I never really used Twitter that much, nor uploaded any photos to Facebook, but now I actually have decent programs to do it with, its changed my usage pattern totally.

- iPhone comparison - My X1 never really interested my 'iPhone fanboi' mates (I loved it) but a lot of them seem to be jealous now!

- Sat-Nav - I used my X1 all the time as a Sat-Nav device, but with the much bigger screen, the HD2 is a much superior device in this instance.

- Rave reviews - I read the best part of 20 reviews before I upgraded, and most of them only mentioned one or two bad points (pink tinge in camera - solved with update, and windows being the OS - its an opinion whether you like it or not)

Bad points:

- The bigger screen - it may be too big for some, sometimes I've noticed I need to shuffle it around my hand to get to some places, when using it with a single hand. I must admit, watch a few DVD 'rips' on it and the screen is forgiven!

- Little niggles - like not being able to send images via bluetooth (via the Album) - taking a while to be able to type a text reply if you have a lot in your inbox (this is understandable as there is a lot to it!)

- Cost - but there again, when has the bleeding edge of mobile handsets even been cheap?

- Hardware issues - You may come across lots of people complaining on this forum about hardware quality, but then how many people have posted saying it is a fantastic device? Most people only 'pipe up' to complain, not to compliment. I for one are one of the latter.
[HD2 General] RJackson:
Haven't really used the Camcorder app, but i'll see what I can find out. :)

There's 3 resolutions you can record at, VGA (640x480) being the max. They all seem to be 4:3.

Can't find any information on the FPS.
[HD2 General] xxdoggyxx:
TO: RP-X1.

What does it means by: :"watch a few DVD 'rips' on it and the screen is forgiven!"

sorry, my english... And: "unable to sent picture via bluetooth in the album". i understand that there is a application called album, which view your picture easily. But, i still can bluetooth songs and picture at file explorer right? O.o

TO: RJackson.

With my knowledge of camera... LOL ... The HD2 is not "HD" it does not record "HD" video :( 4:3 is very very very small. if you view on a 42" LCD tv, you cannot see anything unless you stretch it. UNLESS... ... it is 4:3 @ 720fps [check with me again]:)

RP-X1 and RJackson, Anyway. thanks for the information... HD2 not "HD". a bit disappointed....
[HD2 General] rp-x1:
Hi, sorry!

DVD 'rips' are copies of DVD recordings so I can watch them on the HD2. The quality of the screen and hardware make it a pleasure to watch films on it.

Yes, you can send images and audio files via bluetooth in the File Explorer. The Album program is great for looking at pictures and videos, but they seem to have missed the bluetooth sending option out.

Unfortunately, I do agree with the HD2 not being 'HD', but there are many technical issues with HD imagery. The HD2 has a much higher resolution than most other mobile devices, so I can see where HTC have made the HD connection.
[HD2 General] xxdoggyxx:
actually, not to say that HD2 "sux", but the fact that the screen is really "small". the specification says that the screen is 4.3" (WOW) but it is only 480x680? Seriously, i am very very shocked. X1 screen is smaller yet higher resolution...

If you still had the xperia at hand, mind trying one simple thing to do.

Get the same video, place it at your xperia and HD2. view both at once. does xperia looks clearer? do not compare their ratio aspect. Thanks:)
[HD2 General] rp-x1:
They are the same resolution, 800 x 480.

The bigger screen makes things a lot easier to navigate (no need for stylus) and you don't need to struggle to watch things on it (some videos I played on the X1 were hard to watch, especially dark ones).

I can't deny there will be a 'quality' difference as the pixels will be bigger, but you don't notice the images going 'blocky' when viewing on an HD2, well I don't anyway.

I find it easier and more comfortable to watch videos on the HD2, for others they may prefer a smaller screen.
[HD2 General] maxnik1:
No, you don't understand.

The screen is 800x480, de facto it is the maximum for WinMo, as on your Xperia.

But the video recording is 640x480.

The screen is beautiful and huge, so don't worry about that part. ;)
[HD2 General] Shadowdh:
Best response imho... I also moved from the X1 to the HD2 and just dont regret it at all... I agree with all the things said by Rp-X1 above, but would also point out that the lack of a hardware keyboard was my biggest worry as I do a lot of typing on my phone and after almost a week I am so used to the HD2 on screen keyboard (using touchpal so I can also type in Chinese) its just awesome... HD2 is better than the X1 in nearly all respects I can think of at the moment... with more playing I expect it to only get better...
[HD2 General] hoss_n2:
no hd2 resolution is 480 x 800 not 640x480 and here is it"s full specifications in this link

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_hd2-2957.php
[HD2 General] chalid:
I switched from an X1 to a Touch HD to an HD2 ... :)

The X1 was a nice device, but the rather small screen (compared to the other 2 devices) and rather slow performance was the reason to switch to the Touch HD. I have to say it was a very good decision. The whole usability changes with the bigger screen - although it wasn't much faster ... But than the HD2 was announced and I sold my Touch HD. And what can I say: With the HD2 I finally got the perfect device. It feels like a whole device, not tinkered like the X1 or Touch HD - BUT you still have the ability to customize it like X1 or Touch HD. The whole TouchFLO (Sense/Manila - w/e you want to cal it) makes much more sense with the HD2 and the nice speed and stability.

However, there are some downside too ... My HD2 has dust under the screen, other users experience problems with their touchscreen responsiveness and so on ... check the forum for those problems.
[HD2 General] tictac0566:
I can only agree to all the pros already mentioned about the HD2 vs. Xperia X1.

The HD2 outperforms the Xperia X1 by all meanings.

The only thing you might miss is the hardware keyboard.

However, for me personally, the full power of HD2 was only unleashed thanks

to the Custom ROMs which you can get here in the forum. They complete the

device to a degree which one would love to see out of the box.

Thanks to the community here, I was already able to upgrade my Xperia X1

with the HTC Manila user interface; upgrading to the HD2 was a kind of the

logical next step for me. I don´t regret that purchase for any second.

Whenever I grab my still existing Xperia X1 (or any other device, for that

matter) to compare, I can see and feel a difference like day and night.

At the end of the day, it is always an individual decision to purchase anything.

It is always a mandatory step to touch and feel the product(s) of your choice

at a dealer - whatever other users say may not apply to you.
[HD2 General] xxdoggyxx:
Thanks for all the comment... Perhaps I will get HD2 by next week. Already sold my x1:) Lol.

Btw, whats in the box of HD2? I don't want to get scam by the shop. Thanks:)
[HD2 General] zelduy:
also moved from X1 to HD2..

no disappointment at all!!

great device.. btw.. I still got my X1.. when I use it again my X1 feels soooo slow
[HD2 General] souljaboy:
x1 display is 800x480

hd2 display is 800x480

x1 can record 640x480 , 640x400(wide) and smaller

hd2 can record 640x480 , and other smaller 4:3 sizes
[HD2 General] roxxa010:
thanks for the answers. I'm currently also considering a switch from the x1 to the hd2.

Did you (or could you pls) try out if the headphones with the integrated microphone also work on the hd2?

Thanks!
[HD2 General] Dr.Sid:
I had X1 before HD2 too.

- The screen is bigger and all around better.

- Using onscreen keyboard indeed is much much worse then X1 keyboard. On the other hand I do not keyboard that much, and compactness of the device is good trade-off. X1 was just thick and clunky.

- HD2 does not have any customizable keys. So if you used cursor keys on X1 for example, you won't be able to do that on HD2. You better use software which does not need it.

- It's fast fast fast. You can play unconverted videos. You could not on X1.

- The camera is a lot worse then X1. The application sux. Image quality is sometimes ok, but most of the time it sux too. X1 was much better camera. Video has jello effect, but on the other hand better bitrate and is perfectly fluent (unlike X1 videos).

- GPS is better. Locks faster with no problems. On X1 I sometimes could not get lock in 5 minutes.
[HD2 General] souljaboy:
also ex-X1-er here. well i loved the hw keyboard esp for games and live messanger not to mention the :eek::eek::eek: effect on the faces when i opened it up and gave nice backlight , the form factor was good too , a bit thicker with good grip but small allover size

never had a thing against X1s gps , if i had Agps on , i got signaled in in 7 seconds on google maps ...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Dancorp:
Hello,

I believe I got pre-release model of Tattoo ... I got HTC Confidential watermark which always stays there no matter what screen I am on.

Any way to remove this ? (i cannot upgrate it)

Thanks in advance
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] xmoo:
Flash to a shipped rom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bunu:
root that phone and flash a custom rom.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] webcansave:
How do you flash the phone with new wp7

How do you flash the phone with new wp7,,

no one says how. everyone just says but no direction
[G1 General] torrentss:
Hi all.

I'm running the latest cyanogen on my G1 (with non-danger SPL). I have apps2sd, but I was thinking - cyanogen seems to have released a Nexus One ROM with no apps2sd and went to relocating dalvik-cache to /cache instead.

Cyanogen seems to have done this safely for Nexus One, so I guess it's doable with G1 too, right? Any stable solutions out there?

I found this: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Dalvik-cache-relocation , but further googling revealed that this is not recommended (browser may clear it, etc...). So, can this be done with G1 safely?

If there is a problem with browser clearing it, can it be modified to _not_ write to /cache, and use SD card instead?
[G1 General] lbcoder:
If you set up the permissions correctly, then the browser won't have any kind of ability to delete it.... unless the browser calls a system service

Note: That is actually a great thing to do. It even makes sense since dalvik-cache is even cache!

Note2: if an application is running with its dalvik-cache in /cache/dakvik (or whatever), then it will have an open file handle, preventing the file from being deleted at least until the application is closed. If the dalvik cache for a non-running application is deleted, it will be automatically recreated when the application is next launched -- it will just slow down the launch a little.

The process is simple. Create a directory /cache/dalvik owned by system:system chmod 771. cp -p everything from /data/dalvik-cache into /cache/dalvik. Delete /data/dalvik-cache. Create symlink /data/dalvik-cache --> /cache/dalvik. Note: You'll probably want to do this stuff from RECOVERY since it could make a mess if you try this on a running system with the open file handles.

Actually on second thought, it looks like the browser may be calling a system service for read/write to /cache. You may need to create an extra level in the hierarchy under /cache in order to enforce the structure.... i.e. /cache/root/dalvik, chown root:root /cache/root; chmod 555 /cache/root; chown system:system /cache/root/dalvik; chmod 771 /cache/root/dalvik, and create your link /data/dalvik-cache --> /cache/root/dalvik

Note: You can just as easily move your application data over to the /cache partition. Procedure would be similar, EXCEPT that you wouldn't want to move your ENTIRE /data/app over. Just move individual APKs over and link back to them.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] papp.martin:
Hi

I need an application without GUI that can switch not only to next window, but also to previous one.

I have googled a lot but without any luck.

Thanks

Martin
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
With taskbar launcher you can switch to prev/next application through a gesture over the taskbar.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] papp.martin:
Yes, but it is only for WM 6.5.x and I am looking for use with multi touch gestures with help LMT Launcher.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
well, then it's probably up to LMT Launcher....
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] papp.martin:
LMT launcher just lunches applications, thats fine.

I am looking for application that switches between tasks.

If for example taskbar launcher would have launch parameter that only switches to previous task it would be the solution. :-)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ramdroid77:
well, wouldn't be a problem at all! I can do that for next release!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] papp.martin:
Great :-) Looking forward to it

Thanks a lot

Martin
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] henrychenghkg:
hi, may I know how to play RMVB video in HD2?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] henrychenghkg:
pls let me seek for help on it
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] hysys:
Hi

I found a version of warcraft for wvga, looks good but after the first mission i have a crash during the loading of the next one....

did anyone had this issue? and how do you solve it:)

thanks
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] naimmkassim:
Same problem here.. :(

although you play single player still the game will suddenly crash!!

HTC HD2 user here..
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] sociojeje:
Hope it's not illegal. Warcraft 2 WVGA working on HD2

I heard it's a freeware. I had the same issues before but not anymore after this version.

single play works and 2nd campaign also. So far, I've only played there.

just copy it to your sd card and run on explorer.

ps. Please PM me if this is illegal. I'll delete the link right away.

Download here:

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XS1P3RU1
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] duncan888:
I want to buy Beautiful Widgets but want the original HTC theme. Does anyone have it or know where I can get it from?

Thanks
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] McFroger3:
You can skin the widget now. There are a ton of different themes for it. Just download it and enjoy. =P
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] serialtoon:
That is if you get the damn thing to show the weather. Seems to never work for me. An update should follow soon.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anheuer:
I was wondering if there is a wvga version of the htc keyboard available.

i have the milestone and now have the vga version and its ugly, but still better then the stock keyboard.

of is there a different one available that is similar to the one from htc?

Thnx!
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] anheuer:
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/03/29/download-htc-ime-keyboard-v19/
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] wmn79:
Thanks was also searching for that.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] vselca:
Its actually up to v25 now...The thread is right here in XDA forums
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Blackleopord187:
ok im having this dumb problem with my touch pro. everytime i go to sms or watever involves the little circle thing in the middle, it just goes crazy. it seems that my circle thing is messed up because it always happens, and the text in sms always goes from big to small and over and over again. please help. thanks
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] ozcaN:
i think its suppose to do that. clockwise = font bigger and counter clockwise = font smaller
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] Blackleopord187:
but it does it without me even touching it
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] ozcaN:
try a new rom and see if it fixes or a hard reset if u wana keep warrenty
[HD2 General] ftrippie:
Hi Guys,

This morning I suddenly noticed black 'liquid' spots 'behind' my screen. The screen stills works perfectly, but not sure what to do with these spots.

Should I bring it in for repair (reflashing to original ROM, etc)?

These are spots like we used to see on LCD screens, if you press the screen, they get bigger. If I take out the battery and press from the inside, the spots move as well. I reckon there is some pressure build up in the device and would like to open it myself, but that would void the warrenty of course.

Attached 2 photos, 1 with screen off (clearly visable) and 1 with screen on (not really bothersome).

anybody seen this before?

FTrippie
[HD2 General] D.O.C:
ink bleeding, u should get it to repair asap, lcd is messsed up

My mistake, the other members are right, I am sorry as I could not see your pictures correctly because I was browsing with my hd2.... it is not ink bleeding, for that, you have to have the lcd broken..... anyway, I am glad is not bleeding, now, lets learn from the other members.... cheers..
[HD2 General] Beefheart:
There are quite a few threads with people having the same issue, I don't believe it's bleeding like suggested above, it is the layers of the screen sticking together. I had the same problem on my old LG Viewty about three years ago - sometimes it goes away on it's own (when the phone gets hot for example) and sometimes you need to get a replacement. If it's new I suggest you speak to either your provider or HTC.
[HD2 General] Tubgirl:
Use a suction cup to carefully pull the screen a little bit and it should disappear.

Brgds... /TubGirl
[HD2 General] Lukasss:
Same thing happened to me, and few other members... Have a look here.

Grtz

Lukas
[HD2 General] ftrippie:
Thanks for the quick response guys!

Yep, it's exactly what happened in thread mentioned

(did some searching but couldn't find it before)

the suction cup idea might be a good one, will check it out and let you know. If I can solve it myself it would be much better than sending it in.

thanks!
[HD2 General] hoss_n2:
(newton ring ) this is dueto great pressure happened on the screen if not fixed in short time the screeen will be corrubted .

note; (it is not covered by warranty)
[HD2 General] ftrippie:
Nope, in my case no pressure whatsoever. It just happened overnight. If it would be pressure, it would be from a faulty manufacturing and elements of the device not fitting well.

Just read the whole case in the other thread, I think I am in for some treat.

Will start with calling my dealer, which is Vodafone Spain.
[HD2 General] hoss_n2:
mab be it would be from a faulty manufacturing but fix it fast before the screen corrubts from over pressure as this happened on hd1 and they did not want to fix it under warranty
[HD2 General] Beefheart:
If this happened to me and I couldn't get rid of it, I would go ballistic if HTC claimed it wasn't covered by the warranty. What a total piss take.
[HD2 General] ardsar:
i can understand the newton ring effect on resistive screens, but on capacitive screens using glass - i find it hard to believe.
[HD2 General] ce3hel:
Yes, ardsar. My thougths exactly.

I had Newton rings on my touch hd. And I was informed that that is imposible on capacative screen because it is made of hard material, top layer cannot fall on the lower one.
[HD2 General] Lukasss:
Whatever it is, I hope it's not a recurring issue. In my thread three HD2 had that issue, and now another one... :(
[HD2 General] ftrippie:
Exactly Lukass, I hope this is just coincidence.

I just reflashed the original ROM and will take it this afternoon. In the end I decided not to try to get rid of it myself, since it is now plain visible. And I only had it for 2 weeks, so of it goes.

Let's see what they say.
[HD2 General] Mikulec:
I had this, repaired by repair service under warranty. The report said it was newton ring.
[HD2 General] ftrippie:
well, I just brought it in, estimated return is 11th March, let's hope that it will be quicker!

cheers!
[HD2 General] amitambika:
Yes it is a newton ring caused by pressure perhaps if you keep the phone in the trouser pocket which is tight.I had the same but as repaired under warranty in 2 days.
[HD2 General] Halle:
Be careful not put to much pressure when putting the battery in, since its a very thin layer between the battery and the LCD. I think this can cause the LCD come in contact with the digitizer if you are not careful.
[HD2 General] shak7i:
propably heating issue

has anyone got the idea that this may have been caused by heat? maybe when the internal components of the phone heats up this causes the gap (spot) on the screen. can anyone confirm what is behind the spot? is it the processor? i've got this idea because before switching to hd2 i was using SE xperia x1 and maybe most of you are aware of the cracking issues of the silver casing. well according to my local SE representative this cracking was caused by heating when using wifi. it was covered by warranty since it's a manufacturing defect. HD2 also heats up when using wifi and maybe thats what causing this problem. well its just my idea. feel free to share yours.
[HD2 General] blacc360:
how to fix liquid spot

i had the exactly the same problem, and fixed it!!!! what i did was to heat it up with a hair dryer while it was on charge(this causes the battery to heat up as well) the spot started to shrink slowly took around 2 hours, but it didnt solve my problem total, as when it cools down the spot would comeback but not as large as b4. so getting pissed of with it i put it on charge from my laptop and placed my hd2 behind the air vent of my laptop(where the heat escapes) and continued working, i forgot my phone was there for about 5-8 hours. when i remembered it was there i moved it, whole phone was very hot not so hot that i couldn't hold it but hot enough. the spot had gone totally. but i thought it would comeback when cooled, so i decided to cool it slowly placing it back behind my laptop but moving it further away at 10 min intervals until it was around a foot a half away from the heat. i now have my hd2 working fine. with no spots.... my theory on this is that the liquid had been pushed else where within the phone as i couldn't see any liquid seeping from the phone so by heating the whole phone wherever the liquid was it thinned and cover the spot but upon cooling it would compress again dont quite understand how i worked around that but it worked
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] stoolzo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=634951&highlight=tcpmp

some kind chap on the HD2 forum has created a touch friendly version of TCpmp, i have tested it and it works well, great free media player
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] accountabc:
haha, just saw this one today in that forum too ;). Still have to test it. Only thing that isn't very clear to me.. Is it just a skin or is it a standalone tcpmp build?

Edit: seems to be a standalone build, but it doesn't support subtitles or flash video