yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Accessories] purezerg:
the biggest problem with external packs vs AC adaptor is that

1) most AA battery packs outputs to HD2 @ around 100ma reason being the voltage is too low.

2) i have tried that sanyo 5000ma USB battery pack which does around 400ma, it charges faster but it's actual power output is around 4v

the key is the higher the voltage, the faster it charges.

I have seen most 4AA battery packs are conected as 2x serial, 2x parrallel, which means if you are using 2500mah batteries, it's only 2.6v@5000mah.

http://www.boxwave.com/products/batteryadapter/batteryadapterforminisync.htm

this device is connected as such as i have it also.

I tried using sanyo eneloops, hd2 recharges @ 140ma

i tried 2800mah powerex, HD2 charges @ 110ma

i tried diposalble lithium, hd2 charges @ 350ma (measured at 3.3v )

4AA all connected in serial would be the most ideal. but it only stores very little power. 1.3v x4=5.2v but if your battery is 2500mah, then it's only 5.2v@2500mah.

the higher the voltage the faster it charges.

I am actually thinking of building a 8AA battery, to make it a 5.2v@5000mah. but 8AA batts aint light. but am sure it will charge the phone as fast as AC adaptor.

AC adaptor does around 5v -/+ 0.3v 850ma

I am thinking out making my own battery pack also. one that does 5.2v @ 2000ma so that it can charge the battery as fast as AC adaptor.

but the problem is li-ion chemistry dont really allow high discharge unless it's A123 batteries.

2nd is that nimh batts are capable of high discharge but they dont really store alot of power in terms of weight to power ratio.

nimh states 1.2v but is 1.3v at full charged. highest i have seen from my batts are 1.35v

li-ion states it's 3.7v but at full charge it's 4.1v, highest i have seen from my batts are 4.25v

the key is building a circuitry that ups the voltage to 5v and acts as a voltage stabilizer aka mosfet and capacitor. but P=IV and considering the power loss from voltage conversion.

sigh.... why cant anyone build a extended battery the size of iphone's external battery slot-in. i dont mind if the phone is thicker. but rather than a hump in the middle of the phone, they can always make the battery the size of the phone. kind of like battery+case type.

the thing about battery ratings are,

eg, rechargeable batteries states 1.2v, that is actually the MINIMAL voltage.

same goes for akaline. 1.5v @ minimal.

li-ion 3.7v MINIMAL.

lithium 1.6V minimal , i have one batt at measures as high as 1.77v !

all devices have a wide range input. for reasons

1) AC adaptor rates @ 5v but it need tolerance cuz it fluctrates from 4.6-5.4v

2) batteries start high, ends low, but voltage curve is very stable.
[HD2 Accessories] kilrah:
There are more than enough commercial, regulated packs either for AA batteries or with integrated li-ion batteries, for many budgets, to lose time making one yourself IMO.
[HD2 Accessories] GeitjeG:
Thanks for your story :D.

Please keep me posted if you are going to try for yourself!
[HD2 Accessories] GeitjeG:
It's not only a matter of saving time, it's just nice to make your own. It gives pleasure :p. And some excitement for the risk of blowing an expensive phone :rolleyes:.
[HD2 Accessories] Som30ne:
If youre into making it yourself,

there's this site:

http://www.ladyada.net/make/mintyboost/

there are detailed instructions and design schematics

+ the parts list.

It would be more complex than using a simple 4 AA battery case connected to a usb plug, but considering that without a voltage regulator wou would be limited to rechargable batteries (since 4 regular AAs would give too high voltage), and considering saving the weight and size of 2 more AAs . . .

Anyway -

give it a look.

(PS - I found this site some time ago, I do not own it, and do not have any connection to it)
[HD2 Accessories] pa49:
I'm using 4NiMh rechargeables giving 2800mAh in a clear AA case with USB soldered onto the case terminals with a flying lead and its fine.
[HD2 Accessories] purezerg:
"Turns out some devices don't like being charged with a battery pack, usually devices that require special drivers to charge. "

I just cross checked with my electrical enginner friend

he said that different devices hvae different tolerance.

eg, some devices only accept 4.95-5.05v

there is a circuit in all USB devices to stablise the voltage. to suppress/reduce if it's too high, but nothing if it's too low.
[HD2 Accessories] Som30ne:
I heard no such thing.

I did see a courious behaviour in some devices,

that needed some voltage on one of the data pins as well in order to start charging.

Connecting these devices to a power supply that fed the power wires only, and didnt put anything on any of the data wires did not charge the devices.
[HD2 Accessories] hgood1001:
hi mates

why dont you just use 10 recharg.batteries and the circuitry of the original HTC HD2 car charger ? it works like butter&honey for me : )
[HD2 Accessories] GeitjeG:
Right guys, thanks for the input.

After I think it's not worth the risk to build a pack completely myself.

The 3 best options that sound easy and safe to me are:

- Using the car charger circuitry with 10 (:eek:) rechargable battteries.

- Buying a cheap one on internet

- Building one using a tried tutorial
[HD2 Accessories] felixdd:
Choice #1 is obivously undesirable.

Choice #2: Internet ones usually don't have voltage and current protection. For example, the boxwave one I linked to is just a simple charge circuit with no built-in resistors and such.

Choice #3: I would suggest using Mintyboost: http://www.instructables.com/id/MintyBoost!---Small-battery-powered-USB-charger/

AFAIK, the charging speed of the device is a function of current, not voltage. A source that outputs at a maximum of 500mA will charge a device twice as slow as a source that outputs at a maximum of 1A, if it is assumed that the device can take in charge at a current of 1A
[HD2 Accessories] GeitjeG:
This tutorial looks really nice and seems well thought out...!

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[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] GeitjeG:
I'm using this medical program UpToDate a lot at work, but it only works well if IE is my default browser. But, except for this, I prefer to use Opera:rolleyes:.

Can someone please make a script/program to temporarily set IE as def. browser? What I'm thinking of is a Mortscript which, if started,

- first sets IE as default,

- then runs UpToDate,

- if UpToDate exits: set Opera as default browser.

Would this, or another solution be possible? Can someone help me with this, I have no experience in programming:o.

To be clear, UpToDate is working for me (it's not the problem with a white screen you find elsewhere on this forum), but if I open an article for the second time in one session, it open in Opera, and links cannot be clicked anymore. Others are having this problem as well.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] GeitjeG:
BUMP?:confused:

Can someone help me with a short script to temp set IE as standard browser and upon exit set Opera back as default?

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tossero:
I`m also looking for this ...

Cheers~
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] D.O.C:
There is a thread on which several solutions are posted..... a quick way to do this is go to internet explorer, under tools option other select tell me if IE is not default browser....., then exit ie, then lauch again ie, you should see a windows that says IE is not the default browse.....would you like it to be?... or something like that, select yes and the fire up uptodate..... in a second I will post the link to the thread with other automatic solutions....

Anyway, there is a problem about scrolling in uptodate, but there is also a solution, FStouchl.... If you know mortscript, could you write a mortscript that launches fstouchl when uptodate is lauched and close it when it closes? thanks...

link to the thread, here you go....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=5661154#post5661154

anyhow, I am on dutty's HG1.7 21898 and I do not need to use any kind of hacks to run uptodate, not even selct ie as default, only fstouchl .... just my 2 cents.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] GeitjeG:
Thanks for replies.

The fix you gave is functional if UTD is not working at all (white screen bug). UpToDate is running well for me, but there is aother small bug if I open an article for the second time in one session, it opens in Opera. This can be solved by making IE one's def. browser. So I was looking for a script to temporary do this.

Do you experience this bug as well?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Archer:
It's not a major task, so I'll write you an application to do it. I'll have a play around and try and get something together for you this afternoon. Just one thing - what's the UpToDate exe called?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] GeitjeG:
OK thanks. The UpToDate exe is named UpToDatePPC50.exe, and for me it is located in \Storage Card\Program Files\UpToDate.

Could you please make it revert back to Opera as default browser upon exit of UpToDate?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Archer:
Basically, you'll need to rename the current UpToDate exe to something else (not decided yet) and I'll call this application UpToDatePPC50.exe. That way, your shortcuts will run this application instead. It will read the default browser (in case you ever change it to something else) and then set it to be IE. Then it will run the program and finally revert your default browser to the original when you exit.

It's pretty straight-forward, but I'll PM you with a link when it's ready for you to test. Once you're happy, I'll attach it to this thread as a zip. Hopefully, I'll get something to you later today :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tossero:
Hi ! Any progress on that ? :)

Thank you!

Cheers~
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Archer:
This has actually turned out to be a much bigger job than expected. When I first saw this I was under the impression that the default browser was identified by 1 registry key. Unfortunately, that's not the case. There's a LOT of registry keys that are affected by your choice of default browser.

I'll still do this, but it won't be soon as I already have some major projects underway. All I can suggest is subscribing to this thread so you get an update when I've done something.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tossero:
Johncmolyneux , I hope that you will not forget about this :)!

Cheers~
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] GeitjeG:
I now use the Mortscripts that are available for this for using UpToDate, they work fine, and only one extra tap is needed. You will find them if you search this forum for UpToDate.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tossero:
I`ve did but no luck .. Maybe I`m missing something . Could you be more precise ?

Cheers~
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] Archer:
I'm glad you found a way to do this. I've just not had the time to even look into it, so it's a relief to me that you've got it sorted. Nice one mate :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] GeitjeG:
To clear things up: we are talking about the "white screen issue"* here, not about a license issues or things like that.

There are several solutions here on XDA for the white screen problem. I've tried them all, and now it is working. I'm not complete sure which one solved it for me though :o.

I'm almost sure this worked for me:

2: Install dr. Tom's UptoDate fix (which is a .cab.).

3: After that install Mortscript 4.2, also a .cab (to be able to run the scripts)

4: Download the two scripts and place them on your device. (one for uptodate and one for internet explorer)

5: Open the uptodate script in a text editor and check if directs to the correct location of the uptodate executable (depending on if you installed uptodate on your device or storage card). Modify and save if necessary.

6: Run the uptodate script to start upto date. Run the IE-script to start IE. You will notice IE does not work after running the UTD script, untill you run the IE script again. And vice versa.

Good luck!

* The white screen issue is:

Getting a white screen whitout text when opening an topic in UpToDate.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tossero:
Great , I will give it a try !

Thank you ! Cheers~
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] brad1825:
I have searched and read every TomTom thread I could find, but I could find no information about TomTom working in the US, with US maps.

Does anyone have TomTom working on Tmobile USA HD2?

If so, what version of TomTom and where did you get your maps?

I will gladly pay TomTom for the software and maps, but it doesn't show USA maps available when I selected the HD2.

I don't want to spend money for something that doesn't work with USA maps.

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] brad1825:
Working TomTom Tmobile USA

So this weekend, I installed the modified cab from the following thread on my Tmobile HD2 stock rom.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=647096

I can say that it worked perfectly!

Once installed, TomTom allowed me to choose 1 map to download at no charge.

I choose the Orlando Florida Metro area map and after testing it this weekend everything works great!

I don't know if this map is only a 30 trial, but it did prove to me that it works on our USA HD2.

I will gladly purchase voices and complete USA maps if I can figure out how...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] tri0xinn:
Wow.. glad I found your post.. Tomtom looks and works super slick on the HD2. Just a quick question.. After downloading the free map.. I went to tomtom and went to download maps and when I selected the HD2 the US maps aren't available.. I also tried to download from the app itself.. you run into this?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryuliro:
Hey does anyone know were is the lock pattern in A rom and if I can edit it for a theme???
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruthlesset:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/smart...to_set_up_a_lock_pattern_on_the_htc_hero.html
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Austin021296:
I think he means can he theme the lock pattern (like change the color of the pattern)
[Android Software Development] elupton:
Hey Everyone. This is my first time starting a new thread, but a recent release got me interested.

Yesterday, Skype released Skype Mobile for Android. Yee Haw, right?

Wrong. It's only for Verizon. My personal opinion, that's dumb. :mad:

I've got a Sprint HTC Hero, and I would *LOVE* to have Skype on it.

Is there anyone out there who's freaking awesome and is planning on developing a work-around for the Verizon-only bit?

If so, I beg you, PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED!

Thanks in advance!
[Android Software Development] subcypher:
I remember having an official Skype program on my phone shortly after I got it. It was chat only, though. Now I can't seem to find it anywhere. I'm guessing that they check which carrier you are on and block it to any carrier that doesn't want it used on their network. I'm guessing Sprint would lose out on their international plans if Skype Mobile with VOIP was allowed.
[Android Software Development] heroid007:
Try this for now.....
[Android Software Development] heroid007:
I can call any place the world from this Skype app on my phone to PC!!! It dials a local # and then connects to the user on computer just fine!
[Android Software Development] berti87:
Hi I'm not as knowledgeable. How do you download the app to

phone and install it? Also, what are the chances that it will run on n1 on T-Mobile network? Thanks in advance.
[Android Software Development] Arni-01:
You are the best @heroid007 !! :)
[Android Software Development] SiRIus[X]:
I have the software, but I think it is totally different from windows mobile. I think we are being charge locally when we make calls unlike winmo.

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Sent from my X10i
[Android Software Development] Jetknee:
Well, hey did it work?
[Android Software Development] kovla:
I am using Nimbuzz on my HTC Hero to make skype voice calls. Supports chat as well.
[Android Software Development] HustlinDaily:
Works on Acer Liquid on AT&T. Thanks!
[Android Software Development] kilohercas:
It use 100pr of cpu, that's not good. (HTC DESIRE)

maybe is other solution for skype?
[Android Software Development] triggerftu:
something odd that i've noticed is withthe 2.2 market skype doesn't even appear, but on a 2.1 rom it does.
[Android Software Development] whodat105:
Search Google for ( "index of" com.skype.android.lite.apk ) it works on other carrier phones and can run on WiFi (vzw dont). Would upload but not anywhere near home.

Sent from my MetroMafia Eris
[Android Software Development] bugmenever:
Some of the search results look kind of spammy. Can you post it yourself now?
[Android Software Development] rlores:
WOW!!!! this site never cease to amaze me!!! Kudos to you @heroid007!!!!!
[Android Software Development] drazah:
Force closes on my HTC Hero.
[Android Software Development] cybertang:
works perfect on my samsung galaxy s *vibrant*
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] louiedoesit:
sorry if posting wrong area.. I was wonderin do u think it will be

possible to tweak the contact tab to open up Contact information when

you hit a picture instead of calling a person.. Something like the 6.1

contact.

example

click picture

then when you click the picture instead of calling,, you get this ?

oops just notice you can hit the name an it gives that options sorry for the post
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] skorzo:
Hi, i've experiencing some troubles with my TytnII (no GSM network, then GSM is back but i can hear any sound or call, etc.) and after reflashing ROM and RADIO (several kinds and several times) i still have them.

So i want to clear Nand as deep as possible.

This is the info that i get from MTTY:

Cmd>checkimage

SPL CRC checksum = 0xDF9FA8A7

CE CRC checksum = bad=0x241

0x27BAC496

ExtROM CRC checksum = 0x0

Cmd>info 8

--- 2K bytes sector version ---

DEVICE NAME=hynix_hyh0ssj0mf3p

DEVICE ID=0xBA

DEVICE MAKER ID=0xAD

PAGE SIZE=0x800

TOTAL PAGE SIZE=0x840

BLOCK COUNT=0x800

BLOCK PAGE=0x40

Checking block information

BLOCK 2 (0x2) is reversed block

BLOCK 3 (0x3) is reversed block

BLOCK 4 (0x4) is reversed block

BLOCK 5 (0x5) is reversed block

BLOCK 7 (0x7) is reversed block

BLOCK 9 (0x9) is reversed block

BLOCK 12 (0xC) is reversed block

BLOCK 13 (0xD) is reversed block

BLOCK 14 (0xE) is reversed block

BLOCK 15 (0xF) is reversed block

BLOCK 20 (0x14) is reversed block

BLOCK 289 (0x121) is bad block

BLOCK 1414 (0x586) is bad block

Partition[0], type=0x20, start=0x2, total=0x63E

Partition[1], type=0x23, start=0x640, total=0x740

Partition[2], type=0x25, start=0xD80, total=0xB4C0

Partition[3], type=0x4, start=0xC240, total=0xF080

CE Total Length(with sector info) = 0x6181200

CE CheckSum Length(without sector info) = 0x6120000

If i make set 16 0 (or set 14 0), and then task 8 i get:

Cmd>set 14 0

HTCST IÚÈÒHTCE

Cmd>task 8

And kaiser reboots but nothing happens, it is not formatted.

Please help !
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] -wilking-:
I have a lot of ideas for android (i have my htc hero from only two weeks ^^)

It's possible to make the home screen rotate like windows mobile phones ???

Like that :

:D
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] Raitei:
It can be done in standard android 2.1, wouldn't quite work as well for sense
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] -wilking-:
It's not possible on sense ??? :confused:
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] bonesy:
no because of all the sense widgets
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] -wilking-:
If i disable the sense widgets, it will turn in landscape mode ???
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] incomer:
i had today a rotated sense home screen :O? after i played Racing thunder 2(lite) ;)

but it was lookign terible ;) so if you want a rotated home screen try a rom based on cyanogen sources :)(no sense)

it was btw with Modaco ..
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] -wilking-:
With sense widgets on windows it's great ...
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] behnaam:
Actually landscape Rosie is possible, G1 ports allow landscape mode, this is because it forces Sense to rotate when u pull out the keyboard, there isnt any accelerometer rotation tho, Im looking into making the process automated, by default landscape mode in Rosie is disabled :)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] code72:
Yessss, i'd like it ;)
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ZED_pt:
There will be an official one when HTC release a hardware keyboard device...same thing happened with touch flo.
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] awsy44:
If you have 2.1 Download an app from market called Helix Launcher, its really awesome and gives you a home screen which rotates and it looks like nexus one, the down side is you cant use Sense Widgets on it. Only the stock android and the widgets which are available in market
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] ZED_pt:
That is basically the same as using default android home...right?

Or do u have some sense UI advantages still on?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] awsy44:
No its just the Nexus Launcher is diffrent than the stock android, it looks nicer. No Advantages except 7 home screens, no sense ui widgets work on it
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] code72:
Is it possible to make screen rotating possible with a button?
[Hero, G2 Touch Android Development] -wilking-:
On Htc hero ???
[Desire General] gochem:
T-Mobile UK customers can expect the Desire to arrive tomorrow morning which of course is great news!

The release date in the Netherlands is not known yet. The shop where I ordered the phone says 1 to 10 days :(

Anyone else have better info on the dutch release date?
[Desire General] Hasanovic:
gsmweb (search in google) expect to deliver the phone on 1 april
[Desire General] patasenko:
Yeah, i've just been to belcompany and they said they should have it here in Maastricht 14th or 15th of April, which sucks... But i do hope that it will be much sooner than that... come on, UK people got it today and we have to wait 2 weeks for it? sound ridiculous to me...
[Desire General] sh500:
Hi all,

Apologies for starting a new thread but I (as well as a few others) have just had confirmation that T-mobile now have them in stock, ready for next day delivery.

I was told by the rep that the new phones go through a quarantine process that can take anywhere between a couple hours to a couple of days- the Desire was given the go ahead; whereas the SE X10 had to be 'given back to the manufacturer'
[Desire General] s1977:
I have to thank you for telling us this. I just contacted T-Mobile and managed to get the operator to despatch it today. I had ordered my phone on Tuesday, the 25th and I had no status updates until today. A quick call to T-Mobile and now I have an email to confirm that my phone's winging its way to me. Hopefully I get it tomorrow or Monday!!

:)
[Desire General] Jabbypants:
I have no doubt they will come tomorrow as long as they are ordered before 4pm they will arrive tomorrow.
[Desire General] riz157:
Yeah thanks fortunately someone actually kept there promise and called me as soon as it arrived and has dispatched mine out for tomorrow.
[Desire General] Andaho:
I have received the email from t-mobile saying my phone has been despatched... but for delivery on a SATURDAY?!?!?!? I think it's far more likely it will not be delivered until Monday.
[Desire General] riz157:
It's not a normally delivery it's a courier delivery for between 9am-1pm.
[Desire General] brummiesteven:
The woman on the phone did tell me that "Delivery was free for the Desire". I am thinking this is the special saturday delivery they normally charge £7 for which is done by some company other than Royal Mail.
[Desire General] Andaho:
Yes, exactly... couriers charge extra for saturday deliveries... but I will indeed be pleased if it does arrive tomorrow :) I wish they had an order tracking on t-mobile.. I have an order ref number, but no way of tracking it... I also want to look at it because they sent me 2 emails for the order, and wondering if I maybe clicked twice on submit or something and have 2 coming!!! :/