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[HD2 General] alexsql:
Many people are reporting connection fluctuating between 3G and E with stock ROM.

Anyone using any of the custom ROMs on TMo US HD2, do you see any improvement (if you had this issue with stock)?

Thanks
[HD2 General] mgioia2:
I know for the 4 or 5 days i ran stock T-Mo ROM i was almost always in 3G...now since i've flashed to custom ROM's anytime i'm sending or receiving data i'm always in H (HSPA)...
[HD2 General] theclueless:
running dutty HG 1.5, the signal switches between 3G and H depending how close im sitting near the window; at home it is constant 3g in the living room and constant fluctuating between H, 3G and E in my room
[HD2 General] b00st4ddicted:
I am getting exactly the same thing. I wonder if this is affecting the speed of the phone.
[HD2 General] b00st4ddicted:
in fact, mine looses signal completely. the phone is awesome, but the network doesn't live up to the phone LOL
[HD2 General] DaDoctor:
Agreed... What happened to the 21MBPs T-mobile?
[HD2 General] jasecloud4:
They're still rolling that out lol...only a few more months... :P
[HD2 General] dornstar:
Still fluctuating between 3G and E... mostly E though.
[HD2 General] baymon:
I think it's really up to where you are located. My signal fluctuates crazily between 3G and EDGE, and once in a blue moon HSPA.
[HD2 General] addicus:
My 3G signal is strong in the Inland Empire. I'm about 50 miles out from Los Angeles and I rarely see Edge. I don't see the H at all though.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] nickk10:
hi! I'm using Gen.Y D2X R2.6 rom and i want to set the same wallpaper for all tabs. can someone help me?? thx
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] mwalt2:
Sure can. CLICK
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] acern310:
hey, same question. i'd like to have the same background for all the tabs on my touch diamond (p3700). also is there an option to have animated backgrounds?

rom-version: 1.93.407.1 ger

wm 6.1 pro
[G1 General] NickPDX:
I live in the US and I have a trip planned to London, Paris and Rome in May. I own a T-mobile G1 and was wondering what my best option was for using my G1 in those cities. I know there are a lot of European users here on XDA so I was hoping somebody could give me some advise from experience. I do realize that the 3G won't work over there no matter what I do.

Thanks for any and all help!
[G1 General] lbcoder:
3G should work fine. When you get there, buy a local prepaid simcard.
[G1 General] evilkorn:
You need to unlock it first, call T-Mo and tell them what you just posted and they will give you the unlock code.
[G1 General] goldenarmZ:
Your best bet for London (once you've got the phone unlocked) is a "pay as you go" sim from three. Just put £10 credit on it and you'll get a 150mb, 90day internet allowance. If you need to top it up again you get that allowance renewed every time.
[G1 General] NickPDX:
Unless I am mistaking, the phone is rooted and is running a non stock rom, thus it is unlocked. I will look into the prepaid sim cards. Will I have to get a different one for each of the countries/cities?

@lbcoder: are you sure about the 3G? since this is a t-mobile phone I was under the impression that the bands it uses for 3G are only the N. American Bands and would only work over here.
[G1 General] vixsandlee:
Not unlocked for other networks, you need to get it unlocked to use other networks.
[G1 General] goldenarmZ:
Sim unlock isn't the same thing as root.. You need a code from t-mobile for that. They'll give you one if you tell them what you've told us.

That's going to be the cheapest way to do it.. You'll get brutally raped for roaming charges otherwise. In the UK the cards are usually free, you just have to buy the calling credit.
[G1 General] Super Jamie:
TMO will give you your SIM unlock code for free if your account has been paid up for 90 days or longer. They take up to 7 days. I had to get this from TMO via my American friend when I bought my G1 off him. There are places online where you can pay $25 or so and get an unlock code within hours. SIM unlock is not the same thing as root.

I'm also just about to go to Europe! Vodafone turned on global roaming for free (I just pay for calls) and they sells packs of roaming data, I got 25Mb for $50, which is way cheaper than their usual rate of $10 per 1Mb! For me this is easier than stuffing round with pre-paid SIM cards, changing number and whatever, I also don't know if a pre-paid SIM gives mobile data access? Give TMO a call and see what they offer.

I will turn off Sync and use DroidWall to make sure stuff doesn't update in the background and use all my allowance. It's really only to update Facebook to let people know I am still alive :P
[G1 General] Tiznom:
Your G1 will most definitely work and use 3G in London. You can grab a T-Mo prepaid SIM from the multiple vending machines in the airport when you arrive in London, and swap it in and start using it immediately. I did exactly this at both Gatwick and Heathrow. Do like the other posters said and call T-Mobile in the US and get the unlock code before you fly. It's free that way. I did that too, and they are cool about it. It took about 24 hours after my request and it was emailed to me. The one thing that confused me at first was my G1 kept asking for a "SIM unlock code" or something like that after I had unlocked it using the T-Mobile code. Turns out it was a security setting that I could disable, to prevent someone from using the phone if they stole it. Two totally different "SIM unlocks". Now I know.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] kleiner_onkel:
Hello together,

JBlend is working perfect for me so far. There ist just one annoying thing:

starting an installed Java application is only possible from JBlend directly.

I would like to have a shortcut on my HomeScreen starting the app.

Are there any command line options for JBlend available to do so?

Thanks in advance for your help

Regards

Georg
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] nurps:
I read in another forum its -R 0.jar

But this doesnt work for me. How do i get it right?
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
This list will have a log of files, registry and programs that we already need to delete for a full clean ROM.
[TG01 ROM Development] coolkat:
nice... phone is all charged.. ready to flash.. waiting for link :)
[TG01 ROM Development] seifer89:
it's about 20 Minute :) i can't wait anymore :D
[TG01 ROM Development] mfkiwl:
waiting online for your ROM!!!
[TG01 ROM Development] l3v5y:
I take it this is the default SYS/XIP? Is it just a straight rebuild of the stock ROM, but with pointless files removed?
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
yes it is.

PD: Well, in fact i deleted most of the default programs also. So it's a clean build more than a debranded in fact. I deleted the Arc Soft Video Editor and Photo Viewer also that comes with the Italian ROM also. I just let on the ROM the WM core and Toshiba Drivers.

PD2: There is a chance that the start menu doesn't load properly, if someone has this problem post it and i will release a patch to this issue without reflashing.
[TG01 ROM Development] mfkiwl:
invalid link?

or do we need to wait for another moment
[TG01 ROM Development] coolkat:
megaupload:
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
the link works. it's just a megaupload issue, try refreshing the website.
[TG01 ROM Development] mtwaldman:
They seemed to have pulled it down

Unfortunately, the link you have clicked is not available.

Reasons for this may include:

- Invalid link

- The file has been deleted because it was violating our Terms of service.

They seemed to have pulled it down
[TG01 ROM Development] alfi34:
I have the same problem, but when I refresh the page sometimes the message is changing and there is "The file isn't avaible at the moment" or something like that :) In polish it looks little bit different :)
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
They can't be as fast, can they?
[TG01 ROM Development] coolkat:
i think its just mirroring issue with megaupload. should be up shortly.
[TG01 ROM Development] Szakalabombas:
I'ts working now :)
[TG01 ROM Development] alfi34:
When I'll download it, I'll upload it also to rapidshare and 4shared.com to make it easier to download for some of us.

Now we have to wait until link start works.
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
Ok, I'll place them on the main page also.
[TG01 ROM Development] coolkat:
got thru.. downloading now..

a question though.. is it straight install usig ssdl+ ?
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
the flashing method it's up to you. SDDL+ or pin method it's ok.
[TG01 ROM Development] kevinpwhite:
I believed it was OK....but have also experienced the same issue now. Needs further checking out....
[TG01 ROM Development] mkultr4:
Hello,

I 've been trying to down load your ROMS and I cannot extract them. I've used 7zip but it just comes up with an error in the file. Any ideas?
[TG01 ROM Development] kevinpwhite:
GPS Dropout on debranded ROMs

Probably overtaken by events - see Post #205

Update 4 April.....

I have now worked back through about 60% of the various Beta test ROMs, right back to the very first TG01WM6.5.0 release on one TG01 running alongside a second device with the stock Orange ROM as a control.

So far all exhibit the same problem - sometimes do pick up the satellites but then drop very quickly and go through a cycle of Acquiring, Searching for a GPS device, etc.

During this, the control has been able to maintain a fairly good acquisition (dropped a few times, but quickly reacquired).

@arag0n85 - can you clarify what, if any, changes you could identify between the stock ROM and the first debranding which might possibly affect ?
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
By first debranding, you mean v0.001, right?
[TG01 ROM Development] kevinpwhite:
I think that's right - the file was called TG01 DEBRANDED ORANGE UK - 6.5.0 ROM.tsw dated 29 Apr size is 197.604kB
[TG01 ROM Development] olyloh6696:
Unbranded + Sense 2.5 2011?

hey can anyone pls confirm that sense 2.5 2011 will install after I flash with this ROM? I would like to install the cab of it now the ROM... will this work on this rom?

Thanks
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
That has no sense. I've done 0 register tweaks into the 0.001 version. I just deleted the flashfiles entries for orange stuff, arcsoft stuff, auto-install cabs, and some pictures. Nothing of all this stuff was related to the GPS. The only thing that has a little of sense is that I've used the Italian ROM in order to delete the start-up logo. That's the only thing that may be causing the issue from my point of view.

I don't see what's the problem doing it :P

I've didnt tested it but feel free to try, I don't see why is it going to be diferent than installing into the original ROM.
[TG01 ROM Development] olyloh6696:
v.000.9 not working for me... :(

hey, can anyone help? I tried flashing my TG01 to V.000.1 of arag0n85 debranded rom. It worked :) then i decided to flash to v.000.9 but it does not wrk?! It keeps saying to place your 'images' into prg folder when i click on sddl+.

ny ideas or help please, i really want this newer rom with improvements!!
[TG01 ROM Development] bib*oops:
See posts 141-148...
[TG01 ROM Development] adzman808:
hi Kevin,

as you know i have the de-branded rom based on the cmd txt from da mafia, which is a splice togther of uk & it tsw files

i don't use a gps device, other than google maps..

but i have no problems (9 sats accquired within about 1min in central london, whilst riding a bus)

however, i suspect the problem here is with a extrnal sat-nav device...?

if there's anyhting i can do to test or help resolve this let me know (erm anything that doesn't involve flashing my phone* - i more mean IF mine proves to work, i'd share any settings or files that are required)

cheers...

*sorry but i'm on such a gold build at the mo & even with back up restore, the phone is never identical to how it was before & this is my most glitch free ever..

oh yeah PS to anyone who cares....

i discovered today that you can kinda remove protected sys files from your rom... take help.wmv for example

on your pc rename a blank txt file to help.wmv then use receso explorer to overwrite the original file

as long as you dont delete the help.wmv (0kb) then the system doesn't restore it....

space shows up in the device as well

i've changed 24 files this way
[TG01 ROM Development] kevinpwhite:
Probably overtaken by events - see Post #205

Agreed - it's illogical. Have just put the debranded ROM onto the TG01 which has been running GPS solidly and same problem. So is not the hardware. Just about to try going back to stock 6.5; then intend to go to a basic hybrid (same as adzmann has referred to). One step at a time and try to isolate where the glitch is happening.

If anyone lese if getting the GPS problem on one of the de-branded ROMs, would be really useful to hear ?
[TG01 ROM Development] kevinpwhite:
Probably overtaken by events - see Post #205

Hi Adam,

Many thanks for offer of help ! As per previous response to arag0n85, I'm going back to sock and then hybrid (same as you) then will try the step on to the amended 'de-brand' and see what happens. Need to isolate if there is a replicable change. I'm suspecting more likely a software conflict, but with only Google maps and Garmin XT installed post flash, when that plus loads more works aboslutely fine on top of the stock, is a bit baffling !

Your tip in red above is a real gem.... ideal for testing purposes; once checked out that a particular file is not needed, can then be deleted permanently in the ROM - great stuff :)
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
Can I suggest you to dump the payload from my 0.001 ROM and merge it into the stock rom to see if the issue is because I've used italian tsw to merge my payload in order to avoid the orange start logo?
[TG01 ROM Development] kevinpwhite:
Probably overtaken by events - see Post #205

Hi arago0n85, I'll add that to the list of things to check....

We know that the 'basic' hybrid (UK Orange payload inserted into the stock IT ROM) works OK - I used originally and Adzman has just confirmed he is continuing to run with that successfully.

I'll go though the two steps above first and see what happens; then try the reverse you have suggested. That should clarify :confused:

Edit: Just flashing one device (the one having problems with earlier) with the 'Orange stock'; the other which was running perfectly OK under the stock, with the UK/IT hybrid...

OK - now have both devices running side by side with GPS active:

View attachment 304011

So far (about 40 mins) both have stayed up and running with just a couple of instances of 'lost satellite reception' apiece (not at identical moments), but almost immediate re-acquisition. Will leave for while to soak test.

That appears to at least affirm that the IT .tsw with UK payload is fine (in line with Adzman's repoprt and previous own experience). Next step is to try again with the Debranded Payload re-inserted into the UK Orange .tsw. ..... which appears to be working !!

To try - extract debranded Payload from .001 ROM and insert afresh into original IT .tsw and see what happens...

So, in summary:

- Stock Orange WM6.5 - works

- IT .tsw with unaltered UK Payload inserted - works

- UK .tsw with original De-Branded Payload - works

- Re-flashed original De-Branded ROM (IT .tsw with de-brand Payload) - back to original problems; occasional satellite fix, but almost instantly drops and then enters Acquiring / Searching for GPS process. Not working

- 'new' De-Branded ROM (IT .tsw with de-brand payload, rebuilt) - as above - Not working

Conclusion:

- There does appear to be some charactaristic about the IT .tsw / modified payload which behaves different to the same payload in the UK .tsw. Heaven only knows what ! Possibly something to do with the initfiles.dat ?

- BUT, the IT .tsw with unmoded UK Payload is fine...

:confused::confused:

Next Steps:

- Sleep on it !

- Maybe try new modified payload in small steps and check GPS function at each stage
[TG01 ROM Development] qasi:
yh i am having problems with the tomtom7

when i open the application it says no GPS device

can any1 help

thanks in advance!
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
Extremly Good research work kevin. Seems that I was right when the only thing that may be causing GPS drops was the payload inserted into a IT.tsw, but that doesn't answer why the unmodified payload is working properly. The only thing that I may think about is that some orange cab (orange maps maybe?), resolves the issue god knows why.
[TG01 ROM Development] SteveYorks:
Just to give my findings with the GPS problem...

My TG01 has always had the problem where it will drop the satellites occasionally for no reason (iGo8 reporting 'GPS Device Disconnected'), then it will take about 20 seconds to 'find' the GPS again and all is ok again. I'm on my third TG01 from Orange due to them all having this GPS issue. I concluded that I was one of the unlucky ones with defective hardware. I loaded the Debranded UK + Manila Sense 2.5 v0.002 ROM and it rendered my GPS totally unusable. It just managed to almost acquire one satellite once, and iGo did find the GPS device, but it was like no satellite information was getting through, and was therefore useless.

I've now installed the TG01 Debranded Orange UK - 6.5.0 ROM v0.009 and so far the GPS has been the best its ever been, iGo ran twice for 30 minutes without loosing signal. Update - coming back from supermarket this morning and after 5 minutes iGo once again reports 'GPS Device Disconnected', this time it could not reconnect and I had to manually set it off looking for the COM port again, once it had done this it found GPS again (COM 0, exactly where it was before).

I've now set to COM 4 and will continue testing all week, as of now its been running another 36 minutes again with no problem...

Up till now I was convinced it was either a hardware problem or something to do with ActiveSync in the background messing things up, but with these different ROM builds having such a dramatic effect on my GPS, I'm just flummoxed!
[TG01 ROM Development] arag0n85:
The funny thing is that Debranded UK + Manila 2.5 has the same Core that Debranded UK 0.009.... I have no way to explain why you had issues with the manila, and you hadn't with the 0.009.

I feel we will have topic for long about this issue....
[TG01 ROM Development] mtwaldman:
Keep up the great work!

I just wanted to let you know that I think you are doing excellent work. and just had some comments/questions.

This Toshiba is my 4th smart phone.

1. Nokia N-Gage

2. HTC 8100

3. HTC Sprint Diamond

4. Toshiba TG01

The memory allocation on my Sprint HTC Diamond with Sense 2.1 and Windows 6.5.3 (running a version of the energy Rom) seem to have less overall program memory but more free. (I can upload the screen shot later). The HTC Diamond seemed to work better for program memory allocation, and freeing up after use. With the Toshiba TG01 I reach a point where some programs fail and I need to soft reset to get them to work (I never did this with the HTC Diamond). The dynamic program memory on the HTC just seemed to work better (it was usually between 75-110 mb free). The Toshiba starts at 81mb and hovers around 60 mb, never freeing up more..... unless I soft/hard reset.

Is this statement not true? Basically, more program memory means you can run more demanding applications simultaneously (particularly Opera Mobile with multiple tabs), while more storage memory means that you can have more applications installed.

Also on the Diamond, I could not get the TTS for IGO to work until I had around 90 MB of program memory free, (TTS has not worked for me on the Toshiba TG01.)

I am excited to see the problem solving going on for the GPS issue guys. I am guessing you are correct it is some registry setting(s) that the Orange Cabs do to get it to work right.

One more GPS question. Has anyone run the GPS for a few hours? I am wondering how it performs over that long a time. The most I have used it for is 30-40 minutes......
[TG01 ROM Development] kevinpwhite:
Think this may be the issue. Have a few ideas to try but not till later in the day. Just a question of following through as logically as possible and eliminating step by step. A key element is that we know (my and Adzman expereineces) that the IT .tsw with Stock Payload PLUS very extensive 'soft-debranding' (wholesale Registry AND File deletions / edits) does work OK. So what is different between the rebuild deranded ROM payload when put into the IT .tsw cf. the UK stock .tsw ?

Yes - I've had a stock WM6.5 with the GPS running on one day over about 5 hours of driving; inevitably a few occasions when its lost satellite reception, but typically picked up again afetr a short while (few seconds sometimes; few minutes maybe at worst). I think there was one occasion when the device decided to freeze and had to do a SR, but not convinced that was anything to do with this issue at all. In comparison the my old Compact Flash Garmin cfQue 1620, the TG01 is a vast improvement, particularly in terms of receiver sensitivity. The old device could not receive indoors at all; in the car, the heated/reflective windscreen also blocked too much signal and the only way I could use effectively was with a re-radiating antenna. The TG01 by contrast works pretty effectively on its own in either situation.
[TG01 ROM Development] kevinpwhite:
For reference, for consistency, all the trials I have done so far have been with the GPS set to GPD9 and the Garmin SW to Intermediate Driver - allowing Windows to manage the connection.
[TG01 ROM Development] SteveYorks:
Hi Kevin,

I swapped over to COM4 because I use a program called MemoryMap which I use while out walking, and this only recognises COM4 (unless installing GPSGate).

I left iGo running earlier for 1 hour with no problems. I've run MemoryMap for 30 minutes now with no problems.

I installed MamoryMap, set it up for GPS, and did a soft reset. Amazingly, when I started it, it took only 5 seconds from a cold start to lock onto 7 satellites, that must be a world record!