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[Hero, G2 Touch General] olafos:
Well, for one, they have been promising, announcing and delaying this update ever since, but there were only sparse official (not rumored) justifications for that.

So we have constant delays (without reasons given) but at the same time the new Android 2.1 version released on the Legend, the hardware of which is very similar to the Hero's.

It's not rocket science, really. To be honest the delay to June sounds fishy too. Apparently there will be two updates... a preparatory one and then the one to 2.1 later. Why is that? I mean... we are wiping and replacing the system with a new rom, why would there be a preparation-rom necessary.

So I don't actually believe this rumor (and yes, it's only a rumor... just like all the other details... OTA, non-OTA blabla)... but think about it. Why does HTC already know how exactly they will deploy the update, when they claim to be not done with it?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] daniel_owen_uk:
So if you "KNOW" that HTC are deliberately delaying the update, why don't you tell us how you know?

The only way you could "KNOW" that would be if you had seen the update, and you aren't claiming that.

So yes you are speculating, as you don't "KNOW", what if they have a show stopping issue with bluetooth? Or something similar that they don't want to release with bugs?
[Hero, G2 Touch General] alsheron:
I am speculating. Just like I speculate that I'm breathing in oxygen right now. You could be absolutely right. If you are, then the least they could/would do is let the many people who e-mailed them asking for dates:

"we're experiencing technical difficulties with the update and we expect to have resolved by [insert overestimated date of expected release here] We thank you for your patience"

- or something like that? That wouldn't be too much to ask, would it? They haven't done this. Most reports of dates have turned out to be false or "missed" or simply rumour. I'm not the only one who thinks there is a significant and dramatic delay with the Hero 2.1 update compared to other devices. It's been noticed, and it's causing a lot of resentment - right or wrong.

The least of the mistakes they could be making is simply not communicating to their own customers when the 2.1 update will be ready - and again, right or wrong, Hero users seem to care, in general, quite a lot. Maybe they don't know if it's a technical issue. But would anyone really believe that it could take another 12 months from now? 6 months? 3 months? My point is that if they wanted to they could give us a rough estimate. In fact, they've said little or nothing.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] hkr:
My common sense and experience with HTC tells me, it's not finished yet, otherwise it would have been leaked ...

By the way, how many are YOU ???
[Hero, G2 Touch General] alsheron:
We are many! ;-)
[Hero, G2 Touch General] d5grvty:
I have this minor annoyance that keeps coming up in these update threads, the statement that the 1.5 stock ROM is bug free. People who keep saying that must not use bluetooth stereo. Music slow down and pitch issues, stuttering when starting a song etc. I'd be happy with a 1.5 fix just for those issues.
[Hero, G2 Touch General] blackheron:
What HTC is really missing in this 2.1 affair is that the Hero was the first impressing Android device on the market. Tatoo and Magic were not good enough for a "geek" or "tech-victim" to make the big step and jump from an iPhone or whatever was their old smartphone.

Let's consider the two main type of "nerds" who bought an Hero:

- the most nerdy guys, who spent 500€ on an Hero anything less than a year ago, will jump to Desire anyway, because they always want the last piece of hardware, regardless how small the improvement in terms of performance will be.

- the less nerdy guys, or those who can't afford a 500€ shot every 8-12 months, will stick to their 1.5 Hero anyway, both because they don't have the money for a new phone, or because they are on contract, or whatever reason can keep away a real nerd from upgrading whatever piece of hardware

So there is no way HTC is selling more Legend/Desire/N1 by keeping the upgrade for them. Maybe 1% of Hero customers will switch to something better just because of this 1-2-3 months delay. Those who can, would have did it anyway. Those who can't, won't do it anyway. 2.1 on Hero will have a user experience definitely worst than Desire and slightly worst than Legend, so maybe releasing 2.1 on Hero 1 month ago would have teased the "real nerds" to buy a new terminal just to enjoy better all those functionalities that on a Hero would be a little smuggy.

Sorry for the bad english
[Hero, G2 Touch General] foxmeister:
Sorry - but this just isn't true.

The vast majority of people who have the Hero have no desire to root, flash, or do anything beyond what they can already do with their 1.5 handsets.

People like us, who frequent boards like XDA, are very much the exception rather than the rule, and HTC do not care about us - if they did, they wouldn't go to the lengths that they do to lock down their phones!

Regards,

Dave
[Hero, G2 Touch General] alsheron:
Thats an interesting point - and probably (painfully!) true - but it doesn't "feel" true when you are one of us here - a "techy" and are waiting for the latest and greatest.
[HD2 General] jasonziter:
Hey guys,

I found a pretty useful app (I'm sure I'm not the first to find this) and I was wondering if any of the experts in here can get it to work for the HD2 t-mobile usa version. Everything works fine except the section where it authenticates the user.

This would be a welcome app to our list. Its basically the equivalent of the itunes music store for us. Oh, and the albums are cheaper.

Here is the cab.

I know there is an expert out there that can fix it.

-JZ
[HD2 General] slowestcivic:
I have tried changing the fast sync option

I have removed everything from the computer and re-installed.

I have hard reset my HD2.

I have restored my computer to before i bought the HD2 and let windows figure out that it needs to install WMDC - then let it download itself and install it.

I have tried every USB port on my computer and also bought a powered USB hub and tried that.

After all installs it just simply wont let me make a partnership or anything.

I don't know what to do anymore. I WANT ME SOME NEW ROMS!!!! please help me out. Other than things to get Windows 7 to work - is there a way to flash hardSPL2 / roms without USB?

I appreciate any help given and i have searched the forums here and all over the net. If i missed that one special trick that my computer needs i do apologize.
[HD2 General] djchubbs:
i dont know if its related but i have read that sometimes its the anti virus at fault (notably KASPERSKY)
[HD2 General] romac:
I had the same problem with Win 7, however when I unchecked the faster connection option on HD2 it connected, although in Win7 it had a red x in mobile connection, but on the HD2 a connection had been established.
[HD2 General] ozkaya:
is formatting your PC an option?
[HD2 General] johnboatcat:
Firewall?

I have three Windows 7 machines (32 & 64) and all connect without any problem. Disconnect from your internet connection. Turn off your anti-virus and firewall and give it a shot. Do you get the window that asks how you want to connect when you plug in your cable? Do you have a functioning cable? Just because it charges does not mean it will connect for data. Will it connect to an XP machine?
[HD2 General] zarathustrax:
Have you tried a different usb cable? That's the only other thing I can think of that might be the problem.
[HD2 General] kongsvada:
HD2 on Windows 7 Ultimate

Hi

Had the same problem, and it turned out that the USB-cable i used, was the problem.

I used the cable that followed the 12v Car Charger, and that did no good, so I went and got the cable that came in the package (chargercable) and then it was Christmas and halloween alltogether.

Works like a charm!
[HD2 General] slowestcivic:
@djchubbs yes i have turned that off as well - along with windows firewall

@ozkaya - no formatting my pc is not an option

@johnboatcat - When i plug it in the phone instantly asks me what kind of connection i want (file transfer or active sync with the checkbox option for faster sync as well). It transfers files just fine in file transfer mode as well.

@zarathustrax i have not tried a different USB cable as i dont have access to one. I doubt something is wrong with mine however i will have to see if i can get one somewhere.

@kongsvada Only cable i have is the one that came in the box factory from HTC

Again thank you for all the replies! I really really am trying to get this to work. I have my home computer which i do everything on but i tried my friends laptop today - it has the same exact build of windows 7 on it as my home computer (if that matters) and it will not sync or let me make a partnership or anything. I plugged it in, it downloaded WMDC and installed etc, restarted the computer and plugged it in, went to active sync mode and WMDC or the sync center do not recognize it at all. Since i cant find it in sync center i cant create a partnership.
[HD2 General] mmorisa:
OK, let me help you on this if flashing a new ROM will be your immediate task.

1) Just download the ROM that you like and rename it to LEOIMG.nbh

2) Make sure you've HSPL your LEO first.

3) Copy the renamed file into the root of your memory card.

4) Press the VOL down button simultaneously while turning ON your LEO.

5) Just follow the onscreen instructions on your LEO.

6) That's it.

the only problem that I can sense for you now is to HSPL your device because it does require connection with your PC. To bypass this connection with PC thing, do this;

a) Turn OFF your LEO.

b) Turn ON while pressing the VOL Down button together and it will enter the bootloader mode (TRICOLOR Screen).

c) At the bottom of your LEO, it will says "serial"

d) Now, connect the cable to your LEO and and your PC, the words will change to "Usb"

e) Let your PC do its work by installing the necessary driver automatically.

f) When it is done, run the HSPL program your PC. You can download it from this wonderful forum (Please search for it in the ROM development section)

g) Let the program finish and you can see something on your LEO screen in the process. Just look at it and let it finish. DO NOT TURN OFF YOUR LEO (I don't want you to brick your device).

h) When everything is done, reset your LEO and this time press the VOL Down button. This is to go back to the bootloader mode and to check whether the HSPL has been install correctly.

i) then go back to the steps (1 to 6) above to flash your new ROM.

Enjoy,

please post your result and help others too.

regards,

morisa
[HD2 General] binksuk:
I had the same problem with my new computer which happend to be running windows 7 (everything was fine on my old xp machine). After much searching and trouble shooting the problem eventually came down to a setting on the motherboard (something to do with the p55 chipset). After I'd turned the c-state option on in the bios I've had no further issues.

It's a long shot but perhaps it will help you too
[HD2 General] slowestcivic:
ok this sounds promising - i will try it this weekend when i have the time - i greatly appreciate the help and i will post results to let everyone know!

thank you all and like i said - will be trying your way soon mmorisa!
[HD2 General] Justblair:
I had to change a registry setting on Windows 7 to get it to connect to my HD2... Of course I cant remember the setting, it may be this one

xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3942556&postcount=7
[HD2 General] slowestcivic:
This worked great! I knew about bootloader screen, i knew i could flash from the SD card but i didn't know how to put them together. Thank you very very much for the help, now off to flashing roms!

One simple - probably stupid question:

I have seen TMOUS compatible on a few roms, however i will then read for that same rom that it is 576 ONLY - And then in another rom thread i see the creator of the rom say TMOUS compatible and then "TMOUS=1024". So what one is it!? just trying to be safe :p

Again - thank you all so much for the help - i really appreciate everyone that tried to help!

Edit: Just flashed the Evo rom to the phone, plugged it in and BAMN im able to sync with WMDC immediately - so thank you all so so much - super happy now with my 1024 leo!
[HD2 General] mmorisa:
slowestcivic,

I feel happy that you managed to do it and flash your favorite ROM with the guides I wrote.

at least i can see another smile from another happy LEO user.

best regards and don't forget to help others too.

mmorisa :-)
[HD2 General] Audiguy3:
Also running Office 2010 beta can cause active sync issues
[HD2 General] slowestcivic:
yeah i have 2007 outlook so that wasnt thr problem. Still not sure what was wrong with it but after flashing a new rom all is well
[HD2 General] Dj-mouze:
I had the same trouble with win7. What i did after i tryed evrything i could think of was dowloading the latest active sync from Microsoft. Restarted and plugged the phone in and it worked
[Desire General] Seraphic:
Hi guys, I'm having a few issues taking photos with the Desire - I just can't seem to get used to using the trackpad button as the shutter button. I've got really big thumbs and I'm finding it difficult to keep the phone steady enough for the phone to refocus and take the shot after I hit the button.

Does anyone have any tips for taking decent shots? I'm so used to using the shutter button on my N900 (half-press to focus then full-press to shoot).

Cheers,

Steve.
[Desire General] Unfriendly:
Maybe this can help: enable "self-timer" in the camera settings and set it to 2 seconds.

That will give you a moment to steady after you hit the button.
[Desire General] benko286:
Not a problem for me, but I think that smile detection option doesnt work!

Yes I enabled it!
[Desire General] mcgon1979:
smile detection? you mean face detection? it works for me and follows the face around and maintains focus. I did not see the smile detection option though. must check.
[Desire General] The_Hawkster:
You could try the way I occasionally take photos with the Desire is to cradle the Desire in the right hand with your middle & ring finger on the back of the cover and your index finger on top and little finger below, both arched round slightly so it looks like the phone slots into your hand and then use the screen to take photos with your left index finger by holding down on the screen for a couple of seconds, it'll focus then take the photo, that way you should get a steady shot as your right hand is steadying the phone.
[Desire General] Eugene's Mac:
Best way I have found is to use the focus point select, by placing a finger on the point you wish to focus and just keeping it there. It prevents you from really moving the phone while pressing a physical button. It will focus and then snap. Give it a shot. Excuse the pun.:)
[Desire General] benko286:
Ahh yes face detection, I thought it has smile detection, anyway what's the purpose of this face detection?
[Desire General] Tirinoarim:
The idea is that when you take a picture of a scene with a person on it (i.e. a person with, say, mountains in the background), you would mostly want the person in focus. The face detection basically finds people for you and automatically focuses on them by default, rather than whatever is in the center of the frame.

Its so you dont get this age-old problem of center focused shots...
[Desire General] Mace404:
This, pure win. Thank you
[Desire General] Seraphic:
I didn't realise you could do this - it works really well, thank you :)
[Desire General] mcgon1979:
Are you kidding me... This is AWESOME!!! I was annoyed that sometmies no matter how careful I was some photos would blur due to camera shake. There is obviously no image stabilization in the software etc. This is not such a problem on bright days with a very fast shutter speed, but indoors or dull weather will often blur very slightly on a touchpad button press, no matter how delicate you are.

I also found you do not need to press and hold the screen! you just need to press for slightly longer than a tap and then let go and hold your camera steady with both hands. perfect images. a tap to focus, a short press to take a shot. you will figure out how long I mean by experimenting, but its literally just a bit longer than a tap and it will focus and take a shot itself, you can just hold it with two hands.

I was so impressed I uploaded two images. First one is a button press while being very delicate and trying to get ZERO blur.

Second is the same image with a 0.5 second press and then holding the camera with both hands. Spot the difference!!!

Button - http://i.imgur.com/JFEWX.jpg

Screen - http://i.imgur.com/hhqNS.jpg

I've noticed that this method takes slightly darker shots, but they are much sharper and have more clarity. I'm ok with that. A sharp dark shot can be brightened, but a blurred bright shot is harder to deal with.

Great tip by Eugene. thanks! Has improved my opinion of the camera in one post!
[Desire General] Ian_79a:
Dont know if anyone else has noticed but having a plastic lens on the battery cover makes the picture lose sharpness and maybe even blurry.

Try it your self take a picture with and without the battery cover on, And yes the lens was perfectly clean inside and out when i done the test

I was thinking about drilling the lens out on the battery cover. I know theres the chance of then geting dust in there but my Touch HD never had a lens

I still think the Touch HD was beter at taking pictures in full sun light though

Also Id like to say hello been a browser on this fourm for some time now..
[Desire General] mcgon1979:
Hey Ian, welcome...

I know what you mean. I think in theory the lens protecting back cover should not affect the image at all. It's too close to the lens to have any affect on focus (blurred or sharp) so once its clear it won't affect the light getting to the sensor. even a small finger mark or dust on this cover should have negligible effect on the sharpness or blurriness of a photo.

Have you tried the above screen press technique to take clear sharp shots with the back on. They should be just as sharp as without it on. I have not tried though to be honest so I'll take your word for it. I don't think I'd drill the lens cover out unless there was a massive improvement.
[Desire General] Ian_79a:
When i done the test i did use the optical track button, so i will try again with the screen press method.

I only done this test because i removed the battery cover to clean both side of the lens and once clean i held it up to the light and though it looked hazy or not as clear as i thought it should be.

I agree with what your saying although if the plastic isnt of high quality wouldnt it have some impack on picture quality? That was my reasoning behind possibly drilling it out
[Desire General] MaTiCeK-:
So much appreciated! THX
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Legaleye3000:
How can I get the keyboard from Modaco's r21 Sense ROM onto a stock, but rooted rom? Thanks
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonasl:
You could look at my HTC keyboard mod here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=624416

It's the HTC kb on steroids. The next version (25) is due very soon. Look out for it.

(Friendly tip: post in the correct forum in the future to avoid annoying people)
[HD2 General] Demon_man:
yes i no another thread is here with this title but, mine has gone updated to Duttys latest ROM last night sent a few text this morning and AWESOME its gone :)

link for the Thread on the ROM here not sure if i will get in trouble so remove mods if you have to :)

http://htcpedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1843
[HD2 General] jan-willem3:
I don't need it very hard but I am trying to change the language of htc applications. Maybe not evrybody know but most htc apps are multi-langauge.

And how more things in your langauge how better :D

As all know you can change language of htc sense and add XT9 support for your langauge.

Almost all htc apps using files called for example this StreamingPlayer.exe.0409.mui

If you would change it to for example StreamingPlayer.exe.0413.mui you should get it dutch. But htc makes there apps reading the rom language so Its gonna recreate a file with the default rom language. And then it is not gonna work.:mad: So I want to know or find a way how fake the apps so they are thinking that you are using an other langauge.

There are also other apps for example live messenger who does not use a file but uses a registery tweak but the same deal if you change it. It don't work because the app is gonna check the rom language.

For people who think they are smart do not change HKLM/MUI/syslang you will brick your phone. :D

But I think if we can get this working for cookers it will be getting less important to make multi-langauge support since mannila almost take over the complete windows functions. Only default WinMO things like start menu lockscreen and notifications will stil same as rom langauge.

But overall I think how more things in your langauge how better.:D
[HD2 General] jan-willem3:
Anyone ???
[Desire General] Splather:
Afternoon all

Did a search but couldn't find anything dealing with this particular issue (if I've missed something, please point it out.).

When I use the native browser and hit a YouTube link, the browser opens up the HTC flash player/streaming media player. But I want it to open the YouTube app, like my HTC Hero used to.

I've tried clearing the defaults for the flash player, streaming media player, youtube app and internet but no joy.

If I try the same test using the Dolphin browser, I get the option to open youtube links with the youtube app, which is what I want the native browser to do!

Does anyone know how to get the native browser to handle youtube links with the youtube app?

Cheers

Splath
[Desire General] Splather:
Bump

Bueller? Anyone?
[Desire General] tuatha:
anybody..

It's the same on mine. Can't see any way of changing it. I wonder if this is in anticipation of full flash support in the next Android release?
[Desire General] Splather:
AFAIK it *should* work - it worked fine on the Hero and it works with the dolphin browser... I'm completely stumped
[Desire General] Splather:
Bumpity bump

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[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] harvester98:
hi,

i'm looking for a good set of icons for the Settings tab on my hd2.

any idea?

Marco
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] harvester98:
83 view.....and 0 post.

is it a so strange request?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] dinik:
i have one...but its not ready ;)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] cd78:
There is a .cab in one of the stickys on top of this page that colours in the icons i think..
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] harvester98:
great! when it will be ready?

i'm not able to find it....
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] bordi10:
Here is one what I use...hope this is what you're looking for:D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Themes and Apps] harvester98:
it's very good. i'll try it.

EDIT: it works, thank you