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[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
Is it something like Morphie Juice charging case for iPhone? Or (most likely IMHO) just shell case with built in entended battery?

Looks kind of bulky and it is $50+tax

And this "·Charge and sync your HD2 without removing it from the shell" sounds funny. All cases/shells allow you to charge/sync you HD2 w/o removing it from shell :) I have $2 shell from eBay and it also has this feature :)
[HD2 Accessories] donkeypunch85:
Haha ya huh? They dont really give you a lot of info do they? Does seem to be similar to the iPod case though from what I gather. Probably would be more of a pain to have though if you do a lot of hard resets/removing battery.
[HD2 Accessories] brekem:
link or model?
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
Morphie for iPhone
[HD2 Accessories] brekem:
the 2$ shell lol
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
I do not have that listing available (it has been >90 days and eBay deleted it), but here is how it looked like

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.40037
[HD2 Accessories] :
From the description.
[HD2 Accessories] brekem:
some one knows the model or product id of this or maybe a link to ebay cuz i cant order via t-mobile and i want one
[HD2 Accessories] :
Yeah I have the same problem, they have my account screwed up , everything is fine except my main contact number is blank and can't be change by me for some reason, and they had to "escalate" it to the next level, so might be a month before it gets fixed ... I want one NOW ... :D
[HD2 Accessories] SanFrancisco:
This thing is uber cool and functional too!

I saw this for the first time at a T-Mobile store yesterday. Same price as it is online at T-Mobile, $50. Is this new (as of July 2010)?

I searched eBay and did not see any.

And search results on Google came back with only two hits, T-Mobile's online store and this XDA thread.

It is really, really nice. I am getting one.

What I like:

1. The shell is easily installed. The top of the case removes, you slip in the HD2 then replace the "cap."

2. It has three charge status and indicator lights on the back, at the bottom. They look cool and gives the case a nice tech look to it.

I am hoping that some of those lights are phone status indicators. Wouldn't that be cool. When the HD2 is face down with those indicators you can see if you have a missed call or an e-mail.

3. The shell has a rubberized coating, the same that is on the HD2. It's excellent in quality. I suspect there's no worry about it rubbing off.

4. The integrated battery is super slick. A far better alternative to the pronounced hump created with Chinese extended batteries.

5. The demo in the store indicated the HD2 fits in tightly and does not greatly increase the phone's otherwise slim profile.

7. I'll be posting a review on YouTube tonight (search "heartinsanfrancisco" that's my YouTube member name).

8. IMHO it is easily worth more than $50. Having had cell phone tech since the early nineties, I'd say this should be priced at $100 considering it's an HTC OEM product and the form factor/design is superb.

9. Oh... the way it connects to the HD2 is via the microUSB port. When you slide in the HD2, there is a microUSB male plug at the bottom of the case that connects to the HD2's female microUSB port.

Once installed you simply connect your charger to the case's external female microUSB port. No need to remove the case.

10. I have an extended battery with cover that I got on eBay, about two months ago. This HTC integrated battery and cover puts that one to shame.
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
1st of all - thanks for the review.

1. Let me understand it ... this case has ADDITIONAL battery inside, right ? So when HD2 is in this case you actually have 2 batteries ?

2. When you charge it ... you charge BOTH batteries ? In which order ?

3. How much bulk does it add ? I know you said "not greatly", but ... lets say ... how many millimeters more ?

4. What kind of material is this ? Aside of rubber feel ... how much protection does it add ? Is that just plastic, or plastic over silicone shell (like Otterbox Defender) or metal, or something else ?

5. Can you see what kind of battery is inside the case ? What are the specs ? Or there are no numbers on it ?
[HD2 Accessories] SanFrancisco:
I beg to differ - This is a great item.

It is worth more than $50 considering the quality, that it's OEM (made by HTC) and its fit/finish.

As to T-Mobile saying "charge and sync your HD2 without removing it from the shell" T-Mobile had to say that because:

1. Nowhere does it say that there's a external microUSB port at the bottom of the shell. And,

2. Many people are no doubt asking that question on seeing the pic of the case. Some might not buy this under the assumption that the case does not have a USB throughput. (While you and I know that it would have a microUSB throughput, most people are not that informed.)

3. Many product descriptions list ALL features (even listing what to you and I would be silly, because a spec or feature would seem obvious). Besides, it's better to list everything rather than risk leaving something out or not answering questions people may have.
[HD2 Accessories] SanFrancisco:
You are SOL at this time.

I searched eBay and I could not find it. Searched under T-Mobile's name for the item, as stated on T-Mobile's site: "HD2 charging shell."

I also searched using terms such as "T-Mobile battery" T-Mobile extended battery" "T-Mobile shell" "HD2 battery" "HD2 shell," etc.

I guess this product is too new for it to show up on eBay. You can get it at a T-Mobile corporate store, however. That's where I saw it, at a T-Mobile store in San Francisco's Financial District.
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
I'm sure this is GREAT product and I'm looking forward to see it in person. Just called 5 T-Mobile stores around - noone has it and nobody even know about it :(

In addition to my questions above questions, can you see what kind of battery is inside ? 1300mA, 1500mA ?
[HD2 Accessories] SanFrancisco:
You need to visit a store to answer your questions

1st of all, I did not review this, I only commented on my initial impressions.

2nd of all, I am not selling these, so I can't really take the time to answer your extremely detailed and picky questions. (e.g. Asking for mm measurements, battery specs, case composition, protection level, battery charging order, etc.)

3rd of all, with those kind of questions you should call T-Mobile or contact HTC.

Lastly, go into a store and look at one. That's the best way to answer your subjective questions (e.g., what is not bulky to me might be super fat to you)

Good luck.
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
As I said, I called 5 stores and nobody sells it, nobody heard about it. This is why so many questions for YOU - because YOU are the only person in this topic having it in hands ! Lucky you.

Those are not picky questions. I'm sure everybody would want to know what kind of battery is there, how protective is this shell, how much bulk, etc. BTW ... this is why I asked about mm measurements - to AVOID being subjective ! Once you know how many mm are there - it is up to a person to decide if it is bulky or not. Millimeters are not subjective.

You dont want to answer those questions or you dont have time - fine. I'll wait till they apear in stores around me or some other person with more time will buy it. Sending me to T-mobile or to store is kind of similar to saying "Google it" :) Thanks for your initial impressions anyway.
[HD2 Accessories] SanFrancisco:
Those were picky questions indicating attention to detail.

So you should have read my post carefully, I said I only saw it briefly in the store, I did not have it in hand.
[HD2 Accessories] SanFrancisco:
LOL... sending you to the T-Mobile store is like saying "Google it." Uh no, saying to go to the T-Mobile store is telling you that is where it is available today and that is where you can go to see it. And depending on your impression, to buy it.

Telling you where to go to buy it is pretty specific, don't you think.

And I gave you far more info than what you knew before my post. You really shouldn't look a gift horse in the mouth.

In any event, I don't have time. Some of us have other things to do besides provide a personal review to some stranger on the Net. After all, you are not the boss and you are not signing my paychecks. :rolleyes:

But again, read posts carefully. If you had seen that I did not have the shell you could have saved yourself a lot of typing.

Back to the salt mines for me.
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
That is why I assumed that you had it in hands.
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
As I said few times, I called 5 stores and they have no idea. So "go to TMO store and buy it" is about as specific as "Go to Google and search it" :)

This shell is not on HTC website either (at least not on US part). And I called T-Mobile - they do not have any details apart from what is on web page.

I DO appreciate your input. But knowing what kind of material is the case and how well it protects the phone - this is not SMALL thing. That is MAJOR thing for the case.

And for the case with battery - it is not SMALL thing to know what kind of battery is that.

I guess we are not seing Youtube video as you mentioned in original post. Too bad you did not buy that case :(
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
For those interested, I got answers to my questions on different forum.

>1. Let me understand it ... this case has ADDITIONAL battery inside, right ? Yes So when HD2 is in this case you actually have 2 batteries ?

Yes, though the one on the charging shell will only kick in when you switch a small lever at the back

>2. When you charge it ... you charge BOTH batteries ? Yes In which order ?

IIRC, the phone battery first then the one on the charging shell

>3. How much bulk does it add ? I know you said not greatly, but ... lets say ... how many millimeters more ?

it measures about 18mm +/- on the thickest part and tapered towards the bottom, it actually feels better proportioned and it also serves to prevent contact to the camera lens and now sits flat on its back.

>4. What kind of material is this ? not sure, though it feels like hard rubber/silicone How much protection does it add ?

i'd say it has about the same protection as the original silicon gel that came with the phone though seems to be better and like i said, the added bulk at the back distances the camera lens from the surface.

>Is that just plastic, or plastic over silicone shell (like Otterbox Defender) or metal, or something else ?

my take is that it's not cheap looking and looks good with the phone it, also slides in your pocket better as compared to the stock case.

>5. Can you see what kind of battery is inside the case ?

i don't notice any marking anywhere on the shell What are the specs ? it says on the box that came with the shell: Li-on 3.7v 1000 mAHOr there are no numbers on it

additional info:

been through 2 charging cycle with this so far. i use it when the battery level on the phone is low (e.g. 14%) and when i turn the switch, the 3 led at the back of the shell will light up to indicate how much charge is in the shell. at the same time the red/orange led on the phone will light up to indicate that it is charging.

after about an hour +/- the charge on the shell will be consumed (i.e. all lights out at the back and led on the phone turns off) and when i check the phone battery charge, it will be up by about 55% (i.e. from 14% in my example above to about 69%).

for my regular use (already posted in some other threads), this set-up now last up to 2 days for me and that's great!

i guess that the amount of charge will be higher if i turn off the phone, but i think that defeats the purpose of the charging shell.

there is also added bulk at the bottom (i.e. it makes the phone taller) due to the placement of the micro usb plugs to and from the phone. also, there is a hole provided to insert the earphones plug and, for me, kind of protects the plug as it becomes almost hidden in the case and will make it look like the wire protruding right out of the case.

what i thnk they missed is putting a bigger capacity battery (e.g. 1500 - 2000)in the shell, as i believe they did not maximize the space if you consider the bulk added but i'm not saying it's bad.
[HD2 Accessories] Jimmmycrackcorn:
I got mine for free....only paid $6 for shipping.

It's nice. Big....but nice.

Think of it as an extended battery that you can turn on when your main bettery gets low. It'll then charge your phone and raise the battery life about 50%......so if you wait to switch it on at 10%, when it's done charging the phone, you'll have about 60% juice.
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
That MANUAL switch to start charging is kind of odd. Why didn't they have it automatic ? Still not bad, since you can continue to use your phone when extended battery keeps charging primary battery.

People are reporting Sync problems. Do you experience it ? When you plug it, what ActiveSync says ? Or it does not recognize at all that phone has been pluged in ?

BTW how much taller it makes the phone ?
[HD2 Accessories] Jimmmycrackcorn:
It doesn't sync at all when you plug it in. Nothing. Just charges. As for the additional height....you get about an extra half inch in height, and added bulk in the back due to the battery.
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
So much for

:(

BTW ... it seems they removed it from web site :(
[HD2 Accessories] me:
On Tmo's website, the only case I see for the HD2 is a gel skin, for $15! What a rip-off!
[HD2 Accessories] pc12ve:
Does anyone know why T-mobile.com removed the listing of this?
[HD2 Accessories] Jimmmycrackcorn:
Ya know....scanning the Mophie website recently, and seeing what their products look like (especially the lights on the back of their products showing charge), I'm convinced that this was a prototype that Mophie must have produced to get reactions/reviews from people.....hence the price and limited availability.
[HD2 Accessories] ddgarcia05:
Anyone wanna pick one up?

http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=45593&cat=4862
[HD2 Accessories] crisisinthecity:
That's interesting... I would be into it if I were going camping or something maybe, but that's a whole lot of bulk for everyday use... I'd rather just carry around a spare battery.
[HD2 Accessories] Flame3g:
i bought one off amazon should get here next week looks awsome.....:D
[HD2 Accessories] Flame3g:
UPdate

Got the charger case from amazon for the hd2 and i think its amazing, feels good in my hand also....doesn't add that much bulk to the phone.....:D
[HD2 Accessories] hd2shadow:
I just got mine Today! Cover with Battery Boost!!

I received mine today, The build quality is very nice, the rubber feel is nice in ones hand, The three lights on back when switch is on gives enough light when in a very dark place is enough to make things out, but it is no Torch!

I have some pictures to post;

Battery cant be anymore than 1000mah?? I will see how long I can view a movie later tonight?

More on this later..:)
[HD2 Accessories] hd2shadow:
Better pics

I have with switch on and all three LED's are on with charging, and when charging with micro-usb only one LED is on? don't know if when fully charged all three LED's will be on?:D
[HD2 Accessories] hd2shadow:
Don't know why pics come out bad on this site?

On my computer display they look great but when I upload to XDA they look terrible? I am using a Nikon D70s, its not a bad camera by any means!

Anyway here is one more.:(
[HD2 Accessories] tigerlocc:
Thanks for posting those pics shadow, I've been eyeing this case too! I found it on daydeal a few days ago and wanted to see a few more pics before finalizing my decision to buy.

You have just confirmed my thoughts all along; this thing looks great! Not to mention the "boost" capabilities I can imagine some of us will really find this useful
[HD2 Accessories] tw39515:
got mine today, it wont sync with the pc.
[HD2 Accessories] crisisinthecity:
Is your phone a t mobile HD2? Does your phone sync with your PC when it's not in this case?
[HD2 Accessories] hd2shadow:
same thing happened with me , I just

soft reset HD2

and installed back in Boost/Sled? dont know what to call it? but anyway after that everything was fine, something about when you first put the HD2 in?, maybe because I dont have original ROM?, i dont know? just got the Boost/Sled so I just finished charging it last night and am using it now, so far the Boost/Battery is do very well, but dont have enough hours on it to make a technical judgement as of yet?
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
It is well known problem with this case. Check t-mobile.com forums.
[HD2 Accessories] tw39515:
I will try it tonight. yes a tmobile hd2
[HD2 Accessories] hd2shadow:
I have looked at T-Mobile forums, and have found nothing? Under what heading is it under? I looked under and or Battery, Boost, cover.

If you have a direct link that will help

Thank you
[HD2 Accessories] tw39515:
cycling power didnt help
[HD2 Accessories] bogdatov:
Somewhere here

http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/HTC-HD2/tmobile-freebie/td-p/413980/highlight/true/page/2
[HD2 Accessories] juggs:
Would one be better off carrying this around? Trouble is, it doesn't give any specs...
[HD2 Accessories] apallohadas:
Meh. I have a number of portable battery devices, and the problem is that most of them trickle charge very slowly.

It's easier to just buy a couple cheap batteries on ebay and carry those, since they're smaller and swapping the battery is faster than trickle charging for an hour or more.
[HD2 Accessories] Devils1stBorn:
Actually, it's not bulky. Had it in my hands the other day and wanted to buy it but thought first to do some research. It's about 50 bucks and a great idea. A slim hard case with another battery. I'm a big buy, nonetheless, I still think its a slim build.
[HD2 Accessories] whtmakaveli:
Not really bulky, but definitely pretty heavy.

An important thing to note on this is that the headphone hole will only work with headphones that go straight in. In other words, if you use headphones that have a right angle connector, like most do, then you need to have some kind of short adapter/extension to reach from the phone's jack to the outside of the case.
[HD2 Accessories] :
android

has any body tried this with android?
[HD2 Accessories] anhyeuemmaimai:
looked on T-mobile's site and that option is not available for me. Did they kill it off already?
[HD2 Accessories] juggs:
Seems that it was available only for a short time from Tmobile and they pulled it due to the sync not working. You should be able to find them on Ebay though.
[HD2 Accessories] whtmakaveli:
Yes it has the same limitations on android as a custom winmo rom- wont sync just charges. I had it for about 2 days then returned it. Too heavy and the non-access to the headphone jack killed it for me.
[HD2 Accessories] ashasaur:
I am definately looking for one of these...and I trolled eBay and found only one...anyone got one they wan't to part with to a needy moderator?
[HD2 Accessories] cnpf:
I just received one this afternoon...you're so right, my data is 57%.

But, it has a serious problem:

when you install it on HD2, then you can't sync the phone with PC!!!
[HD2 Accessories] ez2remember:
Can this fit a Euro HD2? I know the US version is slightly taller but I can stuff someting at the top... :)
[HD2 Accessories] eleminop:
I know this is a little old now, but if you are running android you can just download swiftp to transfer files back and forth from the pc, and I'm sure there is something similar on winmo.
[HD2 Accessories] xjomulkerx:
EURO hd2... would this work?

Has anyone tested this on a International version of the HD2?:confused:
[HD2 Accessories] JetJam:
I got one from here couple of months ago daydeal.com/product.php?productid=45593
[Windows Mobile] shafizal:
hello to all

i have cooked a french rom with cht home tab 1.8.5 and cht editor as external packages i have one problem when i want to launch cht editor from Menu\Cooki'es Home Tab Editor from Home screen it gives a error like "CHT editor not installed ..click yes to search cht editor in internet"

but when i launch from Start menu it works normally without any error....i dont know what provoque this problem...........and i tried to install CHT editor as cab(in same rom) and it works...so i dont know will i change something...will any one please help me if u have any solution....

thank u very much to all

SOLVED
[Windows Mobile] 3|Saint|5:
Make sure \HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila\CHTE.Path registry key is pointed to \Program Files\CHTEditor\CHTEditor.exe
[Windows Mobile] shafizal:
Thanks but i already havé these entries ...,,
[Windows Mobile] 3|Saint|5:
Do you have that before or after you installed the .cab?
[Windows Mobile] shafizal:
Before installing cab ....thé entries or in m'y external packages
[Windows Mobile] samsamuel:
mine had a double \\ at the start of the path. \\program files......

removed one of them and all fixed.
[Windows Mobile] millski:
Just noticed I had the same problem. My app.reg had this entry:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila]
"CHTE.Path"="\\\\Program Files\\CHTEditor\\CHTEditor.exe"

which should be:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\HTC\Manila]
"CHTE.Path"="\\Program Files\\CHTEditor\\CHTEditor.exe"

EXT made with OSK added too many \\'s is all...
[Windows Mobile] 3|Saint|5:
Just checked my kitchen and that is how I have it too.
[Windows Mobile] madindehead:
Why don't you post this error in the CHT Editor thread, where the developer is more likely to see it?
[Windows Mobile] shafizal:
thank u very much its solved my problem...
[Windows Mobile] shafizal:
thank u very much for the explaination........now its works great....
[Windows Mobile] ritzie:
I had exactly the same error message check my registry and everything seems ok any other ideas what could be the problem?
[Windows Mobile] shafizal:
i think u have more than two slah i think "\\\\" look at the reg in the previous post and edit ...

thanks
[Windows Mobile] ritzie:
I've already checked the registry settings and all the setting were correct. Although I've solved the issue now by uninstalling and reinstalling the editor and then doing a soft reset.
[Droid Eris Android Development] Palmbxr:
i just flashed evil eris 3 and everything was there, then i installed my apps from titanium backup (please let me know if there is a better method) and then i partiond my sd card and all my apps are gona and my market app is gone can someone please tell me what im doing wrong trying to get apps2sd working...
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrianDigital:
Hey guys I need to unroot and i am trying the shipped RUU and I always get two failures ( not hooked up USB, or battery below 30%)

is there a ROM here I can flash that would remove root? I cannot check the wiki due to it being down
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trentlythp:
If you are going to unroot you need to run the RUU. Just plug it into the charger for a while. Also make sure HTC Sync is installed on your PC. Hope that helps

:)

Sent via the Sprint HTC EVO
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrianDigital:
yeah i got sync on now, had to uninstall droid explorer to get things going but it still does not flash the unrooted imgine
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trentlythp:
Hmm... at what point does the RUU error out?

Sent via the Sprint HTC EVO
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mcampos7:
What RUU are you using?

I can not find a true factory shipped from for my evo, I'm wanting to do the exact same thing the OP is trying to do, no luck in finding an untouched stock rom. Goin crazy over here!
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] trentlythp:
Maybe I am misunderstanding. Do you just want a ROM that is stock with no root access? That will not get rid of the NAND unlock. Just super user access. You would still be able to boot into recovery I believe.

Sent via the Sprint HTC EVO
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrianDigital:
it now times out and shoots back a "incorrect bootloader" I assume its because i'm on 1.45 and trying to the stock release one
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrianDigital:
anyone have a link for the lastest RUU with out any mods
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrianDigital:
no I am sending my phone in for repair and I need to get unrooted