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[Touch HD Themes and Apps] jrmccann:
Hi All,

Just wondering if anyone experiences this same issue with Google Maps...(latest version).

When I open Google Maps and my HD begins a data connection, if I am stationary then it can locate my position (to withing 500-1000 m etc) and I can then search Google maps for close places etc.

But if I am in my car, then as it opens and connects, it can't find my location, and says error, and gives me the option to "Retry" or exit Google Maps. So i can't search for anything as there is a connection error!!

So is there normal, or does anyone else have this issue? Any ideas on what I am doing wrong/over looking?

THanks

J
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] Dann:
And...street view??

Street view does not work on WM6.5.x Do you know why???

Yeap, I download the most recent cab file, reinstall, and same result!!!

Any ideas or news from Google????
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] laoxier:
signal may be bad in car.You can try to use the GPS positioning
[Touch HD Themes and Apps] jrmccann:
Thanks, I did try...but anyway. Also, I can download weather in the car...

Maybe I drive too fast :)
[Touch2 General] amienzero:
heya guys.

i just bought myself a new Mega last week, and i kinda wondering can you guys recommend which ROM should i pick to flash it? i browsed the ROM section but i don't know which one i should pick. and some of the roms are filled with programs that i don't even know of. which is why i ask for your recommendations.

thanks in advance.
[Touch2 General] Frank C:
Hello, think that you have to ask yourself why you want to change the stock ROM? Not happy with it? What do you want to see improved? Do you want a lite version or full version?

Ideally you try a few of them and see which one you like best. But first of all would read the posts with the various Rom's so you have an idea what they offer.

Personally can recommend the Rom of Billabongstaff which I use myself. Also read the "new to Rom's" thread.

Succes.
[Touch2 General] amienzero:
heya again.

i've explored every thread about roms on HTC Mega but i can't seem to find any suitable roms that i really want to use. there's a few nice ones but i don't even know some of the programs installed in that roms. so i need someone to answers me these questions so that i could decide which roms that i should flash.

1. My HTC mega version is

ROM: 1.28.707.3 (66092)

Radio Version : 3.49.25.05

WinMo : 6.5 Pro (build 21854.5.0.80)

Is this an old rom version? Should i upgrade it or stick with it?

2. If i should upgrade it, can i flash 6.5.5 rom onto my phone? what's the difference with original 6.5?

3. If i should stick with it, can anyone suggest what good programs that i may install to this phone? so far i only find SPB Shell and Facebook that's good enough for me.

thanks in advance.
[Touch2 General] Frank C:
Amienzero, would be nice if that is available but do not expect a resume of all Rom's for Mega....

1 If you can not decide on a Rom because you do not know the programs used than the search function can help you so it becomes quickly clear what they are about.

2 The Rom you have is pretty new for 6.5. You can upgrade to built 21912 (or 21909 in custom Rom) but do not expect a lot of difference.

3 WM 6.5.5 is more finger friendly than 6.5 but it is also a matter of taste.

4 To decide which program you need or like simply read about the application section in Mega or general Windows Mobile but foremost try them yourself. If you read the posts you notice a few popular ones mentioned.

Succes.
[Touch2 General] amienzero:
thanks Frank C for answering my questions.

okay, i've looked up about WinMo 6.5.5 and i'm interested with it. say if i use HSPL, then flash the 6.5.5 rom. then if i'm not satisfied with it i can just perform a hard reset, right? then i'll be back to the original 6.5?
[Touch2 General] theori1:
No if you do hard reset, the rom won't change.

You have to install original rom again.
[Touch2 General] Frank C:
Find attached comparison between WM 6.5-6.5.3-7......

And the article:

http://winmo.techparaiso.com/windows-phone-7-series-specs-and-comparison-to-previous-versions/
[Touch2 General] amienzero:
thanks everyone for replying.

but now i have a new problem. i haven't flash any roms yet but now the today screen shows clock instead of battery. how can i fix that? before it shows the battery indicator but recently i did a hard reset (i messed up the touchflo2d :p) and now instead of battery, it shows the time. now i got 2 clock on my today screen. please help.
[Touch2 General] Scaleyback:
Try:

Start/Settings/Clock & Alarms and uncheck the box saying 'display clock on title bar in all programs'

This should sort it
[Touch2 General] amienzero:
sweet! that fixes it. thanks! i wonder how that got ticked.

time to get back hunting clean 6.5.5 rom or wait for that android.
[Touch2 General] amienzero:
okay, one last question.

my mega uses qwerty input to enter text. is there a way or a program that can change the input to numpad text input? when i pressed the keyboard button in the middle, it only gave me the qwerty and input method (Pin Yin) option.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dude2k5:
Just wondering, usually those are the things that dont work when roms first come out..or if you flash an OC it will disable others. What correlation?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spiicytuna:
It all depends on the kernel that the ROM builder is using. Some of the kernels right now are hacked together as there hasn't been official source code released from htc for the newest 2.2 OTA.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superlinkx:
Basically, the drivers are missing. The only way to get everything working properly is for HTC to release the source code, so developers can manipulate it directly.
[Droid Incredible General] htc_woe_is_me:
I don't know about the rest of you, but I am so tired of all the bugs on the leaked radio/froYo. I just went back to bare bones stock with no root and guess what, everything works! I'll be waiting for the official update to be hacked for root and then install that.

"Froyo" was nice for a while, but all the problems and bugs negated the point of updating.

Anyone else feeling this way by now?
[Droid Incredible General] mrjinglesusa:
Nope. Works fine here. Some minor bugs but nothing major.
[Droid Incredible General] Dmtalon:
Saturday Night I went back to 2.1 using the HBOOT downgrade. I then re-rooted, and restored my Nandroid from right before I upgraded.

I'm much happier now. I posted this on android forums as well, but for me its...

Back with 2.1

Gmail is back 100% and pushing my Google apps email (second Google account on phone)

Swype is working flawlessly again.

Google Talk is signed in as my Google apps account vs. being locked into my gmail account.

My purchased market apps are now mine again (not sure what happened here, but even signed in with the same gmail account I couldn't install purchased updates). Using the 'Market fix" didn't do anything for me.

I have my under volted hydra Kernel back.

Pretty significant increase in battery life at least partially because of the previous statement.
[Droid Incredible General] Θmega:
I haven't had any of those issues using SkyRaider 2.0.1. The only issue I've had is hanging market downloads, which canceling and restarting seems to fix, and the browser crashing, but only when I'm using the back button to return to my original app.
[Vibrant General] digitaltoddy:
I just upgraded from a G1 to the Vibrant and I gotta say, I'm not impressed with the iphone like UI. Is there a way to install the stock android UI on the Vibrant?
[Vibrant General] blanked:
I don't like it either. Give launcherpro a try...
[Vibrant General] yipcanjo:
LauncherPro (what I'm using) or ADW will get rid of *some* of the iPhone-ish Touchwiz UI -- but not all of it. The drawer is much improved, but it leaves some of the decent Touchwiz features -- like the pull down capability to switch wi-fi, bluetooth, gps, etc.. Pretty cool, actually.

Give 'em a try.
[Vibrant General] jrwingate6:
I think the Touch Wiz UI improves on and polishes the Android UI quite as bit. I will say I'm not a fan of the app drawer nor do I like any of Samsung's included widgets. I do love what they did with the contacts menu. I think the whole swyping right to call or swyping left to text a contact is genius and original. Samsung also made it easier to navigate through the contacts. I also find the WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth and silent toggles built in to the notification bar come in handy quite a bit.

I could go on but I need to get to bed.

If you can get past the visuals in TW it really isn't a bad UI.
[Vibrant General] konawayne:
I personally have no problem with it aside from the supposed performance issues and prefer it to the stock android user interface and some other custom android IU implemented by other companies.

Positives:

App drawer scrolls horizontally, which seems more natural to me(like turning a page in a book).

Wi-fi, bluetooth, GPS, and Vibrate controls integrated into the notification bar removing the need of the power control widget

Music App appearing notification area when screen saver is up removing the need to unlock the phone to switch songs

I still use launcher pro, though :)
[Vibrant General] heygrl:
Are you aware of the fact that the Launcher is NOT the only aspect of TouchWiz UI? Nope.. Stock Android is fugly.
[Vibrant General] badaphooko01:
Agreed, give another vote for TW from me. I always hated vanilla Android, on my G1 I used to change themes daily cause of it. I used LP for a bit but went back to TW. I Use that pull down toggle way too much.
[Vibrant General] MINUS Stl:
TouchWiz actually had me against getting this phone before it came out. The whole "iphone-looking" app drawer icons was a huge disappointment. But being a big ADW supporter (and knowing this phone would have plenty of development behind it), I checked it out on launch day and walked out of the store with it.

Granted, I installed ADW before even paying for the phone. :D Plus side...the power and music controls are still there. I'd definitely give TW a thumbs up (minus the app drawer icons).
[Vibrant General] vinnydakid:
LauncherPro (my choice) and ADW are the best of both worlds. You get some of the more polished TW apps and skins, but no BS iPhone clone homescreen.
[Vibrant General] Satertek:
The fact that the only thing people can complain about it is that it looks too much like an iPhone means to me that it's a pretty solid interface.

I love it in any case.

People need to get over their iPhone to Android superiority complex.
[Vibrant General] air2k57:
Well, to be fair, 2.2 android looks good, but when compared to touchcwiz, doesn't even compare. even on my nexus, I always run skins.

Anyway, I personally like the way vibrant looks.
[Vibrant General] zephiK:
I personally don't care for appearances, I prefer having the latest features and newest versions of Android. I care more about the features that is included rather than how it looks because honestly.. skinning isn't that difficult but waiting for these manufacturers to port their custom skins take too long. Skinning is just so simple in Android with metamorphing, alternative launchers etc.

Take a look at Nexus One, it already has Android 2.2 while other phones have to wait so much longer. Or even Motorola Droid, they're supposedly getting 2.2 this week and running vanilla Android. I rather have the latest and skin it on my own. This of course will definitely all change when CM6 is released for the Vibrant.
[Vibrant General] androidmonkey:
Yeppers. Big Android fan but the default Android UI is like the default UI on a Linux system, plain and boring.
[Vibrant General] jayzusfk:
Love ADW but need to port the TW widgets over, or at least install some of the stock widgets. One of these days...

For the moment I don't set a default for either and just select whichever one I need when I press home. I know it's an extra button to press but I like the option.
[Vibrant General] fragimar:
TW would be great if there was a way to customize things more. Like getting rid of the horizontal app drawer and changing the default home screen when the numbers of screens are changed.

I read on another post that LauncherPro might be causing a little extra battery drain. I just switched from LP to ADW to see if I can notice a difference.

The samsung video app is so much better. I had to use DoubleTwist to convert every movie I put on my myTouch but with my Vibrant almost every file I've tried works. The contacts app is nice but a little buggy for me sometimes.

Sent from my Samsung Vibrant using the XDA app
[Vibrant General] jkcheng122:
That pulldown toggle is still there when you switch to launcherpro or adw.

sent from my Samsung Vibrant
[Vibrant General] jorenko:
I can't stand the ugly blue tabs they put on all their apps. They look like the 80s vision of 'futuristic' (and they're way too big). Also, they hid a lot of features of the stock google apps -- for instance, you can't set your alarm ringtone in calendar.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Themes and Apps] raz1337:
I recently switched to Energy on my T-Mobile TP2. It's great and I love it, but it left me without the stock instant messaging apps that I loved. I've tried Palringo, Fring, they don't connect. OzIM won't work in Energy with WM 6.5. I'm just lost on how to get the instant messaging back. Some sites like Fring and Nimbuzz ask for your device, but if it doesn't display the Touch Pro 2, how are people finding a cab for it?

I just want separated instant messaging for each kind. I don't like this combining all of them into one gigantic list. Ideas?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Themes and Apps] firefurby:
Here is the ozIM app. I think it's taken from the T-Mobile device. Hope it helps. :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Themes and Apps] raz1337:
I've switched from Energy 6.5.x to 6.5 because it's more stable, and OzIM won't work on 6.5. The first screen to choose the services shows no services at all.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] samrozzi:
ok ive been trying to use and understand the app, app brain lately. i have a feeling its most likely user error. but from my understanding one of the main uses of this app is it syncs your apps so when you reset/wipe your phone, you re d/l app brain and it lists all your synced apps for easy download. well everytime right before i wipe, i click sync on app brain, wipe the phone and it lists no apps, or maybe 1 or 2 (outta around 15ish) is it something im doing wrong?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superlinkx:
It's been working fine for me lately, but I used to make a backup list online. Basically, sync, then go online and select all apps and copy them to a new list. Then wipe your phone, install the app and set up sync. If you are missing apps again, go to your computer, copy all the apps from the list to your installed list and sync again. Works like a charm.
[XPERIA X10 General] RodneyBR:
Ok, we all have a few scratches on our phones display, some worse than others, but wouldn't it be nice to have a display totally resistant to them. A diamond coating or something.

I know there are screen protectors, but who uses them.
[XPERIA X10 General] cytokine:
Motorola Aura has a display that don't scratch.
[XPERIA X10 General] RodneyBR:
Really, wow... That would be nice.
[XPERIA X10 General] trojjanhorse:
They are luxury phones costing more than 1.5K USD... they make them in precious metals, and some models even come with diamonds. I rather buy new digitizers lol.
[XPERIA X10 General] applebook:
Synthetic sapphire would be the best choice, but it's not exactly cheap to manufacture. The iPhone 4 and Dell Streak are probably the closest we have right now to nearly scratch-proof screens.
[XPERIA X10 General] icet925:
What's wrong with screen protector?

I use one for my X10.
[XPERIA X10 General] forzanerazzurri:
Cant speak about the iphones screen as I wouldnt touch an Apple product to save my life, but alot of newer phones have Corning's Gorilla Glass. That stuff is pretty bulletproof. Google it to find a list of devices that use it.
[XPERIA X10 General] SXUsr:
I've got two screen protectors on, the one that came with it and stuck on another not realising it already came with one.
[XPERIA X10 General] micavn:
I have two screen protectors on my X10 too. Can I remove the original one that came with my X10. A bit worry to remove it by my self if it isn't the removeable screen protector.
[XPERIA X10 General] SXUsr:
It can be removed yes, but I've left both on, and after my brothers GF opened his toolbox the other week and spilling a lid full of screws all over it, I'm glad I did.
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
Not to flame you or anything, but what is your point of the statement? are you trying to look for help on choosing a screen protector? cuz people do use them :)

I removed the screen protector that came with the phone and the screen looks freakin' gorgeous without it, but at the same time, very vulnerable. I've bought mirror screen protectors from ebay; they're supersexy but at the same time superglossy and does not help at all when i'm looking at my phone in broad daylight. I've heard about ZAGG's screen protectors and I might try them out once my mirror screen protector wears off but they're quite pricey though :( Check out endagdet's post on torturing Dell Streak's screen too...it was very painful to watch but the outcome was great: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/29/dell-streaks-gorilla-glass-screen-torture-tested-for-your-amus/
[XPERIA X10 General] trojjanhorse:
@junkk29: do you know where I can find a screen protector that has a rough feel to it? Made ideal for swyping texts. I think they are called anti-glare but the ones I bought were not anti glare (off of ebay).
[XPERIA X10 General] rynoon:
The X10 comes with a screen protector? Really?
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
To be honest, I have no clue besides the one that came with the X10. I use Swype on my X10 as well and the screen mirror screen protector does not help at all. It's nice but if your finger is moist or wet it can be a little sticky :( Try searching on the X10 accessories forum, you might find something there. Good luck :)
[XPERIA X10 General] csoonp:
i'm kinda regret to take off my original scrn protector, should have just put the second one on top of it!!!
[XPERIA X10 General] junkk29:
Yes it does and I guarantee you a 100% cuz I pulled it out myself. It's hard to notice it but if you look close enough (maybe with a magnifying glass lol) you'll see it around the corner. I saw pictures of it in this forums but i'm too lazy to look it up again. It's not easy to remove it and literally took me half an hour to get the corners out. Once you get the corners out you can just peel it off, it's quite tough but it doesn't leave any residue. If you're gonna get a screen protector i suggest you remove it too cuz i've heard from the seller that it messes with the touch screen responsiveness.
[XPERIA X10 General] mtechfan:
Picked up some low glare screen protectors on eBay and it's been a month without a single scratch! They are pretty tough, plus they resist fingerprints as well :D I am not sure I need to buy the 3 pack now... LOL!

I wish I knew who actually made them :confused: Cuz they are brilliant!

BTW, the original one is also on. It does not make a difference in responsiveness, in fact due to the surface of these protectors, it's actually even smoother to scroll or swype across the screen.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] justinzak:
Every time I load Android and the screen locks, I am unable to get the screen to come back on. I've tried multiple builds but have the same issue with each one. Anyone else have this problem?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] bangsters:
replace th zimage with the 7/23 build
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] darkt123:
if you're tmous then yea zimage 7/23 for any build. i found radio 2.08 to not cause any SOD's on the builds with android 2.1. froyo i had to upgrade to 2.10 because it would sod on me consitantly. even after that i had one or two sods after the initial "installation" of the build, although 3 or 4 restart button hits later and now i don't get any more sods. it seems to me anyway, that you just have to beat froyo a little bit before it behaves. 2.1 is old and wise and doesn't throw tantrums.

this is assuming you've formatted your sd card blah blah blah. common practice stuff we should all be in the habit of doing by now.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] cavemaneca:
I've had a issue recently where darkstone froyo goes into SOD, and I have the 7/23 zImage...
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] darkt123:
may just be a weird thing with my setup then. i get them the first day and after enough reboots they stop coming all together. for the remainder of the time i have froyo booted, but very very rarely maybe twice in the past 3 days, it will act like it's going to sod but after 3 seconds the screen comes back.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] cavemaneca:
well, it was fine for the first couple days, then all of the sudden just started it. I guess with the slowing down from w/e it just locks when it's asleep. I'm gonna try the 1gb data.img and see if that stops it from slowing down/SOD after i've got some programs installed.
[Vibrant General] androidmonkey:
Is there an app that will turn your screen on after X minutes to remind you of notifications? Since there isnt an LED for notifications, simply turning the screen on after X minutes would get my attention.
[Vibrant General] bvc:
there's an app for that :) look for it... I think it's called noled ... look for it
[Vibrant General] abcdavidefg:
Is been around for a long time

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=730692

works really good
[Vibrant General] androidmonkey:
lol, 2 weeks is a "long time"...

Anyway, I saw that app, thinking about something different though. I just need the lock screen to come on to remind me of notifications. I dont like the idea of NoLED, since it stays on constantly.
[Vibrant General] phantomzer0:
Sms Popup works wonderfully for sms and mms notifications. I highly suggest it. You can also set the time of the reminder, which is nice.
[Vibrant General] abcdavidefg:
after one week is old news. JK

I read the idea to use the backlight of the home menu search and back to set reminders but I no idea how that is going. Try the Sms popup
[Vibrant General] kizer:
SMS Popup was the very first app I installed since I used the heck out of it on the G1.
[Vibrant General] renegadedj:
flashnotify on market
[Vibrant General] androidmonkey:
Thanks! :D
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] Emunny:
I'm wondering If any one can help me in a direction to find a red theme to work with xtrROM via meta morph

Thank you
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] intermediate Droid:
I don't think theres a red theme for mm. Just get red wallpaper red icons from market just like me of and beautiful Widgets lets you choose your style
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] jonscapri:
You might want to try finding the Dev conap. He's got an Eris rom that is themed red. He should be able to point you in the right direction
[Droid Eris Themes and Apps] memert:
Look up redrum theme. It worked for me a while back. Not everything will theme but most of the stuff will work
[Epic 4G Themes] NeonMonster:
Very excited for the PSX emu to come out for android.

Been thinking about buying it for my Nexus, but don't feel like spending money to get a Wii-mote for decent play.

I'm waiting for the Epic 4g to come out to get my PSX on!

The keyboard will be SO perfect for some good emu gaming! :D
[Epic 4G Themes] pbarnum:
Would be cool if the PS3 controller could work with the PSX emu through bluetooth.
[Epic 4G Themes] Dman10:
I don't think the PS3 controller is bluetooth, I'm not sure but I think a long time ago I tried connecting it to my laptop and it wouldn't show up, so it's probably not bluetooth.
[Epic 4G Themes] NeonMonster:
As far as I know, it is a type of bluetooth frequency but needs special drivers to work as a gamepad.

I downloaded psx4droid and have been playing it on my nexus and all of the games I've tried so far have ran with a fair amount of lag. Hoping the hummingbird in the Epic fairs better.... if not ill stick to GBA and SNES emulators.