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[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bengal34:
In my opinion I think it'll be both setting the bar high and playing catch-up at the same time. They're going to be playing catch-up in regaurds to features and APIs. However, I feel that the integration of all of their businesses into one platform can really be powerful if done right.

Xbox, zune, office, exchange, sharepoint, etc can be a deadly combination if done right.

You may notice how I keep adding that to the end "if done right". Because we don't have our hands on the finished product and they haven't had a chance to operate their app store the way that they are promising to. They have said that they are going to be a lot more transparent than Apple with approval.

I think that they have already demonstrated their desire to court developers so I'm not thinking that there will be an issue with a lack of applications. Sure, there won't be the 100,000+ of Android or the 200,000+ of iOS but there's going to be enough to launch the product.

As for the Mac vs PC war, I think Microsoft has all but won that but there is the issue of the "halo" affect. By putting out consistant hits with iProducts Apple has the chance of luring people away with Windows to their platform and I feel that Microsoft needs to step up their game in the consumer electronics field or when the kids that are obsessed with their iDevices grow up it could have an impact on their grip on the desktop OS market.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vangrieg:
Exactly. It's already raised the bar in some areas - Apple is introducing its Game Center and adds Ping to iTunes, for example. Google is talking about improving the UI to make OEM shells unnecessary.

Yet in terms of features MS has a long road ahead.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] powersquad:
WP7 has already set a higher bar. Apple went ahead and copied Xbox live and Zune Social. Created games center and ping.
[Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kanundra:
Same thing I was thinking.
[Windows Phone 7 General] tricsio:
A follow up to a previous post of mine that seen to have not attracted anyone. Regardless of the visibility of posts, I can say that I at least voiced my opinion.Now that we all know that none of the Windows mobile devices currently in circulation will be officially supported by the new WP7 platform, we can all assume hat Microsoft is taking the responsibility to be liable for malfunctions and irregularities that might occur (we know it happens).It is a hard thing to defend when the competition is making it affordable but Microsoft has to be different in that aspect. Yes failure cannot be in the plans but it happens. The examples are out there (the manufactures want to have their name known but sometime not all hardware give the same result).Let’s face it the price of the phones do not sound as friendly as the platform model advertises. For a day-to-day use, a flip phone and a laptop could still be cheaper.
[Windows Phone 7 General] vHatch:
What does this rambling mean exactly? You are asking them to make the phone cheaper? I'm sure it will be priced comparably to Android and iPhone handsets. If you would rather lug around a flip-phone and laptop--go ahead, no-one is forcing you to get a new smartphone.
[Windows Phone 7 General] kssxs:
The licensing fee for WP7 is what, $15? That is the only part of the cost that MS is responsible for. The rest of the cost of the phone is entirely based on manufacturer and carrier subsidy. If you have an issue with the cost of the phones, you should talk to the manufacturer/carrier, not blame MS for their cost structure.
[Windows Phone 7 General] theomni:
Well, MS is requring all phones to be at least 1 ghz. Im not sure how much that would hike up the price, but Im guessing it shouldn't be too expensive. When I bought my HTC Touch Pro two years ago, I got it for $250, but now I see android phones with 1ghz processors and other good stuff for $150 (subsidized through carrier). so I can't see WP7 costing more than $250 for a top of the line phone (possibly like HD 7).
[Windows Phone 7 General] CSMR:
I read your post but the English is hard to understand. Try making paragraphs or bullet points and making sure the sentences are sure. The simpler English the better, just make sure what points you are making and the order they are in. Then language won't be a barrier.
[Windows Mobile] Stephen:
I am currently building my own rom and want to build with OS 6.5,

I am currently using build 21869 but I know that it is a particulary old build.

I was just wondering what the latest (official) 6.5 build is.

Ta

:D
[Windows Mobile] af974:
Meaning about Official WM 6.5 i have seen Rhodium 2.07 that has 21887.
[Windows Mobile] aa125690:
Dopod Qilin has an official CHS ROM based on build 21892...
[Windows Mobile] celoni:
LEO_S_3.04 has build 21895...this is the latest official rom from com 2
[Windows Mobile] Stephen:
That is one other thing I am interested, I hear people talking about com 2 3 and 5. I assume I am using com 2 on my builds. What is the best way to upgrade to com 5 and what packages do I need?
[Windows Mobile] crazyC:
What kitchen are you using?

With Oskitchen you just import a new WM build (from whatever branch you want) and then cook with that one.

And just out of interest, what device?
[Windows Mobile] Stephen:
hd2 my build is using my on mix of bases tmous 2.10 for drivers, 2.14 for the nk.exe and leo 1.66 for the extra packages!
[Windows Mobile] crazyC:
Yes but how are you cooking (which sort of Kitchen)

I have a TP2 and use a combination of the 2.10 drivers but with some (rilphone for example) from the 2.07 base.

Using Os kitchen It is very easy to jump between builds. I havent used EVK or OsBuilder myself but assume similar applies.
[Windows Mobile] Stephen:
Yes i am using oskitchen 1.31 what rom do I need to download to get com 5?
[Windows Mobile] crazyC:
I get confused - I have seen some of your previous posts and you already seem to be cooking with multiple builds - so perhaps I am misunderstanding the question?

But anyway I am using (and am happy with - have run it for a week or so) - 23686. This has the big buttons at the bottom and lets me use the Huashuan dialer. (I have one issue with contact groups - very minor)

Da G's thread says Com 5 is 235xx - well I did use 23569 for a while and it seemed pretty good to start with.
[Droid X General] arlan_jacob:
I have installede froyo 5 times diffrent ways. First install was leacked 2.2 update with root tryed 3 times, then i istaled theTranquility ROM, then berdmans rom. they all will boot. The phone turns on every time with all the diffrent versions fime but you get stuck on the m logo unless you pull your battery for a minimum of 5 min. I pull my battery and it boots up and works perfect till i restart then im back to the m logo wall the m logo is on the screen you can tell it has booted to froyo cuz you feel the feedback from the lock screen and the screen times out and go's dim then off like it was working. I have sbfed before every install and nothing seems to fix this problem exept pulling the battery. Was hope we could fiend out what is cauzing this or is it a hardware problem with my phone. Thanks
[Droid X General] MrDanger:
What recovery are you using?
[Droid X General] mgarcia2682:
im getting that same problem and im using koush's recovery
[Droid X General] arlan_jacob:
I have the clockwork recovery
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] energeiakos:
Hi all,

I want to install a programm on my HTC diamond 2, which I call to phone numbers. I found skype, but it wrote me: "Sorry, Skype is unavailable for your mobile". Can you help me? Do you know another better programm?

Thank you.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] looby:
Skype for Mobile..

Skype is available for the HTC Diamond 2..:)

http://www.4shared.com/file/P9-kMxu0/SkypeMobile-Beta.html
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] energeiakos:
Thank you very much looby.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] spandeli:
installed the file, opens skype in the login area, i put in my username and passwords, but it doesnt load.

anyone can help? :confused:
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] fighter7139:
I don't know if it's the same or not, but try this:

http://www.freewareppc.com/communication/skype.shtml
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] meskalin01:
after you install skype restart and use wifi internet connection I used the link from looby (thanks looby) works fine
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] looby:
Firewall..

Switch your firewall off, connect and then switch your firewall back on and it should be ok thereafter...:)
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] wajidgates:
www.Mobile9.com

open this web site end download skype 3.10
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Themes and Apps] wajidgates:
www.Mobile9.com

open this web site end download skype 3.1
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neo31697:
If I down load a rom and open the zip file can i just goto system/apps and delete and install .apks and then flash that rom? I was wondering so i don't have to delete them after install.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ASimmons:
Depends on what your deleting and adding, if your just deleting and adding apks to the system/app dir you should be ok (normally) . If you want it to stay as an update type zip it'll need to be resigned.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Papa Smurf151:
U can Add and delete what u like but if u do u have to resign the rom before u can flash it.

If u download avabox2 (can be found on xda via a search...its free) it has a folder in there called autosign. Put the rom in there rename it update the click on the sign file. It will sign it for u automatically. Then u can rename the signed rom whatever u like. Just no spaces in the name. Then it can be reflashed.
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Neo31697:
sweet thanks. Just thinking about starting to make my own roms and this seemed like a good place to start
[Hero CDMA Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] athanos:
Some tools for you to get started:

For People Willing To Learn

Everything Android
[HD2 General] Camusa:
Question:

I have been able to restore some functionality to my calendar/snooze renaming the notificationtray.dll as found in these forums, but I was wondering if there was any way to restore it to its glory (ie, snooze for 2 weeks, 2 hours, 45 minutes and the myriad of other options we used to have).

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
[HD2 General] Camusa:
Just thought I would put this out there again.

Anyone got anything on this?

I am most interested in a registry hack.

(PS-That "disable lock" registry entry works a treat thus far).
[HD2 General] ElaineD:
God bless you for trying to fix this. I could do with fewer choices as long as I could edit them to just the snooze times I use.:)
[Windows Mobile Themes] boyppc:
more link

http://www.imageporter.com/3ofbis3k2odh/Screen001.png.html

Moro link:

http://www.imageporter.com/4kwhioqhojxm/AU-wp5.jpg.html

All download:

http://www.fileserve.com/file/ZqDzG5k
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ddewbofh:
I read in the bootloader development thread that it'd reached a level where it could almost boot into a custom system image stored on the SD card. Some questions about that:

1. The creation of that image, is it similar to how it's done for use with the XDAndroid project? (The porting of Android to HTC WinMo devices)

2. Is there a way to avoid having to reflash the device after every attempt? It looks like the boot-scripts take control pretty early in the process so having a choice if you want to proceed would be awesome, especially since I can't figure out how to get hold of a bootlog. :)

Thanks
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zdzihu:
I have no clue how they do it for XDAndroid, but here's how I created mine:

dd if=/dev/zero of=rootfs.ext2 bs=1M count=512 (for 512Mb fixed size)

mkfs.ext2 rootfs.ext2 (press y to accept)

mount somewhere

copy your stuff into

umount

You don't need to re/flash at all. Pressing any key during the bootup will cancel the script and get you back into old good SE's 1.6
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ddewbofh:
I've tried hammering all the keys without any success, since it works for you maybe I'm doing it at the wrong time. Where in the boot process do you do it?

And thanks for the tip about the image, didn't want to risk messing something up since I had to reflash after every try. :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zdzihu:
Bash them for a while as soon as you see SE logo appearing :D

Make sure you either name your image rootfs.img (not .ext2) or edit the init in the ramdisk accordingly.

Cheers
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ddewbofh:
Thanks, that should make things much, much easier. :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] wewewawa06:
is there different form flash?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ddewbofh:
I've figured out why my phone refuses to go back to normal after testing the chroot. It needs grep and the standard sh doesn't provide it nor is there a grep symlink/binary in /system/bin so I'll add those manually.

Anyways, if anyone has a script or something to do all this it would be very helpful. I'm not looking forward to going over tons of symlinks manually. :P
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] zdzihu:
How about busybox --install -s /your_destination_dir ?
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ddewbofh:
Awesome, thanks. My knowledge about busybox is limited at best so when I saw install listed as a busybox function I assumed it was the "normal" install command. :)
[XPERIA X10 Android Development] ddewbofh:
In the quest for finding a way to use custom kernels I'm playing around with the splboot module but I need to find a way to get hold of dmesg or kmsg from failed attempts. Is there a reliable way to get any of these logs?

I've tried adding a line in the mount_iso script which cats kmsg to a file right before executing the splboot but I'm seeing nothing that would indicate that I'm running anything but the stock kernel.

Any ideas?
[HD2 General] xirokx:
Hi there,

I have flashed to the ENERGY ROM and am loving it!!! thanks for the great work

However, despite setting my own mp3 tone alerts for new emails, sms, mms etc it just does not work

To set a tone for these alerts I went to: settings, sound and display, notification sounds, and set the tones required...

What am I doing wrong? Someone please help me?

thanks
[HD2 General] Starfury:
Try posting in the EnergyROM thread in the Development forum...
[HD2 General] Kalavere:
Put your custom sounds/ringtones in My Device/Application Data/Sounds.

Go in to Sounds & Notifications and make sure the Programs and Notifications boxes are checked.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cnlwatkins:
Just wondering how you would change the kernel. I just downloaded it and updated the zip through clockwork. Wondering if that was the right way.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fortesquieu:
Yes, a zip file, install through clockwork, then check the status, if it's installed properly.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] baileyjs:
new to this...if I change the kernel does it affect any apps? will I need to backup and reinstall?
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rigman:
No. changing the kernel doesn't affect any apps. But make sure you do a nandroid backup thru clockworkmod in case the flash goes wrong.

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Unrevoked forever

SkyRaider Sense 3.5

Radio 2.15.00.09.01
[Droid 2 Themes and Apps] karnovaran:
928Droid has created an excellent theme for us over at droidforums.net. Check it out.

Also, let's respect that he wishes his work to remain on that website and not post direct download links here.
[Droid 2 Themes and Apps] MacaronyMax:
Niice :D :D :D
[Droid 2 Themes and Apps] orpamoc:
this is really cool. thanks for sharing
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] outlawbiker:
i used to have a htc vogue (aka htc touch vx 6900 US Cellular) that would run android eclair but slowly. i was due for an upgrade and picked up the more powerful touch pro 2 specifically to run android smoother. i love the dual boot between a nice custom win mo rom and android,however, ive noticed there isnt nearly as many diffrent android developers trying to port or whatever the term is to get it to work on the touch pro 2 like there is with win mobile roms. project android froyo ([PRJ][GSM&CDMA][CAB&RAR] XDAndroid AOSP Port & Startup Utility [8/30] FIXED NOISE!) has the most working stuff but even on a overclock runs like crap,lagging and not running certain apps. the klinux eclair 2.1 sense UI is great but locks up,lags,no sounds and has no internet. neopeek's eclair runs the best out of them all,super fast and responsive but no internet,no live wall paper and no sounds.

can anyone point me in the right direction of a actual android project or update that can bring me as close to a functioning android OS that will work. eclair looks promising on speed,but there is to much that is still broke on it. thx
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] redpoint73:
Are you implying the existing projects are not "actual"?

People have put a lot of time and effort into these projects, and that type of comment is not going to get you a lot of love on this forum.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] outlawbiker:
when i said "actual" i ment one that works, im not trying to criticize any of the developers here or not be appreciative. im just looking to have android run as smooth as everyone else does on their tp2.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] cnr0616:
TP2 Development

I am experiencing the same situation as you, but understand the TP2 is still under heavy development. Now that sound is working I would imagine stability and other features will be addressed in the next few weeks. If you want a phone that will work perfectly with Android switch to the HTC Desire that US Cellular just put out a few weeks back, it ships with Android. You can buy yourself out of the contract pro-rated for the time you have left. You cannot expect a phone that ships with Windows Mobile to run Android flawlessly. If you want to increase progress you can download the development tools and help, or you can post a bounty for items you would like addressed. You could also download the 6/20 version of MightyROM and enjoy a stable WM6.5 build. Good luck!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] arrrghhh:
They all work, just to varying degrees.

That's probably the best build right there. If you were expecting Android to run flawlessly on your fancy new phone, you are very, very mistaken.

If you want Android to run like it does on Android-specific devices... then you probably should've bought an Android device.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] outlawbiker:
yea, i know its still under dev, but its like i have to choose between lag on froyo builds but almost everything works,or eclair builds that run as smooth as silk but miss out on my data connection,gps,ect ect.

ive just spent so much time into studying everything into android development and installation/updates ect ect and i still haven't even scratched the surface and it becomes frustrating after a full month of installing and deleting and back and forth testing,trust me, i know we all do the same here,but my eyes are burning from reading so many forums/topics/guides and i figure ill just ask if anyone has got a few of the bugs i have mentioned out of the way.

i can appreciate that somethings dont work cause thats just the way it is,but the kicker here is that the froyo build has almost everything working correctly, not to go back right not and look at the topic,but the only thing thats not working is camera,battery and bluetooth i think? and no big deal i dont need it anyways right now, but why cant i get an eclair build in the same working order?

i just would of thought that what could be applied to froyo could just as easily been applied to eclair.

im on neopeek v1.1 eclair right now,im going to see if i can get my data connection for US cell to work with a few tweaks,but ill miss the live wallpapers and gps.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] arrrghhh:
C'est la vie buddy.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] outlawbiker:
lol,now after applying a fix for US cell's data network gps works but no data

rofl,this stuff is killing me! lol
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] redpoint73:
This phrasing isn't any better.

The projects you've tried are as "actual" as it gets for now.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] outlawbiker:
omfg,stop being so anal. im sorry i didnt go to college and become a great English and writing major. if anyone can understand my meaning fine,and for anyone that twists their panties in a bunch im sorry. but im here asking for advice/questions/suggestions not trying to create a flame war or trolling. im sorry it insults you.

something i may have over looked is the possibility that other android builds are for gsm and NOT cdma? opps... but idk yet for sure, so far the best going is ([PRJ][GSM&CDMA][CAB&RAR] XDAndroid AOSP Port & Startup Utility [8/30] FIXED NOISE!) and i think ill just be going back to that. keep up the great work guys,looking forward to future updates.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] arrrghhh:
You're... acting like a child dude. Hence the backlash.

Basically you're wanting something that a company would pay a hundred people to code & get 'perfect' - well this project is done by volunteers in their free time.

I'm sure they would appreciate a donation, if you can't contribute in any other way...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] outlawbiker:
um no,im not looking for perfection, im looking to find out which one if any i have overlooked works best as of current,either by a whole new development,or by updates or tweaks. how am i supposed to help contribute my findings and fixes when i cant get the damn thing as stable as it is on your phone?

when i say "works" i mean that as in what works for you? not as in its got to be 100 percent perfect.

once again let me explain why i started this thread seeing how we seem to not be on the same level of thinking here. ill be as clear as crystal so you dont miss a beat.follow with me here...

froyo from prj android works but has a few glitches here and there (and i applaud their work and contribution to us all and i dont expect it to be 100%),i would just like it run how everyone else has on their tp2 that ive seen on youtube. eclair runs faster and smoother and is more responsive but somethings are not working on TP2. is there any updates on eclair builds? is there anybody that is having lag issues on prj android froyo,or are there some tweaks/settings/ or apps to smooth it out? why has dev shifted from eclair to froyo if eclair was running as smooth as it is,or is it just my phone sucks for some reason and eclair runs faster on it?

im trying to see what other users settings are,other experiences and other alternatives. what "works" for you. not some kind of im asking for a whole re write of the port on my lap. or slave your work to me. but now weve already gone beyond that point now haven't we?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] arrrghhh:
I'm not sure what to tell you. I doubt my phone works any better than yours or anyone elses - it's FAR from perfect, as you've found and evidently have accepted.

So wait and be patient for new developments with the project - it's always gotten better & better.

With that said, I can only assume eclair development stopped because I know I'd prefer to run froyo over eclair... You can try throwing a new zImage/modules/rootfs at an eclair build, but no guranatees there.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Android Development] Reefermattness:
Did you ever think it could be your SD card? Have you tried switching them out? Have you done a FULL (not quick) format to FAT32?

Froyo runs WAY faster than Eclair EVER did on my handset. There is no doubt about the difference, and thats why development shifted away from a dying and outdated version.