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[Desire HD General] Talos77:
If I install an alternate launcher such as LauncherPro will I lose the Sense.com functionality (Remote ring, remote lock/wipe etc)? Does this functionality require the Sense launcher to be running on the phone or will it still work ok with an alternate?

Anyone running an alternate launcher tried any of the Sense.com stuff successfully?
[Desire HD General] phunkycow:
You'll only be unable to use the SenseUI widgets.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ThomasJones77:
I acted impulsively, which is something I never do. I got caught up in the look and feel of WP7 and did not consider its actual usability for a person like me. Let me say that the OS interface is gorgeous and it is very smooth and fluid.

So, impulsively, I went and shelled out $200 for a Samsung Focus today. Wanted the LG model but it is not out yet. After purchasing, I set the phone up first by entering my Live id (I thought this was strange but understand now), and then entered some other settings. I then paired the phone with my vehicle's bluetooth with no problems.:)

Okay, so far so good. Then, I get home and realize that the SD card is not hot swapable.:( A pain but I can deal with it. Then I realize that there is no USB mass storage mode for me to manage files on the phone and copy data back and forth. Hard for me to add my custom sounds and ring tones directly.:( A bigger pain, but I figured I could try to get use to the new type of file management or write my own app to manage files.

Then, the kicker. I cannot sync with my Outlook.:confused: I quickly found out why I was asked for my Live id. For years I've been syncing my contacts with my Outlook and my phone. I've been through several phones and always had my contacts, calendar, tasks, etc... on my new phone shortly after purchase. Apparently the only way to do this is to upload my personal data to a cloud via a connector or use Exchange???:mad: There must be a loud outcry somewhere here in the United States on this opening day for WP7.

I'm okay with the approach to reach a broader audience but the great thing about Windows has always been to have all the options. A simple configuration for casual users and the option for advanced configurations for power users. Why not have the option to sync with Outlook in addition to the over the air option? I'm going to look for a way to get Exchange software and replace my current mail server. If that is not feasible or cannot happen quickly, I'm returning my phone and will stick with my Tilt2 WM6.5 phone. I have three days to return it with no questions asked and 27 additional days for a return.

After looking forward to WP7 I am really disappointed with its actual usability for me. I mistakenly thought it would be a replacement for WM6.5 but it is not. That is my fault for acting impulsively and not doing research. Do your due dillengence before buying.:(
[Windows Phone 7 General] ajftl:
sorry to heard... hope i can tranfer my contacts via google.. thats where i have them all..
[Windows Phone 7 General] Cruzer1:
I call trolling. So basically, you joined today JUST to talk about the downsides of WP7 considering this is your first post?... Obviously you haven't been reading anything on WP7 or on this forum, maybe never even have heard of this place before, and just decided to post the downsides that's been talked about on this forum heaps of times already.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Sir. Haxalot:
To early to call troll.

He does point out valid points, even if he is mostly to blame for not checking any facts before buying.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Cruzer1:
I guess... still, considering he had a WM6.5 device, why didnt he join earlier? instead he took the effort to join JUST to point out the lack of features of WP7...

That, or its just me getting excited for trying to spot a troll at first glance lol :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] ThomasJones77:
I was looking for solutions on the sync problem and this site came up on a Google search. When I was actively writing smartphone apps I use to come here frequently but that was a couple of years ago now. Not too sure what the troll lingo is about but my frustration is real. On top of it I'm an a big Microsoft supporter which is why I was lazy with my research. I'm a professional Microsoft developer (mostly all .net now-Windows, Silverlight, XNA, ASP.NET etc.. using C# mostly), always use Microsoft devices and operating systems. I just mistakenly figured that WP7 could replace WM6.5. Most Microsoft products work well with other Microsoft products. It does do some things well but it obviously is not targeted for WM users. Just my opinion.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Peew971:
I understand the frustration but all of this was known before release, you should have considered pros and cons before purchasing like with any piece of technology.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ThomasJones77:
Yep. All my fault. I admit it. :( All I did was look at a bunch of youtube videos. I just assumed Microsoft would carry over basic things like Outlook sync, usb mass storage, file management etc... Silly me. I knew about the lack of multi-tasking and copy and paste. But, I get 3 days to return it with no questions asked so I lose nothing and only gain disappointment. Microsoft does allow for a 4 month free trial of Exchange which I could use to manage my contacts and calendar for a while assuming I can get my WP7 to stop syncing with my live account. On a typical Windows device this would all be configurable but I guess I may have to wait for a professional WP7 to get the level of configuration I've become use to.
[Windows Phone 7 General] awagner:
Keep talking about profesional and power user... and you have no Exchange support? I haven't used Outlook local synch for at least if not more than 7 years.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ThomasJones77:
After researching this issue today, there are many people who still sync with stand alone Outlook. It was not the only reason but a big reason for me staying with the WM family of phones over the years. I never had the need for an Exchange server at home. I have an old company phone for the Exchange server used at my job that is locked down with all sorts of policy restrictions. I've always used the free MailEnable software for my personal hosted email accounts instead of Exchange. I prefer to use Outlook to manage my calendar and contacts just like I do at work. It was not a problem in any of the WM 5, 6.1, or 6.5 phones that I've owned. The bottom line is that Microsoft is going in a different direction now.
[Windows Phone 7 General] doministry:
You know what? You're just stupid. That's it.

He's not a troll. He's just a target MS user, who SHOULDN'T know much about

advanced technology but just use it. It should "just work".

That's all the shouting here is about lately - how MS wanted to make things easier, just working, simple, apparent, without hassle and problems, without sitting every night on techie forums analyzing stuff. That was one of the WP7 main arguments, both in public MS campaign and here. Easy, intuituve, obvious. No phones for "power users" but for everybody.

But apparently it's not the truth. It's full of holes and inconsitiencies ATM.

His reaction was absolutely natural.
[Windows Phone 7 General] rruffman:
Companion Link

Maybe should have did alittle research before returning the phone your answerhttp://wmpoweruser.com/companionlink-supports-outlook-sync-with-windows-phone-7/
[Windows Phone 7 General] zulu208:
I like to be able to sync w/ my local outlook but it isn't a deal breaker for me.

You have to rip open the samsung to get to the microSD card.
[Windows Phone 7 General] rruffman:
see post above for sync to local outlook
[Windows Phone 7 General] ajftl:
I hope I can transfer all my contacts from my. Razr.

Lol
[Windows Phone 7 General] awagner:
Doesn't Microsoft myphone backup your contacts? Can you restore those to WP7. And yes they are. The new phone is a transition to not how you use your phone today, but how we all will be using our phones. Think of the integration of motoblur and HTC sence. We facebook our family and friends, some people use the heck out of twitter. We are all growing as phone users to a more cloud friendly environment, like it our not the future in phones is not direct connection to your PC... those days are going fast.
[Windows Phone 7 General] deeken:
To have to pay for this feature is ridiculous. This should be free. The more and more I read about Windows Phone 7 the more I realize that I'll be jumping ship to Android.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ThomasJones77:
I did come across that a couple of hours ago but my concern is having to have another account outside of all my own hosted accounts just to sync with my phone. I believe the outlook hotmail connector will do the same thing but you have to have a Live account. I should not have to relay on an outside account like Hotmail, GMail, Yahoo, etc... to sync my contacts and calendar. In addition, I just do not want all my personal contact information on a server, be it Google or Microsoft, that I do not control. With all that said, I know that I should have researched this first.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ThomasJones77:
I agree phone usage has changed. However, I would prefer that Microsoft keep moving in the direction they are going but still have configuration options to sync with a PC, view your file system, make a Live account optional, etc... I think functionality should be added not taken away. This is a 1.0 device so we'll see how things go in the months and years to come.
[Windows Phone 7 General] MartyLK:
Even though I just got my HD7 today and love it, I likely also will be returning it because it doesn't have the free navigation like WinMo 6.5 on the HD2 has or Android with Google search.

The HD7 has Bing search, but the nav isn't build in to it. and I scoured the Marketplace for any free nav and came up empty. To me, that's a deal breaker.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Koutch974:
I'll be quick. As you know, the dialer app doesn't scale completely if you change your LCD density with LCD density changer. Is there any way to mod the apk file and make it fit with a 190 Density ?

Best regards.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] dagnus:
bump i need this too. thanks to anyone who can help resolve this issue :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] zkurdija:
Use hidialer or dialer one from market instead... :)
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] Pat123:
Late reply but might help someone looking for this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=863519
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sizla:
I am only on Firmware Verion XXJF3 and I know that a newer version is avaiable. Yet for some weird reason my Kies application does not recognise this. I thought getting the new version would help and today I got the latest Kies 1.5.3.10103_100 but still no joy :-(

Also my phone was purchased on Orange Contract if this helps

any ideas please?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ADeadlySpoon:
I think it's because the phone is an Orange contract phone, Samsung have said Froyo has been released but won't be available for contract phone users until about the end of this month.

Hang in there buddy ;)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] got-petrol:
xt9 bug

double post remove
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] got-petrol:
im not very good at
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sizla:
Thanks for the reply. Im surprised that even the newer version JM1 is not avaiable as opposed to Froy. I would have thought that at least I could update to this version :-(
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lloydisaac:
device's version cannot be updated

Hi,

When I select firmware upgrade from Kies, I get this information:

Model Name: GT-9000

CurrentVersion: PDA:JF3/Phone:JF3

This device's version cannot be updated.

I have done a factory reset to my phone and even unrooted the phone but still i am getting the same error.

I have tried to reinstall Kies as well but no luck.

Did any one find any think on this.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] epsilon42:
Hi,

I have a question that's related.

If you have an Orange contract phone, but have flashed with a firmware to remove Orange branding, does Kies then think that your phone is non-contract and subsequently update it?

Thanks!
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drago009:
Can anyone tell us how to use the epic on boost mobile or virgin mobile? With virgin you only pay $25 unlimiyed data. Thanks.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daddymikey1975:
Not legally
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SubCool:
Whats not legal about it?

Its a phone- and a carrier.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 063_XOBX:
It's illegal to change the ESN
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] egzthunder1:
Thread moved to Q&A.
[Epic 4G General] jackal424:
http://phandroid.com/2010/11/08/and...samsung-vibrant-are-here-epic-4g-coming-soon/

wonder when you guys will start cooking with this.....i see the light....
[Epic 4G General] cicada:
All accounts indicate the leak we currently have floating around is pretty much unusable, so unless a new stable revision pops it's head, likely no.

We won't see anything really exciting until the froyo build and the froyo kernel are out - once that happens Cyanogen mod is just a skip away along with what should be some incredible community builds.

I wouldn't hold your breath but good things are in the pipeline.
[Epic 4G General] egzthunder1:
Thread cleaned up, moved to General, and closed due to the existence of various threads on the same subject.
[Android Software Development] tyl3rdurden:
Hi, so I'm a student learning Android app development and trying to modify the AOSP calendar to fit my needs so I downloaded the source code from git and made a project with 2.2 FroYo as the basis through Eclipse with ADT and all but I ran into a problem. So I run into:

android.provider.Calendar cannot be resolved into a variable

I did some research and found that the SDK apparently does not have the calendar code nor the database which is why I am running into these issues. So I learned from here jimblackler[dot]net/blog/?p=151 all that. He does have a solution except I have no idea what he is saying. He posted a bunch of code but I have no idea where that code is supposed to go in and I dont understand what he is trying to do with "content://calendar/calendars"

So I just decided to ignore the errors and obviously I couldn't compile it through eclipse so I made an unsigned apk and tried to install it unto the Emulator via ADB but as an unsigned apk it would not let me install it I tried to sign it by going through google's developer site but I am at lost again. I'm a noob to these things unfortunately..

I was wondering if anybody could help me out and point me in a good direction, I would be eternally grateful. Thanks.

P.S. Sorry if I was being vague about the google's developer site and source code site but as a newbie I can't post links properly

P.P.S. Sorry for double posting already on the app forum but after posting I thought this was the more proper forum to ask the question.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibrant808:
Hey guys. So yesterday I was running Bionix Fusion 1.1 stock and decided to flash their core rom and right after I flashed Bionix fusion 1.2 and killed my phone. I can get into download and have been trying to use odin to get back to the stock vibrant but I keep getting a blank screen after the Samsung boot animation. The screen is black and the buttons light up. I've tried the JFD, JI2 and JI6 .tar files but I keep getting the same results. Anyone have any ideas what I should try next?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chichu_9:
Try the Froyo rom that does not brick and then try going back to stock from there
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibrant808:
Yeah thats the last thing I did and the first thing that actually worked. figures haha. Thanks though! So happy to be able to use my phone again:D
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radeonddr:
Hi is there a way in 2.1 to give different contacts there own sms nofication? i can do ring tones but not sms.

Thanks
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
Hi fellas,

I have recently bought a new HTC HD2 phone and it arrived a few days ago from Hong Kong.

Other than checking IMEI, is there any way to find out if the phone is a fake/replicate one from the phone appearance, etc.?

If I had known there are any fake HTC phones, I would have bough from more reputable retailers. I really didn't think the modern technology of HTC Hd2 can be faked... :confused::mad:

Any idea would be appreciated.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ceo4eva:
If you can upload pictures that would be great. If its from Hong Kong and you bought it on eBay for a super low price its most likely fake. But you can tell if its real when while operating it the phone should feel like a badass piece of equipment. Or compare it to the people who show theirs on YouTube.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
Look at the difference between Revisions of the two different parts of the box:

img17.imageshack.us/img17/287/img5655d.jpg ( REV B) look at the red arrow

img571.imageshack.us/img571/5381/img5656m.jpg (REV A ) look at the red arrow

Why they should differ in Revision? Is your phone boxing is the same?

--------------

And two pics from from the battery section.

img585.imageshack.us/i/img5658.jpg/

Is the IMEI stickers color inside of your phone is grayish? Or is it white? ( mine is grayish )

img38.imageshack.us/img38/4948/img5659n.jpg

Is the only word on your battery is "HTC"?

Thanks buddy
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ceo4eva:
Our phone boxes are 500% different, when i get home i'll upload a picture of mine for you to see.

As for the phone itself i noticed a few differences b/w yours and mine, (NOTE) phones can get modified by the company and be released in a new batch to fix errors from first release.

But in the picture where the back of your phone was showing, at the bottom left theres a red dot.. On mine it's yellow, at the very top of that theres a white dot, mine is black. Small variations nothing too drastic, but as i said, when i get home (Currently in school) i will edit this post with pictures of mine.

The battery is the same
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
Thanks buddy,

And kindly tell me if the IMEI sticker inside your phone is white or grayish when you got home.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ceo4eva:
The pic of my screen is like that because of the screen protection
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
Thanks mate. But I would delete the last image because all your phone specifications are visible...

Other than the box, our phones are almost similar.

I just tried to upgrade my ROM and received this message: The serial number you’ve provided appears to be invalid. Please try again.

So I am still worried.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ceo4eva:
What's the worse that can happen?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
If you meant your phone specifications in the images provided, I have heard they can clone your phone using your phone specifications. So I would delete it soon!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ceo4eva:
So what is your conclusion, real or fake?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
I am leaning towards real but not sure yet!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sukru:
Can they even fake the phone?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
I was shocked as you are when I heard it! But apparently, yes!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sukru:
So they have the same form factor, same processor, RAM, etc. And it's hard to spot a fake?

How can I know mine is not one (I got mine from eBay as well)?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
I am looking for the same answer...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IcedCube:
Sorry to bump, but compare the OS software. Can you do the same as another HD2?

Note that your device might be from a different region.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pakure:
i see in the pic, the call keys are coloured but has no t mobile branding..which region is this from?......rom details please
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
I don't know the region, and apparently unlocked and no-branded
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spl4tt:
trust me, if it would be really a fake, the differences would be definitelly bigger.

just to say, mine looks exactly like urs. the battery not, but ur battery is just a newer version than mine :) my friends got the same...

oh and the box looks like mine too, but i dont know my revision :P

lets just say, if its a t8585 and runs as it should, and if u can flash custom roms, run android and so on, its real. and i really think its real :P

EDIT: fakes look like this: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/keepin-it-real-fake-htc-hd-too/
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jelliottz:
Its legit.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zyclop:
Hi Meteorite-The-Second,

I agree with D4rkSoRRoW, you're phone is a real HTC device. The box, the device, the battery... it looks all like a real HD2. I even checked it at a reseller here in Germany. The devices here are looking just like yours. The HD2 of ceo4eva seems to be a T-Mobile branded device. Thats why his device differs a little bit from yours. If you still have doubts your HD2 is a fake or not, why don't you contact HTC? They usually can find out by comparing IMEI, S/N and some other stuff. And normally they reply to questions within one/two day(s).

Greez zyclop
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ashasaur:
Thats just a T-Mobile US branded HTC HD2...
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meteorite-The-Second:
Is it a bad thing? Sorry if the question is obvious, but I am a total newbie...

P.S.

What do you say about the difference between revision numbers of the two different parts of the box:

img17.imageshack.us/img17/287/img5655d.jpg >> ( It is REV B) look at the red arrow

img571.imageshack.us/img571/5381/img5656m.jpg >> (It is REV A ) look at the red arrow

Why they should differ in Revision?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spl4tt:
damn, i forgot to watch if i have different revisions too >.> xD

write a mail to htc and ask them why there are two different :P
[Nexus One Themes and Apps] teleknEsis:
I've created an Expense Tracker tool that me and my wife use, and I wanted to start a thread here to see what opinions or feedback people might have. The app is in the Android Market called "Expense Tracker" by teleknEsis.

It works as follows:

Register with email/password then login

Manage (Add/Edit/Delete) the categories for your expenses

Create Expense Periods for tracking by specifying Start Date and End Date

Add Income or Expenses inside an Expense Period.

Balance (Income - Expenses) is shown at the top with the total spent on any categories entered.

Click on a category to see an itemized view of the expenses for that category.

Long-press individual items to Edit/Delete.

What really makes this app stand out, in my opinion, is that you can Share expense periods with other registered users. Long-press an Expense Period and choose 'Share' then either pick a contact from your phonebook or manually enter an email address. Manage who is sharing the expense period here too. Other users will then see your expense period once shared, and everyone can make edits to it in real time! Great for family or shared expenses!!

Let me know what you guys think - I'm curious to get some feedback. Thanks!

-teleknEsis