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[HD2 General] ashasaur:
Wow, GREAT first post. Although most of these questions have been answered before, I must commend you on your post. Clear english, more information that I can shake a stick at, general politeness...you are a poster child for what we want new users to be.

Anywho, to answer your questions:

1-There are ways to conserve power with the HD2, and customs ROMs do generally have less power consumption than stock ROMs, but ultimately it comes down to that the HD2 has a small battery at just 1230MAh. I would purchase an extended battery, you can get them from eBay for like 15 bucks and they work wonders.

2-Yes, you need to install HardSPL in order to flash a custom ROM, but once you do it you never need to re-do it as it is permanent. And yes, your SPL should work with the HSPL3 package.

3-To go back to stock SPL, you can either use the HSPL package to go back to 2.08.0000 or flash the official 2.13 T-Mobile USA stock ROM via your SD card and it will overwrite HardSPL back to 2.08.0000. Even though your SPL is 2.10.0000, there is no real appreciable end-user difference between the two. The only reason you would need to go back to stock SPL is for warranty purposes.

4-Yes, flashing the wrong custom, stock or radio ROM will brick your device. PLEASE read up on which versions work. If the thread specifically says "for TMOUS" then you are pretty much in the clear. If it says for LEO512 or Euro, DO NOT attempt to flash it, as it WILL perma-brick your device. Radio's are really the most deadly. Flashing a radio ROM with .51 in its name WILL perma-brick your phone. The rule of thumb with WinMo is that if your phone can go into bootloader, by pressing power and holding the down volume button from startup, and get to the tri-color screen then you can flash a new ROM and most of the time recover. Flashing an incorrect ROM or radio will make it so that your phone will not power on, thus rendering it usesless.

and 5-Yes, whatever ROM is on your device is the ROM that will be re-installed when you Hard Reset. To go back to stock, just flash the original 2.13 T-MoUS stock ROM.

I hope that helps, and please don't hesitate to ask anymore questions. READ like crazy before flashing, and if in doubt....DON'T FLASH till you ask. Also, for more info, check out the guide in my signature, should be helpfull.
[HD2 General] Deleted member 3238343:
Thanks for the fast reply ashasaur :cool:

One thing on the SPL version. Since I have SPL 2.10.0000 will T-Mobile notice that it's 2.08.0000 and won't take it back? Just asking these precautionary questions. More on the careful side ;)

I definitely have read dozens of these threads and think I pretty much get the gist of it now. Will definitely look out for those things you mentioned and have been reading those sentences in big red fonts LOL

I actually do have a few more questions.

1. I have been installing some of the apps mentioned here to my SD card. If my guess is correct, I have to reinstall these again if a different ROM is used right? There are probably settings stored in the registry on the internal memory.

2. Been having trouble using WiFi with both of my wireless routers at home even though they work for my other computers. For some reason, it connects to them but when I try to browse a webpage with Opera, it gives me an error saying it can't be found (or similar to that wording). Once I turn off WiFi, it works again with 3G.

3. This one will probably have no definitive answer and I've seen debates go on about it. Do you notice any power usage difference between using WiFi or 3G for the internet? Besides speed, if WiFi uses less power, I want to get that working.

Now to get that extended battery. Hopefully it won't stick out too much since I read up on that also somewhere.

Thanks again.
[HD2 General] ashasaur:
No problem.

1-No, T-Mobile has no idea what SPL you have, only that it falls within a certain range of (something) to (something), that top one being 2.10.0000. They DO know however if your SPL has been tweaked with the HSPL3 package because it displays HSPL after the SPL version.

2-Yes, if you install a new ROM, or hard reset you will have to reinstall all the applications that you have installed right now regardless of where you put them. You can however get a backup program such as Sprite Backup and backup your entire program database, then use that backup on your new ROM to put back all your programs and tweaks and whatnot in one easy process.

3-Some routers are just straight up not compatable with the HD2's WiFi adaptor. Search for how to enable WiFi N on the HD2. Even if your router doesn't support N speeds, it still sometimes solves compatability problems, as do custom ROMs.

4-3G more often then not actually uses more power than WiFi because..well...I don't really know to be honest, only that it does. Mostly from what I gather is that depending on your signal strentgh 3G may use very little, to an amazing amount of power, whereas no matter what the signal strength, WiFi is pretty constant.

They do make extended 1600MAh batteries that have the same form factor as the stock one, and don't require the bigger cover...which is about a half inch tall I'm afraid. I myself use a cheapo 1600MAh battery from eBay and get around 30% more battery life out of it versus the stock one, and can still use the stock cover.
[HD2 General] ElaineD:
Okay.... You are so posting the particulars of that 1600MAh battery! Right?! Aren't we ALL looking for a larger battery that doesn't change the form factor of the HD2! PLEASE!!!!! ;)
[HD2 General] Camusa:
x2! :D (and here are the obligatory extra characters)
[HD2 General] Deleted member 3238343:
I finally did it. I stayed up until like 1AM yesterday re-reading everything in the threads here before I dove in and installed HardSPL3, Core Cell Custom ROM and to make the final finish, flashed the radio ROM to 2.12.50.02_2. Everything seems to be ok except for a few freeze ups here and there with the Core Cell ROM.

Already enabled the wireless N on the HD2 and also have an N router. Will give it another try since the attempt failed last night.

Thanks for mentioning those two programs. Just what I wanted. They will definitely save me time.

The only 1600mah batteries I found on eBay are all from China. It's going to be a long wait and if I decide to buy it, I hope it's not a cheap model. Need a good long lasting battery :cool:
[HD2 General] ashasaur:
Heh, awesome! You will enjoy custom ROMs. Every device I have ever had has had a custom ROM, and the HD2 is no different. They just make the phones sooooo much better.

Anyways, due to popular demand, here is a picture of my battery, and yes, it's a cheapo from China...cost me I think 8USD on eBay, and took around a week to get here by standard overseas shipping.

It's a NETCOM WCL-01A. SUPPOSEDLY works with all the HD2 variants. 3.7V, 1600MAh, and as you can see...is standard size and works with the stock battery cover. Pictures suck I know, taken with my webcam...
[HD2 General] Deleted member 3238343:
Thanks for the pics. Quality is more than enough to make out what it looks like. I think I saw an identical one going on eBay. Will snatch one up now since the shipping time will be the huge killer here. How long did you have it for? Last thing I want is a cheap battery leaking inside LOL
[HD2 General] ashasaur:
I still use it everyday...and i've had it since around June-ish I think. Still works just as well as the day I bought it.
[HD2 General] ElaineD:
Snagged one from obostore.com $8.99 + free shipping andida brand...

"1600mah Andida Battery for HTC Touch HD2 Leo Tmobile HD2"

Hope it works! :D
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skaveng3r:
i am a true "NOOB" when it comes to "ROOTING". can someone please give me 2 or 3 options. also, it would be helpful if you could explain the benefits and how to to "ROOT" my Samsung Vibrant.

Thank you,

Skaveng3r
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr. Apocalypse:
Rooting a phone gives you and some apps administrative control over the phone..rooting is needed to flash custom recoveries and custom ROMs...check out the sticky in the general vibrant section and it should answer all your questions on how to root...good luck!

Sent from my XDA app cuz I'm stalking your mom....
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
On this very page is a thread called the noob friendly guide.

I put a lot of effort into it, hope it helps.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=849028
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gtiryan:
I used Ryan's OCLF app from the market. It was the easiest way to root, plus gives the option to unroot and has a bunch of other great tools!! Stick with putting your questions in the right forums and you should be able to get all the help you will ever need.....
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1gster:
I downloaded OCLF version 2.0 and the root option has been removed. The only option I have available for rooting is un-root device. Any advice is appreciated
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xriderx66:
Get oclf from market root.

Then apply a lagfix makes phone faster then enjoy.

After a week of playing try out new roms
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
What's do hard about downloading a file, going to stock recovery and selecting reinstall packages? Check the noob guide.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] willsnews:
I'm not sure

Runnin nero+dow+oclf
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apn3a:
Hi,

does anyone know if there is an sms preview on lockscreen feature on MT4G? i tried through sms settings; no luck, just in the notification bar. This is what i want:

When my phone is locked and the screen is turned off, i would like my screen to light up and show a preview of the sms i just got (like the iphone?)

Thanks in advance
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CyberStorm98:
The lock screen does preview SMS messages. Right above where it says slide to unlock, it shows the message and a giant SMS icon. It just doesn't light up the screen, it flashes the LED above the screen. If you want to see the SMS preview, just tap the lock button or tap the trackpad and you can see it.
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esincho:
Use handcent. Way better and more customizable than the default messaging. Has the pop up window
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apn3a:
true it does pop it up, though it wont light up the screen, which sux.

@esincho

will give it a shot man, thnx.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dough_boy:
I am trying to root my aria. I down loaded the drivers and ran as instructions said. I did a few times.to make sure. It changed it to android phone with the new drop down thing in the task .manager so I know its right. Now when I go to run revoked3 it just says waiting for device. Enable ish debugging etc. I did all that still can't get pass that window. I wipe my SD card and everything. Please help me I want root badly!
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tpbklake:
Did you install HTC Sync also? Although the instructions state to make sure HTC Sync is not installed, during the install of HTC Sync it adds some drivers, too that are needed also.

When you install HTC Sync, you will see HTC Sync and HTC Driver Installer in Add/Remove programs. You need to uninstall HTC Sync but leave the HTC Driver Installer and then go through the instructions.

Regards,

Tom
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dough_boy:
Ok that may be my problem. I have never had HTC sync. Where do I get HTC sync from? Just Google it? Thanks for the help.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tpbklake:
Here's the link:

http://www.htc.com/us/support/aria-att/downloads/
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dough_boy:
Thanks so much. I'll try that tomorow when I get to a pc.
[HTC Aria Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dough_boy:
Well that did work. I downloaded HTC sync and I got the missing driver I needed. I never uninstalled it either lol. Can u get the roms like Cynogenmod from the Rom manager app? It's failing to load the list when u try. I mainly wanna tether WiFi.
[XPERIA X8 General] brumhee:
My wifes X8 won't update or download any apps - including apps like the Met Office App.

Is this because the phones still on 1.6 or something elses?
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] rubmytouch:
Having trouble with my USB connection. Every time I connect to a computer it will charge, but isn't recognized by the computer. So, I can't transfer anything between phone and computer. This all started after I got the froyo 2.2 update. Any ideas? Thanks!
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] AndroidKills:
happens to me too i hate it! A solution is to reboot your phone.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mikkom:
Which ROM is best for Android and what droid build you use, and whats your radio ?

For myself i have discovered like all droid builds with several winmo roms and different radios.

Best combination for me so far is Astralis 1.7, MCCM 3.6 with 2.11.50 radio. Which is kind of dead now to me, because that start to crash after some use.

Now im running:

ChuckyDroidRom , MCCM IR 1.7 , 2.14.50
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ThiefZero:
Hmm, yes, I've been wondering if android would run any better if the winmo rom would only have the core mechanics to it (with everything that isn't mandatory deleted) for the sole purpose of booting android. Just started using Energy.Leo.21916.Titanium.Nov.20 (disabled homescreen, no need since I auto-boot Android after 3 sec) + NexusHD2-FRG83D_V1.7_(Froyo 2.2.1) (manually updated with hastarin_r8.5.1_oldcam kernel) + Radio Leo 2.15.50.14. Don't have anything to say about this setup yet though, I literally just installed it. Will update later ;D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Samsunguy:
Not to be a jerk or anything but you jr members should pay attention this kinds of threads will get deleted by the mods for the question you ask is just an opinion and it can offend developers
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] iphonepimp:
I've tried extracting the live wallpaper app from my x10 to my x10 mini and the VU meter, Many, and spectrum live wallpaper that uses the sound of you music still doestn appear in my live wallpaper list.

anyone know where i can get similar wallpapers like this or anyone have an apk for them?
[Vibrant General] jokersax11:
okay first i dont know if it will be based on the galaxy s line or not but if it is these are the reasons i believe it will be.

1) 7 million galaxy s phones sold. i dont think an explanation is needed here.

2) 6-axis motion well this is a phone already made with hardware that is supposed to be supported in gingerbread, along with 7 million galaxy s users. thats a user base already set up for developers to jump into 6 axis apps. smart move.

3) gpu! if the orion set is used every single android user will be screwed. think about it. the nexus line is for developers, it sets a bar for apps to be designed for. all of the phones coming out, scorpion procs and tegra 2s have close to hummingbird gpu performance.so it only makes sense.

4) its galaxy s not galaxy 2. this is simple the nexus s would allow developers the chance to design apps for phones out and coming out. not blow every one alway and make everyone buy new phones coming out a year from now that can keep up.

5) software support. a nexus s means proper jit for the arm8 based procs. like the hummingbird and the motorola crowd. both are based closer to arm8 specs and both will benefit. also the software support for nexus s will help sammy with the entire galaxy s line.

6) big finale. the orion blows away everything coming out. having a galaxy s based nexus allows sammy to come out with the next super phone that will milk money from everywhere. just like the galaxy s line. a nexus s means sammy might see that 10 million on the galaxy s line. with improved software for the entire line, and developer support. along with more customer that will switch to galaxy 2(more money)

7) last but not least, the nexus line doing what its intended for. developer phone. the nexus one was a huge success but not in sales. it set a bar for developers and phone manufacturers. by coming out with a nexus s google doesnt have to worry about sales. the line already has 7 million. the idea is to push the bar of the platform and set a phone that all others must meet or exceed.

so basically the nexus s with the hummingbird will set a bar gpu wise for app developers and push android into more gaming without losing support for current and coming phones. it will also introduce 6 axis and other technology, most we already have. it will optimize the jit for arm8/9 and set a base for future phones to meet. with this much graphic performance we might see gpu accelerated ui, either in gingerbread or honeycomb. both the nexus line will see. so there are my thoughts behind googles nexus s possibility. its a smart move and will unify android development while still killing apple. its all about customer support and being better than the rest. also money(money money money)
[Vibrant General] jokersax11:
I would like to hear other opinions
[Vibrant General] nearblack:
I actually agree with you fully here. You bring up some excellent points.

Something that really hurts android is its serious lack in gaming. The iPhone and iPod Touch have actually become real consoles, and are taking charge in that field with new features such as "Game Center".

The reason why companies don't bother with Android devices, is because of the difficulty of supporting all phones.

Setting the standard with this higher GPU, would definitely help Android in that respect.

With Samsung, Google can also highlight the importance of the display. The only display that can actually compete with the Retina at this point is the sAMOLED, and Google wants to be competitive in that field as well, by teaming with Samsung.

I think it is smart of Google to join with a company that has already done the research and already has the means to produce the hardware for a phone that Google is designing more advanced software for.
[Vibrant General] anthonys2r:
This is the part I don't understand. Microsoft made it an open platform to support all kinds of hardware in their Windows OS, which is the primary reason why they are dominating the desktop/laptop segment. How come we don't see Android OS replicating this success in the Mobile OS platform? I know its apples to oranges but you cant help but see some resemblance and question why you do not see the same results.
[Vibrant General] down8:
MS releases a major Windows update every 3-6yrs. Google has released 4 major revisions in 2 yrs. That's the reason. It takes resources to get your phone up-to-snuff - you can't dedicate these resources to constantly improve something, so mfgs let their products stagnate. The PC is one-and-done for years at a time.

I'd like to see more capitalization in (especially) long-ass posts. Everyone wants some thing. ;)

-bZj
[Vibrant General] jokersax11:
Actually it is. In one year android went from 3% to 25%, thats massive. And he meant app devs not supporting android as well. The reason comes to money market and software. Apple has an edge on the gaming field mostly because of money and software more fit for gaming. This is something google is fixing and will dominate. The ndk is the main reason we have decent games but more needs to be done and more is being done. For the moment apple has the app developers, but android has the support and customer base that will change all that. Please remember android is java based. What I think google should do is create a multilevel programming language with at least 3 levels. Low level functions for native use mid level like java with byte code and finally high level thats web based. All in a single language allowing the best performance and compatibility.
[Vibrant General] iynfynity:
All we have to do is wait, then after that android will have more developers.
[Vibrant General] N8ter:
By putting Android on every crappy piece of hardware imaginable.

Unless you think Backflips, Arias, and the barrage of low-quality devices are superphones.

Windows Mobile did the same thing, and paid for it.

Manufacturers use Android because it's cheap. Android jumping up so much in marketshare was not surprising to anyone. The tech press just rode the tidal wave because it's Google and supposedly "Open." They love things like that, and they love drama (pitting companies against each other i.e. iOS vs. Android vs. WinMo/WP7 vs. Nokia).

With the amount of support a majority of Android handsets get (updates, etc.), they mind as well be feature phones. The same could be said for a plethora of Windows Mobile 5.0-6.x and Symbian devices.
[Vibrant General] jokersax11:
if you look at the sdk's new features its obvious the galaxy s was the perfect phone
[Vibrant General] N8ter:
wrong thread sryz
[Streak 5 General] oddbert:
anybody got a fix for clockworkmod.ive flashed the official 2.2 supplied by steve.its mint and everythings ok.but i want to use steves custom 2.2 rom.but im getting black screen when trying to get into recovery.
[Streak 5 General] jkim5708:
I had same problem, just use another recovery clockwork mod file...theres like 3 diff knes out there...the oldest recovery file finally worked for me
[Streak 5 General] lufc:
Not Android Development

Moved to General
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] alex0983:
(RESOLVED)hey guys, i've been looking everywhere for about 3 days now and really don't know how to resolve my phone's problem:mad:. I bought the rogers e10a version of the x10 mini and really wanted to update my phone to the latest 2.1 version. As most of us know, you have to debrand your phone first as SEUS as well as sony companion will tell you that 1.6 is the lastest version. Anyways i ended up using the "build.prop.claro" file from skzBR from this thread (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=820009&page=4) while debranding and re-used SEUS to upgrade the phone to 2.1. Now when i used this build, i got the a claro logo when i booted up the phone and i didn't ike that, so i though i could just change the the build.prop in 2.1 to the other "build.prop.vivo"... well when i did that i felt really stupid after since i then remembered it was made for the 1.6 os. So now my phone is messed up!:eek: all i get is the Sony Ericsson start screen looping over and over again.

The phone does go into recovery mode, but does not have root permission through ADB so i can't push the old build.prop.claro file back into the phones system folder.. The SEUS and pc companion programs do not work to restore the phone and give me tell me my phone has no new software to update with. Even when i try pressing the repair option through pc companion get that same message. I've tried numerous flashtools with different rom with .sin files and have has zero success. So i'm wondering if i do have a chance at this if someone has the .sin files from both rom descirbe in the link and i try reflashnig it with the latest flashtool or if omnius is my only choice here.. any help really appreciated guys.

Thanks.:)
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] jmollabi:
shouldve bought an evo
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] alex0983:
re:evo

not helpful, but thx.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] mardobloom:
Have u tried this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=844219
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] alex0983:
RE: have you tried this

yes i have, the flashtool establishes a connection with the phone when i put it in recovery mode. When it says its flashing my phone, all ,sin files or a 2.1 generic rom seam to flash fine and whn done, it tells me " finished, now reboot phone", the phone is still stuck and looping. So i don't know if its because i'm not flashing the .sin files of the build.prop.vivo rom which i can't seam to find anywhere or what....
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] beerio:
Hi, im a bit busy today. So just give you a link that you can try http://www.xperiax10.net/2010/04/14/debrand-your-xperia-x10-tutorial/

Hope it will help you.
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] alex0983:
i fixed it

I flashed the phone with 1.6 e10i firmware and the java flashtool and it worked. I then changed the build.prop file to a e10a file and reflashed. SEUS was able to reflasht the phone's firmware to 1.6 e10a and all is good now... thanks guys!