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I usually have a static signal/sound (clicking loud!!) whenever there is high pitch (like a loud voice) from the caller.
Is my speaker busted? what should i do. My xda mini is just 2 months old.
please help
Hi,
i had the same problem and upgraded the ROM to the latest and the audio improved.
Thanks
Msuk
msuk said:
Hi,
i had the same problem and upgraded the ROM to the latest and the audio improved.
Thanks
Msuk
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Upgraded to which ROM and issit the Radio version you upgraded?
In the registry "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\Builtin\WaveDev"
Try changing the value from parameter "Priority256" from 100 to 80 (hexa)
I've read in some threads that a radio is enough. Do some search and you might find a proper explanation.
I'm no expert yet on this unit since I had mine for a week only, I immediately upgraded to ROM 1.11 (full) and already noticed a difference.
Try first the reg hack mentioned by pms and if it does not improve then upgrade the radio
pms and zerimar,
At priority256 the hexa (base) is 6E while the deci is110.
If I change the Hexa at 80, the deci becomes 128.
If I change the deci at 80, the hexa becomes 50.
Which should I do?
What I did is to do the hexa at 80 and the deci becomes 128. As a result, the Priority256 = 0x80 (128). I hope this is correct.
zerimar,
Can you post the thread you followed when you did the upgrade? I am a bit confused.
Thanks.
That is correct! Put the priority to 80 (hex) or 128 (deci)!
That has solved all my cracking noises....
pms said:
That is correct! Put the priority to 80 (hex) or 128 (deci)!
That has solved all my cracking noises....
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Thanks man,
That was great. It solved my problem. I thought it was a hardware issue as stated in the other thread. I will post you of its effects if ever it has.
See you around and more power.
Hi,
Just to confirm for improved audio:
Priority256 128(0x000080)
I have a document that suggests the following:
Audio Tweak (thanks to Uniquexme)
Audio Tweak enhances the speaker performance of the O2 Mini (some devices have this set to a lesser priority and by using this you get better sound, if your device is already set to a high level you have no need for this)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Drivers\BuiltIn\WaveDev\Priority256
Default: 110
Changed to: 80
Those of you who are trying the low and high CPU version, could you verify this?
I believe, they are both technically the same cab file, with the following exceptions:
-There is a difference is the timestamp (only time not date) on the Skype.exe but they are identical in size. (they seem to be built within 34 minutes of each other, on the same day)
-The key HKLM\Software\Skype\Phone\Audio\ DisableCodecs
==>Low CPU version says ILBC (internet Low Bitrate Codec,which is the compression algorithm used by skype, at least on the desktop)
==>High CPU version is blank
I have downloaded and installed the High CPU version (after uninstalling the previous version on which I attempted the same trick and noticed a difference) - I attempted to set it to "PCM" and almost immediately there is an improvement in performance. However, I cannot explain why this is the case as I am uncertain if skype uses any other codec besides iLBC. Also, if I am understanding correctly, the low CPU version just disables the compression but I wonder what codec it then uses.
I am starting wonder how different the two releases really are. Having said that, after applying the 11G tweak with the previous Skype release still on, I managed to have a 3 way conference call on skype but there was a delay in the audio reaching me but everyone could hear me clearly (except for one or two intermittent delays). I am guessing that this would imply that the decoding is either heavy on the processor or not been properly optimized for PPCs.
The only tweaks I have on my Mini S:
-11G tweak
-stop menu animations tweak
-The aforementioned skype trick
I don't have any O2 software installed (btw, I need a Java VM though and am not 100% sure what to do about that) and don't have a mini SD card. I have only installed a theme, Skype (new build for now), Total Commander,have set a custom ringtone,have 2 word documents and some tasks and contacts. That's everything on my mini s.
Skype uses two main codecs - iLBC and iSAC. iSAC is more processor intensive, and rate adapts to the available network bandwidth more effectively using in-band real-time packet messages to throttle the quality up and down. iLBC is less processor intensive, but also has lower quality. My guess is that the high CPU version of Skype is using iSAC as the first Codec of choice. The low CPU version probably only can use iLBC. Skype for the desktop supports these two Codecs, as well as others, and will negotiate with each client it connects to the best possible quality codec.
Frankly even the lowerCPU version swallows letters and the whole words untill I overclock the Wizard upto 230 MHz. I've tested both 1.1.0.15 (from iMate 2.16 ROM) and 2.0 versions.
Does any try this?
The official Skype said it require min 312MHz CPU to run it.
Just wanna see is the performance on or not.
kowin said:
Does any try this?
The official Skype said it require min 312MHz CPU to run it.
Just wanna see is the performance on or not.
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I overclocked my Dopod 818 pro to 276 Mhz and Skype works like magic without hassles
Cheers!
don't overclock for too long. The most feasible setting that is observed is 240MHz. Your battery wont die on your all at once and skype (low CPU) will work perfect
Be careful not to fry its motherboard!
Prophet and Skype
The only way to use skype on the prophet is too overclock...I have had success at above 216mhz
Recently I attempted Skype (at 228mhz) on the local GPRS/EGDE network ...I was able to dial/connect and receive the voice from the person I called but they were unable to hear my voice.
Anyone get Skype fully functional on a high speed network?
Prophet and Skype
The only way to use skype on the prophet is too overclock...I have had success at above 216mhz
Recently I attempted Skype (at 228mhz) on the local GPRS/EGDE network ...I was able to dial/connect and receive the voice from the person I called but they were unable to hear my voice.
Anyone get Skype fully functional on a high speed network?
kowin said:
Does any try this?
The official Skype said it require min 312MHz CPU to run it.
Just wanna see is the performance on or not.
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is ok, I'm using now..I'm not turnup CPU is ok!!
kowin said:
Does any try this?
The official Skype said it require min 312MHz CPU to run it.
Just wanna see is the performance on or not.
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is ok, I'm using now..I'm not turnup CPU is ok!!
Skype rear speaker / headset
Has anyone figured out how to use skype 2.0 Low CPU with a BT headset, or at least via the regular telephone speaker?
Tom
use Skype Low CPU or HighCPU for Prophet?
hi guys,
WHich Skype version is recommended?
I tried the Low-CPU version since its meant for 312MHz PPC versions
But...I can barely hear the other party. The voice seems badly distorted.
I then switched to the High-CPU version and I can hear the other part lt least.
Anyone had similar experience as above?
Cheers
FY
gunggu said:
kowin said:
Does any try this?
The official Skype said it require min 312MHz CPU to run it.
Just wanna see is the performance on or not.
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I overclocked my Dopod 818 pro to 276 Mhz and Skype works like magic without hassles
Cheers!
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This is so amazing....I can only overclock mine to the max of 263MHz anything more it will go bonkers Immediately.
How u manage to push it to 276MHz....any pointers?
Cheers
FY
I was able to get the original Skype that came with my Jamin working. The program is installed on a Sandisk 2gb Ultra SD card and I overclocked the processor to 240mhz.
What is more interesting than Skype is a service called SIPDiscount http://www.sipdiscount.com/en/index.html . Go to that site and sign up for 10 euros, or you can use it free for 1 minute at a time to test it.
You can run the SIP service on a program called SJPhone for PPC http://www.sjlabs.com/sjp.html download the 2003SE version for pocket pc. They work great together and you can even call out to a US land line for free! No overclocking is neccessary because it is much lighter than Skype.
I've attached a text file that explains how to set up SJPhone to work with SIPDiscount. These directions work for the normal PC computer version of SJPhone also.
Have fun :lol:
P.S. You should always use a good headset with microphone for the best sound quality, without a headset there is usually an echo.
on my JAMin with SKYPE 2.00 Higher CPU one, the other person's sound comes out of the SPEAKER PHONE, is that normal or can I somehow switch to regular earpiece
I have a JAMin overclocked to 240, using Skype latest version low cpu, and over Wifi I have a decent, usable sound quality. I haven't tried it over Gprs/Edge.
Re: use Skype Low CPU or HighCPU for Prophet?
I was using Low-CPU (312MHz) version, I can hardly hear other party also. I will try to over-clock and see if it works or not. Or should we use High CPU version? Can anybody provide us the correct version and procedures in a more systematic way?
fychan said:
hi guys,
WHich Skype version is recommended?
I tried the Low-CPU version since its meant for 312MHz PPC versions
But...I can barely hear the other party. The voice seems badly distorted.
I then switched to the High-CPU version and I can hear the other part lt least.
Anyone had similar experience as above?
Cheers
FY
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I don't overclock my S200, but it's running Skype perfectly. I've downloaded the latest 2.0.0.51 Skype version, installed and started without any problem. I made a voice chat with my friend via Wi-Fi network, he heard me and I heard him clearly.
It's just for people who want to buy Prophet but afraid about Skype not working.
Well, in my Qtek S200 i make a shortcut to overclock the cpu to 240Mhz and run Skype. When i exit skype the cpu clock becames 180Mhz.
I tested in a wifi connection without any problems. With GPRS i haven´t testet yet, but i think GPRS doesn´t have enough upstream to make Skype work properly.
This is my 50 cents!
Regards
GPRS no, Wifi yes
For the people trying Skype over GPRS, read the FAQ before blaming the OMAP processor.
http://support.skype.com/index.php?...base&_j=subcat&_i=12'>Skype+for+Pocket+PC</a>
"Skype for Pocket PC is designed to be used with a WiFi connection. If you are using Skype for Pocket PC with GPRS, you can use instant messaging but the bandwidth does not support calling functionality."
I have no problems with Skype low_cpu over Wifi.
Matterhorn said:
What is more interesting than Skype is a service called SIPDiscount http://www.sipdiscount.com/en/index.html . Go to that site and sign up for 10 euros, or you can use it free for 1 minute at a time to test it.
You can run the SIP service on a program called SJPhone for PPC http://www.sjlabs.com/sjp.html download the 2003SE version for pocket pc. They work great together and you can even call out to a US land line for free! No overclocking is neccessary because it is much lighter than Skype.
I am trying this on a Charmer (MDA Compact II) on T Mobile UK I Have followed all the instructions and it says "No active network interface"
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Skype for ARM
Hi Guys
Well, first of all, I don't have the S200 yet, I'll get it today or on tuesday. I did some research before ordering it:
When it comes to Skype, there seems to be a lot confusion about how to run it smoothly. The problem seems to be, that Skype is compiled to run on an Intel Xscale processor. Well, as we all know, the S200 has an TI OMAP processor and that one has an ARM architecture. Search on Google a little bit, and you'll find out the differences. A TI OMAP 200MHz Processor is comparable to an Xscale 400-450MHz Processor only that the OMAP uses less power.
Naturally, ARM has a lower CPU frequency, but the benefit of it is, that it is multitasking. Xscale is a straight-forward processor, ARM does many things in parallel. This difference in architecture causes problems if one runs an Xscale Program on an ARM processor, because the program does not delegate the different tasks to the different units on the ARM, but only forwards them to the main ALU. That one, of course is overwhelmed, while the rest of the Processor doesn't know what to do.
Conclusion: Skype is for Xscale --> does not use the OMAP all the way and with all the available features (Sound ALU, WIFI ALU, ...)
What we need is a Skype that is made for the processor architecture of the S200
Search on Google and you'll find the following:
Skype for ARM
Of course it is an old version, I don't exactly know what has changed with skype, but as far as I know the protocol is still the same, so calling should not be a problem.
Anyways, I think I'll try the new Skype version first, and then the old one and will compare it.
You'll hear back from me, of cours I'll be happy if somebody else could try it as well and tell us what he or she experienced
I tried PHM on my HTC P3600 (Expansys) and tested all the speeds shown that were available -- they all checked out OK, from 450 down to 250. I then selected a range of five speeds for the autoscale, from my lowest to highest 'favourites' including the lowest and highest.
I find a marked improvement with TCPMP and Skype when I hard-set the 450 speed. However, if I allow the thing to self-scale, it will drop to the lowest speed on idle, and then:
IT MISSES CALLS AND SMS!
Anyone care to share experiences?
As of this time the antontomov.com forum is down so I can't check that for comment.
Thanks!
aZooZa said:
I tried PHM on my HTC P3600 (Expansys) and tested all the speeds shown that were available -- they all checked out OK, from 450 down to 250. I then selected a range of five speeds for the autoscale, from my lowest to highest 'favourites' including the lowest and highest.
I find a marked improvement with TCPMP and Skype when I hard-set the 450 speed. However, if I allow the thing to self-scale, it will drop to the lowest speed on idle, and then:
IT MISSES CALLS AND SMS!
Anyone care to share experiences?
As of this time the antontomov.com forum is down so I can't check that for comment.
Thanks!
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Quick Question!! Does your Bluetooth work if you set the step to 420MHz or faster?
That's one thing I forgot to mention. Turning BT on and off is very hit and miss. Didn't notice if it was at a set speed, but yes, I had problems with BT.
Nobody tried PHM with Trinity?
miss calls
I have the same Problem. My Trinity misses calls & SMS when I set a speed different from 400Mhz.
Does anyone know why this is happening ?
I keep trying Tomov's forum but it's always down. This is very frustrating. The 450Mhz option makes Skype useable but surely this Samsung processor can be clocked higher than 450Mhz? Then maybe my TCPMP .avi movie collection would be without stutter.
Also, I have a question: Once you run PHM and set a CPU speed, does that speed stay current even if you dismiss PHM, or do you have to minimise PHM to keep the CPU settings?
TIA!
Any help here would really be appreciated.
Hi,
I'm using XCPUScalar2007 with auto-scale function and I don't miss calls or sms at all (tried many times in different configurations).
I set the auto-scale as follow:
100Mhz up to 15% of CPU load
300Mhz to 40%
400Mhz to 70%
472Mhz from 71 to 100%.
With XCPUScalar, the highest possible frequency is 500Mhz.
I did not had time to test this settings with a BT headset, but BT activation is ok, and no visible problem with my BT GPS receiver (holux GPSlim 236).
Thanks very much bynico92! I didn't think XCPUScalar was compatible with Samsung - but obviously so! I will give it a go.
Well, I have purchased and installed XCPUScalar and it appears to be working fine, but I have a sneaking suspicion that it doesn't actually do anything.
I say this, because viewing a movie in Core Player (TCPMP) at 100Mhz gives the same viewing experience as with 472Mhz.
Anyone else?
I have tried XCPUScalar, too.
Different settings from 100 to 500 Mhz give the same benchmark results.
IMHO XCPUScalar is not working with the Trinity.
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I have tried XCPUScalar, too.
Different settings from 100 to 500 Mhz give the same benchmark results.
IMHO XCPUScalar is not working with the Trinity.
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Thanks for the confirmation! In fact, the Samsung CPU in the Trinity is not listed as supported by XCPUScalar anywhere where that software marketed or promoted. Pocket Hack Master is useless also despite being marketed as 'compatible'.
Anyone using a clock speed app successfully on the Trinity?
Sorry, I don't want to flog this to death but I'll have one more go. Is anyone using a functioning overclock utility on the Trinity?
Thanks!
aZooZa said:
Sorry, I don't want to flog this to death but I'll have one more go. Is anyone using a functioning overclock utility on the Trinity?
Thanks!
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I guess you're not getting any response. As far as I know, people have overclocked the Trinity, but there has always been some bad side effects. Maybe with a new ROM it will work better??
It doens't work for me too. I tried PHM an XCPUScalar. Benchmarks are always the same.
My HTC TyTn (not 8525 version) shows when I run battery status program that it's running at 300 Mhz? I know the Hermes200 is 400 Mhz though. What gives?
In windows system info it shows as the samsung processor. Is battery status program just wrong?
soundbyte said:
My HTC TyTn (not 8525 version) shows when I run battery status program that it's running at 300 Mhz? I know the Hermes200 is 400 Mhz though. What gives?
In windows system info it shows as the samsung processor. Is battery status program just wrong?
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It may be that particular program doesn't have a profile for the newer Samsung processors, so it's interpreting it as a PXA270 at 300Mhz. Check that you have power saving off in settings (and yes, I'm aware that the Samsung chip is not meant to be under or over clocked, but it's possible that some setting is being picked up by the program and giving you the false result)
Other than that, it's possible (but very unlikely) that you have a 300 Mhz preproduction version of the Hermes. I say unlikely because that particular version of the Hermes had only two buttons surrounding the d-pad and used a form factor similar to the Herm100 design.
Is there another program I could use to bench the CPU then? I will have to check those settings. My other friend who has the same phone and is using the same software shows at 400 mhz though so I am not sure.