I just messed up my desktop somehow, the regular desktop has been replaced by a desktop which is different and has a bunch of tabs at the bottom stating home, customs, settings, help
When I reset the device and start it, the old desktop comes up and it gets replaced by this new desktop, I think I pressed the o2 active button and this is what happened. Prior to that the pda behaved funny and said that I did not have enough power to start the wireless, and then I tried to check the power and could not get into the screen where it gives a breakdown of the battery.
when I click the screen icon to rotate the screen into portrait mode and then back to landscape(upside down) and then back to landscape(it skips portrait), the desktop is back to normal, however there is a black band on the right hand side with the regular thin lines running across the band. The band is about 2-3 cm wide and runs from 1 cm from the top to 1 cm from the bottom. it is functional because the icon of the screen does appear on it in addition to the wireless manager icon(circle with the black dot)
Is there any way I can get back my old desktop
O2 Active dosn't have tabs across the bottom, but that sounds familiar. Possible spb pocket plus? Can't remember but deffinately sounds like a piece of software I've played with in the past.
What have you got installed on the Exec?
Gajet said:
O2 Active dosn't have tabs across the bottom,
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yes it does.
thanks for the replies
in addition to the usual stuff from o2, i have got tcpmp, a zip progra and a cab installer
i guess o2active is the desktop? it is o2active, now the funny thing is, that i get the o2active desktop in the fourth orientation(the original orientation when you open the xda in clamshell mode) it seems to be the original desktop but with the black band on the right hand side.
an update on my dektop
The black side of the desktop has increased in size
and i got a message which saidSomething about a usb device which could not be authenticated and it said that tere was not enough power to connect to the usb or sd device and
then I could not open any file since the device(exec) was stating that it could not authenticate me, then reset it and i am back with a lrger black portion of the screen, please help
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Gajet said:
O2 Active dosn't have tabs across the bottom,
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yes it does.
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My bad, I just remembered the menu popping out from the left.
To xda_guy when you say you reset it, do you mean a soft reset only or have you hard reset it too?
i have soft resetted it
i dont want to hard reset it
Don't be scared of a hard reset.
Sync it, and your important stuff is saved.
The rest of your programs disappearing gives you a chance to install the latest versions, use the UPX program to compress them and make sure you have the latest ROM/radio in your device.
You don't need to do a hard reset,
Go to
Start> Programs> Install Type> Basic OK
The screen may look a bit screwed, change the Theme to something of your liking and do a soft reset. As you will have de-activated the O2 Active everytime you soft reset you will get a message telling you so but it's no big deal
thanks for the replies
when i sync my device, what info is tsored onto my pc?
how will i restore this info back to my xda?
is this the UPX website
http://upx.sourceforge.net/
which program should i use on this site?
steladel i followed your advice, and got back my good old screen, cool, cool, cool
what is the active o2 used for anyway?
when should one use a hard reset?
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What will I be missing If I stop the T-Mobile Customization from going through? What will I gain? I feel there are things missing or Hidden after the customization. Also, how do I do this sucessfully?
well im a newbie here but i can tell you that you gain an icon on your home screen that loks like a pda, and when you tap it your screen goes in to landscape mode, tap it again and it stays in landscape but changes orientation, tap it again and it goes back to normal. i personally like this feature alot it's very useful when you're playing a game or browsing the internet because you no longer have to slide the keyboard open. aside from that i don't think i don't really see any changes, but someone on this forum probably knows better than i. they way i did it was i pulled the battery right after you finish calibrating the screen and it asks you to tap again to continue.
You're not goin to miss much, but you'll gain alot like a boost in storage memory and a little boost in RAM. You won't have E-Mail Wizard, Oz IM, WinWap, T-Mobile Hotspot Login, and another program but you can move them to storage card and run them from there before you do the trick anyways. As for the trick itself all you have to do is a hard reset, then after you configured the screen and created (or not) a passcode, a screen comes up to Tap Screen to finish. Have you're stylus ready to soft reset at this point. Tap the screen and the default WM6 screen loads up along with a popup saying that it will finish customizing in 3 seconds. Soft reset before the 3 seconds are up and you my friend have a friendlier, healthier T-Mobile Wing. Just don't forget to feed it some healthy .cabs and if you're daring enough some registry tweaks. Enjoy!
i think the only thing i am afraid of losing is Voice Command and transcribe (yes I am the one who uses it. I never have a pen or paper handy). also really really want to try the Wing rom with touch.. wondering just how daring I really am.
Don't worry, you won't lose either of them as they're both WM6 apps. All you lose is a bunch of T-Mo junk, that's all.
papito2181 said:
Don't worry, you won't lose either of them as they're both WM6 apps. All you lose is a bunch of T-Mo junk, that's all.
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I just hard reset last night and rebooted before the TMO customizations. One thing I noticed missing on the Today screen is an option for TMO ONS which displays Bluetooth & WiFi status. I was unable to get it added, but I assume it's either a registry change or a simple install.
Just to clear something up
If I do this trick I wont have access to the email program and IM? I have to save it onto the card?
if the wing functions like the mda, you just need total commander...run the program and change the directory to \extended_rom ...you need to type it in...and from there, just copy the cab files for the oz messenger over to your storage card. (or you can just do the whole soft reset thing and you should be able to run the cab from the extended rom).
Some questions for the Gurus
1.) Is it possible to add a "New Message" shortcut on the desktop of the touch dual? It has the built in home screen and I can add shortcuts there, but when I do, it just gives a list of aps to add. or maybe instead of the "notification" shortcut on the lower left corner of the home screen, I can change that to "new message"
2.) When syncing with the PC using active sync. do you always have to configure it to update either way? (eg: if conflict is found, update Phone or update PC)
- What if I change something on the PC, and I also updated something on the phone? It would be such a hassle to keep on changing the settings and trying to remember where I updated last.
3.) When I am connected to the PC via USB, it syncs right? But if I leave it connected cause I am still installing aps or doing something else, or charging the unit, it keeps on repeating the sync process over and over again. This gets troublesome when I am installing an ap, and when I continue installing on the phone, it lags terribly because its still synchronizing.
4.) My date format is currently Day/Month/Year, somehow I cant find how to change it Month/Day/Year
5.) Is their an indicator thats its fully charge? like a pop up message (aside from going through power settings)
6.) Is it possible to make categories on notes or folders or is the only way to organized them is via actual file folders only?
7.) I have MP3s on internal and external mem. When I choose an alarm, I cannot see the Mp3s that are inside the phone, I can only see the ones on the external mem.
8.) Have you guys tried 8gig High Speed Memory Sticks on your phone? Planning to get one. Speed is ok? or Will 4gig do? I will store some music, but only a few, since I have an Ipod, a few pics, most of the mem will be for applications.
9.) On the Home screen of the Touch Dual, there is a weather ap, this also updates automatically using 3g/gprs/edge, I cant find the settings to cut if off or set it to manual update cause its expensive to have it always update every time you click on it :-(
10.) How much mem should I leave internally for it not to cause problems. Ive been installing tons of aps already hehehe. But I still have a little less than half available.
11.) Will any USB cable work with this device? It seems to be a pretty standard looking USB cable. I already a PSP cable and my portable hard drive cable, they should all be compatible right? it would be neat if I could just share the Cable.
12.) When I slide out the keypad, the default text type is always XT9, is there a ways to make it just standard text input "ABC"? I usually text with a mix of English and our local dialect.
13.) On program settings, there is a button mapping ap. it says this: Button 1- Camera, Button 2 - Voice Commander, Button 3 - Record. On the touch dual there are only a few buttons, which one is button 2 and button 3? I tried all buttons, nothing seems to launch voice commander and record lolz smiley Only the Camer obviously works. I know this should be in the manual, havent had time to read it pa hehehe.
Whew, hope you dont mind the questions :-D Sorry if they have already been asked before.
muzikfreakah said:
Some questions for the Gurus
1.) Is it possible to add a "New Message" shortcut on the desktop of the touch dual? It has the built in home screen and I can add shortcuts there, but when I do, it just gives a list of aps to add. or maybe instead of the "notification" shortcut on the lower left corner of the home screen, I can change that to "new message"
The message is contextual and will change accordingly - some providers will allow you to choose what is shown on start>settings>buttons
2.) When syncing with the PC using active sync. do you always have to configure it to update either way? (eg: if conflict is found, update Phone or update PC)
- What if I change something on the PC, and I also updated something on the phone? It would be such a hassle to keep on changing the settings and trying to remember where I updated last.
No you dont have to remember - it will sort itself out and only ask if there is a conflict where you might have changed both devices
3.) When I am connected to the PC via USB, it syncs right? But if I leave it connected cause I am still installing aps or doing something else, or charging the unit, it keeps on repeating the sync process over and over again. This gets troublesome when I am installing an ap, and when I continue installing on the phone, it lags terribly because its still synchronizing.
In activesync you can choose the option of automaitc sync or when you choose to
4.) My date format is currently Day/Month/Year, somehow I cant find how to change it Month/Day/Year
5.) Is their an indicator thats its fully charge? like a pop up message (aside from going through power settings)
The LED at the top of the device constantly glows yellow when charging and changes to green when fully charged
6.) Is it possible to make categories on notes or folders or is the only way to organized them is via actual file folders only?
7.) I have MP3s on internal and external mem. When I choose an alarm, I cannot see the Mp3s that are inside the phone, I can only see the ones on the external mem.
8.) Have you guys tried 8gig High Speed Memory Sticks on your phone? Planning to get one. Speed is ok? or Will 4gig do? I will store some music, but only a few, since I have an Ipod, a few pics, most of the mem will be for applications.
4 gig will give you plenty of space
9.) On the Home screen of the Touch Dual, there is a weather ap, this also updates automatically using 3g/gprs/edge, I cant find the settings to cut if off or set it to manual update cause its expensive to have it always update every time you click on it :-(
In the weather app go to select city - then menu - the choices you want are there
10.) How much mem should I leave internally for it not to cause problems. Ive been installing tons of aps already hehehe. But I still have a little less than half available.
As long as you dont run loads of apps at the same time it should be fine. If its slowing down then change the x button in settings to close apps instead of minimizing them
11.) Will any USB cable work with this device? It seems to be a pretty standard looking USB cable. I already a PSP cable and my portable hard drive cable, they should all be compatible right? it would be neat if I could just share the Cable.
Yep
12.) When I slide out the keypad, the default text type is always XT9, is there a ways to make it just standard text input "ABC"? I usually text with a mix of English and our local dialect.
Search for posts - you need to do some more advanced work
13.) On program settings, there is a button mapping ap. it says this: Button 1- Camera, Button 2 - Voice Commander, Button 3 - Record. On the touch dual there are only a few buttons, which one is button 2 and button 3? I tried all buttons, nothing seems to launch voice commander and record lolz smiley Only the Camer obviously works. I know this should be in the manual, havent had time to read it pa hehehe.
Whew, hope you dont mind the questions :-D Sorry if they have already been asked before.
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I'm sure someone will pick up the points I havent
Sweet, I'm in the same boat as the topic started.
So let me add a question:
The right LED above the screen keeps blinking every ~4 seconds. Since I'm colourblind it's kind of hard for me to tell what colour it is, but its either yellow or green.
What does it mean and how do I turn it off (I know I can change some stuff in Sounds and Notifications, would that be the solution)?
Thanks and cheers cdyat for answering alot of those questions.
**It flashes when you have signal and are connected to the network. The colour changes with the status. Its green normally but changes to yellow when you have a missed call / message / reminder etc. There is also a blue led for bluetooth connections next to it. I have never turned it off but I have read a few posts that talk about editing the registry to do this. There is no simple way with normal settings** You can always PM me if its a silly question and you dont want to post for all to see.
Thanks, I posted my question on howardforums.com too and they told me the same thing. I don't really want to mess with the registry yet, since I got my phone recently. Besides, I don't mind it at all, just wanted to know why it did that.
I dont mess too much with mine. To be honest its pretty damn good as it is!!
Exactly.
As long as you don't just install everything anywhere on the internal memory, it should stay that way.
Which brings me to another question about the microSD card slot. I posted this on howardforums too, but might aswell ask here too:
Can anyone help me by telling me exactly how I can get a microSD card out of the device?
The manual states I should press on the microSD card itself to get it to pop out, but I can't even reach the microSD card with my fingers (I'm not fat ). I had to use a tool from my garage to help me get it out and I really doubt HTC had this in mind, so there should be an easier way!
Besides, when i tried pressing the card with the tool, it didn't even budge. So I just pulled it out instead of pressing it inwards to make it pop out...
I get out the microSD with the stylus, using the black broad extreme...
Yea thats a good tip, I found it out after giving it a few other shots.
Thing is, I had to press pretty hard and before, I was afraid of breaking something, so I held back.
But yea, the stylus does come in handy after all.
carlosmozas said:
I get out the microSD with the stylus, using the black broad extreme...
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Hope the black broad liked it.
KrewCial said:
The right LED above the screen keeps blinking every ~4 seconds. Since I'm colourblind it's kind of hard for me to tell what colour it is, but its either yellow or green.
What does it mean and how do I turn it off
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Check out this thread if you want to turn off your LEDs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371391, its still in early stages and there seems to be problems for some people and not for others but it does what you want
kerrance76 said:
Check out this thread if you want to turn off your LEDs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=371391, its still in early stages and there seems to be problems for some people and not for others but it does what you want
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Sweet! Exactly what I was looking for, I'll keep an eye on that thread for sure, thanks!
Reset button behind back cover??
Not good
But not a no-go item, just a minor irritator for people that fiddle with the software a lot
A normal user almost never needs to reset.
....and soft reset most of the times anyway....
PsShutXP will do the work from screen ( besides any major stucks)
And this could be seen like a security feature, as it's no more accessible to the eye from now on.
Lord.Bachus said:
But not a no-go item, just a minor irritator for people that fiddle with the software a lot
A normal user almost never needs to reset.
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I tought that it is a standard, after installation of a new app you always must do a softreset to let it work properly!
If thats a fact, many people get frustrated when they will install a lot of new app's. And I think they will!
I hope the extra feature (soft reset) in SPB Mobile Shell 2.1.2 will work to.
Someone tried this yet!?
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I hope the extra feature (soft reset) in SPB Mobile Shell 2.1.2 will work to.
Someone tried this yet!?
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It has been reported in the topic 'Programs/Utilites & Games ~ working on the Touch HD' Mobile Shell has problems with the Touch HD.
The drop-down menu's do not work.
Beards
Another Way
There is a quicker and easier way to reset - hold down the power button for a few seconds. You'll get a prompt about saving work but OK that and the device will shut down fully. If you wait another few seconds you can power it up again - seems to have all the benefits of a restart without the hassle of taking the back off.
There's another method for a reset:
Shutdown phone, Push both Volume up and Volume down, push Power button.
Wait till phone sais its resetting on screen.
No need to use the reset button (or whining and biotchin)
luckyuser said:
I tought that it is a standard, after installation of a new app you always must do a softreset to let it work properly!
If thats a fact, many people get frustrated when they will install a lot of new app's. And I think they will!
I hope the extra feature (soft reset) in SPB Mobile Shell 2.1.2 will work to.
Someone tried this yet!?
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And what is wrong with just shutting down and starting up your device? that has the same effect. I have installed quite some applications and most of them offer a soft reset at the end anyway...if not, I just switch the device off and back on...faster than taking off the battery cover first.
I would highly recommend WkTask Manager
Besides providing a soft-reset option directly from the "X" or Close/Ok button, it is highly featured and way better than HTC' X Button.
Regards,
Carty..
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Someone tried this yet!?
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Yup. It works
And don't forget, the best way to do a soft reset, without the fear of not loosing data, it's to press 5 secs on the power button. One should only try the reset hole on a last chance!!!
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Yup. It works
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How about the drop down menu problems than!
FDCSofts TM has a soft reset action from the main menu
http://www.pocketpcfreeware.com/en/index.php?soft=1612
PHM Powertoys...
Has a reset function. There's a shortcut icon included so I dragged this to my "Programs" tab in manila.
its free too, although written in 2004!
http://www.phm.lu/products/PocketPC/PowerToys/
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Has a reset function. There's a shortcut icon included so I dragged this to my "Programs" tab in manila.
its free too, although written in 2004!
http://www.phm.lu/products/PocketPC/PowerToys/
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I've been using this one for years. It works well.
I have to say though there are times that nothing else other than a soft reset will do.
How about drilling a small hole in the back cover? And perhaps sticking a piece of rubber sheet on the inside of it to prevent dust getting in, but still allowing you to use the stylus to hit the reset.
I assume the back cover is made of sheet metal? (I'm still patiently waiting for my contract to run out! )
Or you could try A-A reset manager - search on the forums for it
Are there any other ways to do a soft reset without opening the back cover? Given how often a soft reset is required (or at least advised), I'm concerned for the longevity for the little hooks on the plastic back plate that hold it firmly in place...
EDIT: I am quite good at answering my own queries today - as suggested, A-A Reset Manager is a nice little app that seems to do the trick, just run it when you need to reset (or schedule a regular reset - eg overnight). After some searching, I found it here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2664615&postcount=619
Petrov.
Hi guys,
as u know know the TF3D by default takes up the 1st panel.
and when i try to use the other panels..i can no longer press the button X... because whenever i do that..the entire Xperia screen goes blank and hangs up. then even the power button doesnt work and i have to remove and reinsert the battery.
what to do?
this TF3D causing major issues.. is it bugged?
Doing a soft reset is way easier...open the battery cover, pull out the pen und put it in the small hole...
Are you using TF3D as panel or on the default today panel? If not already tried, use the TF3D-Pnaleinstaller here ion the forum...
When i try to access the panels, my X1 hangs most of the time as well, using it as the today screen. Is there any fix?
ya i use it as on Today screen.
is there a fix around this?
i disabled it now anywya.
btw does Soft Reset also delete all the data?
"btw does Soft Reset also delete all the data?"
no thats the diff between soft and hard reset
which version r u guys using? I am using beta2 and I dont have any problem switching panels... only flaw I have in the tf3d is I cant add some people to the favorite list for some reason... otherwise everything is working as it should be
Same here
I wanna know if anyone found a fix for this? or at least let us know if you have this issue. This is what I have narrowed it out to.
I'm using <Touch-IT Xperience v2.1> ROM which has TF3D installed by default
The Panel interface(The screen which opens up when i click panel button) works perfect when i disable TF3D in today
Now when I activate it, am able to open the panel interface and choose any other panel.
After this, if i click on the panel button, the x1 just freezes and all i can do is soft reset
Note:- I have no other application running.
If this continues I have to choose either panels or TF3D. I love it when i can use TF3D for daily use and shift to Facebook or media panel when i need them.
I just wanna know of this indeed a bug or am i missing something big
currently 2 versions available
hi,
i too was suffering fromt he same issues and took a while to realize that the tf3d was causing it.
afaik, there are 2 different versions of tf3d (i mean by 2 diff. people) for xperia.
i beleive most of us are using the one titled 'Full manila hd cabs' (or something similar - extremely sorry for not recalling the name of the developer who's made rhe effort to provide it) - and the one experiencing the issue.
there is another version linkd on the xda wiki, will try it now - and update with names of both developers as well as results
again
actually installing TF3D as a panel solved this issue
but since we have the new manila... the panel doesnt work
so we are back to square one... by default the TF3D sit on the today's screen and after that pressing the panel button freezes the phone
And if you choose the new panel with TF3d... it says loading forever
SOmebody please help
I'm an idiot - I can't figure out where the "small hole" for the soft reset is located.
Can someone show me a picture?
I'm an idiot - I can't figure out where the "small hole" for the soft reset is located.
Can someone show me a picture?
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hehe... I spent ages trying to figure this one out too...
here's an image I got on Google search..
to access the reset button .. you need to take off the battery cover, pull out your stylus (since that is obstructing the button) and then using the stylus 'poke' into the hole besides the battery.
I find this location - and the need to take off the battery cover - everytime you need to reset very VERY painful
I recently got my HD and need to figure out which auto-rotator is better. Also would like some instructions on how to install. THANK YOU!!!
Hi,
I use Flip it by Wild Berry team, its much simpler to use and configure than the two you mentioned.
http://rapidshare.com/files/172926970/Flip_IT_by_WildBerry_Team.cab
Simply copy the cab to your phone and run the cab. Cant for the life of me remember if it needs a soft reset but if its not working then do one.
Nogs
I did use gyrater but stopped and now use AEButton Plus. I don't now use an automatic rotate app.
AEB+ has a screen rotate function. I have assigned this function to a double press on the OK button.
This allows me to rotate quickly when I want and not automatically. This is my preference since I don't always want the screen rotated.
Find it here: http://ae.inc.ru
I also use it to map the volume up/down to actual up/down and double press for volume control and long press up gives a flash lamp (plamp) and long press down gives auto record on Resco recorder.
AEB+ is shareware but has virtually all the functions available in the unregistered state.
Worked through of few rotational apps but now staying with ChangeScreen. Very easy to use and exclude programmmes (just type in the name). Am finding my list of exclusions keeps growing and wondered whether it is mainly a gimmick.
I think this is because, unless the app is full screen, in widescreen you end up with a long header and footer plate and a lot less screen doing the real business.
Anyway try ChangeScreen .
nogs said:
Hi,
I use Flip it by Wild Berry team, its much simpler to use and configure than the two you mentioned.
http://rapidshare.com/files/172926970/Flip_IT_by_WildBerry_Team.cab
Simply copy the cab to your phone and run the cab. Cant for the life of me remember if it needs a soft reset but if its not working then do one.
Nogs
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Hello nogs,
I did 2 times an reboot, but still it don't works.
Do you have any idea.
btw i have a HTC HD
Personally I'd recommend either Changescreen or FlipIt. Both easy to set up and both work a charm!!
anybody got a clue how to totally remove flip it? ive tried with touch flo on and off and just normally remove and removing through activ sync but it still remains in the list of programs and also when i go to start/settings/menus its in there and the box is checked and when i try to uncheck the box it says "cannot move that item",only other way i can think to get rid of it totally is to reflash the rom ag ain which seems a bit extreme to remove an app.
piebobs said:
anybody got a clue how to totally remove flip it? ive tried with touch flo on and off and just normally remove and removing through activ sync but it still remains in the list of programs and also when i go to start/settings/menus its in there and the box is checked and when i try to uncheck the box it says "cannot move that item",only other way i can think to get rid of it totally is to reflash the rom ag ain which seems a bit extreme to remove an app.
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Some roms have apps embedded into them so you cannot remove them unfortunately
piebobs said:
anybody got a clue how to totally remove flip it? ive tried with touch flo on and off and just normally remove and removing through activ sync but it still remains in the list of programs and also when i go to start/settings/menus its in there and the box is checked and when i try to uncheck the box it says "cannot move that item",only other way i can think to get rid of it totally is to reflash the rom ag ain which seems a bit extreme to remove an app.
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It is a tiny app, just turn it off in preferences and ignore it!
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Some roms have apps embedded into them so you cannot remove them unfortunately
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im using duttys 3.9 xt and flip it was installed by me seperately
@MaskedMarauder yeah suppose thats the best option although it will probably nip my head and i will reflash anyway