Just a couple quick questions, please.
Ordered a T9193 from AU (Telus ROM, if I'm not mistaken) and it will be arriving in a few days. But with all the knockoffs out there, I'm wondering if any of you have heard anything about the HD2 being a target of counterfeiters. I would think not because of the new hardware and the cost of it, but you never know.
Also, if any of you guys have a 'FAQ for new HD2 owners who are on AT&T', that would be great. Just wondering if there are any settings, ROMs or applications I should be loading up.
Thanks!
Bill, did you get your phone yet and if so, I could use a little help if you've got a little spare time.
Tell Opus I said hi by the way
Thanks
George
George, I'm at your service. How can I help?
Ok boss, here's what I need or have problems with..
"Does anyone have the HTC Touch HD2 T9193?
If so, could you show me what the screen looks like with the fonts set at max size?
There's also supposedly a feature that lets you enlarge the screen 200% and I would love to see some pics of what that looks like 'cause I really have a problem finding a phone where the stuff on the screen is big enough for me to see without glasses.
Maybe someone could do this and put it on a scanner so I can get a good picture to scale? I could then download a pic of an iPhone and scale it to size and compare the two side by side."
My problem is I can't see anything without glasses and the reason I got an iPhone a couple of years ago which was borderline in font size at the time. My eyes have gotten worse since then and besides, I hate the damn iPhone. Worse PHONE I've had.
Great at other stuff but as a phone, it's a piece of $hit!
Funny considering it's got PHONE in the name...
Thanks Bill
George
George, the built in (Windows Mobile) font size control applies only to text in applications, not the text for displays like icons or other informational labels. However, if you can track down a shareware utility called "Advanced Configuration" by Julian Schapman, I believe it has the ability to do what you need. If not, I'm sure there's a tweak for that somewhere around here, and if one doesn't already exist, this is the place to ask to get one done for you.
BTW, my eyes aren't what they used to be twenty years ago, either, which is why I went with the big screen of the HD2. We're in the same boat/
Here's the problem Bill. Ever since I started looking for a good phone some 3 years ago, I've never been able to find something that would give me larger fonts and info.
Screens have always been big enough but the space allowed for a phone number, picture of the person calling or something has always been limited.
I got help a few years ago by Negri Electronics (negrielectronics.com) and they recommended the iphone which WAS a good choice for font size and so on.
Anyway, in iPhone all that was better but still left a bit to be desired because there WAS more space available but lots of it was wasted.
I am now on the lookout for a new phone and again the same problem.
I found the program you mentioned and NOT a word about making stuff bigger... http://www.touchxperience.com/en/applications/advanced-configuration-tool.html
As for getting someone here to write something or hack it, that's all good but I would have to first BUY the damn thing so I can see how software works on it and what if it doesn't work?
The problem is, I have no way of KNOWING that I'll get this resolved
Hell, I posted a thread here asking for help (not this thread, another one but I can't post the link as it won't let me) and still not even one answer. The internet is great but sometimes, it can take AGES to get something resolved
THanks
George
Well I guess your answer is that
the HD2 is as big as you are going to get until they get a phone app for the iPad.
George, it sounds like you haven't seen the HD2 in person yet. The first thing I'd recommend is to find someone who has one (even if it means going to a Tmobile store) and look at the phone in person.
With regard to the Advanced Configuration Tool, if you look under the list for 'user interface', you'll see a selection for: vertical icon spacing, horizontal icon spacing and icon title font size. However I don't know if this will work with the HD2's interface so you'll have to ask of someone who uses it.
I'm willing to bet that what you want can be done. It's probably just some settings in the registry that you can change, or find a utility that provides a user-friendly interface to change settings such as the ACT or BSB Tweaks.
A last resort would be to hire a ROM chef to cook up a basic interface for you which would accommodate your needs. Might cost you some money, but it would get you exactly what you need. Try touching base with the developer of Co0kie's Home Tab and/or one of the better known ROM chefs (look in the HD2 ROM Development forum here) to see if you can find someone to work with.
Other than that, I'm pretty much out of ideas.
The HD2 is in comparaison to for example the Diamond 2 or any other previous HTC phone 'huge'. Font sizes on these previous versions are much smaller.
Once you get used to the HD2 you realize how small those older models' screens and letters really are..
THanks guys.
Then there's the small matter of the 8-900 bucks for the phone but that's another issue.
How much do you think I would have to pay someone to mod this for me and would you possibly have a couple of links for me as I'm not sure even who, what and where these people are?
I will post something on the forum of that advance software site, thanks
By the way, the local stores don't have the 9193 and the other stuff they have isn't working. Dummies only. Eh, dummy phones I mean
George
guiri_too said:
THanks guys.
Then there's the small matter of the 8-900 bucks for the phone but that's another issue.
How much do you think I would have to pay someone to mod this for me and would you possibly have a couple of links for me as I'm not sure even who, what and where these people are?
I will post something on the forum of that advance software site, thanks
By the way, the local stores don't have the 9193 and the other stuff they have isn't working. Dummies only. Eh, dummy phones I mean
George
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George, be creative here and make your own solution. Here are two choices on how to go about it.
1) Post an inquiry to meet up with someone in your area explaining that because of your eyesight you wanted to see an HD2 in action to see if it's right for you. If you happen to be in the NJ, Southern NY or Norteastern PA areas, I'd be glad to meet with you so you can see mine.
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2) Just go to a Tmobile store, tell them you're thinking about buying the phone, that you have bad eyesight and you wanted to see a functioning unit to tell if it's right for you and you can operate it with your eyesight being as it is. Obviously don't mention that you're intending to go with an AT&T carrier, but then again, Tmobile is a great provider and unless you're in a bad area I see no reason why you shouldn't consider them.
As to finding a chef, just put a post in the ROM Development forum. There are many known chefs such as Dutty, Artemis, Energy and others who may be more than happy to code something for you at a price. How much? I don't know, but hell - they do it for free and post their stuff on the forum here for nothing for the benefit of all of us with nothing asked in return but a good will donation, so I'm sure you can work something out.
Pricing on the phone is steep but you can get a T9193 for about $700. I bought mine from this guy via Ebay for $740-ish delivered to my door, but if you shop around and wait it out, I've seen buyers get them for as low as $600.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Unlocked-HTC-HD...wItem&pt=AU_Mobile_Phones&hash=item4aa0aa52ec
I mean, really - it's not that complicated, unless you're intentionally trying to make it hard on yourself. You'll never get anything if you don't ask for it, earn it, or make your own luck. Just be persistent and you'll find it'll be worth your while, no matter what the end result. The victory is in the trying.
Yep, you're right but all this is new to me.
Other things that I have more experience with, I can find easier but all this is new and I'm a bit lost.
I just want to narrow it down so I post in the right place and so on because some post I've made, I have had NO response too so no matter if I tried, it didn't work.
For instance, I'm looking for this ROM development forum or threads and I can't find it. I'm guessing you're talking about the windows software development forum/section?
Also, I was scrolling down and looking at the phone specific forums and I can't even tell which phone is which. It's not that easy bro. Well, for me it's not.
Some things I'm good at and others, I'm not.
I'm not really that lazy. I do a lot of research on the web but man, it gets tiring when you only get bits and pieces and you're going back and forth. Anyway, I'm just trying to explain. I will continue as I DO need a phone.
Where should I post to find someone in my area?
The local store didn't have one when I was there a couple of days ago.
Thanks
George
By the way, I just called the t mobile store I was at on monday and the guy confirmed that his phone that he showed me was the HD2 and whatever was on his screen, I had a real hard time seeing, even the icons were too small for me to distinguish.
George
The S View Cover for the GS4 has got be all excited-- I'm looking forward to Mod that little window into oblivion. I want to see how many of the awesome things/ideas from the Continuum Ticker can I take and shove in there (First thing I wanna put in there is Weather, it desperately needs that... Then I'll see if I can Mod the call screen to be more like ours, with an 'Ignore With TXT' button...)
Anyone else planning on getting it?
After the continuum I decided never to get another Samsung phone again. If the s4 on Verizon is anything like the dna verizon is going to have e the bootloader locked. And so far since the ota on my phone no one has been able to crack it. Granted the s4 will probably have a larger development and for your sake I hope you get yours unlocked so you can tinker.
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trailblazer101 said:
The S View Cover for the GS4 has got be all excited-- I'm looking forward to Mod that little window into oblivion. I want to see how many of the awesome things/ideas from the Continuum Ticker can I take and shove in there (First thing I wanna put in there is Weather, it desperately needs that... Then I'll see if I can Mod the call screen to be more like ours, with an 'Ignore With TXT' button...)
Anyone else planning on getting it?
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too funny. When I saw the View Cover I immediately thought of the Ticker as well. I think the Continuum pushed the boundaries of a phone back then with the ticker and grip sensor. Too bad Samsung didn't have someone like you on staff to really put it to good use.
I had to send my phone into a Samsung repair centre recently because of pink dots showing from the rear camera. When I received the phone back the pink dots were still there! I called the service centre and asked them what correction they had attempted to make.
I was told the antennas were replaced! When I asked why as it was the camera I had reported as faulty, I was told they looked over the enter device regardless of the reported fault and had found the antennas were not satisfactory!
That does now explain why my phone was not as good as my HTC M8. I can't tell you if the reception is better right now as the phone is back having the camera looked at.
Makes me wonder how many other S7Es need their antennas corrected?! If you're disappointed with yours you should send it in!
This isn't a very good thread.
You posted "how to fix poor reception with s7e". But you say you can't tell if reception is better yet because your phone is being worked on.
Why post a how to if you don't even know if it made a difference? You could have waited to see if it made a difference before posting such a misleading title.
LiquidPlacidity said:
This isn't a very good thread.
You posted "how to fix poor reception with s7e". But you say you can't tell if reception is better yet because your phone is being worked on.
Why post a how to if you don't even know if it made a difference? You could have waited to see if it made a difference before posting such a misleading title.
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The point is, my phone goes it for a camera fix and end up having the antenna replaced. It's a subtle way of saying there maybe a wide spread problem but Samsung wants to avoid a product recall.
So... To fix your poor reception...send it in!
I realize it isn't a user serviceable part. Mine is only lasting about 30 minutes now. I'm willing to try. I've done some phones and such.
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I realize it isn't a user serviceable part. Mine is only lasting about 30 minutes now. I'm willing to try. I've done some phones and such.
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Did you ever try this?
Nope, sorry. Couldn't find any tear down info so I chickened out. Don't want to break it. Gave it to my nephew. He just uses it plugged in.
Remix Ultra tablet - Battery Replacement
Battery replacement is super EASY. Check YouTube for any tablet battery replacement!
Trouble is I have Never been able to find a replacement.
Anyone out there been able to find one? Please Reply!!!
I did, it is super easy to do so. follow the video to replace anything you want.
emmmm...,. I posted the link but forum seems banned this.
follow steps to find the video
open bilibili dot com website
input 技德 拆机 to search video, there is only one in the result list, open it and see video.
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I did, it is super easy to do so. follow the video to replace anything you want.
emmmm...,. I posted the link but forum seems banned this.
follow steps to find the video
open bilibili dot com website
input 技德 拆机 to search video, there is only one in the result list, open it and see video.
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I know this is an old post, but what battery did you replace it with.
I can't seem to find a part number or anything.
I removed the battery and looked up the part number PLA8100-01-00-1 . This is the only option that I have found. I understand I'm operating on the edge of what people have done to keep the device going, but I figured I would has: has anyone used it ? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/400...exp_id=f37b5ad6-e782-4c84-933d-c1e7b10ed0db-0