since our wizards are not so powerful in sense of cpu and memory, is it better to have almost clean rom without touchflo and htc home and those functions to replace with spb pocketplus and weather, or even with more simple rltoday + some other weather plugin (without smart scrolling function)?
Hum... thats one of those questions thats kinda up to you decide what works best, according to your needs. If you really want a clean ROM, meaning standard apps and all, you go with the official ROM's from your phone provider.
I rather use specific software to do what I need than use a plugin that does everything and some stuff I don't want.
dferreira said:
Hum... thats one of those questions thats kinda up to you decide what works best, according to your needs. If you really want a clean ROM, meaning standard apps and all, you go with the official ROM's from your phone provider.
I rather use specific software to do what I need than use a plugin that does everything and some stuff I don't want.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is from usability point of view, and what is better from performance point of view? All you need (and do not need) in rom or light rom with lot of add-on softwares?
Lets see... if you have all the apps built in the ROM, you won't be able to remove them if an update comes along, you can overwrite them tho, meaning you'll have probably some junk after a while.
If you have a light ROM, if its really good, you won't have any problems with it and you can install whatever you wish as an add-on. Sometimes when you put some software thats not supposed to work with our devices (like HTC Home Plugin, for example) it will slow it down... but if you have it built in on the ROM, it works just fine. That is due to memory allocation problems that do exist on the WM devices. For instance, that was what kept us from installing the Touchflo drivers on Wizard WM5 devices.
Hope that helps you
programs inside the rom dont use any storage or ram of a device unless started
not using all the space in the rom dont make it faster really
so it's better if one removes something to put something else in it's place
because programs installed my the user does! take up storage
and of cause only ram if started
dferreira, as i can see you are using wm5. why? is your build of wm5 faster then original one (i have t-mobile). currently i am using pdaviet wm6 built.
after flashning it i was surprised how fast it was. but now after few installed softwares and a month of using it seems to getting slower. is it just my imagination or you also have that experience?
Any ROM behaves like that after a while. Maybe is something to do with the trash WM leaves behind everytime we install something.
Why I use WM5? Because that's the OS that came with our devices. From what I've tested, there isn't a single WM6 that does work without any bugs (missing calls, wifi not working, etc). Also I find that WM6 makes our device drain the battery a lot faster. So I decided to make a WM5 ROM with the stuff we miss the most on WM6.
i presumed that this is similar to windows installed to pc. i will wait for your new 5.1 release and then will give a chance again to wm5.
for sure i will not miss htc cube or flo.
what about better memory management in wm6? is it possible to improve it in wm5?
"Conan, what is best in life?"
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
"TO CRUSH YOUR ENEMIES, TO SEE THEM DRIVEN BEFORE YOU, AND TO HEAR THE LAMENTATIONS OF THEIR WOMEN."
That is good.
Related
Hello all. I now have my XDA2, and I'm finding my way round it ok, but looking for software is like looking for a needle in a hay stack!
What's good? And what sites are good? I know Handango, but that falls under the hay stack category.
What I would really like is some way of customising the O2 Active interface, and the Today screen. Either specific software, or just advice on how to do it if no software is needed.
well it really comes down to what you'd like to use it for
much the same as with pc's
here are some freeware
http://www.freewareppc.com
Rudegar said:
well it really comes down to what you'd like to use it for
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
GaZ said:
What I would really like is some way of customising the O2 Active interface, and the Today screen. Either specific software, or just advice on how to do it if no software is needed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Need I say more?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Yes, you do.
"Customizing" can mean a lot of things. Themes? Phone dialer skins? Or active things like phone logs, status displays, etc? Do you want PIM extenders?
There are a million pieces of software. What do you want?
Okay, my bad
I want a theme editor, which I may already have found with the link you gave me. I also want a way of customizing the buttons on the O2 Active user interface (which I assume all O2 users are enforced to have). At the moment, they are opaque and are designed in the O2 water style. I wanna either make them transparent or redesign them to match my new background. Any clues?
cant claim to know what that active interface is but if it's exclusive o2 then i maybe they dont let others make themes for them
http://www.pdagold.com/themes/list.asp?tp=2
http://www.pdagold.com/themes/
they have some animated stuff themewise here seem to recall seing an editor not sure if it were free though
you are not forced to have anything in your rom
some things can be tuned off in today under settings
most things can be turned of by removing the shortcut to them from
windows\startup
I'm not sure what the "active interface" is, but I think maybe you mean the phone dialer? I don't have an O2 device, so not familiar with that term or its design.
If you mean the dialer, do a search and you'll find the details. Basically that interface is built with a dozen or so seperate .gif files, and you just have to copy in new ones. You can download a number of them, or just make your own. A Google search will surely turn up many. There was once a dialer skin contest, so there should be a lot out there.
Hello.
Im going to get my brand new Wizard tomorrow, Im really excited
Well, what to do when I get it? Update the OS? What "must-have" apps should I install?
Overclocking?
Remove any standard apps that steal performance?
Where can I find apps to this device?
Im relly newbie at this, only had an Motorola A925 with Symbian before, as much tips as possible would be fine. If this question been asked before please link it to me.
// Mikke!
It really depends on what exactly you want to do with it. Here's a quick list of apps I can't live without though:
PocketBreeze http://www.sbsh.net
iLauncher http://www.sbsh.net
Cash Organizer http://www.inesoft.com
Voice Command http://www.microsoft.com
Mapopolis http://www.mapopolis.com <-- For GPS usage
Total Commander (don't have a link handy)
Resco Explorer http://www.resco.net
I'm also running a "clean" ROM, with a few Cingular customizations installed. My extended ROM is completely blank, so I'm just picking and choosing what I need. Also a variety of reg hacks have been done as well.
Good luck with the new device! Make sure you're reading here a couple of weeks before doing anything to the ROM.
Cheers!
anyone? Going to get it tomorrow, so help me please
Mikke,
There are many threads on this.
Best thing to do is think about how you want to use your device, and configure it from there.
sk0t's apps are a very good start - remember, the main things you want to configure are the Today screen (the first screen you see, something like your desktop on your pc), and then the apps that run on top of the phone.
The more 3rd party apps you run, the more impact they have on performance, so keep them reasonable.
This is a good thread to start with, but there are many others:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=57930&highlight=
This is a nice setup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=46855&highlight=
You will have to decide if you want to run Wisbar to dramatically change your Today screen. It's beautiful, but uses a lot of memory.
I can't use a PocketPC without PhoneAlarm. Other people like PocketZen.
If you want a good indication of some great software, check out the PocketPC Mag awards. I'm judging the awards, so they must be great :wink: (btw, check out their Best of collection: over $3000 of software for less then 1/10 of the price. PM me if you want it at an even better reduced price, or a free trial issue of the Magazine :shock
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
V
I think we all tested lots of cooked ROMS but in every one there is something that either you miss or extra you dont need and consumes memory.
and I suggest from a user point of view that it would be nice if ROM developers would always make a lite version more like an original one and an extra version for those who like a ROM pre-loaded with everything.
and in my opinion a ROM as such should be as follows:
1-Based on an original ROM without much changes.
2-FAST, STABLE, LEAST RAM and CPU usage.
4-Latest updates as .NET 3.5
3-A working Bluetooth ftp to receive files.
4-Original Voice command that works from it regular button
5-A Dialer that works without problems
6-May be a midlet manager.
Plz share ur opinions so we could reach an agreement on what to call "A GOOD OLD SIMPLE ROM"
THX
The only answer you#'ll get here from people who know what they're talking about is this.
Look at the available ones
see what apps and configurations suit your needs
Download them
Flash them
See for yourself.
I like Akeo's rom, iamhere like's Karma's rom, other people like Mary roms.
I'm sure they're both stable and working, if there was one good ROM wouldn't everyone use it? it's all about personal preference. So, pick one, download it, try it, if you don't like it, pick another, rinse and repeat until you find one you like.
Spent much longer making that point this time than I think I ever have before, think yourself lucky!
Trinity WM 6.1 OS 19588 (Build 19588.1.1.4) DIAMOND Edition by Akeo
thats the one id recommend to you mate.
running fine on my SPV M700 on orange UK
aalim said:
1-Based on an original ROM without much changes.
2-FAST, STABLE, LEAST RAM and CPU usage.
4-Latest updates as .NET 3.5
3-A working Bluetooth ftp to receive files.
4-Original Voice command that works from it regular button
5-A Dialer that works without problems
6-May be a midlet manager.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
First rule is to test test and test some more! there is no perfect ROM, just preferred ROMs. It's all based down to user taste, functionality and stability.
My reasons why F1NixNOver ROMs rule every single trinity ROM as follows according to your list:
1) - Based on latest WM6.1 images
2) - Very efficient ROM... most efficient compared to all others in terms of speed, storage (lite rom available) and stability
4) - Latest updates to all software inc arcsoft, .net, and htc base apps
3) - No bluetooth problems, no A2DP problems
5) - Very good dialler, not based on windows stock dialler. Has speed, smartdial and video
6) - install you own.
Also it's IMO the prettiest ROM there is. (ESP the black version!)
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And he also makes a lite version for all you ROM obsessives
On top of the stock rom I install:
TodayAgenda: which looks awesome w/ black rom: http://tiews.info/index.php?show=software/todayagenda&lang=en
QuickMenu: wktask and quickmenu is the best combination ever: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=340352
TomTom: the reason why I bought my Trinity: http://www.tomtom.com/
S2U2: looks really cool for locking and unlocking your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381588
Schap's Advanced Config: tweak tweak tweak: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=404052
MyMobiler: great for typing out texts using your computer's full size keyboard: http://www.mymobiler.com/
Salling Clicker: great if your computer's nearby and you want to control media player/presentations/show off to friends: http://www.salling.com/Clicker/windows/
hey everyone!
I have been loving my imagio with the Orange Slim Rom on it, but there is always room for improvement... i have been reading about the HTC Performance overclock for the older qualcomm processors msm7x00, and was wondering if anyone had tried it on our Qualcomm 7600..
Anyone Care to be the first to try it? Im kinda scared since i dont have insurance on my phone.
Hey, I'm giving it a go now. As they say, you only live once, right? Or twice (insurance helps with that ). By the way, the cab you have didn't have the shortcuts to make the actual changes. I found one labeled "__with_shortcut_" floating around the internet somewhere that actually let me use the thing. It's about the same file size.
I haven't noticed anything too dramatic, but here's some of the things I think got better:
- Lists like the contacts or All Applications seem to come up faster.
- Populates the complete lists of songs on the touch flo music library much faster and maintains them better, especially after a reboot when everything's fresh.
- Speeds through the phone's setting menus now, where it used to slow down in a lot of places.
- Google Maps approximates my location the moment it starts now, whereas it used to take a couple seconds after coming up (I don't know why that is since it finds you first by using cell towers, but it's just better at it.) It also loads the maps faster when moving around.
- Weather animations appear smoother.
That's about it. No other applications load or work any faster for me, and animations are just as smooth as they've always been. I've enabled landscape support for just about everything on the phone, and nothing rotates faster either. That said, I'm running the Imagio's stock rom with nothing more than the SSK TP2 Dynamic Resource Proxy and Manila NoPushInternet to keep the memory usage down, so I don't really know how what it'll do for a custom rom. I'm really considering removing it though, since the gains I've seen are too small to run the risk of bricking my phone or draining the battery faster, which I feel like it's doing. It is very stable though, so I see no problem in giving it a try. It never locked up and nothing crashed. Hope your experience fares better.
Thanks for the Review of this app. I think more people (including myself) will feel a little bit more confident in using this app, knowing that we havent had any brick problems... Everyone that has downloaded this app please leave your view on if this app really works or not.
SPB Benchmark is very long in the tooth, but using mainly the gfx & cpu tests on
a fresh install of nrgy may 16th:
stock 524mhz VS dynamic 624mhz clock:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
using nuedynamic clock to underclock the phone 384mhz VS 122mhz Note the voltage was set to 0 (least):
FWIW i also tried the near defunct nueoverclocktest cab to go from 524mhz to 768mhz. i hard locked ASA i switched it to 768mhz on both AC power and 100% batt power.
http://www.nuerom.com/BlogEngine/post/2009/09/07/nueOverClockTest.aspx
so in conclusion, i highly doubt HTC Performance does anything AFA changing clocks & we apparently can't overclock.
falconw13 said:
hey everyone!
I have been loving my imagio with the Orange Slim Rom on it, but there is always room for improvement... i have been reading about the HTC Performance overclock for the older qualcomm processors msm7x00, and was wondering if anyone had tried it on our Qualcomm 7600..
Anyone Care to be the first to try it? Im kinda scared since i dont have insurance on my phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does this really work for HTC Mega (T3333)?
How can i test the CPU speed?
Is there any prog for testing?
Thanks.
More active thread at PPCGeeks.....
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=128715
Hi Guys,
Since the HD Runs Windows Mobile 6.1, is it possible to disable every trace of HTC Sense and get the normal WM6.1 Interface as older Wm6.1 devices have without any ill effects?
I'm asking because I'm thinking of Buying a HD, which is possibly the latest device without WM6.5.
Coming from somebody who is old style (I have owned 2 Himalayas so I like classic looking interfaces, none of this fancy clock jumping across the screen and clouds and thunder animations. By classic I mean like this :
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
, or does the Blackstones ROM have that ugly Wm6.5 styled Today screen
Thanks guys.
you can choose that home screen on each and every windows mobile version and rom. even windows mobile 6.5 or 6.5.x still have that. even if a device might be set to titanium, manila or sense by default, you can deactivate it and in the end, you will end up with that screen you want
Thanks Tony,
Yeah however I'm wondering whether the today screen on the HD itself will look like the one I posted, I don't know if on later Wm6.1 devices they made the Today Screen "Modernized" even without any add-on interfaces like Manilla etc.
Thanks.
that's the point, since there are GUIs like titanium, manila, sense... the default home screen has not been further developed. i made screenshots for you, on the first one, you'll see the home screen with sense 2.5 (my rom is cloudy 0.7, wm6.1 with sense 2.5), then the settings screen and then the one you want, just for comparison. never mind that it's black instead of green, you see in pic2 that's just a theme, and of course it is longer than the one you posted, because of the device's wvga resolution, but basicly it is the same. in pic3 you see, that in order to get the old today screen, i unchecked sense and checked everything else instead. if you were running a wm6.5 rom, it would be likely that that list showed sense, "windows default" (titanium) and the simple items.
and you can also continue to use old home screen plugins that were made for wm2003 or greater, usually satnav software comes with plugins (see navigon in screen4, but also tomtom and others).
kidcash said:
Hi Guys,
Since the HD Runs Windows Mobile 6.1, is it possible to disable every trace of HTC Sense and get the normal WM6.1 Interface as older Wm6.1 devices have without any ill effects?
I'm asking because I'm thinking of Buying a HD, which is possibly the latest device without WM6.5.
Coming from somebody who is old style (I have owned 2 Himalayas so I like classic looking interfaces, none of this fancy clock jumping across the screen and clouds and thunder animations. By classic I mean like this :
, or does the Blackstones ROM have that ugly Wm6.5 styled Today screen
Thanks guys.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yes, it is possible. There are some ROMs by chefs who remove all manufacturer HTC apps and stuff.It is like freshly baked vanilla ROMs staight from Microsoft. Alternativdly, if you are looking to keep the stock ROM, YES you can disable all HTC apps. The today screen csn be reverted back to the stock UI like your pic, and disable othe HTC mods via Reg Tweaks + Cabs
Hope i helped!