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Skyfire for HTC DIAMOND - VGA WORKING-

i just got beta version of skyfire. It's working now with my HTC Diamond. Check it out.
http://get.skyfire.com/

does youtube work?

youtube is working great and some other video site or flash site. However, it doesn't connect when i use edge but it's working fine with wifi.

I've heard that people are stuck on "Locating" when you're not from the US

im in the uk and it runs fine except for youtube doesnt give me any sound.

anyone have this working with orb... i get an error downloading the stream file, any help would be great, im kind of tired always needing 2 browsers to get the content i want from the web

How To Download From other countries

go to http://get.skyfire.com/ on your phone to get it (IE)

can someone provide the cab? I have the account, but can't download the app

works great, thanks for the update, accessed the site from Australia through IE and working 100%

Looks very ugly on my phone...

thank you it works great

koven said:
can someone provide the cab? I have the account, but can't download the app
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+1 Dont work for the frenchs !!!

makaveli94 said:
I've heard that people are stuck on "Locating" when you're not from the US
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I have this problem.... How to fix this?

Caramel said:
+1 Dont work for the frenchs !!!
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Did you relly opened "get.skyfire.com" in PocketIE?

Opened with IE 6, gettin the "Locating.."

I installed the latest version on my Diamond but to be honest I am not too impressed by the resolution.
Is there a setting that enables vga mode? All the fonts and images look stretched as if it were QVGA, anyone else got this problem?

I think I might give this a try. Just wondering if anyone had any opinions when comparing it to Opera???

Here's the cab for you. If it will violate against the rights of the owner please feel free to delete that post (to mods) or tell me and I'll remove the cab.

missbizzylizzy said:
I think I might give this a try. Just wondering if anyone had any opinions when comparing it to Opera???
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Opera is FAR better as an everyday browser in my opinion.
I can see Skyfire being useful though, especially if browsing websites that have a lot of streaming media and flash. It's also quite good if you use sites like digg/reddit.
Facebook sucked and the homepage didn't render as it would on a PC so that was dissapointing, but I visit facebook using the iphone.facebook.com URL via Opera and that's quite good.
The application is supported by VGA devices like the Diamond, however, it certainly isn't optimised for VGA, as you will notice when you install and run it. The buttons look stretched, fonts don't look right and when zoomed out it looks quite pixelly
It's a good concept, however I feel that Skyfire has a way to go before it can compete with more stable browsers like Opera which is far more practical.

tattoo apps compatibility??? :(

hi, i am going to buy htc tattoo in 2 days time. before that i need to know whether i have plenty of apps alternative to windows mobile apps.
i also heard that its a qvga screen, so developers have to sign it to get it working on tattoo (240x320 qvga screen). is that true that we may expect good number of apps for this device??? by the grace of developers showing interest in developing apps & games for qvga screen(old mobile screen)... ????
will it be future proof ???? i am also not sure about the availability of upgrade to android 2.0 from 1.6. can anyone reply to these messages???
waiting for ur responses.... if i wanna install any application on htc tattoo, where do i get the apps & how do i install it???? like is it like just clicking on exe files as in windows???? or is there any special way how i should install apps & games????
i know it may sound like a noob talk. but what to do, i am totally new to this android thing..... no idea on how to get it started & know more about it, android & its different versions of OS..... kindly throw some light on where to get all information about it & its uses over windows mobile.... in simple & detailed manner.....
detailed information is highly appreciated...... thanks

I switched from a WM HTC Diamond to the cheaper HTC Tattoo and find it quicker, and with more apps!
But it might be useful for you to tell us what apps you want/use already, and we can say whether or not they are on Tattoo.
As for 2.0 who knows, talk is it should eventually get the upgrade but not exactly high priority,

Info
I have also switched from HTC Diamond to Tattoo. I know that Tattoo is cheaper but I like it more.
To install .apk you can use HTC Sync. After synchronization you can find on main screen HTC Sync :Application Installer and you can use it for install any application.

You can use ASTRO file manager to install .apk from Tattoo

There is no problem with APPS, I already have installed even AndNav2, and There is a lot of software in the market. Something that Diamond doesnt have
This phone beat the Diamond with performance, software,easy to use and price, but not with the display resolution.

how about upgrading android 1.6 to 2.1 on htc tattoo ??? any ROM available yet??? i wanna try that version of android OS on my htc tattoo.... any input about its guide would be appreciated.....

@kashish, where r u from buddy??? u just vanished after u asked me a question??? fine... i wanna know if 3G is launcehd in India, can i use it with my tattoo with firmware update??? ur reply is highly appreciated pls....

Hey guys, I need some assistance here. I bought a Tattoo and believe me I love it - even coming from higher-end Android phones, the problem is that mine is apparently a Malaysian variant and there is no ANDROID MARKET as such - only SLIDE ME. I am not sure of the difference in availability off apps between the two, but I have heard there are only 25% of the usual apps on SLIDE ME as compared to ANDROID MARKET. Anyway, my main issue here is that I cannot get any Instant Messenger apps like Agile Messenger or doc viewers like Adobe, Quickoffice or Documents To Go. Are these available (even in paid form) for the Tattoo? I love this little phone and it is super-fast - but I NEED these apps on the Tattoo. Anyone able to shed some light for me?

manuvaidya said:
@kashish, where r u from buddy??? u just vanished after u asked me a question??? fine... i wanna know if 3G is launcehd in India, can i use it with my tattoo with firmware update??? ur reply is highly appreciated pls....
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Right now, I think only BSNL or MTNL provides 3G service. I just activated Vodafone's EDGE service, known as Vodafone Mobile Connect, and it works just fine with my Tattoo. GPS, Twitter, Facebook updates... all work just fine. I do hope that when more operators start providing 3G service, HTC releases an update to enable 3G. I am pretty sure that it's a software limitation and not a hardware limitation.

foxuniform said:
Hey guys, I need some assistance here. I bought a Tattoo and believe me I love it - even coming from higher-end Android phones, the problem is that mine is apparently a Malaysian variant and there is no ANDROID MARKET as such - only SLIDE ME. I am not sure of the difference in availability off apps between the two, but I have heard there are only 25% of the usual apps on SLIDE ME as compared to ANDROID MARKET. Anyway, my main issue here is that I cannot get any Instant Messenger apps like Agile Messenger or doc viewers like Adobe, Quickoffice or Documents To Go. Are these available (even in paid form) for the Tattoo? I love this little phone and it is super-fast - but I NEED these apps on the Tattoo. Anyone able to shed some light for me?
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Documents To Go is available.

Oh really? I will check that out on SlideMe and hopefully that is the case!

i wanna know how i can convert cab files to apk file.... because i can see swype application for windows mobiles being available in 4shared, but no swype apk file anywhere on the net.....
i request here, is there anyone who knows how to convert cab to apk ???? i know it may sound silly.... but i am a noob here. i also understand that it needs to be coded and all stuff.... but as i said before, i wanna know how to do it step by step..... please......

OK -Documents To Go IS indeed available for the Tattoo users out there! Looking for a good IM app next!

Meebo's a pretty good IM app. Give it a try. Available on Market.

hd2 newbie help

Hi people.. as you can see this is my first post in the xda community
i hope that i will not get only responses, like use the search and so on
Today i bought my brandnew hd2 and iam very proud.. but there are some configurations that i have to learn to use.
it is normal that scrolling down the menues is not as fluidly as my ipod touch?
waht programs do you think i should get to start with my device.. best browser ( including flash ) best videoplayer ( 720p would be awsome ) ...
wich is the most current rom.. and how can i improve it in wich ways
guys would be nice if you answer me those questions
best regards, Jur1nator

few suggestions:
1. try to write something informative in the subject field. "newbie help" is too vague...
2. the device is very fluid. try scrolling some other apps.
3. about best program etc. - search the forum! (i really tried to avoid this
4. no use playing 720p - screen res is "only" 800*480
5. ask your dealer for the recommended rom in your area (considering locale, language support, etc.)
6. have fun with your flashy new device!
cheers.

Jur1nator said:
Hi people.. as you can see this is my first post in the xda community
i hope that i will not get only responses, like use the search and so on
Today i bought my brandnew hd2 and iam very proud.. but there are some configurations that i have to learn to use.
it is normal that scrolling down the menues is not as fluidly as my ipod touch?
Yes, sometimes the scrolling can be a little slow! but its deffinitely acceptable
waht programs do you think i should get to start with my device.. best browser ( including flash ) best videoplayer ( 720p would be awsome ) ...
the best overall browser in my opinion would be opera ! IE has its benefits but skyfire is best for websites with flash content, as for playing video the built HTC video player is best but is limited to a few formats lilke MP4. third party video players like coreplayer are good for divx
wich is the most current rom.. and how can i improve it in wich ways
these are always changing,
no easy answer im afraid read the stickys and some of the threads in the rom developement thread! to improve the functionality of your current ROM use bsb tweaks you can find it on the themes and application subforum, you will need .net Compat framework 3.5 for the tweak tool to work
guys would be nice if you answer me those questions
best regards, Jur1nator
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gorelshv said:
1. try to write something informative in the subject field. "newbie help" is too vague...
2. the device is very fluid. try scrolling some other apps.
3. about best program etc. - search the forum! (i really tried to avoid this
4. no use playing 720p - screen res is "only" 800*480
5. ask your dealer for the recommended rom in your area (considering locale, language support, etc.)
6. have fun with your flashy new device!
cheers.
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Core player,Panoramic calc,spb backup,hd2 wiki(you get it on the first page of hd2 forum, A registry editor, cover it with INVISIBLE SHIELD to avoid scraches.

htc hd2 req's flashplayer ? help ?

can anyone help me if i try to view a video on facebook on my phone (HTC HD2) or run some programs it asks for flash player to be installed but wont let me install anything,
any infomation would be great thanks nick!

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can anyone help me if i try to view a video on facebook on my phone (HTC HD2) or run some programs it asks for flash player to be installed but wont let me install anything,
any infomation would be great thanks nick!
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Hi Nick,
I'm guessing you are using the bundled Opera 9.7 to browse these sites?
If so, the Flash 3.1 for Opera (I got it from the X1 forum) seems to work for a lot of the sites on my HD2, but there again, I use Skyfire now anyway.

nick.matt said:
can anyone help me if i try to view a video on facebook on my phone (HTC HD2) or run some programs it asks for flash player to be installed but wont let me install anything,
any infomation would be great thanks nick!
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hi nick, flash support for hd 2 has been dropped. it was going to be upgraded, there was even a vid done by the official guys showing the soon to be released version working on our phone playing internet videos and playing flash games but its all been dropped in favour of the new windows 7 phones. sorry to be the one to give you the bad news bud.

[Q] can wm 6.5 run on dell venue pro?

hi guys,
sorry if this is a too stupid question to ask.
but does anyone know if wm 6.5 can run on dell venue pro?
i am a wm user and love to have this phone running wm.
have the hd2 which is great but i miss the keyboard. any other suggestions
also welcome.
thanks

Windows phone 7

kanishkapd said:
hi guys,
sorry if this is a too stupid question to ask.
but does anyone know if wm 6.5 can run on dell venue pro?
i am a wm user and love to have this phone running wm.
have the hd2 which is great but i miss the keyboard. any other suggestions
also welcome.
thanks
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its plausible. but will need great amount of Dev Support.
You need to write drivers which should be compatible with Dell Hardware.
That will be the biggest challenge...after its done the hardware can handle the OS flawlessly...
I know Cotulla would be a good person to ask this.

It's been a while since last post on this thread, but I will ask again. Is there a possibility of this happening. I am a long time windows mobile user, last phone was HTC Touch Pro/Titl 2 (I have both). 6.5 was great, I wanted more speed. Got DVP, great hardware, software absolutely sucks. Need to go back to WM 6.5. Wi-Fi Sharing, Email refreshing every 15 minutes, not using acceleration and light sensors to its fullest extent, not being able to save stuff on file system, not running WM 6.5 apps, list goes on and on.
Any ideas anyone ?

idonotgamble said:
It's been a while since last post on this thread, but I will ask again. Is there a possibility of this happening. I am a long time windows mobile user, last phone was HTC Touch Pro/Titl 2 (I have both). 6.5 was great, I wanted more speed. Got DVP, great hardware, software absolutely sucks. Need to go back to WM 6.5. Wi-Fi Sharing, Email refreshing every 15 minutes, not using acceleration and light sensors to its fullest extent, not being able to save stuff on file system, not running WM 6.5 apps, list goes on and on.
Any ideas anyone ?
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hi
i have done some inquiries to this matter some time back. and it seems it is possible but difficult. nobody is interested in wm anymore, except for few guys like you and me. most of the capable devs who could make this possible are not interested in wm anymore and too busy with android and wp7. as the previous reply suggests why dont you pm cotulla? he might be able to give better advice. or the next best thing you could do is trade your DVP to a hd2, which is the best phone around running wm. but minus the keyboard. and have you tried wp7 with the mango update? doesnt it support most of previously missing functions?

I can sell DVP and probably even make money on it as I currently reside outside of the US. WP7 has taken away a lot of features. Mango was a little improvement from 7.0, but still has a long way to go. The IMAP email refresh 15 minutes is horrible, I use phone as internet connection backup, WM6.5 apps don't work, I have some of my own apps I wrote, those don't work of course. WP7 looks great and works great for a regular Joe Shmoe, but for me as a business user it doesnt cut it. It's really not worth it for me to sink in so much time into this. PM'ing the guy who knows about this won't do any good, not like he is going to sink in weeks of his time into it, you know. I will go back to my Tilt2/TP2, Titlt2 for use in Latin America, TP2 on T-Mobile while in US, Titlt2 also gets use on At&T networks in US. Probably looks like for me to get some more speed need to invest in a pair of HD2's AT&T and T-Mobile radio frequencies. They will do 2 things I'm missing now: faster browsing + ability to zoom-in using Multi-Touch. If you find out of any new phones that would make me happy (HTC HD2 + keyboard LOL) pls let me know. DVP running WM6.5 would be a damn good phone though . Thanks for input !!

ok...gud luck with your work..will let u know if i come across any news..