hiya - i'm guessing this issue has already been addressed somewhere... i'm also assuming that i'm too inept to search the correct terms - lol.
what i have is an HTC Touch HD which i bought on eBay (as new) and today received it back from a drop issue RMA from HTC America... apparently this unit is Dutch, and as such, it was flashed to the original settings. i never opened any of the UE inclusives in the package when i received the phone because i was simply upgrading from a Touch Pro to the HD, so what's the bother?
anywhooo... i managed to flash WM 6.5 (Miri's v.7-something) today, and am not at all comfortable with the performance. what i would like to achieve is an English rom flash of WM 6.1 & the original (English) HTC factory settings and perhaps go from there. things i am unable to do with the latest (6.5) flash are items such as 'stocks', 'simple-view' of the today screen (such as i was used to) and so on...
if there be any chance someone might point me in the right direction, i certainly would appreciate it.
if this thread needs to be moved, please feel free to do so & contact me either thru this link or directly at my email address - been almost a month without this phone & i ACHE to have it back to the familiar, user-friendly manner that it once was. lol.
thanks every1 John - ezbay.sales
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Checkout the Blackstone Wiki. It will point you to exactly what you are looking for. [Hint: You want a WWE ROM]
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Figured I would start the thread. I know that at this point everyone still has no idea but I figured I would start a thread where people can post links to rumors as to whether HTC will have a WM6 rom for our favorite PPC.
WM6? How about a WM5 bug fix release?
Much as we'd all like to have WM6 on our Hermes devices, we can't even get an official WM5 bug fix release out of HTC. The last rumour was that we'd see one that would fix "all known bugs" by the end of January, it is now almost March!
I don't know about anyone else, but my patience is wearing very thin. It would be nice if someone in HTC would just say a date and stick to it, rather than the pre-canned responses that some people get.
John
samw52000 said:
Figured I would start the thread. I know that at this point everyone still has no idea but I figured I would start a thread where people can post links to rumors as to whether HTC will have a WM6 rom for our favorite PPC.
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Maybe go read the Upgrading forum and see there is going to be one soon....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294809
http://www.pocketfactory.com/2007/02/19/htc-wont-offer-windows-mobile-6-upgrade-to-customers/
on10.net, WM6 on 8525
http://on10.net/Blogs/laura/windows-mobile-6-is-here/
this video post suggests that the 8525 will have WM6 running on it.
I actually saw it on an 8525 recently. at a microsoft event.
That's pretty exiting!!!
It seems pretty certain that Windows Mobile 6 will be available on the HTC Hermes/Tytan.
WM6 on Cingular 85225 - Help!
Doh!
I loaded WM6 on my Phone and now, I'm missing my keyboard settings (When I hit the _ key, I get a ?, so I guess I need HTC Hermes specific 'drivers'? Can anyone point me in the right direction on this?
I can't make a GPRS/EDGE connection, but I can make phone calls....no Wifi Drivers eitiher....
I found some cab files in the extended_rom, but still no GPRS....if someone knows the settings or a link to the settings, I would be ever so grateful.
Good news
On several forums there is the same question. When do we get an update.
I have a TyTN and live in Holland. I bought my TyTN straight out of the shop.
So I called the helpdesk and asked them when I could suspect an upgrade. The helpdesk told me that the tech-department in Taiwan was working on AKU3 and they would be finished at the end of March.
So... We have to wait a littlemore............. I hope in Taiwan a day is also 24h :-D
tembares said:
On several forums there is the same question. When do we get an update.
I have a TyTN and live in Holland. I bought my TyTN straight out of the shop.
So I called the helpdesk and asked them when I could suspect an upgrade. The helpdesk told me that the tech-department in Taiwan was working on AKU3 and they would be finished at the end of March.
So... We have to wait a littlemore............. I hope in Taiwan a day is also 24h :-D
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At least you got a response tembares, they totally ignored my questions! All I can say is, someone else posted here some time ago that they asked the same question, and the answer then was that AKU3 would be available at the end of January. And there were some test versions that came out at around that time, and they didn't fix all of the major issues that I have (in fact, very few). The new versions also created some new issues that I didn't have in the AKU2.3 version, one being a showstopper for me (cannot sync handheld with two computers). So I don't have very much faith or confidence in either the timeline or HTC's ability to fix the identified issues!
But all I can do is be patient, I don't have any other options I guess (except to start looking for another phone...)
John
knights2k3 said:
Doh!
I loaded WM6 on my Phone and now, I'm missing my keyboard settings (When I hit the _ key, I get a ?, so I guess I need HTC Hermes specific 'drivers'? Can anyone point me in the right direction on this?
I can't make a GPRS/EDGE connection, but I can make phone calls....no Wifi Drivers eitiher....
I found some cab files in the extended_rom, but still no GPRS....if someone knows the settings or a link to the settings, I would be ever so grateful.
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There is a cab file in the Cingular extended ROM that you need to get. Copy it prior to loading up WM6, or I think there might be a link in the WM6 thread.
It would appear that the Cingular keyboard is layed out differently from the standart TYTN keyboard, and this cab file makes the necessary registry edits to make the keyboard behave like it's supposed to.
eMail from HTC:
"Thank you for contacting HTC Europe regarding a query about Windows Mobile 6.0.
If you are interested in purchasing an unbranded HTC device with Windows Mobile 5.0, then to upgrade this to Windows Mobile 6.0. We are currently awaiting an official response from our Head Office on the matter of ROM updates from Windows Mobile 5.0 to Windows Mobile 6. We hope to have an answer for you soon.? Please contact us again in a few weeks and we may be able to give you an update. You may also be interested in some of our new devices being released with Windows Mobile 6.0"
An later:
"Dear Sir,
Windows Mobile 6 has not been even released and there is no official date so far.
We are currently awaiting an official response from our Head Office on the matter of ROM updates for Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 6.0"
Hello,
Well my story is that I owned a Dell Axim x51v…it died!
Well Now I have a Qtek 9100, i-mate K-JAM, or whatever (I still don’t understand the whole name thing)
With my Dell I flashed ROMs and stuff all the time.
Now can you guys help?
My new phone is unblocked, can I just flash any rom that’s on this page?
Also I have two of them, one is a present for my dad (his birthday is in one week), do you know how I can change the room to Spanish?
Any rom recommendations?
Please help! I want my puppy fighting!!!
Thanks!
Fernando
I'm not sure what you actually meant by 'unblocked'. There are generally two words for phone 'unblocking', that is (a) SIM Unlocked (b) CID-unlocked. If your phone is CID-unlock, then you can flash it with any ROM you want. Check on the XDA-Wiki (top of this page), under.. FAQ for the detail meanings of each words.
HOWEVER, there is this software ShellTools, that is able to flash Wizard (e.g QTek9100, KJAM..etc) without needing it to be CID-Unlocked. Search for it in forum.
As for the ROM, look at the XDA-Wiki under Wizard section, there will be a list of ROMs available, WM5/WM6. Many of the links are dead, but some point to threads that may be still alive.
As for ROM recommendation, it is another 'what's the best ROM' never ending stories. I would recommend you to search for it in the forum to look for suggestions (instead of starting one).
Hi there:
I am new to Mobile Phone upgrading, so please be patient if some questions seem to be "lame".
I have just obtained an O2 Orbit, (Artemis), for one of my boys. It is in it's original, purchased, state; WM5, etc.
I have been informed that there is an upgrade for the Windows Mobile that will change the O/S to WM 6 or 6.1. Is this true and if so where can this be obtained? Is it an easy task to upgrade?
The next question is slightly more adventurous, I have been told that the iPhone "front end" is available for this phone. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, how can this be obtained and is this a simple transition?
Thanks in advance for anyone that can spare the time to answer these queries.
The O/S upgrades you refer to are available in software downloads called ROMs. A ROM is basically Windows along with a suite of applications that the maker of the ROM has chosen to include with it. For example, the current ROM on your Orbit contains WM 5, Windows Media Player, Internet Explorer, etc etc... But someone making their own ROM may decide not to include Windows Media Player and add a different music player instead.
So basically, go through the Artemis forums looking for threads about ROMs. the best ones are the "Touch" and "Vanilla" series of ROMs by Meschle. Sadly he has left the forums but his ROMs can still be found.
Once you have downloaded a ROM, follow the instructions that will probably come with it, or can easily be found on here. Basically it's a 2 step process. You run one file which will remove the SIM lock (you may see the term USPL associated with this). and then another which will install the new ROM.
Just remember though, this will wipe your memory in the process, so make sure you've backed up anything you had on there that you want to keep.
As for the Iphone thing, it's not a complete front end, just several apps designed to make certain functions appear like the Iphone. Although I tried this and it seemed really buggy so I wouldn't recommend
Thanks for the help
WOW:
Thanks for the speedy response and the info'.
I didn't expect a response for days; if at all.
Your info will be acted on ASAP and I will let you know what happens.
Thanks again
Brian
Hi Gaz:
Thanks a lot. I downloaded your recomended ROM's and I have updated the Orbit. It was just as easy as you said. My son is using the phone and finds it infinitely easier to use than his last phone. Once again; thanks for your help from me and my son.
I wonder, do you have knowledge of the Orbit 2 ROM's? I realy would like to alter my O2 Orbit 2 and install the HTC ROM's. This uses TOM TOM and I have used this fro years; I don't like the O2 supplied CoPilot.
I have asked for help on the Orbit 2 forums but I still cannot find the necessary ROM's.
Hopefully
Brian
Alright people, I got my Vogue today off ebay, everything is all and well. I did the whole Clear Storage setting and now have a factory Vogue. Now I need yall's help, is there anything I need to do to make it better such as updating and if I need to get some programs and ect. I'm kinda new to this and not sure if there are any updates and such, So please help me :] It would be greatly appreciated. Also if possible please include a link where necessary.
Welcome to xda! You have the best device, in my opinion, for customizing/hacking.
Link for everything www.forum.xda-developers.com
Grab a 12-pack, and browse around, you will have a headache after seeing just a percentage of what you can do.
Thanks. Last night I was on the SprintUsers forum and saw how easy flashing the ROM to Rev A with GPS was and did it and well, I have GPS now haha. Is this like the only "official update" for the vogues? Also I use Sprint service.
Yeah, the WM v6.1 from HTC is the only official Sprint update for Vogue. But there are lots of custom ROMs available. Plus, there's a kitchen that allows you to cook up your own ROM. Check out PPC Geeks, where there's lots of action in their Vogue forum. Well, there used to be. It's still active, but taking a back seat to Diamond and Touch Pro. But Pro is not as small and lightweight and Diamond can't take microSD card, so Vogue's still #1 in my book. Here's a link:
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48
Thanks. Are there any guides around here on changing the theme/shell or whatever it is called? Also I was in the theme/shell section in TheChampJT's sig and was wondering, do you need the certain programs that the shells are underneath?
First of all: I like this forum, it is really a good place to find and exchange informations. Congratulations to the team!
But the new layout/GUI of the forum sucks! At least, when you try to do it with your mobile device.
Usually I go with my HD2 in the forum. Normally through a Post, which I have received through the RSS Feed. If I'm interested in the thread, I subscribe to it.
But with the new layout it is not possible to click and open the thread tools. Just nothing happens.
And especially for a forum which is about mobile devices, this is an absolute NoGO!
Some technical details - I use
- HTC HD2
- StockROM 1.66.407.1
- Opera Mobile 10
- CHT 1.8
Would be really good, if anyone could find the bug.
Hugo the JungleDyret
Hi,
when i use my HD2 with Wifi, i can read the board. It needs some time to load, but it is possible.
But when i'm on the way and try to load it over GPRS or UMTS (if available), it loads only some little parts and then stops. So i can maybe read the first one or two postings of a thread.
With the "old" layout all was fine and easy. So i think, the new layout is not really mobile-campatible.
For the users it should be possible to change the layout between the currently and a mobile-friendly modus.
Greetings
Hardy
Spiogent said:
Hi,
when i use my HD2 with Wifi, i can read the board. It needs some time to load, but it is possible.
But when i'm on the way and try to load it over GPRS or UMTS (if available), it loads only some little parts and then stops. So i can maybe read the first one or two postings of a thread.
With the "old" layout all was fine and easy. So i think, the new layout is not really mobile-campatible.
For the users it should be possible to change the layout between the currently and a mobile-friendly modus.
Greetings
Hardy
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I actually contacted the Owners/Mods about this, the reply was, in a nutshell, "A mobile version is on the list, but a lot of stuff going on right now, so it is not a priority" ...
I am sure they will get to it at some point, but I did see somewhere a way to switch back to the old view ... hmmm will have to look for that again ...
EDIT: under http://forum.xda-developers.com/profile.php?do=editoptions , the very last option choose the custom skin ... it is the old version ...
Hmm. I can't recall having any issues with the new skin on opera 9.7.
Running also great here on Opera 9.7 .
I don't read it much on my HD2, mostly on the PC. One thing I hate though is the threads I've replied in don't show up as so when there's new post even though there's suppose to be a little down arrow in the thread icon. The icon does show if there are no new post though.