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We have noted some strange locking up of our Xda II's over on the MTekk forums requiring a hard reset. We have a number of threads running at the moment but the main one is here.
I have been in touch with Spb about this and they inform me it is actually an HTC and MS issue. Below is their email response.
Hello David,
We do our best to fix this problem ASAP. We work hard with HTC and
Microsoft now on this problem.
But this problem occurs not only with Spb Pocket Plus but with other
programs too.
We have feedback from HTC and Microsoft about that (sorry, I cannot
disclosure more
details since it is information obtained from our partners).
So I am not sure we will be able to fix it in Spb Pocket Plus - probably
HTC will fix it in their ROM.
Spb Pocket Plus does not use any undocumented functions that can cause
such behavior.
Probably we will disable running Spb Pocket Plus on these devices at all
until HTC fixes this bug in ROM
Pocket Plus 1.x is not available online now but I can send it to you if you want via e-mail.
If you bought Pocket Plus 2.x and can't use it, you can always ask for refund.
If you have any questions, please, don't hesitate to contact me.
Best regards,
Margarita Bochkova
Customer Support Team
Spb Software House
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.spbsoftwarehouse.com
Phone: +7 812 324 49 44
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It appears as though this issue could also be happening with version 1 of Pocket Plus on the 1.66 ROM (and some 1.72 ROM's too).
Thought you guys might like to know. Generally I find Spb products to be good, but it appears as though Spb are being blamed for this issue. I think this email help point the finger in the right direction.
Dave
Hi djwhyte
This is some strange stuff as I've been running Pocket Plus 2.0 for a few months and have recently installed 2.1 (just for the hell of it I think its only a VGA update from what I can see)... but have not had any problems on my XDA II before, hear are my details of my device if this helps:
ROM Version: 1.66.00WWE
ROM Date: 02/20/04
Radio Version: 1.08.00
Protocol Version: 1337.18
ExtROM Version: 1.66.165
The only thing I could think that I MIGHT be doing diferent is that I do not use the today screen pluging (I use all other features like repeating allarms and task mannager!) At the begining I did use the today screen and do not recall any problems as well I've taken it off because my today screen was getting to cluttered with other software I am running.
Not sure if this is going to help you but have to tired installing Pocket Plus with NO other applications installed after a hard reset? It might be a conflict with other software or even a totaly other product causing the problem? Not sure hope this can help you!
Regards
Fudge!
Pocket Plus 2 is installed in my wife's XDA2 with 1.66rom. its almost 3 weeks now and so far no problem. my XDA2's rom is only 1.60.
Hey thanks for info guys.
I will have to try without the today screen pluggin and see if makes any difference.
Boybi, your wifes Xda II which is on the 1.66 ROM, does it have the today screen plugin enabled?
Dave
is the Today Plugin the one where you can put battery and memory bars, and put some icons? if yes, then its enabled.
i too am having problems with the spb pocket plus v2.1 using xda2 with 1.66WWE ROM version. i get hang ups and the unit would do a hard reset. good thing i always do a backup of the contacts and appointments!
aside from Pocket Plus, what other Today Plugins can you guys recommend?
I was wondering what was the lockup caused by. I uninstalled the SPB GPRS and SPB Pocket Plus and now it's ok. No more lockup. I had to hard reset, but couldn't initial find the problem until the trial expired, weird. I guess that's why I bought it.
I find GPRS monitor is OK!!
I have a feeling the Today plugin is the cause as I have had no such crashes since I installed it again with the today screen disabled. What part of it I don't know though.
Boybi, which icons, sliders does your wife have enabled on the plugin?
One thing to note on this, is that SPB update their software silently and don't tell ya about it.
So get the latest build of PocketPlus and try again.
Cheers
my wife's XDA2 just locked-up today! can't turn it on even using soft reset. so i think its really the Pocket Plus! now i disabled the today plugin.
Ooooh Sorry Boybi, I hope I didn't curse you but that sounds like the lockup.
I have been running sweetly for three days without the Today screen plugin for PP2. How long did your wife have the Today screen showing before it locked up? Days? Weeks?
Cheers,
Dave
Possible LOCKUP?
DJWHYTE,
im using pocket plus ver 2.1 on a 1.66 ROM XDA II, just installed it 24 hours ago, no problems so far.
All featured ITEMS enabled, Today Plug-in, File Explorer enhancements, Pocket IE enhancement, Looping Alarm, etc..
Im very disturbed by what I just read in this thread, although I have experienced 1 LOCKUP, it happened while SPB Pocket Plus was NOT YET installed.
Can anyone please advise HOW LONG was the average time FROM installation of pocket plus DID the LOCKUP occur? and what your POCKET PLUS version and ROM versions are?
Certainly would put most of us at ease.
Cheers
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chameleon said:
DJWHYTE,
Can anyone please advise HOW LONG was the average time FROM installation of pocket plus DID the LOCKUP occur? and what your POCKET PLUS version and ROM versions are?
Certainly would put most of us at ease.
Cheers
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With my previous 1.66ITA it worked for about 3 months without troubles (PP 2.0 first and 2.1 later) .
After the upgrade to 1.72.04ITA no chance to install it anymore; it freezes and the only way out is hard resetting. :evil:
Spb team says that they are working on it... hope so, otherwise I will claim for my money back. :evil: :evil:
My experience up to now is that PP is white or black: it works or not, at all. In your case it works, so I would not worry too much... :roll:
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My experience up to now is that PP is white or black: it works or not, at all. In your case it works, so I would not worry too much... :roll:
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Good, now I can sleep better knowing my XDA 2 will still turn on tomorrow when I wake up. Thanks DAVE.
Any other observations out there?
I may DREAM better if there are, hehehe.
my wife's 1.66rom XDA2 runs with PP2.1 for 2 weeks without any problems until yesterday.
maybe other apps?
boybi,
pre,
maybe another app caused the lockup? you havent installed anything new in those two weeks? may i please know what your apps are?
mine are:
1. pocket plus 2.1
2. my calendar
3. pocket zen
4. flash player activeX
5. morphgear
6. calendar plus
7. pocket translator
8. pencil box
9. calc98 and aidem calc
10. betaplayer
11. SB check notifications.
12. vbirthday
just want to know for comparison AND app finger-pointing.
thanks.
I too have had the problem
Ever since I installed the Spb PocketPlus ver 1.x and onward I have had that problem. It occurs rarely but often enough to annoy me (1-2 times/month). It seems to make no difference if I disable the Today screen. I have removed it now. I don't have much other software on it, except for Destinator 3 and a painting program. I won't return to PocketPlus until the issue is solved.
Johan
sbp
The italian localized 2.1 will not work on the 1.72 ROM, to make it works you need to install the 2.0 and after it the 2.1.
No problems at all
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chameleon said:
boybi,
pre,
maybe another app caused the lockup? you havent installed anything new in those two weeks? may i please know what your apps are?
mine are:
1. pocket plus 2.1
2. my calendar
3. pocket zen
4. flash player activeX
5. morphgear
6. calendar plus
7. pocket translator
8. pencil box
9. calc98 and aidem calc
10. betaplayer
11. SB check notifications.
12. vbirthday
just want to know for comparison AND app finger-pointing.
thanks.
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ito lang mga nakainstall:
1. spb pocket plus 2.1
2. pocketzenphone
3. sprite backup 3.0
4. sprite pocketmon (today plugin disabled)
5. uBook
the memory card i have ordered for my wife's XDA2 just arrived that's why i haven't installed a lot of programs in her unit.
I've just found that Chris @ WisbarAdvance (www.lakeridgesoftware.com) has created a plugin that makes WM5 into ablank desktop on which u can do anything. It's awesome, and seems stable on my JasJar (no alarm failures etc). Some kelw features:
- Different landscape vs portrait themes (so no cut-off images)
- Remove soft buttons on today screen
- shortcuts
- virtual screens and popups of shortcuts
- text meters and graphic meters
Basically anything that any other plugin offers!
Check it out.
Checked on the lakeridge website and couldn't find it- whereabouts is it?
Thanks,
Fin
This site states it is NOT compatable with windows mobile 5.0
Regards
Colin Bate
This site states it is NOT compatable with windows mobile 5.0
Regards
Colin Bate
Go to the forums and download the latest beta. Works fine with WM5.
thanks for pointing me in the right direction unfotunatly ther forum dosnt seem to working at the moment.
Regards
Colin Bate
Look under forums for WAD forum. Works BETTER under WM5 than it did for me under WM2003. WAY BETTER!
colinbate said:
thanks for pointing me in the right direction unfotunatly ther forum dosnt seem to working at the moment.
Regards
Colin Bate
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Doesn't work for me either:
Code:
phpBB : Critical Error
Error creating new session
DEBUG MODE
SQL Error : 1016 Can't open file: 'phpbb_sessions.MYI'. (errno: 145)
INSERT INTO phpbb_sessions (session_id, session_user_id, session_start, session_time, session_ip, session_page, session_logged_in, session_admin) VALUES ('f5861f6c70bdf022bbd964b1d05dc237', -1, 1130164066, 1130164066, '52455477', 0, 0, 0)
Line : 172
File : sessions.php
Could it be a cookie-blocked thing?
hmm
have the same problem
anyone got a link to wad 0.7? for wm5 ?
Greetz
DvL
lakeridge forums are back up now!
it works, but as you begin using it, you'll find out that your Universal will become EXTREMELY slow.
This is a known issue for WM5 and Universal, so a new update has to come out.
andreuroig said:
it works, but as you begin using it, you'll find out that your Universal will become EXTREMELY slow.
This is a known issue for WM5 and Universal, so a new update has to come out.
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Are you referring to the 2.4.1.11 beta or shipping version when you say it is very slow ?
I installed the software but it made my device slower than ever.
I uninstalled it, and my device is OK now.
I'm using GSPocketMagic Ver 1.32.18, it's the only program which does not affect the speed of Jasjar and does all functions I need to close the running programs. It really made using my Jasjar is much better, easier, and faster.
Regards,
Is It just me?
Hi,
-Went to WAD forums, dl'd RC6 and even RC5 beta of WAD, WM5 .Cab...
-dl'd from JJ incidentally
-installed CAB from File Explorer
-Install deemed "successful" after CAB ran.
-Soft reset and the whole 9 yards (ie: double checked today screen settings) and see no aesthetic change to Today Screen's look, and some ambiguous WAD folder in Programs.
Advice much appreciated Dudes.
Thank U!
I'm having problems with this too... I just get a blank desktop and it won't load any of the skins I've downloaded to work with it...
Pah.
lol
haha
you need a full version of wisbar advanced!! then you can add the the WAD plugin ;o) worked fine for me..
only problem is that wisbar advance is not wm5 optimized.. it slows the Universal down!!!
so better leave it.. and wait for optimized wm5 software!!
Don;t agree. JJ is just as fast as it was after hard reset and GPMagic++ - EXCEPT that portrait-landscape change is VERY slow - 8 seconds vs 1.5. That's cos it loads a WHOLE new theme and skin - a penalty I'm happy to live with for all the otehr benefits - cascading menu, awesome desktop capabilities, original task management, awesome skinning, etc etc.
hmm
remove it all and reset your device and notice how much faster the universal is.. even if you just stay in landscape mode.
i removed all sbsh software and also pocketbreeze and my universal is 20 times faster.
if you don't mind the lagg when changing from landscape to portrait ok, but the menu and all other programs do behave slower too.
When i flip my screen to landscape it now changes instantly.. have to say i use checknotifications. ;o)
just hoping for a great update soon, or else i sell my mda pro to someone here in holland for 600 euros and wait for version 2 LOL
I agree, Wisbar Advance does slow down the device. No wonder, all this graphic wealth has to come at a cost: resources!
skearon said:
andreuroig said:
it works, but as you begin using it, you'll find out that your Universal will become EXTREMELY slow.
This is a known issue for WM5 and Universal, so a new update has to come out.
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Are you referring to the 2.4.1.11 beta or shipping version when you say it is very slow ?
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Both.
See what DVL mentions. He's 100% correct. We have to wait for a new BETA to come out or be very patient with your Universal. :lol:
hi all,
i've got the problem that my jam doesn't ring the bell by incoming calls. After incoming call ends, i can see on my jam unsanswered call sign.
After unsinstall wisbar advanced 2, the ring bells by incoming calls. Can anbody help?
wis BAR!!!
so... here is the solution! REMOVE THIS PROGRAM.. this program is designed for standar pocket pc's and PDA's. Not for ppc Phone editions!!! i had the same problem with my O2 xda 2 mini
I'm not sure how relevant this is but I use the XDaIIi which I think is the same model as yours, if so you need to get the beta version of WA2. I would suggest 2.0.1.17 beta, this is because it was designed to work with this generation of PPC/phones. There are other versions available but I,m not sure of their stability. I have tried the very latest and it kept losing my today screen shortcuts SPB etc..
Anyway hope this wasn't too long a ramble. WA is an excellent piece of software highly recommended.
Pete
i use wisbar advanced 2.2017 version. so i'm wondering why the new version doesn't work. ok i will look for the 2.0.1.17 beta. i hope it will work. thx.
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vaggelis said:
so... here is the solution! REMOVE THIS PROGRAM.. this program is designed for standar pocket pc's and PDA's. Not for ppc Phone editions!!! i had the same problem with my O2 xda 2 mini
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I have it on my Imate Jam and it works fine. You have to use the latest version which can be found at Lakeridge Software Forums.
http://www.lakeridgesoftware.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3077
@ vaggelis:
It seems you are not up to date with Wisbar Advanced 2 so i think you shouldn't say such things, when you don't have full information, cause this is misleading for others.
same problem with 2.0.17 beta version. now i will look for the newest version in the link that xcilion gave. thx. xcilion.
heureka ,it works.
thanks xcilion
serhataga said:
heureka ,it works.
thanks xcilion
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Glad to hear that . Your welcome.
is there anyone using this software?
I cant update/refresh the cities weather forecast.
best reagards
Giordano
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/weather/support/support_article70.html?en
how's possible
ßeta said:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/weather/support/support_article70.html?en
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thank you i'm going to test it
hope it will work ...but how's possible they messed up this version :S
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Giordano said:
ßeta said:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/weather/support/support_article70.html?en
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thank you i'm going to test it
hope it will work ...but how's possible they messed up this version :S
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The existing version 1.1.1 is not WM5 compatible so although it runs on our wizards it will not update the weather after the next soft reset. Version 1.5 is still considered a beta version so it still has some missing features / functions but i have been using it for a couple of months and it works pretty well.
Cheers
Chris
Re: how's possible
I hope I don't need to pay agian for a new password :S
Puckster said:
Giordano said:
ßeta said:
http://www.spbsoftwarehouse.com/products/weather/support/support_article70.html?en
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thank you i'm going to test it
hope it will work ...but how's possible they messed up this version :S
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The existing version 1.1.1 is not WM5 compatible so although it runs on our wizards it will not update the weather after the next soft reset. Version 1.5 is still considered a beta version so it still has some missing features / functions but i have been using it for a couple of months and it works pretty well.
Cheers
Chris
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still doesn't work...I connected the device thorugh USB waited the active sync...then surfed to check the connection...then tried to update...but give me error
then i tried GPrs nothing to do it says no Data downloaded
Hi,
I have this problem too v1.5Beta)... but only with some "connections"... I can update with GPRS, but I can´t with; PC/Activesync; gsm modem with proxy!
Verify if you have proxy enable and disable it.
arp said:
Hi,
I have this problem too v1.5Beta)... but only with some "connections"... I can update with GPRS, but I can´t with; PC/Activesync; gsm modem with proxy!
Verify if you have proxy enable and disable it.
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but why so complicated :S
what do you think about SBSH pocketweather?? does it have the same problems??
I'm using PocketWeather 1.2.4 on my 838. So far I don't have any problems with it. I have it updating everytime I am connected to Activesync between 8am ~ 5pm, I don't have it update on it's own [connect by itself].
bnycastro said:
I'm using PocketWeather 1.2.4 on my 838. So far I don't have any problems with it. I have it updating everytime I am connected to Activesync between 8am ~ 5pm, I don't have it update on it's own [connect by itself].
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hey mate I sent to you a private message
I stopped using any SPB products on my Xda mini. Pocket Plus caused lock ups on soft re-booting and Journal would not work.
I am now using SBSH Pocketweather and SBSH iLauncher instead. As far as i am concerned both progs are better, cheaper and more importantly work 100% with WM5.
kvee said:
I stopped using any SPB products on my Xda mini. Pocket Plus caused lock ups on soft re-booting and Journal would not work.
I am now using SBSH Pocketweather and SBSH iLauncher instead. As far as i am concerned both progs are better, cheaper and more importantly work 100% with WM5.
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exactly...but to me SPBpocket plus still works good...hopefully :? it won't change...now I'm trying SBSHpocket weather...great job really...it support even proxy!!!
I use SPB Weather because can put it like a Folder os SPB Pocket plus that I like very much (have today icons, many funtions to assign a button like "task switch", battery meter, a folder with files that you use frequently, a X close button that close apps realy, calendar folder, tasks folder, etc...) have many many functions!
As I use Weather as a folder I can save Today screen space!
If I use another app weather I will use more today space...
I hope SPB can make a new version of weather (not Beta) soon...
Now I use WiFi connection without proxy to sync weather and is ok.
SPb weather 1.5beta has a problem with updating when docked. Also Intellicast forecasts don't work now. The authors work on that and will release a new version when it's ready.
Giordano, you don't need a new serial as it's still version 1.x As far as it's so you may use your serial to register a new release.
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SPb weather 1.5beta has a problem with updating when docked. Also Intellicast forecasts don't work now. The authors work on that and will release a new version when it's ready.
Giordano, you don't need a new serial as it's still version 1.x As far as it's so you may use your serial to register a new release.
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let's hope they will hurry cause I'm falling in love far SBSH pocket weather
Don't let your heart go
Actually, i'm glad with SPb products: they are useful, and they are made in my hometown so i have a chance to support local developers ))
there is a file on this site for the spb bug called weatheragent2.exe.
I can probably post it, but thought there was a problem posting .exe's on the forum.
if someone wants to pm me an email address i can email it.
it requires a manual click though and doesnt automate the update, but clicking on it forces the update.
it works on my jasjar wm2005 device.
I've just bought and installed the WM 5 compatible version. Installed fine and got my first weather downloaded. I can't get it to refresh though "Weather Data is Not Ready". I've tried through Active Sync and wireles. The ony other thing I've done is added an additional weather source in line with this;
http://www.pdagold.com/themes/detail.asp?t=12007
Deleted that (just in case) but made no diference - won't refresh !
Also: anyone know how to change the text in SPB Weather to white not black (as it was in previous versions) - I use a black Today background and black text doesn't show too well !!!!!
did you try to change the weather source?
Carmi
Yes but no difference.
Find this from other forum. Work fine on my HTC Trinity.
More screenshot
oh its taing too much of real estate My screen area!
Does it support VGA?
Backlight working ?
Does the backlight button work with this release ? In the other version your device will freeze at bootup....anyone tested already ?
btw: seems to be the same version like in the other post....
Cheers
Edit:
Could not wait Just installed, no problems on my device (Artemis) and Backlight-button. Looks cool.
What i don't like: in the GUI-Config you can only add apps from the Programs-directory (for example: when you want to add solitaire (which is stored in "Games"), you need to move the shortcut into the Programs-Folder....or you need to add the registry-key in HKCU\Software\HTC\HTCPlus\Shortcuts manually....or am i wrong ?
But in the end.... i think i stay with HTC Home....
Works on Artemis?!
petervbeck said:
Just installed, no problems on my device (Artemis) and Backlight-button. Looks cool.
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It's interenting that you had no problems. I also installed on my Artemis with official HTC Asia WM6 rom and yes, it works until you switch off the device. Than you can never switch it on again, only by soft reset with stylus!
So I uninstalled the prog quickly...
Otherwise it would be nice to have it on Today screen, so if someone could construct a bug-free cab from the extracted files I would really welcome it!
cheers
Anybody tried this on a Touch?
The "other" Version (as petervbeck says) in the Hermes Forum doesn't work on the Touch.
I doesn't work on my Touch!
Working on Wizard
HTC Plus is Working on Wizard!
just 2 bugs:
when you select battery status in Customization and you tab on the symbol you go to wifi settings and backlight is not working
steph
ctibor said:
It's interenting that you had no problems. I also installed on my Artemis with official HTC Asia WM6 rom and yes, it works until you switch off the device. Than you can never switch it on again, only by soft reset with stylus!
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I'm using Tom's 4.1 full and as i said, no problems. But in fact- i like HTC Home more, but that's my opinion.... on my device i had no problem with hanging boots or something similar, i tested all the buttons....but not for a long time...then i switched back to HTC home...that's my expirience with Plus..
Cheers
How about a little credit where credit is due? This is the same version I posted in the Hermes forum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=326689
Today I posted an updated version that should help some people who had problems with it.
This tool was non-functional when I found it. I had to dissassemble the dlls to find out why the utility would not work (missing HTCImgCodec.dll).
fluxist
Thanks! Keep the great work!
fluxist said:
How about a little credit where credit is due? This is the same version I posted in the Hermes forum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=326689
Today I posted an updated version that should help some people who had problems with it.
This tool was non-functional when I found it. I had to dissassemble the dlls to find out why the utility would not work (missing HTCImgCodec.dll).
fluxist
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I just installed your cab on my mogul. It works great. But I decide to keep using HTC Home.
fluxist said:
How about a little credit where credit is due? This is the same version I posted in the Hermes forum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=326689
Today I posted an updated version that should help some people who had problems with it.
This tool was non-functional when I found it. I had to dissassemble the dlls to find out why the utility would not work (missing HTCImgCodec.dll).
fluxist
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Is the "aplication launching pad" of HTC plus finger-scrollable, or the only way to scroll is by tapping on the arrow?
TIA
Can anyone confirm that it uses less memory than HTC Home?
fluxist said:
How about a little credit where credit is due? This is the same version I posted in the Hermes forum here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=326689
Today I posted an updated version that should help some people who had problems with it.
This tool was non-functional when I found it. I had to dissassemble the dlls to find out why the utility would not work (missing HTCImgCodec.dll).
fluxist
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fluxist
nobody seems to answered earlier question, does this support vga?
cheers
how do you remove HTC plus!? I like it but it freezes my PPC6700 sometimes. I don't use it but I cannot remove it from the today settings menu. Thanks
I do not know if this plugin supports VGA. If you have a VGA device, try it out and let us know.
fluxist
not working in my Touch......
please help me out....
pranavd1980 said:
not working in my Touch......
please help me out....
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Same, just adds a menu to my today settings, but no new today screen