Hi all,
first post on here, so hi /wave
Hoping i can get some advice/help, ive just got a new touch hd over the weekend. Ive never used windows mobile, and this is my first smartphone, so im basically after as much feedback on what best/worst things to get for my new toy so i can enjoy it even more.
Thanks in advanced
Elly
elrelin said:
Hi all,
first post on here, so hi /wave
Hoping i can get some advice/help, ive just got a new touch hd over the weekend. Ive never used windows mobile, and this is my first smartphone, so im basically after as much feedback on what best/worst things to get for my new toy so i can enjoy it even more.
Thanks in advanced
Elly
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Best advice I can offer you is just to get used to your device. Get the feel of it and play with it. Once you have done this, then read the wiki so you understand more.
If after all of this you feel you want to change anything, do a search for it first, read up on it and then try it out.
There are plenty of apps/software/games/themes available for you to install on your HD. Apps/software & games which work on the HD can also be found in the wiki as well as in the software forum.
You can also change roms (operating system), but you will need to do some research on this first. Guide to flashing roms can be found here.
The most important thing of all is to research & read before trying anything. If your unsure of anything on any particular topic, ask your question within that relevant thread
Ta
Rick
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hey there! i just bought my t-mobile wing a month ago and I really like it. right now, im trying to search online how make it more fun to use... maybe you guys can help me out or give me some tips. I been reading some of the threads here, and i don't quite get it .... i understand some of the stuffs that in there though but its still really confusing. im wondering if all of those modification really make the phone better??? and will it damage the phone ( meaning i can't use it anymore ) if i mess up with the modification???
hehehehe... so if you guys can share some info it would be great.
thanks!!
read these... and only use the roms in this forum and u will be ok
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=358615
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=341867
if you dont kno how to install a .cab file use the search tab in the forum ...the search tab WILL BE YOUR BEST FRIEND.. SO use it read , understand, and get up to speed ....Welcome to XDA DEVELOPERS
BTW ..the herald and the wing are the same only difference i think is the keyboard ....different layout ...so whatever it can do the wing will also will take some time but you will get it
>>>>>HAPPY READING<<<<
actually they also have a different case design- the wing has the curvier one
zerorei said:
hey there! i just bought my t-mobile wing a month ago and I really like it. right now, im trying to search online how make it more fun to use... maybe you guys can help me out or give me some tips. I been reading some of the threads here, and i don't quite get it .... i understand some of the stuffs that in there though but its still really confusing. im wondering if all of those modification really make the phone better??? and will it damage the phone ( meaning i can't use it anymore ) if i mess up with the modification???
hehehehe... so if you guys can share some info it would be great.
thanks!!
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You can use Custom ROMS. Yes, there are risk of using them but if you read the directions properly and follow it closely nothing bad will happen. I had my TMO Wing for about 2 months now and I just recently flashed it. I didnt had any problems doing so. Then again I also spent at least 2-3 days reading about HARDSpl and all that to make sure I dont mess anything up. It's really worth it tho. Even if you mess up you can always flash back to the original TMO RUU. Custom ROMs will make ur Wing run faster and smoother than the Stock ones. After carefully studying and reading directions I spent probably 1 hour flashing my device. It's very easy to do as long as you read and follow the directions.
zerorei said:
hey there! i just bought my t-mobile wing a month ago and I really like it. right now, im trying to search online how make it more fun to use... maybe you guys can help me out or give me some tips. I been reading some of the threads here, and i don't quite get it .... i understand some of the stuffs that in there though but its still really confusing. im wondering if all of those modification really make the phone better??? and will it damage the phone ( meaning i can't use it anymore ) if i mess up with the modification???
hehehehe... so if you guys can share some info it would be great.
thanks!!
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I say keep it stock. you don't want to incur envy and jealousy among other people by having operating systems that... operate, smoothly nonetheless. plus these kind of things lead to all kinds of addiction, including but not limited to: understanding of component functions of the phone, ability to help others(including beginners), knowledge of trouble shooting processes should problems occur, just anything you could imagine basically. i have even seen in one forum where they're trying to develop a death laser to shoot out of the camera... go figure.
like i said, keep it stock and that way there's no chance of it being 'truly' functional.
Hi everyone, first time poster here so be gentle
Ive had my O2 XDA Ignito (HTC Touch Diamond) for 8 days now and i still cant get my head around the massive amount of features it has. I feel like an absolute no0b, which is not surprising as its my first Windows Mobile
Ive scoured the Diamond Forums here and elsewhere but i still cant seem to get a grasp on the most basic of things, so i was wondering if there is a REALLY simple "How-to" guide on basic things like - how to change themes etc. I keep reading all kinds of confusing stuff about different software needed, expiring your warranty, bricking your phone, having to mess around with ROM's and hard/soft resets
I realise that there has probably been a thousand of these topics made but i simply cant take any more information on board without it pushing all the old stuff out
I'd really appreciate someone pointing me in the right directing or giving me a basic idea of what to do, lol!
Btw my ROM Version is 1.93.206.3 WWE if that helps
Many many thanks
Hello All, I am considering purchasing a MyTouch 3G but need full Exchange Support. Which ROM out there is my best choice? It needs to be stable for day to day use with Bluetooth and WiFi working. Any recommendations would be greatly appriciated. Otherwise, I may end up going with the Touch Pro 2. Thanks.
I use this one, it's superb
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=555499
Full exchange and wifi, used heavily daily.
aoktech said:
Hello All, I am considering purchasing a MyTouch 3G but need full Exchange Support. Which ROM out there is my best choice? It needs to be stable for day to day use with Bluetooth and WiFi working. Any recommendations would be greatly appriciated. Otherwise, I may end up going with the Touch Pro 2. Thanks.
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Hello All, I am considering if you even tryed to use the search there should plenty of info about this around.
Further more i wonder if you even tryed to read the sticky topic "Please dont start a new thread if something like this happens"
Q- Which ROM is best for me/ Which ROM is the best for 32A/B?
A- Take some time on the forums, look at the ROMs available for your device and individually assess what works for you by reading the various issues affecting them and make a decision. If that still doesn't work out for you, hey, that's what makes XDA great, try a different one and so on, till you find one that YOU'RE happy with. It's very subjective since what my needs are could be totally different from what yours are.
There ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=555499
Edit: reported for being a noob creating an profile and posting his first question in the wrong category without even reading the rules or trying to make a search on the subject!
Wrong forum section dude, try general instead. Thread has been reported.
MOD EDIT
Moved to general forum. In future please try and post in correct forum.
HINT - For example in your case, ask yourself is your query about themes, software, games, android development etc. No its not, so post in general.
First, sorry about posting in the wrong thread. I thought a question about rom's would go in the rom's forum, guess I was wrong.
Second, I have spent time, a LOT of time, searching the forums regarding which rom to use. I was hoping to get feedback from other people that have been using them in regards to my specific requests - Exchange, WiFi and Bluetooth. Honestly, the forums get really confusing with the multiple names the devices have, the cross device porting and such. It is not a simple task to find a ROM with XYZ. Plus the forums do not always state what does work. I was just looking for some feedback before sinking a couple hundred bucks on a phone. Sorry for being a noob.
_Belial, thank you for your recommendation.
aoktech said:
First, sorry about posting in the wrong thread. I thought a question about rom's would go in the rom's forum, guess I was wrong.
Second, I have spent time, a LOT of time, searching the forums regarding which rom to use. I was hoping to get feedback from other people that have been using them in regards to my specific requests - Exchange, WiFi and Bluetooth. Honestly, the forums get really confusing with the multiple names the devices have, the cross device porting and such. It is not a simple task to find a ROM with XYZ. Plus the forums do not always state what does work. I was just looking for some feedback before sinking a couple hundred bucks on a phone. Sorry for being a noob.
_Belial, thank you for your recommendation.
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Well i guess many people using xda started to get frustrated and annoyed about how hard it can be to find what you seek. But one of the reasons for it is that things started to get messy cause of to many topics concerning the same problems/solutions.
We all been new around here once and we can all make mistakes so no hard feeling. At least we have some good moderators trying to get things in there right places
i think the question about full exchange support is a valid one.
there are many roms out there that support exchange, but they only support email, not calendar and contacts, and the change log doesn't always reflect this.
Hi,
I am newbie on HTC HD2. It seems really good phone. I am happy to have it but I want to add some interesting apps on it to make it mine. I am not talking about wallpapers or screens. I mean other usefull apps . When I search apps section I can not see much. I belive it is new phone so not have much apps. When I read boards peoples says if I make my phone ANDROID ( I do not even know what it means) i will be able to have lots more apps. I am not good on systems so I scare I broke my phone and will not be able to fix it. For windows it is easy . I can go on market and pick what I like and phone automatic install it or I can get cab file from here and instal it. Please tell me if can run android and windows together? Or I better stay away from it? I read on board android is not developed yet and even good htc users having problems. Maybe someone assist me about it?
Regards
Okan
Dude I understand your problem, but seriously there is nothin like rocket science over here..!!!
Unless you develop that is..!!!
Anyways I suggest you search the thread properly you'll find what you need..!!!
I also presume this thread will be closed soon..!!!
okan11 said:
Hi,
I am newbie on HTC HD2. It seems really good phone. I am happy to have it but I want to add some interesting apps on it to make it mine. I am not talking about wallpapers or screens. I mean other usefull apps . When I search apps section I can not see much. I belive it is new phone so not have much apps. When I read boards peoples says if I make my phone ANDROID ( I do not even know what it means) i will be able to have lots more apps. I am not good on systems so I scare I broke my phone and will not be able to fix it. For windows it is easy . I can go on market and pick what I like and phone automatic install it or I can get cab file from here and instal it. Please tell me if can run android and windows together? Or I better stay away from it? I read on board android is not developed yet and even good htc users having problems. Maybe someone assist me about it?
I understand you love your phone! We all do! But this forum was made for Android Development only! And yes you can run Android on your phone and take advantage of all the apps the android market offers!
Regards
Okan
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Ok...take a deep breath and think zen. ;-)
First of all, this is not a question you should bother developers with. They are, suprise suprise, busy developing.
Considering your experience with the hd2, my personal advice is to keep WinMo and search the forums for your cabs. You can customize about everything on your WinMo. You just need to invest some time and energy in it.
If you are stubborn like me...read further:
Yes it's possible to run Android and WinMo on your hd2. If you're new to linux/android/hd2 it'll cost you more time and energy to understand it all.
Very Important:
To install Android besides WinMo, please make sure you have read and understood this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732380
Also, make sure you read and understand this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734335
Please make sure you know what you're doing before you start using Android. It's not that you'll brick your phone, but you'll risk being flamed for asking questions which already have been asked 100 times before.
Good luck and be careful!
Ok I will read more. thanks.
dusdus said:
Ok...take a deep breath and think zen. ;-)
First of all, this is not a question you should bother developers with. They are, suprise suprise, busy developing.
Considering your experience with the hd2, my personal advice is to keep WinMo and search the forums for your cabs. You can customize about everything on your WinMo. You just need to invest some time and energy in it.
If you are stubborn like me...read further:
Yes it's possible to run Android and WinMo on your hd2. If you're new to linux/android/hd2 it'll cost you more time and energy to understand it all.
Very Important:
To install Android besides WinMo, please make sure you have read and understood this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732380
Also, make sure you read and understand this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734335
Please make sure you know what you're doing before you start using Android. It's not that you'll brick your phone, but you'll risk being flamed for asking questions which already have been asked 100 times before.
Good luck and be careful!
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Thank you for the helpful post!
okan11 said:
Ok I will read more. thanks.
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Please do before you open a new thread!
Hey guys, I'd like to introduce myself first. I usually go by "Thewaffle1" on most forums, dont ask how I came up with it haha. I'm very new to the HD2 community, but not so new to the whole "phone hacking" scene or whatever you want to call it. I used to have an iphone for a long time and I jailbroke it and customized it and all that jazz.
As of two days ago, I bought my very own HTC HD2, and am so far very happy with it. I must say though, I know there are many things I have yet to do on this phone because Im afraid im going to mess it up, or "brick" it. I come to you today for some guidance; Are there any threads I should read besides the stickies?
I kept reading about this .net microsoft compact framework thing, and I installed it on my PC but im not too sure what it does or how to use it.
I also have now idea how to install it on my Phone either.
I would greatly appreciate it if any of you fine folks here could set me off on the right path.
Thank you very much for your troubles,
Waffle.
Welcome on XDA sir! (join the group)
Like you mention it's useful to start with reading the sticky threads.
On this thread most of the simply but most in commend questions new users ask are bean treat, so take a look on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=784430
After that there is one important rule; "reading and following the informations mention in each post"
Maybe you will say this is obvious, but I must say the most of the problems that users make is by not following the instructions.
I hope this helps you, if you have more specific questions just ask.
As kurt said.... Welcome to XDA......
For ways to install .net framework look here....
You dont "use it" as such........ its something that is just there because it needs to be if you know what I mean....... once its installed you dont need to really think about it ever again.........
most custom ROMS will come with it cooked in anyway and if you had your old iPhone jailbroken your probably the kind of person thats going to want to flash a custom rom at some point........
Thanks for the replys guys!
So i have the .net thing install on my PC, how do I install it on my Phone?
and once i do have it installed I can just drag and drop all sorts of roms onto my phone or what?
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Thanks for the replys guys!
So i have the .net thing install on my PC, how do I install it on my Phone?
and once i do have it installed I can just drag and drop all sorts of roms onto my phone or what?
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.net is a needed application fore some other application can work.
it have nothing to see with rom.
about how to install, take a look on the thread I give you previously the link.