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HTC home display cut short

I am running the original T-Mobile Windows mobile 5.0 rom and have installed the htc home application so the weather function works on my MBW-150 watch. But the display is cropped on the top and bottom,I have tried different vertions but still no luck. Any help or pointers would be great

Have you tried removing Today plugins one at a time to
see which is crowding the display?

no even if there is only the htc plugin on the today screen its the same,If too many items are displayed a scroll bar is shown.

search for vga htc home plug in

What DPI setting are you using?

I am running the vga version, and the dpi is at what ever the standard WM 5 is (unless I am missing somthing and I can alter the DPI on WM5 ?

just got a XT7501 and facing the same problem. does anyone know the solution?

That version of the HTC home, which was an earlier version hacked to work on the Athena, only displays correctly at 96dpi.
If you want that to display properly, you need to install RealVGA, which can be found very quickly by searching these here forums, or try the new one in the AP4 addons cab.
Amazing what searching can do!!
**sarcastic rant over**

Well, I'm somewhat confortable with the standart resolution which brings me large buttons to touch on the go. Since I had HTCHome on my TyTNII, I was supposing they will work with standart resolution also. Guess I'm totally wrong and will need to read more about VGA, RealVGA, etc.

rcf2 said:
Well, I'm somewhat confortable with the standart resolution which brings me large buttons to touch on the go. Since I had HTCHome on my TyTNII, I was supposing they will work with standart resolution also. Guess I'm totally wrong and will need to read more about VGA, RealVGA, etc.
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I will suggesto to go in the athena wm6 section, AP4 thread, download AP4 addons.rar, extract HTC HOME all DPI and test it!

sergiopi said:
I will suggesto to go in the athena wm6 section, AP4 thread, download AP4 addons.rar, extract HTC HOME all DPI and test it!
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As Sergiopi suggests that version of the HTC home will work in all DPI's, but you will not be able to use the HTC home Customizer application to change the icons, fonts, etc
There is also another HTC_HOME_VGA.cab that works in all DPI's and also allows you to use the customizer app.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2150361&postcount=219
Cab in above post

Touch HD Screen resolution?

Hi Everyone, im a bit puzzled about the screen res of the Touch HD. Ive installed a skin, aswell as battery for the S2U2, and both of them were VGA. Now im reading that the Touch HD has a screen wich is WVGA... but every time ive tried installing something optimized for the WVGA it cripples the output, so im allways sticking to the VGA...
So can anyone of you explain to me, whats the issues here? Either its me doing something wrong or else my eyes just adapts the VGA better on my Touch HD screen
Looking forward getting a bit smarter, thanks.

Touch HD - 480*800 (WVGA)
Touch Pro - 480*640 (VGA)
Touch Cruise - 240*320 (QVGA)
Since I have Polaris, I can't explain why is display crippled.
Maybe lack of developers with Touch HD, so nothing is optimized for it, just (badly) adapted from VGA?

Thanks for your answer... Its really strange, cause all the programs, battery files for s2u2, all skins in general is for me VGA. If I try a WVGA optimized skin it doesnt look good on my Touch HD Well... im satisfied, but were just qurious to find out what screen resolution I were dealing with.

Porting Apps and Widgets from new Samsung T*Omnia SCH-M490

I already tried to port apps from the original Omnia but because of the lack of WVGA screen resolution it was not successful. Now I read that Samsung has released the T*Omnia SCH-M490 in Korea with a screen resolution of 480 x 800
So there is a chance to port some omnia apps to xperia and create an omnia rom or even an omnia panel for our X1. I really like the idea to port apps and widgets from the T*Omnia to the Xperia like it already worked for the TF3D from Blackstone.
So we need some extracted apps from the new omnia in order to start development. May be some Blackstone users will also be interested in this topic. Please post your Ideas or extracted apps in this post.

premutos said:
I already tried to port apps from the original Omnia but because of the lack of WVGA screen resolution it was not successful. Now I read that Samsung has released the T*Omnia SCH-M490 in Korea with a screen resolution of 480 x 800
So there is a chance to port some omnia apps to xperia and create an omnia rom or even an omnia panel for our X1. I really like the idea to port apps and widgets from the T*Omnia to the Xperia like it already worked for the TF3D from Blackstone.
So we need some extracted apps from the new omnia in order to start development. May be some Blackstone users will also be interested in this topic. Please post your Ideas or extracted apps in this post.
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we need a rom dump from it, I'm sure it'll appear in the dev & hacking when one surfaces.

Also
Check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=454587
Is for hopefully a port of touchwiz interface from the new korean omnia.
cant wait
looks sweet

Need to know basic about customizations

I'm about to buy an Elfin this Sunday, and after some googling, I want to clear some things up.
1. What is Manilla2D?
2. Should I install Onyx as soon as I get my phone, or should I wait?
3. What's the difference between TouchFLO2D and TouchFLO3D?
4. Is it possible to 'install' TouchFLO3D to an HTC Touch P3452?

cyanide911 said:
I'm about to buy an Elfin this Sunday, and after some googling, I want to clear some things up.
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1. What is Manilla2D?
It is a theme which comes with most WM6.1 roms, search this section to get more skins http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=260&order=desc
2. Should I install Onyx as soon as I get my phone, or should I wait?
You should read first a lot, Onyx WM 6.5 doesn't have Manilla, WM 6.1 yes,and especially how to flash in the stickies here http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=374
3. What's the difference between TouchFLO2D and TouchFLO3D?
Elfin doesn't support TouchFLO3D
4. Is it possible to 'install' TouchFLO3D to an HTC Touch P3452?
Answer above
Enjoy Your Device

Manilla2D = the Diamond Style.
3D= The Cube, 3D Touch Style.

argh double post

Manilla2D is basically a downsized version of Manilla3D.
and by the way, if you are looking for the HTC touch cube, its not longer available at any other phones, except for the touch and the dual.
More info about Manilla2D avail here
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&client=opera&rls=en&hs=Nqb&q=htc+touchflo+2d&aq=f&oq=&aqi=g:s4

@jeremy: Wait, from your link to google, I take that you mean mean Manilla2D is the same has TouchFLO2D. But tito12 says it's a 'theme'.
And does the HTC Touch P3452 have TouchFLO2D?

Manilla2D(M2D) is TouchFlo2D!
Nonono!
M2D has different themes for you to choose, and the themes is developed by our xda-developers community.
HTC Touch P3452 dafault handset does not have M2D, you have to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1 in order to enjoy M2D.
Here are a few pointers.
1) You choose to upgrade either to
- HTC Built ROM, which is their upgraded version
- Cooked Roms, which is made by people just like you and me, but they are usually more functional and practical. And Most people recommend cooked ROM as the HTC Built rom which is commonly known as stock roms, is underpowered and have too little applications. (And lags .. blabla )
One such cooked rom is Onyx and the one I am using.
Which can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426540

Yeah I read about Onyx. I'll use the stock ROM for a couple of months, and then look towards Onyx.
This is what I've understood.
Elfin with WM 6.0, neither has TouchFLO2d, nor Manilla2D. If upgraded to WM 6.1, it will have Manilla2D, but it still wont have TouchFLO2D. To get TouchFLO 2D, we have to install a separate thing. And Elfin doesn't supportd TouchFlo3D.
Am I right? I'm confused because jeremy89632 says M2D has different themes available, and tito12 says M2D is a theme.
EDIT: Here, Is this the actual interface of an Elfin with WM6.1?

Hi Cyanide
I should have used "interface" instead of "theme", and this interface can be skinned, there are many on developpement and hacks section.

Okay, so Manilla2D is an interface that comes with WM6.1 for the Elfin? And,here, Is this the actual interface of an Elfin with WM6.1?

Yes, manilla2d is touchflo2d.

Okay thanks a lot for the help
This is slightly off topic, but I just want to ask all the Elfin/Elf users here, how do you guys like your phone? Would you recommend it?
EDIT: Also, I read another thread 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=531260' in which the guy's phone turned out to be fake. Since I'm buying a used one, what all should I check before purchasing it to ensure it's authentic HTC?

I'd just like to point out that I'm going to buy the phone tomorrow, so I need an answer for this (my last post) asap
Also, I read another thread 'http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=531260' in which the guy's phone turned out to be fake. Since I'm buying a used one, what all should I check before purchasing it to ensure it's authentic HTC?
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Search forum for this keywords and you'll get many answers
" chinese elf clone "

Tips to get a legit HTC
Buy by walking in, not online.
Get from legit sellers, like big time corps.
See if the box have HTC logos and windows mobile logos around it.
Check for warrenty.
Thats all.
Im pretty happy with my elfin, except it lags GPS.

Umm, what do you mean 'lags GPS'?

HTC Touch Elfin and Elf does not have GPS.
Or known as the global positioning system which tells you where you are.
If you want to get a GPS for your elf, you must pay around SGD100 or around US$60 or even cheaper if you get from ebay.

I know it doesn't have GPS. You wrote it 'lags' GPS, so I was wondering what you meant. You probably meant it 'lacks' GPS.

Anyways thanks a lot you all, I finally bought it.
I'm avoiding making a new thread, so here goes.
How do I format the memory card? Will simply connecting the phone to the PC in data transfer mode and formatting it from there do? Or is there some special method?

Congratulations
Just insert it and start explorer to see that it is visible

[Q] Hero with Windows Mobile 6.5

I have a G3 Hero from china which have windows mobile 6.5.
Seems to work
I miss the Touch Flo UI. Its a HVGA screen.
Is it possible to run some cab to have a touch flo?

erm could you share a backup or something?`Oo

Are you sure it`s not just a chinese clone?

Hero
yes its something from china- but seems to be the same device (also htc sync contains fitting driver)

Afaik, this is a fake, as there have been a few similar posts here about these devices and how to do a hard reset when they crash.
But to the best of my knowledge, these are pretty much eschewed by devs, and I don't think touchflo is as simple as a cab to install.

but why in the hell would someone have WM6.5 instead of any other OS ???

a fake? my post? my device?
I have it - i use it.- it works- Touch flo is nothing else the a shell ala spbmobile shell (which works perfect). I already installed two T3DF's which runs in general but doesnt shows up the right ui. Do you thing HTC can change an 3rd party os?
Anyway- I believe key points for shell and working is OS (6.5) processor (Qualcomm /arm) and screen resolution HVGA . If that fits- I see no reason why not.
But back to my question. Who have an idea which of the "hundrets" which are out there could be the working one.

You could download an All In One cab for TF2D, and skin that. I am not so sure for TF3d though. You'd need to change the xml file(s) and resize all the images, unless of course, you manage to find one already done.
After all this is done, there is still no guarantee that it will work. Afterall, TouchFlo is for HTC devices and is HTC Inellectual property. I think they must be pretty annoyed that it has been ripped and thrown on to some China Phones, and also is able to be run on numberous samsung phones etc.

hannespreishuber said:
a fake? my post? my device?
I have it - i use it.- it works-
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He ment the devise is a 'fake' hero eg. its not the realy thing - therefore fake not that you were lying

Thanks max.
You might get on better over in the winmo forums, as they will be more experienced in this stuff.