I read that there is version 6.5.5 of WINMO and i was told that my phone is version 6.5.
Im wondering if there is a way to update the operating system?
If there is, is it via a cooked rom is that what updating it for the OS?
If not is there a real big differense between the 6.5 and the 6.5.X OS versions?
Im a little confused when it comes to the back end of this phone and after reading about all the programs for the HD2 and some are made for different OS's it does get a bit hard to follow.
6.5.x Moves the start button to the bottom bar and makes all the menus, sliders and buttons bigger and more finger friendly.
You can update the OS by flashing a custom ROM, you can read about how to do it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
I think a lot of people prefer the 6.5.x OS and as far as i know there are only a handful of devices that actually have it flashed officially as a stock ROM.
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Hi guys - what is the best WinMo ROM to use if you are using Android exclusively? Does it matter if it's WinMo 6.1 or 6.5? Do some offer better perfomance than others? Does more free memory in WinMo make a difference to Android performance?
Thanks
I really shouldn't make a difference. When you boot up Android, it shuts down WinMo and exclusively runs Android. No memory at that point is being used by anything other than Android.
Only difference the ROM would make is if you have one that has allowed you to unlock your GPS, in which case GPS will then work in Android.
Hmmm... I didn't realize Android unloads or "shuts down" Windows before starting up. I had assumed that it just used whatever memory remained after Windows had loaded.
what you should care about is your radio version, not your rom version. most people use the bell 3.42.50 radio. you get this by flashing the bell standard rom with that radio (check out PPCGeeks vogue thread, or other how-tos for a link or google), don't let customizations run (soft reset before they do), and then flash a custom rom of your choice.
tatnai said:
what you should care about is your radio version, not your rom version. most people use the bell 3.42.50 radio. you get this by flashing the bell standard rom with that radio (check out PPCGeeks vogue thread, or other how-tos for a link or google), don't let customizations run (soft reset before they do), and then flash a custom rom of your choice.
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Yup - I have all of that - Android is running really well (xrom2 from Zenulator). I was just trying to maximize resources for Android but I guess the boot OS version etc is irrelevant.
Thanks.
I have flashed my Blackstone many many times now always in serach of the perfect rom. I have now got to the stage where even after a flash and a hard reset, the phone is very slow and laggy. This is also the case after flashing to an official htc stock rom.
Could it be that constant reflashing creates wear and tear (so to speak) to the electronic innards of the phone???
no it doesnt its the rom that makes the phone slow,with all the extra into the rom.also the interface sense 2.5 with the 3 shortcuts is for the HD2 thats 1gig speed.the blackstone is the half of it so its slower,if ya use 6.5 roms
I know one or two chefs who have flashed there phones right to the ground. Rare as it may be, I'm talking the type of flashing where after a day one might hit over 5 flashes. The chances of you and I damaging the phone from a hand full of flashes per month is highly unlikely.
I have flashed my HD maybe hundred times, still fast though. But I have seen also slowed down HD of my friend (hardware related), but we dont know why. He was using stock ROM.
P.S: I can suggest you flash a WinMo 6.1 rom like topix and run a benchmark without installing any add-ons then compare results with different users. There is shared benchmark results @ HD rom discussion .
Hope your device is OK.
Yes I flashed back to the latest official 6.1 rom but to be honest, once you try 6.5, you dont want to go back to 6.1
Can anyone recommend a close to stock rom but with 6.5? Nothing fancy, just the basic touch flo ui etc. No leo sense ui. One that is fast.
tboy2000 said:
Yes I flashed back to the latest official 6.1 rom but to be honest, once you try 6.5, you dont want to go back to 6.1
Can anyone recommend a close to stock rom but with 6.5? Nothing fancy, just the basic touch flo ui etc. No leo sense ui. One that is fast.
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for something close to a stock 6.5, try KWBR's Vanilla series rhodium - Dec 19th Rom
Not strictly stock, but you might also want to give it a try is the Topix 3.3
Hello all,
I have been reading and mod-ing on the site for awhile now.
I tried the best that I can to understand the whole ROM thing and I can't seems to comprehend it. By the way, I upgraded to the new ROM 2.13.531.1 (90963) WWE. I need to do the whole WM 6.5.3 or .5 on my phone and I am completely lost.
I love the menu display (circle) at the bottom of the screen.
How do I go about that?
Is there like a 6.5.3 upgrade for dummies?
Please take it easy on me, I know some of you will say READ!
I have, in fact I read so much I have a headache because too much computer talk is not my thing. I cannot even undersnad the whole HMLK thing.
Thank you
the only way to get from 6.5 to 6.5.x us to flash a custom rom. you can't upgrade a current rom, you have you flash a new one.
How can i update my OS, im currently using
OS-5.2.21892 (21892).5.0.89)
i see alot of things only for WM 6.0-6.5,how can i get those updates?
any answers, or suggestions where to look would be greatly appreciated
If you have the T-Mobile USA you are running window 6.5 i thin the Euro version is 6.5.x but you What you are showing is your radion if i am not mistaken...so anything for 6.5 should work...the difference between those is the 6.5.x has the start button on the bottom among other things but that is the distinguishing factor. Hope this helped
Everybody is using the 5.2.xxxxx OS's.
If you want to use a new build, go flash a custom ROM as they incorporate the newest leaked builds in their ROM's.
Also, you are running Windows Mobile 6.5, even though there isn't anywhere that says 6.5, just know that you are.
Thanx, wasnt sure, thats why i asked, but now i know.
appreciate it.
gaarry said:
Everybody is using the 5.2.xxxxx OS's.
If you want to use a new build, go flash a custom ROM as they incorporate the newest leaked builds in their ROM's.
Also, you are running Windows Mobile 6.5, even though there isn't anywhere that says 6.5, just know that you are.
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actually it does say 6.5... Settings/About Phone/About
Perhaps a stupid nob question - but here it goes...
I need to be able to still run WinMo 6.5.5 because we use some WinMo apps at work, so if i flash a Android NAND Rom, can i still boot WinMo in my custom ROM (Dutty v.13) with all the apps and stuff i have installed under WinMo?
Just need to know befor i flash a Andorid MNND rom.
It's easy to choose if you run Android from the SD card, but it would be nice to run a NAND Android Rom instead.
Nope. It is an either or situation with NAND. NAND completely erases the WinMob OS and puts android in it's place.
Just out of curiosity, what is it that you need windows for?
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Nope. It is an either or situation with NAND. NAND completely erases the WinMob OS and puts android in it's place.
Just out of curiosity, what is it that you need windows for?
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Thanks for the quick and precise respons ;-)
We only use mobil phones at work and have a littel app for directing calls and choosing witch phone queue we are on. And that littel app only works with WinMo :-(
I think dual booting is the best way to go for you. Use wnmo at work and android at home.
Or, ask your company to get on with the times and develop a port for Android and IOS
TBH I think you lose nothing with sticking to Android in RAM and running a sweet sweet custom Winmo 6.5 - I know that Android on HD2 is stellar, but between Laurentius 5.1, Energy, and Dutty you are really covered for WM6.5 as they are all superb.
But yes - NAND really does wipe WM completely
In all honesty RAM builds are faster than NAND ones for now.
Thanks guys - il'l stick with one of the new Android RAM builds.