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About ROM flashing, and increase speed of the Universal

Hi Guys, I bought the Universal for quite some time now, and would like to do more advanced stuff with it. but I am kind of new to Rom flashing; I tried to find the threads to read, but there are just too much information on this web Forum(which is great thanks guys), and I can't seem to find the right Keyword to search, which Thread would you guys recommend me to read? or any main keyword I should search for ?
Thanks and have a very nice day guys.
J

Search the ROM threads...
Jwright's
Midget's
Helmi_c's
Pdaviet.
It's all very personal, fraid you're just gonna have to read up and find which is the best for you.

Hi,
I currently have an Blue Angel, but this will apply to you as well:
If your Universal is working fine, DON'T START FLASHING IMAGES!
The truth is that you MAY end up with a brick.
If you want to do "more advanced" things, why not look at all the Freeware applications you can use? Today, i.e., I got my fingers onto a Universal and tested it with my SD-Card which contains Dosbox and Windows 3.0.
You know what? It ROCKS!!! VGA is absolutly cool and speed is fine.
Think of all the DOS-Games you could run.
This is just one suggestion, but really: don't change a running system.
You read about it and it will seem simple. But if something goes wrong, you will regret it for sure.
Cheers,
vma

SOG said:
Hi Guys, I bought the Universal for quite some time now, and would like to do more advanced stuff with it. but I am kind of new to Rom flashing; I tried to find the threads to read, but there are just too much information on this web Forum(which is great thanks guys), and I can't seem to find the right Keyword to search, which Thread would you guys recommend me to read? or any main keyword I should search for ?
Thanks and have a very nice day guys.
J
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Start with the wiki - the best way to prevent yourself from bricking your Uni. You should then read the forums - the perfect way to prevent yourself suffering what others have already suffered.....

vma said:
Hi,
I currently have an Blue Angel, but this will apply to you as well:
If your Universal is working fine, DON'T START FLASHING IMAGES!
The truth is that you MAY end up with a brick.
If you want to do "more advanced" things, why not look at all the Freeware applications you can use? Today, i.e., I got my fingers onto a Universal and tested it with my SD-Card which contains Dosbox and Windows 3.0.
You know what? It ROCKS!!! VGA is absolutly cool and speed is fine.
Think of all the DOS-Games you could run.
This is just one suggestion, but really: don't change a running system.
You read about it and it will seem simple. But if something goes wrong, you will regret it for sure.
Cheers,
vma
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thanks for the advice vma, but the thing is, my Univeral is a bit too slow when it run what it comes with originally, so I think I will find a way to back up the ROM and give it a try...
Man I reply so late, because I was choked when drinking water, so the water was splited on to the keyboard, then like space bar and some other keys doesn't work, and to make the matter worst.... I try to dry it with a hair dryer, but I was watching TV.... and in 1 min it melted my keys ... so certain keys are now "forever stuck" so I am currently using a mini keyboard I had... will get anoter standard keyboard soon, this mini keyboard is making me very tried

I hope you are referring to a regular PC keyboard and not to the keyboard of your Universal!!!
Have you tried the Registry-hack's and the section on how to optimize your Universal for speed?
Cheers,
vma

vma said:
I hope you are referring to a regular PC keyboard and not to the keyboard of your Universal!!!
Have you tried the Registry-hack's and the section on how to optimize your Universal for speed?
Cheers,
vma
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No! not the unversal ! it's my PC's Keyboard, now I am using one of those sillcone Keyboard, it feels very strange though, I like regular PC Keyboard more

get one of these :¬D
best keyboards IN THE WORLD
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Model_M_Keyboard

r3bel said:
get one of these :¬D
best keyboards IN THE WORLD
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IBM_Model_M_Keyboard
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They are fantastic - there's one manufactured in 1994 on ebay UK at the moment but it's £51 with over three days to go!!!

apd said:
They are fantastic - there's one manufactured in 1994 on ebay UK at the moment but it's £51 with over three days to go!!!
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MAN! I have like 2-3 of those back from 1980, are you sure it's £51?

ROFL What a crazy world we live in

SOG said:
MAN! I have like 2-3 of those back from 1980, are you sure it's £51?
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Yup! See: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBM-PC-AT-PS2-Clicky-Keyboard-Model-M_W0QQitemZ280092443368QQcategoryZ33964QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Yup! See: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IBM-PC-AT-PS2-Clicky-Keyboard-Model-M_W0QQitemZ280092443368QQcategoryZ33964QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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HHM..... even have bidders too !!! but the one on e-bay is like... PS2 the connector I had is like a bigger forgot the name of it though.... but if I want to sell it, one of the first thing I need to do is ................... CLEAN UP !
I am trying to find a software to backup my ROM at the moment
and there, the melted one.... and the sillcone one....
so don't use a hair dryer on ur keyboard and the sillcone keyboard ain't good, it's very silent though, I can hardly hear any typing sound

SOG said:
HHM..... even have bidders too !!! but the one on e-bay is like... PS2 the connector I had is like a bigger forgot the name of it though.... but if I want to sell it, one of the first thing I need to do is ................... CLEAN UP !
I am trying to find a software to backup my ROM at the moment
and there, the melted one.... and the sillcone one....
so don't use a hair dryer on ur keyboard and the sillcone keyboard ain't good, it's very silent though, I can hardly hear any typing sound
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Yikes! Although knowing flea-bay, it'd still sell!!

Getting Bored with HD. Any ideas ?

Now that its been few weeks that i got my HD , im getting bored with it.
Although I used to have XDA and HTC devices in the past, Its really getting boring with HD.
Any cool ideas about making this device extraordinary ? I need new ideas !! thanks

Xeon said:
Now that its been few weeks that i got my HD , im getting bored with it.
Although I used to have XDA and HTC devices in the past, Its really getting boring with HD.
Any cool ideas about making this device extraordinary ? I need new ideas !! thanks
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sell it... to me... $100
or flash the latest ROMs and try fix all the bugs
that should be entertaining and a great service to the community

Give it to me and get a new phone?
Bit of a strange question. How extraordinary can phones be?
Maybe paint it pink, it would look extraordinary then! Do you like playing games? Get some new games for it.

It is not a gaming device u know, No D-pad or keys... So far im still using the stock ROM, no bugs for me.

Xeon said:
Now that its been few weeks that i got my HD , im getting bored with it.
Although I used to have XDA and HTC devices in the past, Its really getting boring with HD.
Any cool ideas about making this device extraordinary ? I need new ideas !! thanks
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Get a girlfriend...........or if you have one: spend a bit more time with her....(phones are usually easier to exchange than the latter.....)

michi123 said:
Get a girlfriend...........or if you have one: spend a bit more time with her....(phones are usually easier to exchange than the latter.....)
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Yaa I do , actually, I was thinking of getting the Touch PRO 2

Install G-Trigger and enjoy the added functionality

moullas said:
Install G-Trigger and enjoy the added functionality
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Nice one. Thats what Im talking about !

I use it to watch tv from my sateliet at home..so i stream my sat signal and watch everywere...and i can change channels...so not bored at all

sevensheaven said:
I use it to watch tv from my sateliet at home..so i stream my sat signal and watch everywere...and i can change channels...so not bored at all
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How do you do that ?!

sevensheaven said:
I use it to watch tv from my sateliet at home..so i stream my sat signal and watch everywere...and i can change channels...so not bored at all
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I hope it is not a Slingbox/slingplayer case. I would be very happy if there is an all-software solution which utilizes a TV card located on a desktop computer

vizier said:
I hope it is not a Slingbox/slingplayer case. I would be very happy if there is an all-software solution which utilizes a TV card located on a desktop computer
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You can use Orb (www.orb.com)

Get microsoft voice commander, and start having conversations with your phone... (to be fair the conversations are limited to asking it about signal strength, battery levels, date, time and upcoming appointments... but it's fun to see the reaction on peoples faces when you talk to your phone and your phone speaks back to you.
also being able to launch applications and mp3s by speaking is just cool.

Hanniballs said:
You can use Orb (www.orb.com)
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That seems quite interesting

Flash your phone with the latest Radio and Dutty's 2.3.
You will be amazed by the speed and added functionality.
Plus, you don't need to get a Touch Pro 2. Dutty's 2.3 utilizes almost the same manila.

Xeon said:
Now that its been few weeks that i got my HD , im getting bored with it.
Although I used to have XDA and HTC devices in the past, Its really getting boring with HD.
Any cool ideas about making this device extraordinary ? I need new ideas !! thanks
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Would you consider swapping with my silver Xperia X1?
Thanks

Invisible Sense said:
Would you consider swapping with my silver Xperia X1?
Thanks
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I am sorry I still prefer something newer than HD

buy an iphone..... only then can you appreciate the wonders and beauty of the HD....
i have both now and if i had to give up one ...the iphone will be the first to go!!

Xeon said:
How do you do that ?!
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Slingbox. Got mine a week or so ago and i'm loving it; definitely will keep you sticking to your HD with that huge screen.

Invisible Sense said:
Would you consider swapping with my silver Xperia X1?
Thanks
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ill swap you

I left X1 for HD. Enough is enough.

Dear buddies,
i will miss this section of the forums.. you folks have been a blast..
enough is enough. i am moving on to touch HD.
take care

hum.... ok? we wish You all the best. bye bye.

bye bye and welcome back soon , i know many who switched from the Touch HD to the Xperia lol.
Regards,
cHarOn

You're definitely gonna miss out on a lot! Good luck anyways...

What is the reason of your switch ?

Trudi said:
What is the reason of your switch ?
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I think HTC gives better support to Touch HD
although, SE is busy with X1 update(s), it just takes some time.
Also I think there are more Custom roms (cookers) for HTC Touch HD than SE X1
But anyway, wish u luck than

As a SE fan, I am used to wait a lot between all updates... They just want to be sure everything is ok when they release it.
But I can understand your choice, I had the same idea, not because I hate my X1, I just love it, but just to try the Touch HD. Then I could switch back to the X1 if preferred.

Yeah
SE isn't bad at all, but HTC has a lot more experience with WinMo than SE.
Also, SE focusses more on casual mobile users and HTC has more Pro users who knows how to use WinMo.

Trudi said:
What is the reason of your switch ?
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i think leobox had plenty of problem with his X1. Notably on his keyboard, which got very unresponsive. i hope im right here....im sorry if im wrong
anyway the keyboard problem DOES bugging me too...it made me think about Touch HD now...although i might stick around and wait for Touchpro 2...

yes crazy keyboard camera button.. half hearted SE support.. sigh
i went to HTC website .. they even have hot fix for problems between big updates.. seems like good committment...
so far, i loveee the big screen BEST!
but i really miss u all.. think i will pop by here too

I'd rather have something I can spend time on fixing like my PC, but that's just crazy me
Have fun at your new home :d

darn
i am new to winmo, actually the xperia is my first winmo owned device after going tru SE Uiq handsets, played with a few other htc devices, but there is just something about the x1 thats different, i know you will be back lol, its like leaving your BMW home to drive and show off in a Suzuki Swift.
i updated my rom via seus and so far i have never experienced and crashes or hangs, im loving this baby
typed from xperia

Cheers - and goodbye. :)

Just wanted to say since I've had my Touch HD I've had countless support from everyone on here, theres too many names to mention, but today, I received my Touch Pro 2 and will be leaving this forum... (only down the road though, 2 doors down I think).
Never been a better set of people working with a device and I thank each and everyone of you, especially the chefs and their support teams, without you my HD would be no where near as good as it is now.
Hopefully you will all be getting a Touch Pro 2 and coming to help me there, but until then, I'll only be in this forum in dribs and drabs helping where I can until I sell my HD.
Au revoir!

nicelad_uk said:
Just wanted to say since I've had my Touch HD I've had countless support from everyone on here, theres too many names to mention, but today, I received my Touch Pro 2 and will be leaving this forum... (only down the road though, 2 doors down I think).
Never been a better set of people working with a device and I thank each and everyone of you, especially the chefs and their support teams, without you my HD would be no where near as good as it is now.
Hopefully you will all be getting a Touch Pro 2 and coming to help me there, but until then, I'll only be in this forum in dribs and drabs helping where I can until I sell my HD.
Au revoir!
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NICE... Congrats Pal. I will be seeing you shortly in that section too. I am waiting for T-Mobile to release that device for us here in the US so that we'll have the 3G capabilities .
But Touch HD would still be one of the top devices I have used.
I will chk out your reivew on the TouchPro (Rhodium) section if you have one.

Congrats on your new mobile.
I need a help from you if possible.
Iam also planning to buy a touch pro 2.
But, it will be really helpful for me if you can give me few details about your new phone.
1. Is it having the same yellowish tint as Touch HD screen?
2. Have you tested the out of box video playback ? is it the same as HD or any improvement (I mean some updates video drivers??
3. What about the battery life? (too early i know , but still)
Thanks in advance

Goodluck and congrats on your new device my friend...

have fun, moved thread to blackstone

But why do you leave this beautiful thin device THD and get this ugly fatty TP2?

Nice mate,
i wish you all the best there.
i wanted to get a TP2 but it was not yet released when i flushed my X1 so i got HD.
btw TP2 has a 0.2 inches smaller screen, can u live with that?
for me, i will not get a TP2 unless an external KB is essential.
best of luck

die_Leuchte said:
But why do you leave this beautiful thin device THD and get this ugly fatty TP2?
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Haha, I know what you mean, but with this device being narrower and a bit fatter, it actually feels better in the hand. Plus I want a hardware KB, this has it where the HD obviously don't. Love both devices, can't fault either.
HDuser said:
have fun, moved thread to blackstone
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Thanks for that.
anaadoul said:
Nice mate,
i wish you all the best there.
i wanted to get a TP2 but it was not yet released when i flushed my X1 so i got HD.
btw TP2 has a 0.2 inches smaller screen, can u live with that?
for me, i will not get a TP2 unless an external KB is essential.
best of luck
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You don't really notice the difference, whats 0.2"!!! No seriously, you don't notice the difference but the screen does look a lot clearer than the HD for some reason, I thought they were the same. Seems more responsive too.
Has more on front too, nice to have a Start Menu button and a home button as well as the hardware Zoom slider, Front notificaiton light is always nice too
skr_xd said:
Congrats on your new mobile.
I need a help from you if possible.
Iam also planning to buy a touch pro 2.
But, it will be really helpful for me if you can give me few details about your new phone.
1. Is it having the same yellowish tint as Touch HD screen?
2. Have you tested the out of box video playback ? is it the same as HD or any improvement (I mean some updates video drivers??
3. What about the battery life? (too early i know , but still)
Thanks in advance
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Will let you know these, haven't tested them as yet. Not sure what you mean about the yellowish tint?? Video playback I would imagine is the same as this is driver issue not hardware.
Battery life actually has a monitor on it from last full charge, so will let you know in next few days about that, fully charging it now so tomorrow will be day 1

Congrats on your new device!
Personally i prefer those 0.2" and a 3.5mm jack

Congrats on your TP2!! I'm doing the same once it arrives in the USA 7/22 for T-Mobile 3G!!

Thanks friend.
Waiting for your valuable reply

jaypeev_9 said:
Goodluck and congrats on your new device my friend...
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OMG don't wish to be rude, but you're actually congratulating somebody on buying a cell phone in the same way one would congratulate on the birth of a child. This is nuts!?

mwatson said:
OMG don't wish to be rude, but you're actually congratulating somebody on buying a cell phone in the same way one would congratulate on the birth of a child. This is nuts!?
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You cancongratulate me on the birth of my child too if you like, it was 2 days ago.

Well nicelad, I am not really able to congratualte for the decision to buy a TP2 BUT all the best for your little one!!!

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Well nicelad, I am not really able to congratualte for the decision to buy a TP2 BUT all the best for your little one!!!
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I was the same as you to be honest, a little bit pesemistic about the tp2 as I had my Blackstone, I didn't know what could be better, but I needed the hw kb.
To my amazement, the screen is clearer and more responsive, but don't get me wrong, if it wasn't for the hw kb, I wouldn't have changed.
Love both devices, just waiting for HSPL and roms to start flying about

skr_xd said:
Thanks friend.
Waiting for your valuable reply
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Ok, again, not had chance to check video but will be doing that later today.
Battery.... A nice feature is that when you go into settings--power, there is an information tab at the end, which displays the time you have used it.
So far, my battery has depleated 11% (I'm on 89% left) with factory stock ram and so far I have...
19 hours, 10 minutes standby
41 minutes talktime
44 minutes device usage
Device usage is just when you have the device out of standby, whilst I've been doing this I've installed about 15 programs, set up Tom Tom, used Tom Tom for 10 minutes and also been playing with settings... So far I'm quite impressed.
I've also sent/received 32 text messages.
Hope this helps

Think I'll hold off purchasing any new phones until something comes along and blows my mind away. Unfortunately the TP2 didn't do this for me, but have fun anyhow.
@ nicelad_uk - Best of luck with your new baby. I hope you were well rested beorehand mate

Wy should i buy a Mega??

Hello to all
I want to buy a new pda, cause my Diamond is getting slow, but i don't know witch one to buy.
I like Mega but i don't know if it's fast, or after buying i will regret it.
Please give me your feedback.
Thanks

MEGA
Hi, I also had diamond but its become slower and operating was boring.Then I bought MEGA and it´s fantastic!!!!Fast and nice.
but if you need something more from mobile, like vga graphic, auto focus etc then buy HD or something like this.

I was also thinking weather I should buy the Touch2 or not, so I went for it and am quite satisfied with it. The only bad thing about the phone is when you surf the internet the pages aren't displayed good until you zoom in, but overall it's a great phone with a long-lasting battery and a lot of capabilities

Wait until there HardSpl for the mega is released before you buy it. I do regret buying it atm. A WinMo Phone without custom rom support is not fun at all.

dont buy Mega yet... you will regret...

clustered said:
dont buy Mega yet... you will regret...
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why not ? what he will regret?

pretty fast , long-lasting battery , nice processor (525mhz) , win mob 6.5 - many aplications , nice display and touchscreen ;]] i love it ! it was love from first sight ;]] when i saw it on a web page i called my mom asked her some money and i told her that i've alredy ordered it so no going back and when it got here i was the luckiest man in Dobrich(my city ;]] )

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pretty fast , long-lasting battery , nice processor (525mhz) , win mob 6.5 - many aplications , nice display and touchscreen ;]] i love it ! it was love from first sight ;]] when i saw it on a web page i called my mom asked her some money and i told her that i've alredy ordered it so no going back and when it got here i was the luckiest man in Dobrich(my city ;]] )
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Yes, you have right
This phone is very fast, he has no unnecessary gadgets.
A lot of memory allows you to run multiple programs, this is very good.
I recommend this model.