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Tips & Tricks

Thought this might be a good place to start listing any quick tips and tricks you might have discovered.
To Lock Device quickly
Keep finger on the Red (Call End) button and it will bring up some options including keylock.

Not sure if anyone's noticed this but when I end a call on my Dual there is annoying little delay of about 3 seconds before the actual call is ended so I searched the registry and found this:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\PHONE\PhoneExtendSetting]
And I changed the value of EndCallTime from 3000 to 1000 re-booted and voila no more delays when ending calls

Hold the on/off button for soft reset.

Smart Dialing
This is an advertised feature but apparently not too many people are aware of it. Go to the phone app and start tapping the first couple of letters of the contacts name and the name matches will appear for you to choose from. I find this much easier than opening up the Contacts app and scrolling down to the name you need.

after pressing send for phoneapp u see last calls.
If u press left/right on the highlighted contact the phone switches through home/mobile/office...

HKLM\Software\HTC\Biotouch\Biotouch\ regulates the FPS of the cubeanimation.
Change "DownFPS", "LightFPS" und "UpFPS" to something higher for a smoother (and faster) animation.

Disable 3G, if not needed (it drains the battery faster than GSM):
Edit the registry key HKLM\Software\OEM\UMTS\OpMode and set it to "1"
Then also you could change that setting
Phone Settings --> Band --> Network Type --> GSM
To activate the changes, open the comm manager from the Cube, disable the phone and enable it again.
In italy with Vodafone I can't able to select also the Network Band GSM/UMTS to "GSM(900)" but I have to let it configured as "Auto" or "GSM(900+1800)+UMTS(2100)"

Bits
Ello, new here.. no idea if this helps a few Dual owners but..
Apps found to work on the touch dual:
S2u2 (iphone slide to unlock app), works like a charm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=343256
HHC, HTC Home Customizer (name says it all), also working like a charm:
http://www.pocketemu.com/download4.html
gfreek, thnx for the EndCallTime key, works perfect and.. 1 less annoying feature to go
Things I'm still looking to solve:
1. Mp3 ringtone seems to fade out after picking up a call, for about 2/3 seconds the ringtone is still audible :S
2. Looking for settings for the Handsfree profile, i have an Lm959 bluetooth bracelet (how geeky, i know), works fine.. but only for calls, the device is capable of blinking the leds on receiving msgs, im looking for the settings to enable just that on the TD.
3. Polling frequency of the TD seems to be on the high side, f.e. it takes about 3 rings from someone before the TD starts "ringing", since voicemail kicks in @ ring 6 I miss a lot of calls.
I found a topic about just this problem with the touch(Elf) on sprint networks, with a quickcode (##7380# I think, well.. I'm not on sprint..so that doesnt work over here.. anyone with any clue would be welcome.. My current solution is disabling voicemail..)

ln1234 said:
To Lock Device quickly
Keep finger on the Red (Call End) button and it will bring up some options including keylock.
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to do this quicker go to settings => long press end key
and select automatically execute and then lock device
holding the red button then locks the device in one press

You can invoke s2u2 instead normal devicelock
just install s2u2, rename Slide2Unlock.exe to EndKey.exe and copy all files to windows directory, with resco explorer.

the ilock doesnt seem to be working on my touch dual. when i try to go to settings, the screen goes blank.

You need to disable directdraw, do it via the registry as you can't access the settings.

raid said:
Disable 3G, if not needed (it drains the battery faster than GSM):
Edit the registry key HKLM\Software\OEM\UMTS\OpMode and set it to "1"
Then also you could change that setting
Phone Settings --> Band --> Network Type --> GSM
To activate the changes, open the comm manager from the Cube, disable the phone and enable it again.
In italy with Vodafone I can't able to select also the Network Band GSM/UMTS to "GSM(900)" but I have to let it configured as "Auto" or "GSM(900+1800)+UMTS(2100)"
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Is there a way to add the "3G setting" directly in the Comm Manager as seen here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=354380 ?

GpsPasSion said:
Is there a way to add the "3G setting" directly in the Comm Manager as seen here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=354380 ?
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Go with Total Commander to:
\\registry\HKLM\Software\HTC\CommManager and change the key
"SupportedFunctions" from 4 to 5
then make a new map named "5" (without the quotes)
go to that map and make a STRING named "default" and the string must
be "3G" (also without any quotes).
Then turn the phone off and on again and there is a 3G setting in your CommManager. I did not manage yet to add a icon in front of it
(and also not tested the working of the new setting)

Thanks, someone also pointed me to Schaps' app that has that setting http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317070

GpsPasSion said:
Is there a way to add the "3G setting" directly in the Comm Manager as seen here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=354380 ?
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Another way ...
Go to ... Start > Settings > Phone > GSM/UMTS Band , Set Network to "GSM" & Leave GSM to "Auto".

nightfear said:
Another way ...
Go to ... Start > Settings > Phone > GSM/UMTS Band , Set Network to "GSM" & Leave GSM to "Auto".
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nice one..thanks

dapoldi said:
3. Polling frequency of the TD seems to be on the high side, f.e. it takes about 3 rings from someone before the TD starts "ringing", since voicemail kicks in @ ring 6 I miss a lot of calls.
I found a topic about just this problem with the touch(Elf) on sprint networks, with a quickcode (##7380# I think, well.. I'm not on sprint..so that doesnt work over here.. anyone with any clue would be welcome.. My current solution is disabling voicemail..)
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that is driving me MAD at the moment. I'm missing almost all my calls.
Wish there was a way to change the amount of rings before voicemail kicks in.
please help someone!

Lord of the Badgers said:
that is driving me MAD at the moment. I'm missing almost all my calls.
Wish there was a way to change the amount of rings before voicemail kicks in.
please help someone!
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ah found it, at least for UK Orange people:
Please bear in mind that the following code is only valid for phones on the Orange UK network.
The code to set the length of time your phone rings is:
**61*07973100123*11*??#
Where ?? is the time in seconds, e.g. to set the ring time to 30 seconds you would type the following code at the standby screen then press the green send button:
**61*07973100123*11*30#
To make your phone ring for only 10 seconds:
**61*07973100123*11*10#
The code works in 5 second intervals, i.e. you can set 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 & 30 seconds.
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works fine. thank god.

Lord of the Badgers said:
that is driving me MAD at the moment. I'm missing almost all my calls.
Wish there was a way to change the amount of rings before voicemail kicks in.
please help someone!
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go to the phone application
Settings->Services->call forwarding
Set the time to what you want
Arnon

Disable vibration alert when phone call is being connected

Whenever a call is being made and answered, my TC will have a vibration alert, how can I disable such alert?

Disable Vibration
Same problem here... looking forward for a solution

I got this thread in this site :
But this doesnt work for me ..
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You need to go into Start - Settings - Personal - Sounds and Notifications - Notifications.
Select the "Connection Established" event from the dropdown list and untick the "Vibrate" option.
Have to admit, I didn't realise Vibrate was an option under connect until I just took a look, but I can only assume you managed to set this to on at some point.
The option is in the registry under:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{8ddf 46e7-56ed-4750-9e58-afc6ce486d03}]
Options under this key can be set to change the notification settings, but I am not sure of the various numbers. It is much easier to set through the method above. Also, I would not guarantee the last part of the registry location as this may be a generated location. The "(Default)" entry in this key on my device is set to "Connection Established" however, which is a dead giveaway.
Hope this helps,
Graham.
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mikhalil25 said:
Same problem here... looking forward for a solution
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Solved. It's caused by the installed 3rd party call manager.

elklau said:
Solved. It's caused by the installed 3rd party call manager.
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Which one ? Actually, I like this feature and would like to add it to my Polaris !

Kinda OT: but how do you enable the vibrate??

azagoth said:
Which one ? Actually, I like this feature and would like to add it to my Polaris !
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A program named "Callerloc", but it's in Chinese!

I'd like to enable this in my Pharos, but not the registry editinig, nor the 3rd party device installing solved this problem. Plz somebody help.

The vibrate on connect feature exist in the S2U2 third party programs....

No vibrate after WINTERFACE!

Help, I installed Vito Technologies "WINTERFACE" , and I really like it, but now my TOUCH wont vibrate. I checked the settings and everything is set to vibrate. I work in a noisy environment so this killed my phone. Soft reset did'nt fix problem...any suggestions?

Have you contacted the developer?

no vibrate after WINTERFACE
I have, I emailed Vito Tech...this is their response:
> Question:
> Question is regarding WINTERFACE! HELP, after installing on my HTC
> Touch, my phone will no longer vibrate.
> Profile is set to vibrate, notifications are set to vibrate. Still wont vibrate.
> HELP.
> Thank-you in advance!!
Answer:
Hello,
we will examine this problem and try to fix it as soon as possible.Thank you for your remark.Your knowledge is greatly appreciated.And one question - are the remaining profiles are working well?
Thank you for your choosing our products.

Working fine for me (on Windows Mobile 6.1)

where is the mechanism responsible for the vibration in the vogue?

alarm only sounding once

having a problem my alarm is only sounding once and thats it,ive been late for work twice this week already,anyone help please.
cheers

Please dont start a new thread for a question that has already been asked.
Thank you

hi could you show me thread link please

Get a .wav soundfile and place it in /windows folder.
Then that ringtone will appear in the alarm's tones section, choose it, and there you go

ZaZu90 said:
Get a .wav soundfile and place it in /windows folder.
Then that ringtone will appear in the alarm's tones section, choose it, and there you go
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mate many thanks for your help

phillyctr said:
mate many thanks for your help
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Not a problem
Dont forget that you can convert mp3 sounds into .wav files and place them in windows as well

mate ive converted a mp3 to a wav file and placed in windows file,my song shows up in alarms and plays when i select it,when choosen for the alarm it still sounds as a single beep??any ideas,thanks again

hi, i ve got different language installed on my HD2 so i will try to translate it into english..
try going into settings, sounds, and then look for notification sounds and try to disable them.
or when you are on settings, in right down corner tap on menu, and display all settings, and then go into sounds.
i think i had the same problem - which ROM are you running? as long as i remember it change when i flashed 1,48 rom...

noodles222 said:
hi, i ve got different language installed on my HD2 so i will try to translate it into english..
try going into settings, sounds, and then look for notification sounds and try to disable them.
or when you are on settings, in right down corner tap on menu, and display all settings, and then go into sounds.
i think i had the same problem - which ROM are you running? as long as i remember it change when i flashed 1,48 rom...
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mate worked a treat.many thanks

ZaZu90 said:
Get a .wav soundfile and place it in /windows folder.
Then that ringtone will appear in the alarm's tones section, choose it, and there you go
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This makes the alarm sound longer, but it still only sounds once. There is no option for "make the sound repeat forever" or "repeat the sound for 2 minutes".

noodles222 said:
hi, i ve got different language installed on my HD2 so i will try to translate it into english..
try going into settings, sounds, and then look for notification sounds and try to disable them.
or when you are on settings, in right down corner tap on menu, and display all settings, and then go into sounds.
i think i had the same problem - which ROM are you running? as long as i remember it change when i flashed 1,48 rom...
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what about then the calendar alarms? will they go off if you disable notification sounds?

have you checked the following:
go to:
settings > menu > all settings > clock & alarms > alarms tab
click on the little bell above the time..
see if "repeat sound" is checked

bel_z_bub said:
have you checked the following:
go to:
settings > menu > all settings > clock & alarms > alarms tab
click on the little bell above the time..
see if "repeat sound" is checked
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it is but...
... this allows the alarm to be played only twice insteda of once
... my question was different: if i set notifications to off, will the calndar reminders play?

Download an audio editing program like Audacity and loop the file 20 times. This should do the trick.

Is it just me or is the windows mobile alarm really incompetent waking people up??
It would be nice if it could read MP3 files and play infinte times...

Looks like a bug,,,
Set an alarm by using the link on the manila home screen. Choose a sound for that alarm.
Now go settings - menu - all settings - clocks and alarms - alarms - tab and edit the alarm you have just set, , no sound selected, which means that the 'repeat and vibrate ' option below it isn't repeating the sound we set in the manila alarms screen. Choose a sound here and it works.
EDIT - OK, ignore the above, no it doesnt, it just plays both sounds, twice, then waits a minute then plays them again, then nothing.

Does ROM 1.66 fix this problem?

skyhew said:
Does ROM 1.66 fix this problem?
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no, it doesn't I'm afraid...

bronx said:
no, it doesn't I'm afraid...
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This cannot be fixed by HTC: it is a WM issue...

then please tell me why I haven't got this issue with any other winmo devices, huh? it is htc who's responsible for rom on leo, not ms.

No SMS sound

Hello,
I don't get a sound notification when i got a new mail or sms.
I used the led notification mod, witch is working.
The vibration works also.
System vulome is 20% Telephone volume = 80%
I did try to select an other "ring tone" this didn't work.
How can i get this fixed?
2nd side question, I want Flash to work on the phone, fore opera and ie.
Did find the operaflashfix, this didn't work.
ps, have the newest radio rom and NL rom.

I had the same problem but I downloaded sms fix from HTC website and now everything is ok. So maybe that is solution
link to website:
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=849&news_id=475

I'd rater not use this fix, because i have no problems with sending sms.
And I heard that there could come more error's on using this fix.
any other methods?

HellStorm666 said:
Hello,
I don't get a sound notification when i got a new mail or sms.
I used the led notification mod, witch is working.
The vibration works also.
System vulome is 20% Telephone volume = 80%
I did try to select an other "ring tone" this didn't work.
How can i get this fixed?
2nd side question, I want Flash to work on the phone, fore opera and ie.
Did find the operaflashfix, this didn't work.
ps, have the newest radio rom and NL rom.
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Could it be you set to "Vibrate" > Only !!
Try Goto > Settings > Sound & Display > click on "Notification sounds" > click on "New message" > Vibrate (set to "On" not "Only")

HellStorm666 said:
System vulome is 20%
Telephone volume = 80%
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I believe that notifications use the system volume. Could it simply be too quiet? (I may be wrong about that)

jaqubek said:
I had the same problem but I downloaded sms fix from HTC website and now everything is ok. So maybe that is solution
link to website:
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=849&news_id=475
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The SMS Hotfixes is pending on individual device (HD2), lots of them facing problem after install the fix. If your device works normal, then good luck to you.
In case you faced problem later on, please *flash the "New ROM Upgrade 1.66.707.1" majority feedback is positive and SMS problem resoled.
Cheer
*Flashing = HARD RESET (Just in case you not aware)

Dude, you're the life saver
In dutch it say's enkel, like one time, so i thought, yes one singel vibe and a sound is enough.
But it means only like, no sound
Thanks!