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Some speed questions

Hi all,
as everybody I am wondering what things I might do to speed up my small device.
-I have both Spb Pocket Plus 3.1 and Wisbar 2 to choose from as a task-manager.
-I would like to see the actual available amount of mem. so I know when it is time to do a soft-reset.
-I have Pocket Mechanic available. No doubles in the notification que.
-I have the Ext-Rom empty and available for use.
As I am installing the Task manager, would it be better to install it in the Ext-Rom then rather in the device-memory, would this change speed of the device ?
Which of the two Task-Manager (in its latest beta-version) is better to speed up the system, as I understand both do slow down. But which is worse ?
I did read the advice from craig in the sticky thread about our pda, but the information there is rather old already. Is it still bad to have task-managers show You the actual memory available ? and does this change the speed of the device ?
thanks for any answers / advice
Ruud

A few other topics and discussion items that may assist:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=172824&highlight=speed#172824
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=175598&highlight=speed#175598
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=211117&highlight=speed#211117
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=231125&highlight=phone+dialler#231125
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=222261&highlight=phone+dialler#222261
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=199597&highlight=phone+dialler#199597
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=216398&highlight=slow#216398
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=223907&highlight=slow#223907
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=216354&highlight=slow#216354
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=215624&highlight=slow#215624
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?p=212095&highlight=slow#212095
That should be enough for now, let me know when you want references to more forums that discuss the ways and means of speeding up the device.
You can also review the wiki which gives some hints and tips on cache, changing memories, and also remove animations from the menus.

simon_darley said:
That should be enough for now, let me know when you want references to more forums . . .
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Wow thanks Simon, that should be a real help.
Started with the first one, and I think they are all good reads, so pls NO, for now I do not need any more references, I will be fine all day (or week ;-)
regards,
Ruud

I just ordered my 6800! So many Qs

I just ordered the xv6800, an upgrade from my Treo 650. Upon ordering, my research began (about 6 hours ago!)... It is now about 3 AM, and I am due at work in 4 hours. My questions are simple, and I know I am a noob loser, I know, but if someone could guide me to answers, even a simple answer like search words or anything, I would soooo appreciate it!
Questions/Statements:
Heres my experience level:
For my treo to support a 4gb sd card, way back in the day, I had to edit the rom and change the FAT 16 to FAT 32. There was so many guides on how to update the rom, that it was really childs play, even though I was sweating every step. So basically I know nothing, but I have fiddled.
I want to have the iphone skin/mod/theme or a "cube" theme (god I am a newb). Do I have to modify the rom? Are their any guides?
What is Flashing? Is this the same as unlocking? What is unlocking? (Guides?)
Is setting up VOIP way out of my realm? I saw this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=317070
but since it is not an idiot proof step by step, i got discouraged. What are those pictures all about, is it really as easy as just copying the configurations displayed in the screenshots?
I also want to have:
Slide to unlock (iphone function)
X closes the application (i read somewhere this is a 'must have')
MMS
SMS chat thread (like the treo's, also read somewhere this is a must have)
Another major question: Are mods for the sprint mogul, the alltell version of the phone the same as for the xv6800, or are the processes and such all way different (I am under the impression they are the same, but just checking)
I really think these are some of the basic questions that tons of NOOBS want to ask, but are intimidated to ask on such a knowledgable forum. Any help will be greatly appreciated, and I look forward to making plenty of paypal donations in the future, again and again and again haha, to all you guys (n girls) that can help pimp my ride errrr, phone.
-Nate

Welcome to XDA!
The first thing you need to do which would help expand your knowledge of the resource here is to read the General & sticky threads that relate to your application. These threads will branch off and direct you into the direction that you will want to take your device.
There is too much information here to be idealy mapped out; reading & bookmarking will become common practice and as topics, phrases and jargon become familiar, so will your speed in finding, installing and customizing...

Hello, i just want to say that it was a good move u made from switchin from 650 to 6800, i did it from 700wx to 6800. i would recommend first to check ur rom version and if it is not the newest rom which is 2.17, u might wanna check the customs roms out there or update it before staring messin with the custom apps because it happened to me, i had an old one and I installed a but of apps n then the new rom came up and it messed me up so i had to do a hard reset.
As for the cube, search keywords like cube, htc touchflo, htc apps, you might also like;
htc touch skins: touch skins
htc home plugin: Lets u mess with the htc home screen
phm reg: for all the manual reg edits and minimal hacks that r not on .cab
hidevista: cool top app with replaces the old START and adds a baterry metter
flashlight: self exp
LED Killer 3.1: to kill that DAMN BLINKIN LIGHT!
pimp backup: lets u back up ur contacts, task, calendar met, sms, mms, etc sprite backup: ($) lets u backup ur whole ppc
oxios hibernate: It helps u realease mem n make it a bit faster
oxios closeapps: Lets u close the apps instead of minimizin them,
TCPMP n Flash Bundle: lets u watch youtube,video.google, n more, fullversion MMS: A must, to send pic mail
PCMcontacts: iphone contacts like
PCMkeyboard: bigger better
threaded sms: self exp,
2slide2unlock: lock app like the iphone.
WkTASK: keeps tabs of open apps next to the START buttom, like windows tabs
total commander: another reg edit soft.
google maps: self exp
UI Tweaker: lets u customize all the colors in the ppc.
All of the above u can find it here in the forums or google search, n the best of all THEY ARE FREE! Enjoy and dont be afraid to ask around, i learned that there are no "stupid questions" if you do some research first instead of just go straight to questions cause u r to lazy to search and read.
Hope this helps.

lalord69 said:
Hello, i just want to say that it was a good move u made from switchin from 650 to 6800, i did it from 700wx to 6800. i would recommend first to check ur rom version and if it is not the newest rom which is 2.17, u might wanna check the customs roms out there or update it before staring messin with the custom apps because it happened to me, i had an old one and I installed a but of apps n then the new rom came up and it messed me up so i had to do a hard reset.
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Verizon doesn't have a 2.17 ROM out. That is only for Sprint. There are custom ROMS for Verizon devices that use some of the 2.17 drivers.

blazingwolf said:
Verizon doesn't have a 2.17 ROM out. That is only for Sprint. There are custom ROMS for Verizon devices that use some of the 2.17 drivers.
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good point, forgot to mention that, the ROM 2.17 is only for sprint, and like blazingwolf said, there are custom ROMs for almost all carriers. Thanks blazingwolf for the missed point..

Just got my Blackstone.....need help

First time using a WM OS type of phone, and i have stare @ my hd screen for like 30 min and dunno what should i do........
do i start d/ling all the hotfix listed on the offical site first or what?

i didn't quite understand you question, could you try to explain a bit more clearly.

PLAY !!!!!
Get to see what you like and what you don't
None of the hotfixes are so urgent they should stop you fiddleing with your new toy first

Like nossac says... no need for hotfixes.
Discover your new toy first!

First you will need some software
1. a good browser
take your pic from
Skyfire
Opera
Iris (in beta)
Dorothy (in beta)
2. Instant Messaging Programs if that's your thing
choose from
Beejive (multimessenger)
Nimbuzz (multimessenger including facebook)
3. set up your email.
4.copy music & pics to the phone.
5. Start Customizing your phone:
background 4 all tabs (so you can have the same background on all the TF3D tabs)
Look for WM 6.1 Themes
6. Games
http://www.xflib.net/index.php
Good sites to keep on top of all things WM
www.pocketnow.com
www.wmpoweruser.com
www.wmexperts.com
www.mobilitysite.com
Sites for free Software:
Freeware Pocket PC
Always remember you will need WVGA versions of the installations.
use google or search the forums for these programs

Countless threads for noobs. Try searching before creating new thread. Read forum rules (link below in my signature)
Best advice is use phone, see what you like and dislike. Search for solutions to things you don't like. If you cannot find solutuions, create thread.
Read the wiki
If your looking to change rom, follow proper procedures in this thread. If you have problems in flashing, ask questions in that thread.
If/once you have flashed new rom and you have queries/problems, post query in that rom thread.
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Transparent Bars (both top and bottom) in OS 5.2.21898??

I was wishing to make my top and bottom bars transparent, but I could not find any solutions to this for my current OS version (5.2.21898.5.0.91)...Could anyone help me or at least we could work together on it? I am currently a beginner/intermediate programmer and would be able to do something that required such...
Please help me out!...Thanks in advance...

Not trying to be rude but ... this thread was 4th or 5th from the top when you posted and is in the same forum you posted in .. WVGA & VGA!! BG4ALL + True trans task & menu-bars in Sense 2.5 ... BOTH ORIENTATIONS
This was the 3rd thread from the top RULES FOR DEVELOPMENT & HACKING -- (Must Read Before Posting)
And this was the announcement at the top of the page POLITE REMINDER OF D&H POSTING RULES - PLEASE READ - 10 APRIL 2010
Not to mention all the hits you get if you click search and type "transparent taskbar"

I was wishing to make my top and bottom bars transparent, but I could not find any solutions to this for my current OS version (5.2.21898.5.0.91).
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i can recommend using theme for 6.5 - just system way, not ham3rs method for that build.
21898 is 6.5 line and transparencies are available by using 6.5 tsk.
you will avoid potential problems that can emerge with ham3rs method(that was made for COOKS and for 6.1 mainly).

volDeus said:
Not trying to be rude but ... this thread was 4th or 5th from the top when you posted and is in the same forum you posted in .. WVGA & VGA!! BG4ALL + True trans task & menu-bars in Sense 2.5 ... BOTH ORIENTATIONS
This was the 3rd thread from the top RULES FOR DEVELOPMENT & HACKING -- (Must Read Before Posting)
And this was the announcement at the top of the page POLITE REMINDER OF D&H POSTING RULES - PLEASE READ - 10 APRIL 2010
Not to mention all the hits you get if you click search and type "transparent taskbar"
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Thanks for all that, but I have to say - I did search for that! Honestly, and I found a few threads which methods did not help for me and I read peoples comments after which stated they had the same OS ver. as me and were having problems -also with no one helping them figure it out, so no solution..and thus I did not want to even try it on my phone...also another method I found mentioned several OS versions and did not include mine... also with people commenting as I have said.... so please do not think that I do not use the search function -believe me that is the function I use the most! Honestly!...
Now I know I did not check all that were available, but maybe a few must have slipped my eyes (I was on my phone at the time also switching back and forth between apps trying different things)...so please forgive me..

pupakota said:
i can recommend using theme for 6.5 - just system way, not ham3rs method for that build.
21898 is 6.5 line and transparencies are available by using 6.5 tsk.
you will avoid potential problems that can emerge with ham3rs method(that was made for COOKS and for 6.1 mainly).
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sorry if I sound like a noob...but what do you mean by '6.5 tsk'... and also what do you mean by 'using theme for 6.5 -just system way..."
do you mean using a theme for 6.5? sorry I just want to make things clear -also I drank some alcohol so maybe I may be a little slower than usual (haha) -I apologize in advance!

Could someone help me out here? This is the one thing I am currently stuck on, giving me more trouble than anything else so far...

maybe helpful: http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-272975.html
and with basic4ppc: fullscreen not tested but maybe its permanent and avialiable for your program:
fullscreen2: http://www.basic4ppc.com/specifications.html#list
fullscreen: http://www.basic4ppc.com/help/formlib/index.html?fullscreen
http://www.basic4ppc.com/help/formlib/index.html?fullscreen2

a6000000 said:
maybe helpful: http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-272975.html
and with basic4ppc: fullscreen not tested but maybe its permanent and avialiable for your program:
fullscreen2: http://www.basic4ppc.com/specifications.html#list
fullscreen: http://www.basic4ppc.com/help/formlib/index.html?fullscreen
http://www.basic4ppc.com/help/formlib/index.html?fullscreen2
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thanks but no luck with those links, they are out dated and refer to older windows mobile os's ....
I thought this would be something simple to do , esp seeing all this wonderful development going on here, but now it seems as though either no one cares to make the bars transparent -or they are settling with creating the wallpaper to be cut to pieces (one for the top bar, one for the main screen and one piece for the bottom bar)...which is not making it transparent, but it has the effect..just when you switch wallpapers you have to do the whole process again...
please someone advise me, there has to be a solution out there somewhere... =\

Few questions about HD2

First of all hi to everybody Im a new HD2 Owner!
I absolutley love the phone but i do have some questions if You would like to answer i would be more than greatfull
1. Which updates/ tweaks would You recomend ?
2. I found that the phone frezzes sometimes and the only way to get it back working is to take the battery out :/ Any solutions ?
3. The camera looks to me as its very sensitive even small move make the picture blury.
Thanks Guys !

viperek027 said:
First of all hi to everybody Im a new HD2 Owner!
I absolutley love the phone but i do have some questions if You would like to answer i would be more than greatfull
1. Which updates/ tweaks would You recomend ?
2. I found that the phone frezzes sometimes and the only way to get it back working is to take the battery out :/ Any solutions ?
3. The camera looks to me as its very sensitive even small move make the picture blury.
Thanks Guys !
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1. I recommend updating your ROM by downloading any of the custom ROMs in the ROM Development section. There are tutorials on there to guide you. Custom ROMs provide a lot of eye-candy and stability (though they usually have their own bugs). You should try multiple ROMs until you find one that best suits you. You could probably try the EnergyROM series (like the one in my signature).
2. (Same as above).
3. You could download a registry editor (do a search on XDA to download one) (these are built-in to most ROMs) and change the values found here to improve your camera. Though, I do think the camera is still sensitive to even the slightest motion.