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HTC Engineer Mode

Now I've no idea what this does but while trawling through the registry looking for other things I found a folder called engineer mode with among other things a string which looks like its the code to enable engineering mode but I havn't yet made it do anything. Its located here:
\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\EngineerMode
Anybody else found this and/or know anything about it?
Just curious really!

found, yes
info, no
There's another thread at Modaco, but it has no additional information either
http://www.modaco.com/lofiversion/index.php/t232313.html
Note that GSMTestMode.exe is available in \Windows\ as well.

probably for creating logs on gsm data signal e.t.c inc gprs

possibly.. though such a logging function is already there; see windows\xpanellog.exe

ZeBoxx said:
possibly.. though such a logging function is already there; see windows\xpanellog.exe
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what is the function of xpanellog.exe exactly...

just for fun,
I added the *#*#364#*#* as a phone number in a generic contact so I don't have to remember it or type it. Just select the name and hit send and voila!
By the way, this works and is slick. For the GSM nerd, it has some valuable info in it!
-Mc
P.S. There isn't a GSMTestmode.exe in the latest K-Jam ROM so if anyone wants to attach a copy, I'd love to try it.

what works? and what happend?

change the REG as in the first post. Reboot phone.
Now go to the phone and type *#*#364#*#* and in a second or two you'll get a screen full of GSM stats like the actual network you are connected to (310-410 in the case of Cingular here) as well as RSSI and the neighboring cell.
All fun stuff.
-Mc

McHale said:
change the REG as in the first post. Reboot phone.
Now go to the phone and type *#*#364#*#* and in a second or two you'll get a screen full of GSM stats like the actual network you are connected to (310-410 in the case of Cingular here) as well as RSSI and the neighboring cell.
All fun stuff.
-Mc
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Showed me the GSM stats without changing the REG code FYI 8)
Wonder if it's simply a built in "feature"
Grey

What firmware are you running?!!! I get it to come up but there's nothing in there - the data isn't being supplied....

Genesis3 said:
I get it to come up but there's nothing in there - the data isn't being supplied....
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I also get no data, engineer mode works
GrTz

Genesis3 said:
What firmware are you running?!!! I get it to come up but there's nothing in there - the data isn't being supplied....
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ROM 1.5.4.2, radio 01.13.10, Protocol 4.0.13.24
Grey

Hmmmm. would one of you guys that has it coming up with data load 1.12.10 for the radio and see if it disappears? I'd LOVE to know what the difference is that makes it work!
T-Mobile base US MDA load here with 1.12.10 radio on top of it.....
If this is a registry setting to enable the data flow, that'd be cool to find - I suspect it is, but have no clue where to go look for it....

I have Qtek 9100 with radio 1.12, and this is NOT working.
After changihg the key and dialing the magic number, I getting a window popped up with empty fields

FYI
not working with 2.8.7.2 FRE
Radio : 01.13.10

It works with 2.16.9.1

Empty grey fields

vishny said:
I works with 2.16.9.1
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I updated my ROM to 2.16.9.1 today and have tried it
Now it worked, get first al NA but after a few seconds al sort of data
GrtZ

leonreijnders said:
vishny said:
I works with 2.16.9.1
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I updated my ROM to 2.16.9.1 today and have tried it
Now it worked, get first al NA but after a few seconds al sort of data
GrtZ
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bit of a newbie question but is that ROM in english, also where can i get it - is it on the ftp?
cheers mate

works w/o reg-tweak

Tmobile settings: where can I find them

So, you hard reset your device, you do the softreset to avoid all the branding rubbish and .... your phone won't work because you don't know the password to the internet connection settings and so on.
Question is: where can I find the t-mobile settings, web and walk included?
TIA!

There is a website I found recently called Google.com . It's some kind of search engine. If you enter "t-mobile uk gprs" and hit search it comes up with loads of links. not sure if the first one helps. Try it out.

lbendlin said:
There is a website I found recently called Google.com . It's some kind of search engine. If you enter "t-mobile uk gprs" and hit search it comes up with loads of links. not sure if the first one helps. Try it out.
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Ah-ha. You must feel like a big man now.
Plus, you're wrong, they are not that easy to find. Looking at the first links on the search string you gave, they all list the username for the t-mob connection as being 'user', whereas mine is 't-mobile'.

here it is - but they dont work on some (ch) roms,works fine on my rom with web n walk

For USA T-Mobile users, here it is:

Just in case you want to add them in manually TMobile and all the UK service providers details can be found in this post over at the 4WinMobile.com website.

please help
dmr54 said:
Just in case you want to add them in manually TMobile and all the UK service providers details can be found in this post over at the 4WinMobile.com website.
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How do I install from this cab file?

Not sure if it'll work on your device, but give this a go:
V

Vijay, maybe you want to rename the file to GPRSsettings ?

Hi guys, thanks very much for all the replies!
Signed_UNI_TMO_Connection_112100.CAB did the trick. I didn't seem to need the other file (MMS settings). The only other file I had to fish out of the extended rom is the long_dtmf one. If you don't put that on and try to dial a number, the phone hangs on keypresses :lol:
I'll let you know if I see any other required cab I might have missed. So far the phone is behaving slightly faster - not as big of a difference as I've seen on the O2 branded ones (which hurt from all the crap 02 leaves on them).
Cheers!

Would also like to add, without all the tmobile stuff from the extended rom, my battery life has doubled. Brilliant!

mdaexecfan said:
Would also like to add, without all the tmobile stuff from the extended rom, my battery life has doubled. Brilliant!
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Excuse my innocence, but how can you do that? Thank you

nice_xtremely said:
mdaexecfan said:
Would also like to add, without all the tmobile stuff from the extended rom, my battery life has doubled. Brilliant!
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Excuse my innocence, but how can you do that? Thank you
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if U want to not install branding rubbish, after calibrating touch screen, ppc starts installig. U've got some 3seconds to softreset(small black hole below usb connector) press it and trick is done. Other way use ext_rom unlocker (www.buzzdev.net) remove or move (move is better, there are gprs,mms and other settings in .cab files, U'll figure it out which of them U need) all **** from ext_rom and hard reset

Is there an option/software to display the Network/Location info ??

Is there an option/software to display the Network info ??
I mean to say,
Is it possible to get the location name info of the place iam, from the service provider.
This option seems to be common in most GSM phones.
They show the location you are.
Is it possible to get the same in my Hermes?

i'm sure we have those softwares....
but, i cannot tell the name cause i only know it's name of Chinese...
sorry

ss1271 said:
i'm sure we have those softwares....
but, i cannot tell the name cause i only know it's name of Chinese...
sorry
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Good to hear that there is a software for that purpose.
But, its really sad that its in chinese
Pls somebody help me.
I need it badly

Um, isn't what you're after just the cell broadcast feature? Under the 'more' tab in your phone settings you can enable broadcast. I have found that it works fine with 2G or normal 3G networks, but when i'm on a HSDPA connection, it won't work.
I think the batterystatus plugin can then display it on the today screen so you don't have annoying messages popping up every 30 seconds, but i can't remember exactly.

Unexplained Taskbar icon >.< Help

Hay guys I just bought myself a Blackstone today, and so far I love everything about this phone. However, because this is my first windows mobile, so everything is very new to me.
I am having a little problem at the moment (well not really a problem) and that is my blackstone taskbar is displaying a number '1' before my wifi icon.
Now, I have been googling around and also reading the user manual but I still can't find any explanation to this icon.
Can someone please explain to me >.< Sorry if this is a stupid question

NoobStick said:
Hay guys I just bought myself a Blackstone today, and so far I love everything about this phone. However, because this is my first windows mobile, so everything is very new to me.
I am having a little problem at the moment (well not really a problem) and that is my blackstone taskbar is displaying a number '1' before my wifi icon.
Now, I have been googling around and also reading the user manual but I still can't find any explanation to this icon.
Can someone please explain to me >.< Sorry if this is a stupid question
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I'm not sure, but I think you're talking about the roaming icon...

press the green button to get to the dial pad and keep the # key pressed - does it change to 2? this is usually a 2 line feature, normally used for business users where line 1 is their work line and 2 being their personal

Oh yes! It does turn 2 if I press # long enough. So just curious is there anyway to rid of it? Not that it causes any trouble just curious

i thinks it's for G-Sen Application

un4g1v3n said:
i thinks it's for G-Sen Application
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Didnt he just say its different lines?

the 1 (and 2) symbols are definitely to do with the Line 1/Line 2 feature. most people won't eversee it because SIM cards supporting this are quite rare these days (more money for telcos to sell two phones)
unfortunately as long as your SIM card supports this, it will always display the number. there may be an option in the registry, but I've no idea where!

thank you for the reply! at least now I know what the hack the icon means!

Remove line number from taskbar
NoobStick, if you want to remove the icon see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558294

Solution found, thread closed

How can I get my TMO US HD2 like this?

Please look at the attached photo, which is directly off of HTC's Europe website. The top taskbar shows the "H" (HSDPA) icon both above the "signal bars" and also to the left of them. On my TMO US branded HD2, I only get a generic "3G" icon above the signal bars, but nothing to the left (i.e. the "H" in the box as seen in the picture). Is there any way, aside from flashing a cooked rom, to get my HD2 to look like the Euro one? The only thing I want is to see the "H" both above and to the left of the signal bars. Please help, thanks in advance.

Try Lost in Asia ROM. Search the member "bobsbbq". The ROM is fine with few minor bugs.
Note: the ROM in the member's sig will work with US version HD2 (I installed 235xx Glass)

You just have to unlock it via a reg edit I believe. You might be able to find a cab through some searching. All it means is that you are connected via HSDPA.Which is really just 3g+, in real terms a bit faster then standard 3g depending on the exact connection and signal.

That is HSDPA or 3.5G service which is not available in all markets I think. I live in Northern VA and I get the H almost everywhere but sometimes I just get 3G bars when I'm not close to a major city

with a minute to search it was found. Try that it should give you a switch in connection settings to turn it on and off. If you have HSDPA in your area then you'll see it show up if not then you'll never see it short of modding the actual 3g image file.

T-Mobile branding removed G/E/3G/H icons on the left of signal icon. To get it back, you need custom taskbar or de-brand your phone.
Don't forget to run HSPL2 before flashing custom ROM.

Wil Badger said:
with a minute to search it was found. Try that it should give you a switch in connection settings to turn it on and off. If you have HSDPA in your area then you'll see it show up if not then you'll never see it short of modding the actual 3g image file.
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With a minute to read, its evident that's not what I was asking. It appears as though Mingkee is right, TMo does like to remove the "H" icon. HSDPA can be enabled from the stock ROM, there is no need for the "switch". Thanks everyone.

The T-Mobile USA branded HD2 does not have the independent icon on the task bar. I actually hardreset my deivce twice thinking that the cabs I installed messed up my device or something.
All you have to do is install a custom taskbar and you would get it back. Not a big deal, as that icon is redundent, as it would just mimic what ever that comes up above the singal bars. Its a matter of getting used to it.

VizagDude said:
The T-Mobile USA branded HD2 does not have the independent icon on the task bar. I actually hardreset my deivce twice thinking that the cabs I installed messed up my device or something.
All you have to do is install a custom taskbar and you would get it back. Not a big deal, as that icon is redundent, as it would just mimic what ever that comes up above the singal bars. Its a matter of getting used to it.
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What he said

Take a look at this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=602295
I installed this on my Stock TmoUS HD2 and it works perfectly.
Cheers

Jgonz202 said:
That is HSDPA or 3.5G service which is not available in all markets I think. I live in Northern VA and I get the H almost everywhere but sometimes I just get 3G bars when I'm not close to a major city
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how is tmo service and 3g in nova?
im at school and just switched from att for the phone and havent gone home yet so im hoping it wont suck. i had it 4 years ago and it was prettyyy bad

sikkboy626 said:
Please look at the attached photo, which is directly off of HTC's Europe website. The top taskbar shows the "H" (HSDPA) icon both above the "signal bars" and also to the left of them. On my TMO US branded HD2, I only get a generic "3G" icon above the signal bars, but nothing to the left (i.e. the "H" in the box as seen in the picture). Is there any way, aside from flashing a cooked rom, to get my HD2 to look like the Euro one? The only thing I want is to see the "H" both above and to the left of the signal bars. Please help, thanks in advance.
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I installed the 1% battery bar on my USA HD2 and it brought the H and everything else with it for data notification

Already working?
Does that mean that inspite of having the 3G icon on the taskbar, the 3.5G or HSDPA is actually working when using the mobile internet??
Because i really do feel that the internet thru network carrier is fast inspite of not having the H sign!

sevoflurane said:
Does that mean that inspite of having the 3G icon on the taskbar, the 3.5G or HSDPA is actually working when using the mobile internet??
Because i really do feel that the internet thru network carrier is fast inspite of not having the H sign!
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The H on the task bar means nothing other than looks. If you are the stock rom and you have HSPA+ in your area it will just hve faster data with the same 3G icon.

speoples20 said:
The H on the task bar means nothing other than looks. If you are the stock rom and you have HSPA+ in your area it will just hve faster data with the same 3G icon.
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Thanks alot speoples20!! Just wanted to make sure of that, but how will i know it's 3G or 3.5G when i'm in a certain area and using mobile internet?

sevoflurane said:
Thanks alot speoples20!! Just wanted to make sure of that, but how will i know it's 3G or 3.5G when i'm in a certain area and using mobile internet?
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I can tell the difference just by pages loading faster but you can always test on sites like www.mobilespeedtest.com

I use this and it works great on the stock ROM no need for flashing. Here is the link...make sure you use both sdkcert files and restart after everyone you install. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=679518

I don't think so
Is it worth to get bugs and crashes from installed cab files just for the sake of changing the way ur stock ROM looks?
I'd rather stick with the 3G sign only than to get cranky error msgs all the time!
But thanx anyways for the tips!

sevoflurane said:
Is it worth to get bugs and crashes from installed cab files just for the sake of changing the way ur stock ROM looks?
I'd rather stick with the 3G sign only than to get cranky error msgs all the time!
But thanx anyways for the tips!
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It depends on what kind of cabs you're installing if you're going to have problems. A simple taskbar icon cab does nothing but change the icon pictures. Some do more. I'm using these icons found here. It also requires sdkcertsnew2015.cab (found in same thread). I have not had one bug, crash or bad result from changing to those icons.

Phantoms said:
It depends on what kind of cabs you're installing if you're going to have problems. A simple taskbar icon cab does nothing but change the icon pictures. Some do more. I'm using these icons found here. It also requires sdkcertsnew2015.cab (found in same thread). I have not had one bug, crash or bad result from changing to those icons.
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I think i'm gonna give it a try, does it allow full uninstallation if i don't get along with it?
By the way, what does the sdkcerts cab file do, coz i saw it alot on other posts?