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A lot of people here have problems with their windows 6.1 and GPS. It seems some people have more problems than others, but someone on this forum has found a registry setting which solves my problem. At least until I soft reset my device, this causes the registry setting to go back to standard.
I’m talking about this post:
mavado said:
This solution helped for me:
The problem was in the registry of QuickGPS.
I changed the region settings of my PPC to Dutch, but QuickGPS doesn’t get this settings. So I assume it’s downloading the wrong GPS information.
After I changed the following registry setting I had a fix almost immediately :
[HKLM] - Software\HTC\QuickGPS\region changed from -- to NL
After using GPS Test I got a fix very fast.
Using:
Kaiser
OS DCS 1.4 WM6.1
R 1.64.06.04
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Believe it or not but this works for me as I live in Holland but I think this could work for everyone who has problems regarding 6.1 and GPS no matter what radio you use. All we have to find out what the region codes are.
But this is a temporary fix, as I said soft-reset causes the setting to jump back to ‘--’ again and GPS is very slow whit the fix. Is it possible to create some sort of cab file or setting to set the region setting in the registry to user settings at reboot or wake-up? Or is altering QuickGPS also possible? If someone could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.
spaanplaat said:
A lot of people here have problems with their windows 6.1 and GPS. It seems some people have more problems than others, but someone on this forum has found a registry setting which solves my problem. At least until I soft reset my device, this causes the registry setting to go back to standard.
I’m talking about this post:
Believe it or not but this works for me as I live in Holland but I think this could work for everyone who has problems regarding 6.1 and GPS no matter what radio you use. All we have to find out what the region codes are.
But this is a temporary fix, as I said soft-reset causes the setting to jump back to ‘--’ again and GPS is very slow whit the fix. Is it possible to create some sort of cab file or setting to set the region setting in the registry to user settings at reboot or wake-up? Or is altering QuickGPS also possible? If someone could point me in the right direction I would be very grateful.
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After thinking about this on my way to work, I came across the fact that since I use KaiserTweak it will set the default QuickGPS settings back, which of course has its region set to "--". So i'm assuming that's why when you reset your phone thats why it resets your settings again
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kjb86 said:
After thinking about this on my way to work, I came across the fact that since I use KaiserTweak it will set the default QuickGPS settings back, which of course has its region set to "--". So i'm assuming that's why when you reset your phone thats why it resets your settings again
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Then I will look into the kaisertweak’s XML file and try to remove the QuickGPS settings and see if it works. Will keep you guys updated.
edit: Okay, this does not make any difference. So we have to find a way to set the user setting on every wake-up or boot. Does anyone know how to do this?
edit: Thought I had the answer, turns out... I didn't
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edit: Thought I had the answer, turns out... I didn't
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what do you mean "BUT AFTER YOU CHANGE THIS VALUE, FIRST REBOOT HAS TO BE DONE WITH SOME SOFTWARE, NOT WITH THE RESET BUTTON."???
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what do you mean "BUT AFTER YOU CHANGE THIS VALUE, FIRST REBOOT HAS TO BE DONE WITH SOME SOFTWARE, NOT WITH THE RESET BUTTON."???
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No I found that answer using search, but doen't work with kaiser
QuickGPS runs as a service (a very annoying one if you don't disable the audio & popup and vibrate notification immediately ).
Have you killed QuickGPS via task manager before editing the registry and then soft resetting? (I use dotfred's, best task manager + utils proggie out!)
If the application is re-writing the registry constantly with the settings it started with, then that may be the reason why editing the settings doesn't work and why it also doesn't stick.
Give that a try...
Hope this helps!
_Alex_ said:
QuickGPS runs as a service (a very annoying one if you don't disable the audio & popup and vibrate notification immediately ).
Have you killed QuickGPS via task manager before editing the registry and then soft resetting? (I use dotfred's, best task manager + utils proggie out!)
If the application is re-writing the registry constantly with the settings it started with, then that may be the reason why editing the settings doesn't work and why it also doesn't stick.
Give that a try...
Hope this helps!
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Hi _Alex_,
Thanks for your input.
I did try that, but unfortunately it still does not keep the same settings.
What I did was soft reset, change registry, soft reset - Then I had noticed that it kept the settings, but then I did a complete shut down and power up and then again, registry settings were back to '--"
I'm using the standard ATT ROM and the wierd thing for me is that I used the GSP (TomTom) on Tuesday with no issues. I tried to use it today and am unable to connect at all to the GPS via TomTom, Google Maps, or QuickGPS.
kjb86 said:
Hi _Alex_,
Thanks for your input.
I did try that, but unfortunately it still does not keep the same settings.
What I did was soft reset, change registry, soft reset - Then I had noticed that it kept the settings, but then I did a complete shut down and power up and then again, registry settings were back to '--"
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But did you kill QuickGPS before editing the registry and proceeding to the soft reset? It runs as a hidden service, which is why I recommend using dotfred's task manager, because the standard HTC task manager might not show it running.
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But did you kill QuickGPS before editing the registry and proceeding to the soft reset? It runs as a hidden service, which is why I recommend using dotfred's task manager, because the standard HTC task manager might not show it running.
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ahhh
No, still did not work. But thanks for trying, and yea that task manager shows a lot of programs that you can't see running
If you use Alexs kitchen, i think you can edit the Rgu file under region to reflex where you are and cook the package back into your rom and it would always reflex the region you choose?
I've not tested it, but would a MortScript in the startup folder not do the job?
I made a little MortScript and added it to startup:
Code:
While (1)
Sleep (60000)
If NOT regKeyEqualsString ("HKLM", "Software\HTC\QuickGPS\", "region", "SE")
RegWriteString ("HKLM", "Software\HTC\QuickGPS\", "region", "SE")
EndIf
EndWhile
This works and keeps the "SE"-setting (for Sweden), but having the script running constantly isn't exactly optimal as it uses processing power and thus adding to battery-drain. Anyone have any ideas on a different way of making the script, which is more effective/power-saving? Or is there an even better way to make the registry key stick?
Hi all, after reading numerous articles about how to fix my issue with GPS, I've managed to find a fix using the UK radio rom compatible with Dutty's 6.1 rom. What I found out was the my first lock always never locked or took forever. So, what I did was go to the registry and left the key:
"HKLM", "Software\HTC\QuickGPS\", "region" to "--"
Then for the first time, after a hard-boot, (power off/on), I had to do this once:
1. Start up GPSTool
2. Change the setting to "Warm Start" and click "open".
3. Leave the app running and open up my TOMTOM application.
4. Give it about a minute or two and then it would lock, no problems.
5. I then, exited out of TOMTOM and closed the GPSTool.
So, for the next time I need to start a GPS, enabled tool, I would just start it up and no problems, it locks right away, until the next hard-boot. Then I would do this again. Kinda stinks, but this was the ONLY working solution for now because I don't feel like flashing my phone again. I have many apps installed and it takes forever to reinstall everything. Hope this was helpful for some people. Enjoy!
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Well, looks like GPSGate fixed another phone... hehe, very happy now!! Thanks all for mentioning the program!
i1135t said:
Hi all, after reading numerous articles about how to fix my issue with GPS, I've managed to find a fix using the UK radio rom compatible with Dutty's 6.1 rom. What I found out was the my first lock always never locked or took forever. So, what I did was go to the registry and left the key:
"HKLM", "Software\HTC\QuickGPS\", "region" to "--"
Then for the first time, after a hard-boot, (power off/on), I had to do this once:
1. Start up GPSTool
2. Change the setting to "Warm Start" and click "open".
3. Leave the app running and open up my TOMTOM application.
4. Give it about a minute or two and then it would lock, no problems.
5. I then, exited out of TOMTOM and closed the GPSTool.
So, for the next time I need to start a GPS, enabled tool, I would just start it up and no problems, it locks right away, until the next hard-boot. Then I would do this again. Kinda stinks, but this was the ONLY working solution for now because I don't feel like flashing my phone again. I have many apps installed and it takes forever to reinstall everything. Hope this was helpful for some people. Enjoy!
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Well, looks like GPSGate fixed another phone... hehe, very happy now!! Thanks all for mentioning the program!
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I don't understand the link between:
- the registry key "HKLM", "Software\HTC\QuickGPS\", "region"
- and what you said about GPSTool
In the end how do you solve the problem with the region ?
Chris
The GPSTool is built into the Dutty's 6.1 ROM. Don't get that confused with the GPSGate application. They are two seperate apps.
In order for this to work, I set had to set my the registry entry "region" from "US" to "--". The full path location is listed above. I think when I ran the QuickGPS utility, it set my region to "US" in the registry. You will have to regedit it back to "--" then try what I did, or it may not work. It didn't for me until I changed it back to default, which is "--". I remember reading somewhere here that a "warm boot" was clearing the RAM within the GPS hardware, so I played around with the idea of it running, while starting up a GPS enabled application and got it to work.
But I eventually decided to use the GPSGate application which solved my problem, without having to run the GPSTool method. Note that I got a quicker lock, after regediting the region area back to "--" and running the GPSGate application. Usually the first lock would never happen or take well over 10 min. Now, the first lock is with 1-2 min. which is fine for me and every subsequent time I need to use a GPS enabled application, it would lock right-away, within seconds, until the next hard-boot (power off/on). Hope that clears things up a little.
i1135t said:
The GPSTool is built into the Dutty's 6.1 ROM. Don't get that confused with the GPSGate application. They are two seperate apps.
In order for this to work, I set had to set my the registry entry "region" from "US" to "--". The full path location is listed above. I think when I ran the QuickGPS utility, it set my region to "US" in the registry. You will have to regedit it back to "--" then try what I did, or it may not work. It didn't for me until I changed it back to default, which is "--". I remember reading somewhere here that a "warm boot" was clearing the RAM within the GPS hardware, so I played around with the idea of it running, while starting up a GPS enabled application and got it to work.
But I eventually decided to use the GPSGate application which solved my problem, without having to run the GPSTool method. Note that I got a quicker lock, after regediting the region area back to "--" and running the GPSGate application. Usually the first lock would never happen or take well over 10 min. Now, the first lock is with 1-2 min. which is fine for me and every subsequent time I need to use a GPS enabled application, it would lock right-away, within seconds, until the next hard-boot (power off/on). Hope that clears things up a little.
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Hmm good solution now its takes less than a min to start tomtom. thanks.
Is this problem in all wm6.1 roms....Im certain that this is the issue with mine as once i downloaded data my fix was much more rapid then without (1.5-2.5mins, no tall buildings around clear line of sight). Any wm6.1 not have this issue??
i1135t said:
But I eventually decided to use the GPSGate application which solved my problem
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What exactly is it that GPSGate does to solve the problem? Any specific settings you need to apply in GPSGate?
I have read and searched but still have a problem, I am back to running the OEM ATT rom and have tried 3 different comm managers and nothing takes. They install fine but only the default remains. I have tried kaiser tweak and advanced tweak to get the band tab to show so I can disable the 3g to save battery but the change doesn't take.
Would someone be kind enough to show me the registry string to show the band tab or even have any ideas on getting a comm manager to take?
Input is appreciated.
I installed 4 different WM6 roms today, any of which would have been great but I had no sound on any of them. I have a feeling it has to do with being a kaiser or a tilt specific rom but I am unsure.
Any help on the above issue would help keep me from loosing my mind until I can get the ROM issue settled.
Steelpreacher said:
I have read and searched but still have a problem, I am back to running the OEM ATT rom and have tried 3 different comm managers and nothing takes. They install fine but only the default remains. I have tried kaiser tweak and advanced tweak to get the band tab to show so I can disable the 3g to save battery but the change doesn't take.
Would someone be kind enough to show me the registry string to show the band tab or even have any ideas on getting a comm manager to take?
Input is appreciated.
I installed 4 different WM6 roms today, any of which would have been great but I had no sound on any of them. I have a feeling it has to do with being a kaiser or a tilt specific rom but I am unsure.
Any help on the above issue would help keep me from loosing my mind until I can get the ROM issue settled.
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When I installed my new comm manager I had to unistall the default one to make the new one work.
Your sound problems seem to be due to a incompatible radio, When you flash a new rom, you have to make sure that it works with your exsisting radio or you have to also flash a new radio. Hope this helps.
Edit: Make suer that the new comm manager has a 3G switch on it. not all of them have this feature.
OK, now the question how do I uninstall the default comm manager? it isn't in the remove programs so is it a manual remove? If so could you point me to a thread I might have missed on this. Thank you
Steelpreacher said:
OK, now the question how do I uninstall the default comm manager? it isn't in the remove programs so is it a manual remove? If so could you point me to a thread I might have missed on this. Thank you
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or you can keep the same comm manager and install schapps advancedconfig
I've attached it below. Once you install it find where it installed too mostly likely in programs but it depends on the rom you are running.
once you open the program to go menu, which is the right softkey, then comm manager settings. Just highlight the options you want in your comm manager. Then tap done and ok.
This is a great tool to have on your device anyhow. Play around with it. Have a good one.
Hi.
I was wondering if the current Diamond owners already tried to run battery status extended to overclock the 528mhz cpu to a higher speed (let's say 600mhz)? And if so, what are the experiences till now.
Kind Regards,
TheWizard
I've tried it but it doesn't work. I believe the qualcomm proc isn't an OMAP proc, so you can't overclock it using batterystatus. It does show other stats though, but the main use of batterystatus is not available here.
xzces, sounds like you only tried the "free" version, not the "advcanced" one?
i tried to install this software (cab and desktop setup) but it does not work for me: installing the advanced version, the program does not show under "programs", but very well under "remove programs". so i can not start but only remove it.
trying the normal version, i am able to start the program, but after it says that it first has to active itself, nothing happened, so i deleted this one, too.
curiously, the task manager shows up under "programs" on both versions but does not start, too.
either this software cannot run (till now) on a touch diamond or i am too stupid to get it running (perhaps the tool "advanced config" or the settings i made with it causes the problem).
der_olli said:
xzces, sounds like you only tried the "free" version, not the "advcanced" one?
i tried to install this software (cab and desktop setup) but it does not work for me: installing the advanced version, the program does not show under "programs", but very well under "remove programs". so i can not start but only remove it.
trying the normal version, i am able to start the program, but after it says that it first has to active itself, nothing happened, so i deleted this one, too.
curiously, the task manager shows up under "programs" on both versions but does not start, too.
either this software cannot run (till now) on a touch diamond or i am too stupid to get it running (perhaps the tool "advanced config" or the settings i made with it causes the problem).
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i have it on my diamond and working fine in the background. the CPU speed it shows is wrong (320). i should like to have it in htcflow, i miss looking at the CPU gauge and waiting for some heavy process or even the boot to finish.
there a lot of today plugins battery status ike but none with the CPU gauge.
Performance (Overclocking .exe)
http://www.4shared.com/file/28476410...rformance.html
Try this app.
My diamond now is 624MHZ
link doesent work!!
could you upload program please
Oszi said:
Performance (Overclocking .exe)
http://www.4shared.com/file/28476410...rformance.html
Try this app.
My diamond now is 624MHZ
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Link is dead, would you please upload this app? Thanks a lot!
I think the right link should be :
http://www.4shared.com/file/28476410/32f89328/Performance.html?s=1
find it by searching "performance.exe" in 4share......
stevenso said:
I think the right link should be :
http://www.4shared.com/file/28476410/32f89328/Performance.html?s=1
find it by searching "performance.exe" in 4share......
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Thank you! I've tried it but nothing happen.
Seems a hoax
528 Mhz with so many light roms here make your Diamond a racer compared to other Pocket PC devices. Don't be greedy, the speed is faar better really! If you still wanna move ahead, read overclocking guide (little outdated though).
Regards,
Carty..
GSeeker said:
Thank you! I've tried it but nothing happen.
Seems a hoax
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Yes it's a hoax.
Don't waste your time with it!
TDO
Is there not a jar file for overclocking to download directly to my htc touch that will actually work? Just curious..
I am a normal user with pretty ok hang on general computing, but I got in way above my head. I sincerely hope someone will give aid.
Originally I was just looking for a way to 1) get my "tasks" to show on the HTCs interface start screen together with calender appointments and a way to record my phonecalls.
During my search I found some tweak-pack that did lord knows what. Among other things it added the options to record phonecalls, but only in wav and on main memory though.
Unfortunately it also made manila work in landscape mode, which I dont like. It flips over everytime I tilt my phone the slightest and I see no use for it actually.
I then downloaded some registry editor and tampered with some "enable landscape" setting under local user/software/manila and changed the value to false". After rebooting my phone still tilts and I cant find the command anymore in the registry. What did I do wrong?
I even uninstalled the tweak pack, which just made the record option dissapear again but the landscape rotating persists.
I also realized that adding the command again is easier said than done. Appearntly it takes much more than just writing it as I need to insert strings, dwords and whatsnot, and I have absolutely no clue about what is what.
Now Im even worse out than before. I have no record option any more, and the manila interface is still tilting. I still havent found a tweak or app that can add tasks to the manila homescreen.
Can someone help me disable the landscape rotaing, point me to a crash course for "phone-tampering illeterals" or recommend some way to get the two sought for features? Especially the call-recording preferably to memcard and mp3 is highly needed. First priority is to stop the screen from tilting though.
Oh please.. Help me out /cry..
about the manila rottion u can disable it by using td2 tools 3 in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536410
sadly that is only what i can help
hard reset your phone and that's it
came99 said:
I am a normal user with pretty ok hang on general computing, but I got in way above my head. I sincerely hope someone will give aid.
Originally I was just looking for a way to 1) get my "tasks" to show on the HTCs interface start screen together with calender appointments and a way to record my phonecalls.
During my search I found some tweak-pack that did lord knows what. Among other things it added the options to record phonecalls, but only in wav and on main memory though.
Unfortunately it also made manila work in landscape mode, which I dont like. It flips over everytime I tilt my phone the slightest and I see no use for it actually.
I then downloaded some registry editor and tampered with some "enable landscape" setting under local user/software/manila and changed the value to false". After rebooting my phone still tilts and I cant find the command anymore in the registry. What did I do wrong?
I even uninstalled the tweak pack, which just made the record option dissapear again but the landscape rotating persists.
I also realized that adding the command again is easier said than done. Appearntly it takes much more than just writing it as I need to insert strings, dwords and whatsnot, and I have absolutely no clue about what is what.
Now Im even worse out than before. I have no record option any more, and the manila interface is still tilting. I still havent found a tweak or app that can add tasks to the manila homescreen.
Can someone help me disable the landscape rotaing, point me to a crash course for "phone-tampering illeterals" or recommend some way to get the two sought for features? Especially the call-recording preferably to memcard and mp3 is highly needed. First priority is to stop the screen from tilting though.
Oh please.. Help me out /cry..
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Unfortunately if you tampered with the registry and did not save a backup, you will need to hard reset to get it back.
As Mohamed stated, TD2Tools will fix your rotation issue.
As far as incall recorder, here's the cab but you'll have to search on how to configure it.
I have not used it, so I cannot verify its functionality.
**Also, please edit your title to remove profanity, as it can only be implied here.... **
Hi,
I can verify- it works.
I use it and Resco Audio Recorder (paid) to record it in format i want (MP3 too) and there i want (phone or memory card)
1. Hard Reset
2. Install a ROM which has option to record a call
Thanks for the help guys. I never tried installing roms. Is there a list somewhere and some instructions on how to do it? Is it reversable without loosing everything on your phone?
With the tools recommended earlier will fix the rotation, the worst problem is averted. I still hope for some way to get a todo-list on my main screen without the cost of uninstalling Manila. But maybe thats not possible?
came99 said:
Thanks for the help guys. I never tried installing roms. Is there a list somewhere and some instructions on how to do it? Is it reversable without loosing everything on your phone?
With the tools recommended earlier will fix the rotation, the worst problem is averted. I still hope for some way to get a todo-list on my main screen without the cost of uninstalling Manila. But maybe thats not possible?
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Read the wiki for flashing for newbies.
It is not reversable and you will loose all your data as well as your warranty if you screw it up.
Not many have been able to flash HardSPL lately which is the precursor to flashing a ROM so good luck with that, you'll probably end up having to pay for it, but it is well worth it.
All questions about flashing should be direct to that thread for maximum exposure and make sure to search and read first before you ask.
There are options on your current ROM to install a Second Today program and toggle between Manila and 2nd Today where you can add your todo list.
Note: not every registry hack is restorable by a hard reset.
well, it's not that bad but my phone restarts maybe once or maybe twice a day when it's not in use for hours(standby mode)
i noticed it restarting on its own for about 3x
and i know it also restarts whenever im asleep since i have pointui(not activated and not the panel version) installed and when i check my phone in the morning it's on the activation part of point ui (which appears everytime u reopen point ui)
it's just my 2nd week of using this phone.
i've installed some programs
and never modified it in any way (except xperia tweak)
here are the programs installed
1.xperia tweak
2. panels (facebook, working growing, skype, spb mobile shell)
3. finger keyboard
and i notice that active sync is always open after the phone restarts.
here's my device info
firmware - R24A GENERIC_UK
and btw the today timeout is off
can someone help me to troubleshoot my device
tell me if its a hardware or software prob
Remove Xperia Tweak. Try SK Tools, report back.
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Remove Xperia Tweak. Try SK Tools, report back.
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ok, i removed the xperia tweak and ill report back tomorrow if the problem still persists since it only restarts when it is not used for hours
blouie26 said:
ok, i removed the xperia tweak and ill report back tomorrow if the problem still persists since it only restarts when it is not used for hours
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so my phone restart again even with the xperia tweak uninstalled.
The thing about both those programs is that they provide an interface to change registry values. Simply uninstalling/installing another won't modify those values that you have changed, assuming mtechfan was thinking along those lines.
I think the only clear way would be to hard-reset, then add apps/modify settings & document them, and leave a day between making more modifications to see how the phone behaves with them.
If you go that way, I'd suggest you look through the available ROMs and choose one with a good reputation for stability, and build on top of that.
Surprisingly (? - or not!) the stock ROMs are not the most stable.
paul c said:
The thing about both those programs is that they provide an interface to change registry values. Simply uninstalling/installing another won't modify those values that you have changed, assuming mtechfan was thinking along those lines.
I think the only clear way would be to hard-reset, then add apps/modify settings & document them, and leave a day between making more modifications to see how the phone behaves with them.
If you go that way, I'd suggest you look through the available ROMs and choose one with a good reputation for stability, and build on top of that.
Surprisingly (? - or not!) the stock ROMs are not the most stable.
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got u
just one quick off topic question
is vista advisable for flashing phones?
Should do..
blouie26 said:
got u
just one quick off topic question
is vista advisable for flashing phones?
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I use Vista Business on my work laptop to flash the ROMs on my Xperia, so it *should* work fine.
paul c said:
The thing about both those programs is that they provide an interface to change registry values. Simply uninstalling/installing another won't modify those values that you have changed, assuming mtechfan was thinking along those lines.
I think the only clear way would be to hard-reset, then add apps/modify settings & document them, and leave a day between making more modifications to see how the phone behaves with them.
If you go that way, I'd suggest you look through the available ROMs and choose one with a good reputation for stability, and build on top of that.
Surprisingly (? - or not!) the stock ROMs are not the most stable.
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Yep, that's what I was thinking of
now im done with the first step on chaging roms
the next thing i need to do is to search the most stable rom
i want a rom running on winMo6.5 with touch flo
anyone plz pm the the link/name of the rom that i need =)