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MDA about to be fish food

Wondering if someone could assist me in finding a good rom that would fit my needs. I have been using a wm6 rom that was cooked about 5 months ago. Unfortantly it has started to do some wierd things. Lately my SD card hasnt worked. My headset only works when i listen to music and now sometimes i have to take out the battery to end a call. Im using this on the At&t ,formally cingular, network. I would like a rom that has the mms and media net already configured since i have had nothing but problems trying to get this to work when i have to do it manually. I have installed a vanilla wm6 rom and having some problems. Seems a little sluggish and also my mms is not working. I dont need anything fancy just something that is reliable. Im sorry for a noob post but im about to throw this phone into the pond and just suck it up and get a 8525.

prophit40 said:
Wondering if someone could assist me in finding a good rom that would fit my needs. I have been using a wm6 rom that was cooked about 5 months ago. Unfortantly it has started to do some wierd things. Lately my SD card hasnt worked. My headset only works when i listen to music and now sometimes i have to take out the battery to end a call. Im using this on the At&t ,formally cingular, network. I would like a rom that has the mms and media net already configured since i have had nothing but problems trying to get this to work when i have to do it manually. I have installed a vanilla wm6 rom and having some problems. Seems a little sluggish and also my mms is not working. I dont need anything fancy just something that is reliable. Im sorry for a noob post but im about to throw this phone into the pond and just suck it up and get a 8525.
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Take note that following comment expresses personal opinion and others may differ...
The best ROM i've tested so far is TNT5.0 which is made by its right. It's stable and SO, and i mean SO SO, fast that you don't need to overclock to have apps open immediately amongst other. I think he's now releasing new ROMs (1437 based) which must be an improvement.
But the best you can do is go to WM6 section and get amazed with the amount of good ROMs being released there.
cheers

mestrini said:
Take note that following comment expresses personal opinion and others may differ...
The best ROM i've tested so far is TNT5.0 which is made by its right. It's stable and SO, and i mean SO SO, fast that you don't need to overclock to have apps open immediately amongst other. I think he's now releasing new ROMs (1437 based) which must be an improvement.
But the best you can do is go to WM6 section and get amazed with the amount of good ROMs being released there.
cheers
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mestrini is absolutely right man,if ur not satisfied with ur device performance than upgrade to latest cooked roms. I must say the are all charmers.Specially TNT5.0 and now its right has launched yet another latest thriller and a gem of a Rom TNT Professional + HTC Home ver 1437.
Just flash it and u'll never regrette again,
Follow the link below:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332544

well after my little whinning session lastnight, i found a wm5 rom that looks just like wm6. Install went fine so far. I think most of my problems with this phone is the hardware is slowing going out. my headphones still dont work for making calls but work fine with the media player. Makes no since but ok whatever. Also the SD port has always been tricky for me. But so far this rom rocks. Seems to be all the nice screens of wm6 just with a wm5 base. Also the best part was the network wizard. Man that util is a life saver. Did all my media net and mms configs for me. Works like a charm. Did some customizing and so far its working good. Im going to be actually taking apart the phone in the next couple days to see if there is something that can be done about the headphones thing. I might just have to suck it up and get a BT headset. Anyways thanks for the input. I have downloaded tnt5 just in case this rom doesnt fit my needs.

prophit40 said:
well after my little whinning session lastnight, i found a wm5 rom that looks just like wm6. Install went fine so far. I think most of my problems with this phone is the hardware is slowing going out. my headphones still dont work for making calls but work fine with the media player. Makes no since but ok whatever. Also the SD port has always been tricky for me. But so far this rom rocks. Seems to be all the nice screens of wm6 just with a wm5 base. Also the best part was the network wizard. Man that util is a life saver. Did all my media net and mms configs for me. Works like a charm. Did some customizing and so far its working good. Im going to be actually taking apart the phone in the next couple days to see if there is something that can be done about the headphones thing. I might just have to suck it up and get a BT headset. Anyways thanks for the input. I have downloaded tnt5 just in case this rom doesnt fit my needs.
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Glade to hear that,atleast ur now over with ur whinning and satisfied with the new upgrade.Nice
go for the TNT5.0,u'll be amazed with it's performance,btw, 'its right' the coker of TNT5.0 has yet launched another marvelous Rom 'Professional HTC Home',I'll suggest try that out,too
But if prefer plain vanilla rom without much fancy stuff,try new vanilla rom by Antc,its based on the latest rom base:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=333242
cheers

HTC TyTn 2 - Some Info on GUI for Newbie

Hi,
I have a HTC TyTn 2. Its on orange, and the details of it are:
ROM Version: 1.81.61.2 WWE
Radio Version: 1.27.14.32
Windows Mobile 6 Proffessional
I find it really boring and am looking for something to spice up the GUI.
I seen software on here called Cube. I was wondering if it actually works, and if there are any implications or lost functions related to installing it.
This is my first post, so i dont really have a clue what it is.
Also my phone is a works phone so it needs to be stable and retain all the Origigal functions.
Can anyone suggest anything??
Thanks
Gaz

There are some versions of the original "cube" as produced by HTC, which can be re-used on various devices for which it wasn't designed.
However, a number of our fellow members have written good or better 3rd party imitations of the cube launcher - try searching for cube and having a look at some of those ones.
IMHO the cube only has limited function, and you can do better with a well configured "Today" screen. There are hundreds of threads on modifying your today screen, and many screenshots for insipiration. Have a look at some of those.
At the end of the day, if you mess up your phone software wise, you can always "hard reset" which will reset to factory conditions, wiping all of your dodgy software off.
V

gaz_0001 said:
Hi,
I have a HTC TyTn 2. ...snip... Can anyone suggest anything??
Thanks
Gaz
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I notice that this is your first post. A friend of mine once said the enemy of "good" is "better".
It is important to remember that you are about to consider messing with an expensive "phone". It is possible to make it (read the MANY threads here) work less like a phone than you might want.
If you did that (messed up) to your phone - how upset would you be...can you be without it for a couple of days while you sort things out?
Make sure that you read the WIKI/STICKYs at the top of the messsage board. It is interesting reading acually. If you have a hard time with them you need to leave your phone alone. If you understand what they are saying, then considering a change to your phone might not be too difficult.
Bill

whk said:
I notice that this is your first post. A friend of mine once said the enemy of "good" is "better".
It is important to remember that you are about to consider messing with an expensive "phone". It is possible to make it (read the MANY threads here) work less like a phone than you might want.
If you did that (messed up) to your phone - how upset would you be...can you be without it for a couple of days while you sort things out?
Make sure that you read the WIKI/STICKYs at the top of the messsage board. It is interesting reading acually. If you have a hard time with them you need to leave your phone alone. If you understand what they are saying, then considering a change to your phone might not be too difficult.
Bill
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Jeez Bill , I'm afraid to even press a button on my phone now.
Seriously, look at this page, there is nothing on this page that can't be undone. You will learn a lot and your phone will be "kwel "
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_software_recs

denco7 said:
Jeez Bill , I'm afraid to even press a button on my phone now.
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Yeah - I realized that I made it sound scary - but I wanted to convey (since it was specified that this is a work phone and has to maintain the original stuff...) that there was some risk - that reading was required and should be done before jumping off and trying things and then having the phone not available.
But - honestly - if what I said "scares" you - you probably ought not be messing with your "work phone" - don't you think?
Bill

I want to add
2008-04-29 Dutty's WM6.1 Hybrid v2 5.2.19716/5.2.19700
to my phone.
My question is do i need to upgrade to WM 6.1 first, or does this do it for me??
Do i need to do a sim unlock first??
Do i need to CID unlock first??
Ive done the reading of the wiki's but im not too sure!
Please help

Then you haven't read the wikis all the way through..
Also if that is a work phone I wouldn't flash any rom on it. (which duttys is a rom)

gaz_0001 said:
I want to add
2008-04-29 Dutty's WM6.1 Hybrid v2 5.2.19716/5.2.19700
to my phone.
My question is do i need to upgrade to WM 6.1 first, or does this do it for me??
Do i need to do a sim unlock first??
Do i need to CID unlock first??
Ive done the reading of the wiki's but im not too sure!
Please help
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Yes you will need to do all of the above, but TBH if you are after retaining all of the orignial functions of the phone then a flashed ROM is about as far away from that as you can be. It adds a lot of extras in removes a lot of bloatware etc. To answer your question yes when you flash a ROM it will auto upgrade you to WM6.1
EDIT: Beat me to the puch there Chumley

mmmn.
May be you guys are right, leave the thing alone. Its just so boring though.
It is a works phone. I have to use it to access corporate network internet pages, and to telnet into certain systems. Also they are supposed to be able to track us from them via the GPS inside.
Do you think changing the ROM would be a bit dodgy???
Are there any other options to make it a bit more fancier, the thing is so dull, but Duttys Rom looks cool.

gaz_0001 said:
mmmn.
May be you guys are right, leave the thing alone. Its just so boring though.
It is a works phone. I have to use it to access corporate network internet pages, and to telnet into certain systems. Also they are supposed to be able to track us from them via the GPS inside.
Do you think changing the ROM would be a bit dodgy???
Are there any other options to make it a bit more fancier, the thing is so dull, but Duttys Rom looks cool.
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Again , Look at the page I told you about in the fourth post. Home plugin, HTC Home Customizer, Point UI , Spb Mobile Shell. These are all window dressing and will not effect the function of your phone like a rom switch ( good and bad ) will Look here for inspiration
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=336013

if you are just after the "dutty look" then there is no need to flash a whole rom just to achieve that "look". you can just change you theme, install apps, change the skins etc, and you phone will look way cooler, in fact you may even become more attractive to the opposite sex

Cheers,
Just put the Slither C++ Cube thing on. Its sweet.
XtreMe_G - no new women yet... maybe it needs 24 hrs to kick in.... we'll see.

Opinion on improvements to MDA Compact IV (diamond)

I've got my girlfriend one of these. She's used to Windows Mobile, but is struggling with the TouchFLO interface. I think this is because it's a little sluggish.
I've removed the antivirus software which has sped it up a bit. I'd like to turn off the TouchFLO completely and go to the old Today menu to see how she gets on with it, but I can't find out how to turn it off.
Do people generally turn off TouchFLO or try to improve it?
You're opinions would be very helpful.
Thanks
Mike

I'd try one of the custom roms. After giving up in disgust on the T-Mobile ROM (eugh, pink AND slow) I've installed the 7.5 SwiftBL ROM and TouchFlo is MUCH more responsive (plus no longer pink). Maybe worth a try?

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I'd try one of the custom roms. After giving up in disgust on the T-Mobile ROM (eugh, pink AND slow) I've installed the 7.5 SwiftBL ROM and TouchFlo is MUCH more responsive (plus no longer pink). Maybe worth a try?
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Agree with this, went the same way. As long as you have a little bit of technical knowledge you should be fine, but make sure you read the guides in detail first!

The T-Mobile ROM is rubbish - based on the initial version of the HTC ROM (version 1.37) which HTC have admitted is flawed and buggy and have since updated. T-Mobile, however, have so far chosen not to upgrade their version of the ROM (while all other providers have). Also, the anti-virus software they have included is a joke as there are no feasible viruses that can affect Windows Mobile (yet at any rate). You might as well uninstall it for the good it does.
I would concur with the other responses - if you have made the mistake of buying a Compact IV (and I believe it IS a mistake) then ditch the T-Mobile ROM in favour of a SwiftBlade or Dutty ROM and make sure you upgrade the radio as well (again, the T-Mobile included version is crap).
When I moved from T-Mobile to Orange to get my Diamond, T-Mobile claimed that the Compact IV was the Diamond and comparable to it - well, frankly it isn't and until they sort their act out, it won't be.

mtcs said:
I'd like to turn off the TouchFLO completely and go to the old Today menu to see how she gets on with it, but I can't find out how to turn it off.
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You really didn't look very hard did you?
Start->Settings->Today->Items tab; uncheck "TouchFLO 3D"

Thanks for everyone's views/opinions.
regards
Mike

Noob with ???

First, this is a great site and I have looked at many threads. But I still need some help.
I got a sd card (4G) and started moving some file to the card like the owners manual said. But I guess I moved something I shouldn't as my phone went crazy. It wouldn't get a service signal and among other things.
So I preformed a HardReset and reset the phone. But that seemed to cause the same problem. So I researched the web awhile and read of an update for moble 6, so i downloaded and flashed my phone. Now the problem is that I can't perform a HardReset.
My ??? are:
What can I do to fix this?
And without getting a cooked ROM, are there any good "cab's" that would improve my phone?

ummmm i dunno of any actual cabs.... But why not a "lite" custom rom? since it sounds like your looking for memory.

I wasn't planning on a Rom, because I read that it voids the warrenty. But after finding out that my warrenty has expired and t-mobile won't do anything. Are there any current Roms that are good. Must have internet sharing.

I currently use OpenTouch Project 7.7 Lite, Its been smooth running with lots of free memory... But it doesnt have Internet sharing...I do believe that a CAB can be downloaded to get that option though.... itll just take me a bit to find a good one... If you want I can look. However...... I KNOW that ITsPapaBlack 6.1v2 has it as I have used it.... But I believe there are some windows vista isues

I think I know where to look to get the cab for internet sharing, but would I have to input the information that t-mobile put on the phone. Or would it be already on it with the cab? As for OpenTouch Project 7.7, where could I find info about it?

Her ya go man.... All OTP 7.7 Roms thats a link to the downloads... as for info TTrans OTP 7.7 Thread. And btw ANY info you need on the mo network is available via their website. you can get step by step walkthroughs on how to setup the network. but the OTP 7.7 has a network setup wizards so it should do it all for ya!

I believe most ROMs have the network wizard built in, so you should be fine. As far as light ROMs go, there's a few (most of my ROMs are lite, too.) If you want ultimate in space and RAM, JustME or Just2Clean might be a good choice. (70MB FREE of storage.) But really your best bet is to try different ones and see which ones you like best. Try a little opentouch, a little itspapa's, a little just's, etc and see what you like best.

Not to hijack a thread but I have tried the OpenTouch ROMs and I notice that the MS Direct Push is no longer available. Is that due to Office 6.1 not being loaded in that ROM?
Lance

Thanx for your input. I think I'll try a few to see how they work and which one fits my needs. Right now I am trying out some .cab's and picking the ones that helps.

Oh, and do any of those ROM's ha Internet Sharing? If not, I take it that I'll have to install a .cab. But if I do that, do I have to input the information so I can use it. This is important as IS is my only internet access. Thanx.

Not sure as I only use my own ROM. I know that my most of my newer ROMs have it and as long as you run the network wizard (which runs automatically on my ROMs) then it will work without any settings having to be inputed. Just read up on the ROM's thread and you'll find out if a particular ROM has it or not.

Well I had to send my wing back as the OK button was broken so I'm trying to acquire a new one. However I flashed the 7.5 of Open Touch and noticed that it wasn't there...I'll look around for the network wizard as I've been reading all the threads and didn't see anything on that. May I ask what ROM you run? When I get a new one I'll flash that and see what I get.
Thanks
Lance

Robertsonland said:
Well I had to send my wing back as the OK button was broken so I'm trying to acquire a new one. However I flashed the 7.5 of Open Touch and noticed that it wasn't there...I'll look around for the network wizard as I've been reading all the threads and didn't see anything on that. May I ask what ROM you run? When I get a new one I'll flash that and see what I get.
Thanks
Lance
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I run a modified version of my own Just2Clean. (It was a test built but I haven't had a chance to change it in a while.)

JUst2Clean
ivanmmj said:
Not sure as I only use my own ROM. I know that my most of my newer ROMs have it and as long as you run the network wizard (which runs automatically on my ROMs) then it will work without any settings having to be inputed. Just read up on the ROM's thread and you'll find out if a particular ROM has it or not.
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Ok, thanx. I do believe I took a quick look at your Just2Clean. So I think I look at it more in-depth.

Yeah I was thinking of looking at the Just2Clean and the JustMe ROM I think. youmanmike, if you load it up let me know what you think of it. I just bought a new wing on Ebay tonight so hopefully when it gets here I'll be able to flash it. I'd like to hear what you think about the ROM you go with.
Lance

Well youman mike.... looks like ya got plenty of info... Ive yet use any of the "Just" ROMS but I DO plan on making my own ROM eventually.... so his cooking class may help me! I start 3rd shift next week Ivan.... I may start you classes then =) Hopefully youll be around to answer my silly questions =P Let us know what ROM you flash and how it goes youmanmike!

ROM??? Looking at Manilla
I still haven't figured out what ROM to use. I kind of got side track on Manilla. I like the way it looks and from what I've read it sounds like it works good also. Now I'm trying to figure out how to use/install it. LOL

[Q] Quick Tilt 2 Energy Rom question - Same as Touch Pro 2?

Forgive my ignorance on this, because I know this must have been asked a dozen different times, but I don't see it anywhere. I'm using an AT&T Tilt 2, and I'm looking at EnergyRoms.com, and I'm seeing a "Touch Pro 2 Cookie" option and a "Touch Pro 2 CDMA" option. I'm not seeing a Tilt 2 option, but would the "Touch Pro 2 Cookie" option work for me?
I'd hate to flash my phone and find that AT&T suddenly thinks I have a Sprint phone or something, lol. I'm pretty ignorant as to how that stuff works; I just know that Tilt 2 and Touch Pro 2 are the same model, Rhodium, on different Networks.
And it is "Cookie" that I want, right? Not CDMA?
My Tilt 2 was dropped on a hardwood floor (rest assured, the dropper has been banished from holding my phone for eternity), and when the replacement came today, I found, much to my dismay, that HTC had updated the Sense UI and moved stuff around. So, I figure, if I'm going to have to get used to a new interface, I might as well go with a better one, and everyone seems to say that Energy ROMs are very stable and fast.
Thanks!

Tilt2 = AT&T's rename for the Rhodium
Cookies = Cookie Home Tab... which is a mod for the sense... I believe.
You're on the right track sir.
Good luck.

Thanks... It's a little more intimidating than I thought it would be, lol, but I think I'm still going to go ahead and try it out.

As a fellow Tilt 2 user I share your concerns. I was a little "iffy" about the whole rom thing. The Tilt 2 is in fact the HTC Rhodium. The thing you have to be weary of is any ROM written for another version (e.g. Touch Pro 2) will come set up for their individual keyboard setup. An easy fix is downloading a key re-mapper cab.
Energy Roms however come complete with a setup process labeled as "Carrier Provisioning" which automatically fixes the key mapping as well as the AT&T 600k MMS set-up.
I have been flashing Energy Roms since '09 and any time I've strayed I've always ended up coming back. Just make sure you are using Touch Pro 2 GSM (be it Cookie or other flavor) and NOT the CDMA version. Looks like you are on the right track though just be mindful to the details and you should be on your way ROM flashing Heaven.. =]
Good Luck and happy Flashing..

Tilt2 user here - have tried many custom roms these last days, I ended up flashing Energy rom on my phone and it is working really great.The Ram fills up rapidly but this does not seem to affect much the phone,some small lags(very rare) but nothing bad.Using it for 5 days now,phone froze only 7 times compared to some other roms which hangs more than this.
Overall,I think this is a very usable rom and I am going to stick with it for the moment.

I have a tilt2 also and I was in the same boat as you at first but I have flashed many many times! Energy roms are def some of the best imo. Just follow all the steps in the many write ups and you'll be fine! Wellll maybe not when you get addicted to flashing...lol

Wellll maybe not when you get addicted to flashing...lol
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Haha, that's a good way to put it. I did get the standard Energy Rom flashed, and I've already stopped using Sense because of the memory it takes up (more than the old TouchFlo3d? I know they're basically the same, but it seems like this more recent stock rom with the updated Sense/Touchflo is slower than the original, but maybe it's my imagination, lol). So I'm beginning to wonder if I should switch to the Titanium one, but right now I figure since I don't have it on it only affects storage memory not program memory, and I've got an sd card so I'm not too concerned about it. Anyway, just pointing out that you're right... Flashing roms can be addictive, lol.