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HELP!

How safe are they?
will they brick my phone?
I'm looking for the nice looking dialer screen the one that covers the screen with nice numbers and cyan and black background.
Well as you see this is the first time im using a smartphone.
I think i will have to read a whole noobie guide explaining everything and not just the basics.
Thank you very much.
I'm loving the Tilt a lot.

cabs
cabs are installer files similar setup files on a pc (very overly simplified). most cabs can be successfully by going to settings-system-remove programs so you can try it out and remove it if you don't like it.
if you have the right installer/cab files for your particular device (ppc, smartphones don't have touch screens) you will not brick your device.
you will not brick your device if you first HardSPL (see sticky) and use the files Dutty has collected and has available.
READ THE WIKI FIRST - most general questions can be answered by reading it.

Harkadenn said:
How safe are they?
will they brick my phone?
I'm looking for the nice looking dialer screen the one that covers the screen with nice numbers and cyan and black background.
Well as you see this is the first time im using a smartphone.
I think i will have to read a whole noobie guide explaining everything and not just the basics.
Thank you very much.
I'm loving the Tilt a lot.
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A partial answer to your questions:
Regarding cab files. In general anything you find here will be relatively safe. BUT things do occassionally go wrong and indeed some cabs can change settings and change the behaviour of other applications in a way you do not like. For this reason you should (I would say MUST) use a good full backup application. I use SPB Backup but you might prefer Sprite. If you do a full backup before installing Cabs then you can always restore the backup if things go wrong. (It's also good practice anyway in case of fatal crashes or corruption)
The Kaiser is a PPC not a Smartphone (It's better he said controversially). There are differences, and indeed when googling for cabs and programmes you should go for the PPC (ARM) versions not the Smartphone versions.
Regarding dialer skins - use the search button or go to the "Search XDA-Dev using Google" sticky post for other search possibilities.
Don't forget to read the Wiki - linked on the brown bar near the top of the screen.
Also don't forget that most apps and reg changes that apply to WM6 will apply well to the Kaiser. So if you search and find a WM6 cab or such on a forum for another device - it will likely be ok to install ok on your Kaiser. (But don't forget my backup suggestion above!)
Cheers
Mike
PS Welcome on-board, enjoy
EDIT: I see Apposite beat me to some of the above!!

Thanks very much.
Well a thing is I don;t know how to do backups.
I also tried downloading the colored kyeboard cab, but it didn't worked.
Anyways thanks again.
I'll be posting often

i always backup with spb backup,
it's quite good and i'm very satisfied.

I just started reading the Wiki
Fast question
What does flash do?
and from your last replay, Spb? backup

yes of course spb backup

No no I meant what is the SPB backup?
What it does/stand for, and how do i get it?

Messenger/AOL/Yahoo MSN
Every time I try to connect to any of this, It loads for a long times but never connects me.
Am I loosing something?

Harkadenn said:
No no I meant what is the SPB backup?
What it does/stand for, and how do i get it?
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Hello,
Go to the Spb Software House website site. Just google it and then you will find Spb Backup. I am new to the pocket pc world myself but try not to get in a hurry and install all the cool stuff (cabs) on this website. Make sure you understand what these programs are before installing. I made that mistake and after HOURS of reading and installing... I had to do a hard reset.
For backups I use Sprite, but will probably one day use Spb Backup as I use three of there products and all are GREAT! While on their website check out Spb Pocket Plus... It's AWESOME, IMHO

Many thanks for the help.

Another battery thread...
I know i know... a millions of threads asking issues and stuff about the battery.
Believe me, I have been looking deep into this site for battery threads but non have helped me.
I just want to know what is the best solution for my battery to last more than a day?
This phone drains it way to fast.
Is there any battery that can last a lot longer for this phone so I can order?
Thanks...

Harkadenn said:
I know i know... a millions of threads asking issues and stuff about the battery.
Believe me, I have been looking deep into this site for battery threads but non have helped me.
I just want to know what is the best solution for my battery to last more than a day?
This phone drains it way to fast.
Is there any battery that can last a lot longer for this phone so I can order?
Thanks...
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It made a huge difference for me when I installed the 10 button comm manager and turn off 3G during the day. I only turn it on when I'm using the web browser or downloading something. Battery now lasts 2x as long.

what the 10 Button manager does?
I already shut the 3g and wi-fi.

What is this cab called?
http://i12.tinypic.com/4zu14xe
Is the dialing screen the one im looking for.
Third Picture on the top from left to right.
Also where do i get it?
is it here?
http://www.cinetsystems.com/xda/index.php?path=Kaiser+Cab+Collections/

its the file i am attaching. reference this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=311225&highlight=retouched

I think the dialer is what your looking for.
-McMex

YEAH! it worked! finally the dialer lol!
Thanks a lot!
Hey I have another question...
I already downloaded this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=350700
But I'm afraid something happens to my Tilt, and I don't know how to run flashes and stuff.
I downloaded a backup SPB but dont know how to use it.
The main reason I downloaded that big rom is because I just read somewhere around this forums that it's the best bettery saver rom ever.
Help...

Im learning abit more, just downloaded the 10 com mannager and disabled the same as you did.
Hope this helps.

You need to CID unlock to put that rom on your tilt.

HTC homescreen plug and HTC homescreen customizer.

Hi I just upgraded to an at&t tilt. I have been reading these forums to get some customization ideas. Now I just want everyone to know this is my first ppc, just had regular cell phones before this. I have a general idea of what to do but I could use a little help.
What I want to do is get the regular black htc homescreen plug and the home screen customizer. I need help getting ahold of them and installing. From what I have seen so far I just need to find the cabs to dowload directly to my phone, or get them in a zip file and sync them from my pc. If I sync from my pc were do I put them on my phone to access the cabs and install?
If anyone can help me out it would be awsome. I need to find the files and how to install them, unless they are cabs i can download directly to the tilt. Also if anyone has any other cool apps they think would help I would like to hear about them; I will probably get pie scroll fix and some other helpful stuff too.
Thanks for all your help.

Here are the versions I'm using, with no problems. Alternatively you can go here: http://www.pocketemu.com/news.html
You can put the cabs anywhere on the phone (in any folder - my documents for example), or on a sd card then just run from there.
edit:
the home customizer didn't upload but you can get it from the link i posted

Thanks for the speedy reply!
Thanks I will install them and hopefully it will come out the way I want it. Can u put a screenshot of your homescreen so i can see what it looks like? Oh and do u have any recommendations for other tings to make my stock tilt better?

kaiser tweak
Does anyone know if the kaiser tweak already has the home screen and customizer with it, or will I have to install that seperate?

jlsmith3103 said:
Does anyone know if the kaiser tweak already has the home screen and customizer with it, or will I have to install that seperate?
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just flash a new rom.

Flash a new rom
To tell u the truth thats what i wanted to do was just flash it with the kaiser rom but I am kind of afraid to do that because i dont know much about how it will work, what it will change, if it will still work tight with at&t and i dont want to mess up my phone and void the warranty. If i just add plugins and apps I dont have to worry about it as much. Plus I have no idea how to do it.

Here you go boss
http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=383904

I just got my tilt a week ago, and have probably flashed it at least a dozen times by now playing with settings and trying out different ROMs.
The only problem I've had with AT&T was when i put an incompatible radio on, my sound stopped working. I could still make calls, I just couldn't hear anything.
A reflash fixed that. Other than that I haven't had any probelms
Just read through the wikis and other peoples posts and everything will(should) turn out fine

??
the link takes me to a page that say rotator admin login?
well I will have to read through the wikis. what are wikis anyway? lol!

here is the link to "G.W.E.N.I" which is basically just a big collection of helpful information/links

are there any better or newer versions of what is posted?

the backilght does not work on this version of htc home

Lurker Looking For Help On Programs And Other Stuff

Well i have lurked for a while but finally posted as i am really struggling. I have a orange branded kaiser tilt, i have installed,Home Customizer and swapped the clock but everything else is still above me,there a couple of things id like help with if anyone can preferably free as i am kinda skint after buying my kaiser >< ? Listed below many thanks:
On the main kaiser screen i have got contacts and calendar i want to get rid of calendar and swap it for something else is this possible ? .
A good wifi app that will show me unsecured hot spots that i can jump onto when out and about ? Just installed WIFIFOFUM2 but it doesn't allow you to connect the the hot spots ?
A method of swapping the kaiser menu so that the 4 square thing were you can put your fav contacts to something else or make it so when i click it it brings up the text or call thing instead of just ringing them ?.
And anyone got any other suggestions of apps i should install ? id like to totally customize my home screen but i am really not sure on how to do it ?
I know most of these questions have probably been asked before but i struggled to find them in search so any help appreciated many thanks

You have got to be kidding! Everything you asked has been repeatedly asked and answered. Why do some many of you people think you have just asked the most original, brilliant question. Search some more. Read and be educated. Stop being such a lazy a$$.

I fully understand your anger but its what to put into the search box to bring up the result i am after that is what i am having difficulties with anyone care to enlighten me ?

I'm not angry at all. Just perplexed at the lazy people who come on the forum and ask the same questions over and over again.
Use the link in my signature, below. It is a better way to search the site. Then get creative in your search terms.
For example, if you want to know about changing the calendar then type in terms like- replace calendar bottom of screen- and you will get this, http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_q=replace+calendar+bottom+of+screen&as_epq=&as_oq=&as_eq=&num=10&lr=&as_filetype=&ft=i&as_sitesearch=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com&as_qdr=all&as_rights=&as_occt=any&cr=&as_nlo=&as_nhi=&safe=images
Try that a little and I am sure will get the knack for it.
Of course, please read the stickies and the Wikis.

foreverfaithless said:
On the main kaiser screen i have got contacts and calendar i want to get rid of calendar and swap it for something else is this possible ? .
A good wifi app that will show me unsecured hot spots that i can jump onto when out and about ? Just installed WIFIFOFUM2 but it doesn't allow you to connect the the hot spots ?
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1. Schaps advanced config<< look in the link in my sig.
2. wififofum << put that in your search and you'll find it.

The new iPhone is out and I think it might be a perfect fit for you. Then, you can go to an iPhone forum and post interesting questions!
Or, you can keep your phone and learn how it works by reading and playing with it???
The only thing I can suggest that you install on it is a search application. MSN and Google make one that is easy to install and you can find the Google App here:
http://www.google.com/mobile/

NOOB questions - MDA Compact iv / Diamond pimping - HELP!

Hi, I am a real noob to all this & although I've looked on the forums I get lost in tech jargon after about 5 responses
Sorry for asking questions that have probably been answered already somewhere but it would take me hours to look it all up & then understand it, & probably 2 minutes for one of you tech geniuses to spell it out for me!!
I have a T Mobile MDA COmpact iv (Touch Diamond) I have a few questions:
#1 I have downloaded some cool cab apps but get an error message saying I need to upgrade my microsoft .net framework to 3.5 - can I just download & run this straight away without screwing up my phone? It's quite a big download. Do I just run it like a normal cab file once I've got it?
#2 Can I get that horrible t-mobile background off it - I've seen pics of it where the Touchflo 3d background is a wicked panoramic shot which scrolls with the rest of the menu.
#3 I see a lot of talk of ROM upgrades - what are the benefits of doing this, as I hear it will invalidate my warranty.
#4 Are there any basic drum machine/synthesizer etc. programs for it?
I have Omniano which is cool but you can't record your playing. I've looked for HOURS!!!
#5 Is there any way I can sync 2 different Hotmail accounts at the same time? T-Mobile were USELESS when I asked about it, & they didn't even know I had to install Windows live for mobile. I did speak to one really helpful guy there who actually put me onto this site, but we got cut off (perhaps T Mobile didn't like what he was telling me...)
I've always felt myself to be fairly techy, but this is a whole new world!!
Thanks a lot in advance

1. yes, the file is big, but once you install it, it only takes a small amount of space on the phone.
2. yes, the background you can change in settings -> wallpaper, but i assume you're probably talking about the t-mobile branded everything. this you can change with themes. (look for themes on the 'themes, applications and software' board. now i'm not sure if you need custom rom's to load themes as the first thing i did with my mda was to load a custom rom. the panoramic background can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3412257&postcount=748
also see here for lots of themes/clocks etc.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=489531
3. custom rom's, people load for faster performance but there are bugs here and there. you could just upgrade to newer version of official htc roms, although not sure if t-mo will still invalidate the warranty.
4. no idea
5. no idea

non_typical said:
#5 Is there any way I can sync 2 different Hotmail accounts at the same time? T-Mobile were USELESS when I asked about it, & they didn't even know I had to install Windows live for mobile. I did speak to one really helpful guy there who actually put me onto this site, but we got cut off (perhaps T Mobile didn't like what he was telling me...)
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you can sync one through windows live, and one by using a program called "seven". works a treat for me man

Absolutely wicked Guys, much appreciated thanks
I'll check all that stuff out now

Complete dummy (guide)

Please can one of you clever people help me. I have read loads of posts and sticky's but remain totally confused. Let me lay it out:
The first smart phone i had was a motorola A1000. using a symbian operating system. This was a quite a few years ago and I played with this loads, flashing it, making it a remote for my tv, etc. Since then I have got married, had kids, got two jobs, blah blah and totally fallen out of the loop. I used an SPVM500 on Orange as standard for a couple of years and then an HTC Touch as standard for the last couple of years. Never bothering to play or flash or fiddle.
Two days ago I upgraded to the HD which I was happyish with until someone told me I had a great phone, the best phone, infact even better than an Iphone, but within a month it would be out of date because it uses an old operating system (which lets be honest, isnt great) and I would have no access to a new iphone type store, easier menu's, iphone rival home screen etc
Now reading on here, it seems i need to flash my phone to a new Windows Mobile 6.5 release, which I assume will then make it the best phone ever again!!
Right, if thats correct and I have understood right so far I have only two questions
1. Why so many of these roms - is there not a simple list where the best one goes on top when its released
2. Is there a link to a very simple, some may even say slightly retarded, explanation on how to hold phone in one hand and magic rom impregnator in the other and let them bump uglies? I have seen a post by crackwhore (I assume you arent really one, althuogh if you are will you sort my phone for me for a small rock?) but still remain unsure of some of the language, processes and of course, which ROM to use
Basically, I want the ROM that makes everything work to the best of its ability. I also need and use office apps and want to put my tomtom mobile 6 on to it too
****** DISCLAIMER ******
Please accept my sincere apologies for being inexcusably slow - I am starting to feel like my dad needing to be tought how to text.

Hi,
Flashing a ROM is now childs play. All you need to do is put Hard SPL on your phone (See Crackwhore's step by step guide or the wiki articles on the Blackstone), and then download and flash your ROM. Hard SPL allow's you to flash custom ROMs BTW.
There is no best ROM by the way. It's too subjective, Alice's favourite ROM maybe nothing like Bob's, etc... I'd try one of the more popular ROM's on the Front page (Personally I started on Dutty's ROM's many years ago). There are so many ROM's because different people like different things (some are WM6.1, some are 6.5, some have lot's of apps, some have none).
Take your time to read through wiki articles, they go through ROM flashing step by step. All the information is there.
Thanks
Dave

1. There is soo many roms because everyone has different likes and dislikes. Some are based on WM6.1 and either 1.19, 1.56 or 1.57. Some are based on WM6.5
People have tried previously to make a list, but to judge which is better is a different story and a whole new can of worms.
Check out the wiki and section on roms. You'll find a list (slightly out of date) listing roms. Link to wiki in my signature
2. If you follow cRaCKwHoRe's guide you'll have no problems. If you don't want to follow the whole guide, I'd recommend using new HSPL 1.56. Someone on "cRaCKwHoRe's guide" thread will help you out if you get stuck. Link to guide and HSPL in my signature.
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Arrrgh!!!........I see DavidShaw beat me too it!!!! LOL

Then again if you just got your phone, why the need to flash it right away?
I would play with it for a while, install a few apps here, read through some tweaking guides there. Eventually you will learn to use the phone, and thus also learn how to use your phone. If you have been out of the loop for some time, let it grow on you before you manipulate your newly acquired device. It is a great phone, even without all the roms out there. Many aspects of the newer roms out there can be achieved by installing some apps. Granted not all of the newer features are available on the stock rom (calendar tab for example).
Once you start flashing you will always want more, let me tell you that . So enjoy your phone for a while before you start experimenting.

Ati75 said:
Then again if you just got your phone, why the need to flash it right away?
I would play with it for a while, install a few apps here, read through some tweaking guides there. Eventually you will learn to use the phone, and thus also learn how to use your phone. If you have been out of the loop for some time, let it grow on you before you manipulate your newly acquired device. It is a great phone, even without all the roms out there. Many aspects of the newer roms out there can be achieved by installing some apps. Granted not all of the newer features are available on the stock rom (calendar tab for example).
Once you start flashing you will always want more, let me tell you that . So enjoy your phone for a while before you start experimenting.
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Good advice.
Yes definately get to know your device and read up on the wiki. If after all of this you want to flash, at least you'll be prepared

great advice, thanks all - will try and get tt6 working first as thats what is really annoying me most!!

mineistaken said:
great advice, thanks all - will try and get tt6 working first as thats what is really annoying me most!!
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Your problem is that your most likely not using correct version of tomtom. TT7 is out, but you'll need to check which build or version of 7 works on the HD.
Go to Themes, Applications and Software forum and do a search for tomtom. I've started you off with these 2 threads:
TomTom On HD
TomTom - What Version??
Hope this helps

fantastc - thanks so much. will be bedtime reading for me tonight
(its the same tt6 i had on my touch. i have just taken the mini sd card out of one and into the other which has the .cab files and maps already on it)

mineistaken said:
fantastc - thanks so much. will be bedtime reading for me tonight
(its the same tt6 i had on my touch. i have just taken the mini sd card out of one and into the other which has the .cab files and maps already on it)
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I'd keep all your files, especially the maps etc. Go onto one of the threads I listed above, probably the first is the best one and they'll be able to guide you in the right direction. I'd imagine your maps should work on another version.
I have version TomTom 7_910.9185 working with no problems. If you PM with your email address I'll happily email it to you. I do however believe their is some newer versions, though some have had problems with them