For all those who have tried both rom versions.........
Which one do you like better? Why?
What features do you prefer from each?
If I'm not mistaken, the Rhodium version is newer?
It would be nice if someone can explain the major differences between the two versions. Thank you.
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Update #1
From the words of the Great Laurentius26...........
----Rhodium dialer support landscape and has conference call good for business people.
----Topaz dialer is buggy in landscape
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Good idea! I am using at the moment Dutty's V2.7 (Rhodium) and it works fast and stable. Music works without skippings.
But I'll change to forthcoming V3.0 which is Topaz based and give it a try. Hope the music works also fine.
Yeah, good Thread.
Where are the differences between them?
What does "Topaz" and "Rhodium" actually mean? What is it?
I guess that that are code-names, but for what?
And where are the differneces between a Topaz-based and a Rhodium-based ROM?
Thx in advance
greetz
Topaz and Rhodium are two codenames for htc phones, such as "Blackstone" is for htc HD.
Topaz = Touch Diamond 2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=478)
Rhodium = Touch Pro 2 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=479)
And what are the differences between Topaz TF3D, and Rodhium TF3D ?
yeah infact.. it should be the same.. it's just the new manila v3.0, nothing specific for rhodium over topaz for what I know..
The Rodium has another dialer...which makes conference calls easier. The rest should be the same.
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And what are the differences between Topaz TF3D, and Rodhium TF3D ?
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+1
I have seen every one jumping to Topaz, but any one here knows what is so great abt Topaz TF3D
just because they all new
After some searching around I beleive that the main difference is that the Rhodium Manilla for the phone application has more features than compared to the Topaz Manilla phone app. Everything else seems to be similar.
Take note that Rhodium manilla is released on the Touch Pro 2 which is marketed as more of a business phone. Where as the Topaz manilla is released on the Diamond 2 which is marketed more as media phone. I think somebody mentioned that Rhodium has improved conference calling features.
Anyone want to youtube a video showing off and comparing all Manillas?
Rhodium manila is better in my opinion. It's more black (title images and the new startmenu bg) like the topaz.
I also like the Tmobile rhodium clock which is not flipping but also has no ugly line in the middle of it.
The Tmobile rhodium manila didn't supported CFC in Dutty's 2.7.
Hi all expert cookers, was wondering could anyone supply a pure and basic windows mobile 6.5 rom with basic touchflo 3d 2 interface, no customization and no extra applications.
I can't seem to find a rom which is pure, basic and simple, most have been customized a lot.
I am new to the forum so please excuse if this sounds like a stupid question.
Thankyou
I think you are looking for this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537446
jpgrobler said:
I think you are looking for this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537446
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But that has not got tf3d 2 interface
dhiral.v said:
But that has not got tf3d 2 interface
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Try Agent_47 Firestorm version 2.5
i'm looking for a visual kitchen with 6.5 and manila from rhodium/topaz... can anyone suggest anything available?
basically want to make a lite rom with stock graphics + manila + panel support
dhiral.v said:
Hi all expert cookers, was wondering could anyone supply a pure and basic windows mobile 6.5 rom with basic touchflo 3d 2 interface, no customization and no extra applications.
I can't seem to find a rom which is pure, basic and simple, most have been customized a lot.
I am new to the forum so please excuse if this sounds like a stupid question.
Thankyou
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Hi, try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536551 I test so many WM6.5 + manila ROM and every rom need something fix or repair and ... I use now PCTech4U v2.0 (wm6.1) and i'm very happy everything working fine, test it!
Anyone able to tell me which seems to be the most up to date 6.1 cooked Rom? Looking for one with the new updated HTC keyboard in if possible.
Anfloyd said:
Anyone able to tell me which seems to be the most up to date 6.1 cooked Rom? Looking for one with the new updated HTC keyboard in if possible.
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The title of each rom generally states date and if you open rom thread it will tell you whether it is based on 6.1 or 6.5 etc
Open rom thread and read details of thread.
prynhawn da! - good afternoon!
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Anyone able to tell me which seems to be the most up to date 6.1 cooked Rom? Looking for one with the new updated HTC keyboard in if possible.
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try Laurentius 3.55 ROM based on windows 6.1, freaking fast mate, the fastest one yet and i've used quite a lot of cooked ROMs already this is as of today the fastest 6.1 i've used. Dutty's 6.5R6 is really fast as well. see daerons benchmarks. prynhawn da!
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try Laurentius 3.55 ROM based on windows 6.1, freaking fast mate, the fastest one yet and i've used quite a lot of cooked ROMs already this is as of today the fastest 6.1 i've used. Dutty's 6.5R6 is really fast as well. see daerons benchmarks. prynhawn da!
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Nice one! Funnily enough I had already flashed Laurentius 3.55 and so far am really pleased with it. Like you I've tried a lot of different roms and came to the decision that 6.5 is not for me at the moment. Not as refined as some of the 6.1's here. Onkolongs 6.1 roms are really stable and speedy but he hasn't seemed to have updated them recently.
Iechyd da!
Maybe not the latest, but definitely my favourite.
Of all the 6.1's I have tried, I am most happy with Dutty's HD V3.9 XT Turbo (TouchFLO 2.0.37911.3).
It's stable, practical, and good looking. From what I have read, it seems to be the most popular 6.1 ROM out there.
I would be very interested if anyone has a preferred 6.1, and for what reason.
I'm not into 6.5 (mainly due to slower speed and less functional use - correct me if I'm wrong), so I really can't see me flashing again for a while. Even if I do, I'm pretty sure I'll come back to this one.
Mattster.
i think kwbr was the longest to stick with 6.1 , and his topix is close to perfection. So you might wanna flash that one
Another vote for Topix 6.1 here. It's a very, very nice ROM. Absolutely no issues whatsoever and liquid smooth at all times.
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Another vote for Topix 6.1 here. It's a very, very nice ROM. Absolutely no issues whatsoever and liquid smooth at all times.
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+1 for topix
Yes, I tried Topix 3.1.2 but if I remember rightly I found the visuals a little dull compared to Dutty's. I may reflash it to check though.
I must admit, it still bugs me when I compare my HD Touch to the beautifully smooth rotations and transitions on an iphone. Though I enjoy the customisation of HTC and Windows Mobile Devices, it always feels like we are struggling to reach a level of animation that the iphone already has!
Mattster.
Topix is the best so far. Dutty was good also but I think its outdated, and topix is more stable and smooth.
So +1 for topix.
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Topix is the best so far. Dutty was good also but I think its outdated, and topix is more stable and smooth.
So +1 for topix.
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Another vote for Topix 3.12 for a WM6.1 rom
Very stable and a logical program access system
This is the last WM6.1 rom that has been cooked by anyone
The only thing I like about 6.5 is how it shows today's weather under the clock on the home screen. I wish someone would make a rom that has that and none of the other added 6.5 features.
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The only thing I like about 6.5 is how it shows today's weather under the clock on the home screen. I wish someone would make a rom that has that and none of the other added 6.5 features.
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What about the fact that 6.5 is more finger friendly than 6.1?
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What about the fact that 6.5 is more finger friendly than 6.1?
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But WM6.1 is faster and I personally use my HD mainly through Manila interface, so simply I don't need some resources eating monster underneath
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The only thing I like about 6.5 is how it shows today's weather under the clock on the home screen. I wish someone would make a rom that has that and none of the other added 6.5 features.
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A german cook has a 6.1 rom with manilla 2.1 but it's a german rom. i tried to replace the mui files with wwe ones but i am afraid i dont know nothing about cooking. if somebody can do it it will be perfect because it's a very stable and fast rom.
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A german cook has a 6.1 rom with manilla 2.1 but it's a german rom. i tried to replace the mui files with wwe ones but i am afraid i dont know nothing about cooking. if somebody can do it it will be perfect because it's a very stable and fast rom.
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You can have a look at this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=596767&highlight=language). It should help you to change the language files.
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The only thing I like about 6.5 is how it shows today's weather under the clock on the home screen. I wish someone would make a rom that has that and none of the other added 6.5 features.
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Do you mean in Manilla/Sense as opposed to WM? If so, kwbr's TOPIX 3.02 provides this functionality using Sense with WM6.1.
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Do you mean in Manilla/Sense as opposed to WM? If so, kwbr's TOPIX 3.02 provides this functionality using Sense with WM6.1.
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before people ask, you can find it here
password=topix version 3.0.2
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You can have a look at this thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=596767&highlight=language). It should help you to change the language files.
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i want to change winmo language and not only manilla (the later can be done with a registry mod). if you can point me to a good guide for it i will be grateful.
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Do you mean in Manilla/Sense as opposed to WM? If so, kwbr's TOPIX 3.02 provides this functionality using Sense with WM6.1.
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I didn't think you could do that with 6.1? Every time I've seen it it's with wm6.5 manila 2.1, where it basically looks like 6.1 it just has a box around the clock with the current weather icon/temperature underneath the clock.
Ok let me just start off by THANKING all of the COOKS that make these awesome Roms for all us users to use.....But I was wondering if anyone could just make a simple rom for me....I Have the T-Mobile Touch Pro 2 (Rhodium) with the new WM 6.5 Update....all I want is that some Rom but with Htc Sense 2.5 so i can have the awesome weather animation...and the custom tabs on homescreen.....THANKS!!!
what do you mean by simple? they are all pretty much the same in the sense that they are 2.5 sense and 6.5 winmo if your looking in that category... if you want somthing plain look for some roms that have a lite version. those usually just come with the basic things you need to run your phone.
imo there is no 2.5 sence for me that is bug free enough to use all of the time. i would say nrg or valk have the closest ones. im sure other people may disagree.
Anyone know if one exists?
I find that running 2.1 is much smoother and just tends to run better than 2.5. 2.5 just runs a little slow for my tastes considering it's meant for 1Ghz instead of our measly 500Mhz.
Would appreciate it. I know we have a 6.1 with 2.1 but I like the start menu on 6.5. Or if someone could link me to a ROM of a pure upgrade to 6.5 and then a cab for 2.1 that'd be good too. I would like a 6.5 build that's up to date if at all possible. Thanks for the help
Look at the thread of NRGZ28 (Energy ROM), at the last download picture you'll see the title: Titanium and Sense 2.1
There you can choose.