I don't know how many people out there use IGuidance, but I do. I LOVE IT. The only problem is I just paid for the new version of IGuidance ( V4.0 ) and am experiancing a lot of problems. First off, the biggest problem is how SLOW it is. I can start it up fine, and get a fix no problem. The SLOWNESS comes when i start driving. It just freezes up, until i come to a stop and then 5 seconds later it will update with the spot and tell me what to do from there.
My old IGuidance V3.04 would show me driving, give me my speed, and give me up-to-date information on when i would need to be turning.
Now, I thought it was my bluetooth slowing it down; cause i use my bluetooth to listen to the voice prompts, but turning that off did nothing for me. STILL SLOW.
I don't know if anyone else is experiancing this. Is this just a dutty 6.1 RTM problem or is this a IGuidance V4 problem? I hope its just the RTM, because I PAID FOR THE IGuidance! Please help me.
Wow, soo no-one knows the fix for this? Anyone tried IGuidance V4 on an earlier build?
i just finished installing iGuidance V4 on my phone (which has Dutty's 6.1), and am going to be using it tonight. I will post my results on how well it is working etc... when i get a chance. Which radio version are you using. Changing radios may help the problem...
it seems as though a lot of people use TomTom so maybe that's why you aren't getting very much response...
i did use iGuidance V4 on an earlier version of Dutty's WM6. It worked perfectly. Although a lot of people have reported problems with GPS and WM6.1
check out this threat first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=368373&highlight=iguidance
I have iGuidance 4.0. I had the exact problem with other ROMs, but not with Dutty's 6.1 (5.2.19199).
My radio: 16.54.06.04
If you have S2A, disable that program. Lastly, set your Power and don't let it goes to suspend or turn if the device if not used in X minute.
If that doesn't work, try a different ROM. if it doesn't work, I am out of idea. Sorry...
It's the 6.1 rom, I had this with Sleuths 6.1 rom as well, stepped back to a 6.0 rom and iG4 works great.
I'm gonig to try this on Dutty's new 6.1 hopefully it will fix things.
Off Topic and I apologize, but this weekend I was about to drop $150 to buy tomtom, ditching Telenav which ATT gave me. But I noticed iGuidance is $109; Which would you prefer, TomTom or iGuidance? I've tried Google Maps and Windows Live, they can be used under certain circumstances, but I need something similar, or preferably, better than Telenav which I'm used to using currently.
Also, did you see this on their website?
"*** Note: v4 has conflict w/ ATT 8925 gprs. Need to turn gprs off until iGuidance is launched."
Iguidance has TTS. The poi searching is disappointing at best.
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Also, did you see this on their website?
"*** Note: v4 has conflict w/ ATT 8925 gprs. Need to turn gprs off until iGuidance is launched."
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that has actually ALWAYS been a problem even with the 8525. But, alas, it doesn't help us at all with our 8925. Has anyone tried using dutty's new release as of the 20th? I'm installing now and will give feedback.
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Off Topic and I apologize, but this weekend I was about to drop $150 to buy tomtom, ditching Telenav which ATT gave me. But I noticed iGuidance is $109; Which would you prefer, TomTom or iGuidance? I've tried Google Maps and Windows Live, they can be used under certain circumstances, but I need something similar, or preferably, better than Telenav which I'm used to using currently.
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iNav is quite good, even with the minor bug of having to stop any active data connection before starting. For your $109 you get the PPC, Plus PC, Plus UMPC versions of the program on the DVD which is nice if you play with laptops or tablets. The TTS street names is nice and the general product is well above average. I own 5 nav progs tom tom included, and prefer iG4 personally.
As one of Dutty's beta testers, I can verify that if you follow the directions I link to in the thread below that iGuidance will work properly. Again, this is not related to Dutty's rom, but rather 6.1 in general.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1937358&postcount=17
RemE said:
iNav is quite good, even with the minor bug of having to stop any active data connection before starting. For your $109 you get the PPC, Plus PC, Plus UMPC versions of the program on the DVD which is nice if you play with laptops or tablets. The TTS street names is nice and the general product is well above average. I own 5 nav progs tom tom included, and prefer iG4 personally.
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Seems Telenav has TTS, and Points of Interest, etc. and checks for traffic and doesn't have a problem starting up with the net connection active, actually its required; so the only REAL issue with TeleNav is its dependency on the Internet? I like that IG4 includes SW for the Laptop as well, that would be kewl. Points of Interest doesn't concern me too much. Oh well, sorry to stay off topic. But I was just trying to figure out where to spend my hard earned money. I'm just wondering why I should leave TeleNav, but I guess the internet thing is a big deal.
use GPSgate
I have iguidance v4 for a few months. yes, i have very similar problem and the workaround is to use GPSgate. you have to google for it. Download the trial version and launch gpsgate prior iguidance. it should fix your problem.
I love my iGuidance V4... The POI in my area are perfect. Took me a bit of time switching from Garmin to iNav... but anyways... The only 6.1 Rom that I've had no problems at all with iGuidance is "The end is nigh DeathV2" w/ Radio 1.65.20.29
I used Joe1981AL method and it works. No need for GPS gate. Just run mr_magoo script.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=368373&highlight=iguidance&page=3
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each person has so many expectations ! say them and write which WM6 Rom is better according your needs and expectations .
I personally use NBD 7.2 Vanilla -> fast, clean and no problems whatsoever!
same here, i want one that is fast, clean, and just put the programs you need, currently happy with NBD 7.2
I just installed the "XDA Mobile 6 (XM6)" rom yesterday and am very happy with it. Theres a good selection of extra apps that hardly take up any memory. I havent tried any other roms but this one is very fast , faster than the qtec wm5 rom i had on it before.
I have a T-Mobile MDA Vario (not Vario II)
PDAVIET
last PDAVIET by PHAMQUANG
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I just installed the "XDA Mobile 6 (XM6)" rom yesterday and am very happy with it. Theres a good selection of extra apps that hardly take up any memory. I havent tried any other roms but this one is very fast , faster than the qtec wm5 rom i had on it before.
I have a T-Mobile MDA Vario (not Vario II)
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Pretty much the same thing here. XM6 is what I'm using and am quite happy with it while I'm doing my research learning how to cook my own.
I'm sitting on Core 2.0n as I am currently out of my home country and have the phone permanently switched off. I am weighing my options for when I return, because I want to reflash to a ROM with Office 2007 (to match the upgrade I just did on my computer). I'm a fan of the Vanilla style ROMs so I can just add the programs I like, so I will probably go with NBD. I'm just sad that my Pocket Sudoku high scores will be reset!
7.3...
Just the right amount of apps , and fast even with HTC home and audio. Bluetooth is greatly improved (not just stereo)
Currently using Pandora V3/V3.1, so far so good
Ti2...believe it or not, Ti2 with all the HTC Touch programs integrated works best with my phone. Fast, no missed calls, and so far no problems...
I'm currently running Pandora 3.2 with Voice Command built in (Yeah, I'm not running my own rom right now... I'm playing the field... ). Very nice rom, as its quick and has newer Arcsoft SMS/MMS... So far its been very stable with no quirks that I've seen, and excellent battery life.
The next release of XM6 will be based on (or very similar to) this rom with some customizations I do...
I am running Ti2.2 right now... but I did play the field as well and tried out TNT and XM6, they just contained too many apps that I wouldn't use, therefore went on building the newer version of my ROM.
NBD 7.2 Base, on a Personal ROM ...
tnt-2.0 makes my g3 on tmo run very quickly and smoothly. after installing all fixes and running the htc_streaming_media cab, orb works perfectly at 160kb (able to run on tmo edge). which is infinitely better than m.youtube since i have access to basically everything on youtube without it telling me that youtube's working on it. if i am able to use wifi, why wouldn't i want to use orb over m.youtube? i guess i do sometimes forget to turn orb on before i leave the house...
i'm thinking of switching to sprint for the "mogul". unless i get an iphone...god that would suck. what are you going to do? i like the speed of sprint but the iphone is sexy. both would be two year commitments, though one would be considerably dearer.
also, i don't know if tnt-2.0 just changed the refresh rate of the button holds but i can scan through menus with the 4-way toggle switch SOOOO fast compared to all of the other roms. try opening up your start menu and just press and hold toggle up or down and the selection thing just flies!
davefan242 said:
tnt-2.0 makes my g3 on tmo run very quickly and smoothly. after installing all fixes and running the htc_streaming_media cab, orb works perfectly at 160kb (able to run on tmo edge). which is infinitely better than m.youtube since i have access to basically everything on youtube without it telling me that youtube's working on it. if i am able to use wifi, why wouldn't i want to use orb over m.youtube? i guess i do sometimes forget to turn orb on before i leave the house...
i'm thinking of switching to sprint for the "mogul". unless i get an iphone...god that would suck. what are you going to do? i like the speed of sprint but the iphone is sexy. both would be two year commitments, though one would be considerably dearer.
also, i don't know if tnt-2.0 just changed the refresh rate of the button holds but i can scan through menus with the 4-way toggle switch SOOOO fast compared to all of the other roms. try opening up your start menu and just press and hold toggle up or down and the selection thing just flies!
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can you post the streaming media cab? and also, are you just running orb from internet explorer? or how is it running through HTC streaming media? thanks
-Nstefanelli-
From Faria with regards!
Best ROM yet for our Wizards!!
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can you post the streaming media cab? and also, are you just running orb from internet explorer? or how is it running through HTC streaming media? thanks
-Nstefanelli-
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i found it via google and then modaco. what's funny is that the person who posted it said it was found on this site. i didn't spend a lot of time looking for it on this site, just went to google. works great though. i do use pie for orb and it opens wmplayer and it's great. like carrying around a 600gb video ipod with a lot of the videos the internet has to offer.
when i visit people in va, i roam on suncom/att edge and it works great there too. wifi is perfect.
http://www.modaco.com/index.php?showtopic=256259&pid=827856&st=0&#entry827856
To answer the question...I've tried:
NDB 7.3
Crossbow Reloaded 1.7 (XMA?)
Titanium
and Core2n
I found Crossbow Reloaded to be the best for me. It comes with good apps, looks great, and seems to be without bugs. With the help of people on here, the few problems I did encounter were solved (mostly configuration problems caused by my noobish status) and the remaining problem I think I can live with (excessive battery drain...now I have to charge every day instead of every 2 days)
The other roms had their good and bad points, but in the end they just didn't fit my needs. Doesn't mean they are "bad" - they are just not for me...currently.
i looked at that link again and it says it's for smartphones, but it works for m.youtube on my wizard (among other sites).
I'm using crossbow reloaded 1.7.1. Reason: it's very stable, everything working, bluetooth and wifi work great.
I see cooked ROMs and new dumped radios popping up almost everyday.
Here's my question for the members who flash them often:
If I need the...
Phone function to work flawlessly - No dial pad delay
Quick to launch contacts and quick to browse
Slide Open times low
Touchpal working
Auto correct works with no delay
Working MSN messenger
Reliable GPS signal with quick lock
Bluetooth working good when using a headset - not worried about playing music
IMAP & Exchange 2003/2007 working 100%
No freezing of any sort
Activesync working properly
Which Rom and Radio should I go with?
wow! are u serious?
bapssystupr3m3 said:
wow! are u serious?
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Which part is looking funny to you?
I personally can't get away from the 1.62 ATT Rom. Cooked of course...
I tried using WM6.1 version and there are way to many problems with it as of now. Don't get me wrong.. the chef's that cook up the WM6.1 have my greatest appreciation and envy, but unfortunately there is a few bugs in every version and if you try to manipulate it in anyway something else goes wrong.
Alex's ROMS are very stable and a wide variety of them depending on what you want.
This looks like another "what's the best rom" thread except it's worded really carefully and in detail. Anyways, here's my shameless plug. Use my current 3.02 rom with 1.58.26.20. Everything works great.
As far as the no dialpad delay request, not sure if this is possible. Even stripped down my dialpad is slow.
So which of your requirements does the standard OEM rom not provide to you?
It's always been my experience that each rom has a slightly different feel and a few little quirks here and there.
From what you asked my honest opinion would be any of the clean or light roms since speed seems to be a common theme. Beyond that it's up to your personal preference what the rom has that you like.
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I personally can't get away from the 1.62 ATT Rom. Cooked of course...
I tried using WM6.1 version and there are way to many problems with it as of now. Don't get me wrong.. the chef's that cook up the WM6.1 have my greatest appreciation and envy, but unfortunately there is a few bugs in every version and if you try to manipulate it in anyway something else goes wrong.
Alex's ROMS are very stable and a wide variety of them depending on what you want.
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Thanks for the reply.
I do understand that cooking ain't easy and much respect to all that do.
About Alex's ROMS... any radio that you would recommend.
schulzj said:
So which of your requirements does the standard OEM rom not provide to you?
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* Phone function to work flawlessly - No dial pad delay - no good ( 2 / 10 times when switching from 3G to edge voice calls drop)
* Quick to launch contacts and quick to browse - ok
* Slide Open times low - no good
* Touchpal working - ok
* Auto correct works with no delay - no good
* Working MSN messenger - ok
* Reliable GPS signal with quick lock - ok
* Bluetooth working good when using a headset - not worried about playing music - ok
* IMAP & Exchange 2003/2007 working 100% - ok
* No freezing of any sort - ok
* Activesync working properly - ok
ROMs and radios are quite tricky. If you read around, some people say radio "x" works well in one location, city, or country, but someone else says it has bad reception or slow GPS in their location. As for ROMs, what one might think is fast might be slow for you. Some ROMs cannot use radio "x", so if you choose a radio, it might not work on your favourite ROM. Battery drain is another issue. The list goes on...
My thoughts on your question? Find a ROM you are happy with and stay with it. Then try the wiki to find your perfect radio and test it. This will take a lot of time, flashing and reflashing. You might want to look into getting a lite ROM as they tend to be faster. For me, I like a ROM that is packed as full as it can go
If you want everything working and want WM6.1 my suggestion is sticking with a rom based on the 3.02 rom with 19170 OS. Going off of that I have had random freezes using IM+ with several different radios, but never with 1.58.26.20 which is the radio 3.02 was packaged with. If you want fast rotation when sliding you need to have fewer items on your today screen. GPS lock IMHO depends a lot on your location and what's around you. The initial GPS lock after flashing is always slower then each successive one.
With all this being said, I've tried several different roms and I like mine the best. A close second is Schap's rom (4.40 beta with 19716 OS), but it had too many things I didn't use on it. Finally Dangerously makes a good point about your location being a factor when choosing a radio. Luckily for you I saw your profile and I too live in Los Angeles (Downtown) and I have no issues with the 1.58.26.20 radio paired with the 3.02 rom.
Using Alex's ROM's I would use the radio 1.27.14.09 very stable and great connection....
akadonny said:
If you want everything working and want WM6.1 my suggestion is sticking with a rom based on the 3.02 rom with 19170 OS. Going off of that I have had random freezes using IM+ with several different radios, but never with 1.58.26.20 which is the radio 3.02 was packaged with. If you want fast rotation when sliding you need to have fewer items on your today screen. GPS lock IMHO depends a lot on your location and what's around you. The initial GPS lock after flashing is always slower then each successive one.
With all this being said, I've tried several different roms and I like mine the best. A close second is Schap's rom (3.40 beta with 19716 OS), but it had too many things I didn't use on it. Finally Dangerously makes a good point about your location being a factor when choosing a radio. Luckily for you I saw your profile and I too live in Los Angeles (Downtown) and I have no issues with the 1.58.26.20 radio paired with the 3.02 rom.
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Thanks for the detailed reply I will give the above a try
Hey, I noticed from your sig that you use TomTom 6.032. Do you have issues where Mandy or another voice doesn't finish speaking? For example Mandy will say "In 1 mile" and stop. Then when you're almost at your turn it says something like "turn right". I use 6.020 because of this damn bug and would love to know how you solved it if you did.
Thanks.
akadonny said:
Hey, I noticed from your sig that you use TomTom 6.032. Do you have issues where Mandy or another voice doesn't finish speaking? For example Mandy will say "In 1 mile" and stop. Then when you're almost at your turn it says something like "turn right". I use 6.020 because of this damn bug and would love to know how you solved it if you did.
Thanks.
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I wish I could tell you how but I have never encountered that issue with my TT. The only bug in mine is sound being disabled at start up. I live by TT almost everyday and yet to encounter the voice issue.
Does anybody know if the PPC version of TomTom 7 will goes out ?
Following some information's I've read, TomTom will not sell this version "in the box" but some company may deliver a v7 version with their device.
Also read that HTC will deliver this with the Diamond.
Thx in advance for your feedback.
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Does anybody know if the PPC version of TomTom 7 will goes out ?
Following some information's I've read, TomTom will not sell this version "in the box" but some company may deliver a v7 version with their device.
Also read that HTC will deliver this with the Diamond.
Thx in advance for your feedback.
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Version 7 for PDA/Smart Phones still unknown according to Tomtom.
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Version 7 for PDA/Smart Phones still unknown according to Tomtom.
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Okay, thanks
ffs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401679
XTREEM|RAGE said:
ffs
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=401679
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According to Tomtom, the availability of version 7 is unknow.
However, some people have ripped the HTC Diamond version which is illegal and no new maps are available that works with the ripped version although some people claims that the maps of release 6.75 works but they are out off date. Conclusion: May be that you can get an illegal version of Tomtom 7, but it will not support the latest maps.
Therefore, if you want navigation with the latest maps consider to use IGO8.
---Alex--- said:
According to Tomtom, the availability of version 7 is unknow.
However, some people have ripped the HTC Diamond version which is illegal and no new maps are available that works with the ripped version although some people claims that the maps of release 6.75 works but they are out off date. Conclusion: May be that you can get an illegal version of Tomtom 7, but it will not support the latest maps.
Therefore, if you want navigation with the latest maps consider to use IGO8.
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People in the Diamond forum and Kasier forum have download and purchased the version 7 maps from the tom tom 720 and they work with the ripper tt7
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hello !
I have installed tomtom 7 and works great on my polaris with map france_720_1802 ..
Really speed this tomtom, but i try igo8 and looks very good with more options !
TT7
I've installed TT7 with the West_European_720_1803 map.
It works but it isn't Navigon (which I prefer).
kr.,
Frepke
TT7 works, but i cant get any 7 maps to work... strange...
I installed TT7 on my Cruise, it works perfectly. It even proposed me to download a free map which I did )
I found somewhere to have the western europe v7 also. Great day !
Tzeunis said:
TT7 works, but i cant get any 7 maps to work... strange...
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You have a free download in the change map section.
My current best result...
Can i install 2 Versions of TomTom?
I have already installed tomtom6 and now i want to test the version 7. But tomtom7 asks me, if i want to delete the old version.
Can i install both versions? i dont want to delete the version 6.
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Can i install 2 Versions of TomTom?
I have already installed tomtom6 and now i want to test the version 7. But tomtom7 asks me, if i want to delete the old version.
Can i install both versions? i dont want to delete the version 6.
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No you cant. But why do you want to keep version 6? Version 7 works better, works with newer maps... why keep with the old stuff?
I have TT6 running WE 6.75 and use a lot, so am more than interested in upgrading.
3 Qs
1. What are the new features of TT7? Is it worth it? Is it really faster? One feature I would really like in particular: does TT7 have the ability to give a voice warning of being over the speed limit?
2. Do we ever expect TT to release this formally for PDAs?
3. Do you also need to update TomTom Home to 2.x? (TT6 only worked with TT Home 1.x).
Thanks
Q1: you can give a sound to warning over speed so i guess a voice too.
Q2&Q3 dont know
CompleteIdiot said:
I have TT6 running WE 6.75 and use a lot, so am more than interested in upgrading.
3 Qs
1. What are the new features of TT7? Is it worth it? Is it really faster? One feature I would really like in particular: does TT7 have the ability to give a voice warning of being over the speed limit?
2. Do we ever expect TT to release this formally for PDAs?
3. Do you also need to update TomTom Home to 2.x? (TT6 only worked with TT Home 1.x).
Thanks
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Hi,
I have it running on the poor mans Polaris (Artemis) and it works just as well as TT6.
1. The new features I have noticed are
i You can now disable auto zoom, so you can set a zoom level you like and it won't change.
ii You can set a warning both for going over the speed limit or for a speed defined by you.
iii You can change the pointer to your car of choice.
iv It displays the road you are on as well as the next road when following a route.
v the speed warning is now red background with white text so is easier to read (was red on blue before).
vi Has access to MapShare (I can't get this to work as I have it installed purely on my SD card but other forum users report it works).
2. No idea.
3. You need to use TT Home ver 2.3
Overall it is not a major improvement on TT6 but there are a few bits. Due to the size of its installation (over 12mb) I can't fit it on my device storage but it runs fine on the SD card. However, this does prevent it from connecting to TT Home. However, I intend to change my Artemis for a MDA Compact IV or an Orbit 2 so that problem should be easy to fix.
Regards
Thanks spangelsaregreat and le poulpe for replies.
As I use mine in my pocket via earplugs on my motorbike, and hence never look at the screen (and hence my interest in voice/audio features) it doesn't look like there is much more in TT7, except of course the speed warning.
just tested tomtom v7.450.9028 on my polaris with tt7.20 and tt7.15 maps. it works great and even faster then tomtom6
HI all, Ive just been given an old XDA 2 (II). It seems to work ok.
What is the latest version of Windows that this can run and is there a tutorial on how to install it
Before I invest any time or money could somebody give me a pointer as to if I could run tom tom with this?
If so what do i need?
I have used a nokia 6680 with a bluetooth receiver running tomtom and this worked fine. I am assuming the xda runs a different version.
If anybody could tell me where to start i would be very grateful.
Many Thanks
Richie
Check if you have an XDA II, aka Himalya or XDA IIi ala Alpine
Start - Settings - Device Info - Identity
PH10B - Himalaya
PH10C - Alpine
If it's a Himalaya you can upgrade it to WM6.1 or WM6.5. If an Alpine then you are stuck on WM2003.
As for SatNav TomTom 6.5 does install on a WM6.5 Himalaya, just, but i have been unable to test it due to not having a bluetooth GPS.
Thanks so much for a quick reply
Its PH10B so Himalaya
It seems to be windows 4.20.0 so quite far behind I'm guessing
Excellent
I assume I need to be connected to my PC to upgrade, the cradle/usb lead that came with it is not being recognised in XP on my machine.
Is there some drivers I need to download?
Have you installed Active Sync? Very easy to download from Microsoft.
For an updated ROM check the Himalaya section of this forum, there are many to choose from.
I have a Himalaya but it is purely for test purposes, my primary PPC is a Trinity.
Thanks, Active Sync installd, so simple when you know how.
USB now working
Are the ROMS the operating system(windows 6.5 etc)?
Ive now gone to the Himalaya thread.
I see my questions are already answered there
many Thanks
once you have worked out which device you have and can look in the right section most things have been answered already.
i seem to recall that when i installed TomTom 6.5 on my Himalaya it had to go on first and then i had to remove all the voices bar the one i wanted to ahve any space left for anything else. never actually used it as i don't have a BT GPS receiver.
Before i start to do anything could i just check something.
the three main things i would like to do are:
Upgrade the OS to the latest but more importantly most stable version
unlock the sim from 02 only
and add a decent satnav program.
What would be correct order to do this, obviously satnav last.
But does the os need to be done before the sim unlock?
Thinking back to my early days with the Himalaya, i unlocked it and then upgraded it.
Check out All in one SIM unlock to remove the SIM lock. I had success with the early version an one Himalaya and two work Alpines.
The upgrade will totally wipe the device so anthing that is installed will get deleted.
I tried the sim unlock tool but i get a 'does not know what program to open it' message did i miss something?
I flashed the rom ok to a few different versions, I'm going to try the one in your signature ather 6.1
I also tried lastest version of tomtom but it when it came to install it said not enough room? I tried installing an older version of tomtom and it worked fine.
Any tips on that?
I was using a 2gb card?
Can't remember much about the SIM unlock tool, only thing springing to mind is to check that are trying to run it direct on your PDA?
Only ever tried TomTom v6.5. Think the issue is that by default it installs all the foreign voices into System Storage, which once you get it installed and running you can delete and recover space.
Can't say as i use my Himalaya for much these days as i have Trinity.
After a few days of constant trying you get the hang of it in the end.
Thanks so much for the replys. Ive never used a pda before and to start using one thats 10 years old is a bit stupid. However i now have the latest version of tomtom all up and running in time for my london to turkey drive on monday.
I do have an iphone but not much good when there is no 3g to download the maps
Still didnt get the unlock tool to work but i shall keep trying.
Nothing stupid in using a Himalaya, especially as a satnav, the 3.5" screen is great for that.
It has also given you something to learn the basics on in case you take the jump to a WM phone.
i was just curious as to whether certain programs that im using for my touch pro 1 will work with the touch pro 2.
htorch,mortscript(used for random ringtones),s2u2,.net configuration tool,barcorama,cab xpress,clear temp,diamond tf3d configuration tool,diamond tv,diamond tweak (and if this will not work will sum1 please recommend a similar program designed for the vzw tp2),go news touch,microsoft live search,pandora (the version i have right now doesnt display properly so if theres a more appropriate one please recommend),personalizer(changes carrier name),ppcgeeks mobile(gotta have this),and the mobile youtube app. also, if anyone knows of any other useful apps that will definitely work for the touch pro 2 id love to give them a try...
the only other question i have regards the gps in the vzw tp2...my question is, is i download google maps (or anything that uses gps) will it automatically work or is the sumthing like the "bored" fix that ill have to do...id love to be able to use gps but i tried bored's fix on my touch pro 1 and couldnt get it to work...
any other recommendations pertaining to the tp2 would be greatly appreciated
im wondering the exact same thing. ordered my tp2 today
mwrood said:
i was just curious as to whether certain programs that im using for my touch pro 1 will work with the touch pro 2.
htorch,mortscript(used for random ringtones),s2u2,.net configuration tool,barcorama,cab xpress,clear temp,diamond tf3d configuration tool,diamond tv,diamond tweak (and if this will not work will sum1 please recommend a similar program designed for the vzw tp2),go news touch,microsoft live search,pandora (the version i have right now doesnt display properly so if theres a more appropriate one please recommend),personalizer(changes carrier name),ppcgeeks mobile(gotta have this),and the mobile youtube app. also, if anyone knows of any other useful apps that will definitely work for the touch pro 2 id love to give them a try...
the only other question i have regards the gps in the vzw tp2...my question is, is i download google maps (or anything that uses gps) will it automatically work or is the sumthing like the "bored" fix that ill have to do...id love to be able to use gps but i tried bored's fix on my touch pro 1 and couldnt get it to work...
any other recommendations pertaining to the tp2 would be greatly appreciated
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Google maps worked automatically. It's been raining here, and I didn't want to stand out in the rain waiting for it to get a sattelite lock so I used QuickGPS. After it downloaded data, GMaps found the sats in less than 10 seconds and found my location very accurately.
txyaloo said:
Google maps worked automatically. It's been raining here, and I didn't want to stand out in the rain waiting for it to get a sattelite lock so I used QuickGPS. After it downloaded data, GMaps found the sats in less than 10 seconds and found my location very accurately.
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how quickly does it get a lock without quickgps?
im assuming agps is only going to work with vzwnavigator and is turned off. am i right?
billyburly said:
how quickly does it get a lock without quickgps?
im assuming agps is only going to work with vzwnavigator and is turned off. am i right?
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I'm not sure. It was raining Saturday when the phone was delivered. I stood outside for a minute, and it hadn't found a GPS lock yet. Once I used QuickGPS it locked on in a few seconds. I haven't used the GPS since then since my battery was draining fast enough from just normal use.
I got a lock right away with Google Maps with no third party priming software. I just had to set Google Maps manually to com4, baud rate 4800 and then enable GPS all the time instead of just with 911 and it locked on in about 3 seconds. Gonna test Garmin & Tomtom this afternoon to see if it needs the same manual setup.
the verizon tp2 has an app call quickgps that downloads updates to the gps...after i downloaded, ive been geting up to 15 satellites and instant locks....highly recommend this to anyone before changing any settings
joeyc1123 said:
the verizon tp2 has an app call quickgps that downloads updates to the gps...after i downloaded, ive been geting up to 15 satellites and instant locks....highly recommend this to anyone before changing any settings
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That's an HTC application that's been in every HTC phone I've owned with GPS onboard. Yes - very handy.
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That's an HTC application that's been in every HTC phone I've owned with GPS onboard. Yes - very handy.
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my previous phone(vogue on verizon) had the gps locked so i never had this program. i was (at best) getting 5-6 satellites. after i updated my tp2 with this htc app i get around 12 which was a total shocker. i'm just so happy with this phone, now just waiting for some rom development to rise from the dead...lol
back to your original question
i was just curious as to whether certain programs that im using for my touch pro 1 will work with the touch pro 2.
htorch,mortscript(used for random ringtones),s2u2,.net configuration tool,barcorama,cab xpress,clear temp,diamond tf3d configuration tool,diamond tv,diamond tweak (and if this will not work will sum1 please recommend a similar program designed for the vzw tp2),go news touch,microsoft live search,pandora (the version i have right now doesnt display properly so if theres a more appropriate one please recommend),personalizer(changes carrier name),ppcgeeks mobile(gotta have this),and the mobile youtube app. also, if anyone knows of any other useful apps that will definitely work for the touch pro 2 id love to give them a try...
Yes, I too had an original HTC TPwith a lot of the same programs. Will they run on the TP2? I think the htorch may not as the TP2 doesn't have a flash for the camera.
Thanks - K
Maps and S2U2
Google Maps worked fine for me today with the GPS ( did use the QuickGPS first, very simple though). Found up to 10 Satellites that I noticed. Just loaded S2U2 1.62 QVGA and it loaded fine. Seems to work after the reboot. Looks like the sizing may be a little off though.
txyaloo and quick gps
Ive been trying to find the Quick gps cab that would work for tp2
txyaloo could you maybe post it or tell me where you got it
mwrood said:
i was just curious as to whether certain programs that im using for my touch pro 1 will work with the touch pro 2.
htorch,mortscript(used for random ringtones),s2u2,.net configuration tool,barcorama,cab xpress,clear temp,diamond tf3d configuration tool,diamond tv,diamond tweak (and if this will not work will sum1 please recommend a similar program designed for the vzw tp2),go news touch,microsoft live search,pandora (the version i have right now doesnt display properly so if theres a more appropriate one please recommend),personalizer(changes carrier name),ppcgeeks mobile(gotta have this),and the mobile youtube app. also, if anyone knows of any other useful apps that will definitely work for the touch pro 2 id love to give them a try...
the only other question i have regards the gps in the vzw tp2...my question is, is i download google maps (or anything that uses gps) will it automatically work or is the sumthing like the "bored" fix that ill have to do...id love to be able to use gps but i tried bored's fix on my touch pro 1 and couldnt get it to work...
any other recommendations pertaining to the tp2 would be greatly appreciated
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htorch won't do anything since TP2 doesn't have flash
s2u2 works
I use cleanRAM instead of clear temp
don't use diamond tf3d config
I use HD Tweak instead of Diamond Tweak since it's a bigger screen
Youtube should come stock on the verizon version
GPS is already unlocked and VZW version i think came stock with Bing but I may have installed it seperately
I currently have on my VZW Touch Pro2:
Bing
ContactFix
Display Switch
G-Alarm
HD Tweak
MP3 Trimmer
Pocket Uno (;
S2U2
Total Commander
cleanRAM
psShutXP
and I can confirm all these work