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T-mobile ROM or HTC ROM plus other questions!

Hi all i have been using pda phones for a long time and have followed this website for quite a while...
I have an obsession for these kind of phones...so today i upgraded my phone from vario to the new vario 3.
One of the first things i plan to do is flash the ROM/Radio (not to good with the terminology).
i was wondering what people think of the t-mobile rom ENG or any other versions of it and whether i would be better off using the original htc one...i wasnt really fond of the rom for the vario.
also i havent flashed a phone in a long long time (last time was for my mda compact which was nearly 2/3 years ago!)..so i wanted to ask is there anything i should know? i have been reading the threads and i wanted to know which version of the hard spl should i use because there are several different stickies with difference hard spl
Can you update the radio serparatly from the rom? or can you do them both at the same time? and also which radio and rom would you recommend?
and also where can i learn to understand what exactly rom/radio/ext rom are exactly..i have a respectable idea of what they are but jus wanna make sure i know what im doing before i do it..
and also what does dumping a rom do?
thanks for your help
sorry if these questions have already been asked!

slachanah said:
One of the first things i plan to do is flash the ROM/Radio
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Why?
slachanah said:
i was wondering what people think of the t-mobile rom ENG
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I've got no problems with it, actually. Sure, there's a few tweaks need installing, but I don't think there's anything serious enough to risk changing the ROM for - the device hasn't been out long enough for people to make any significant additions to it and as far as I know, there aren't any official upgrades out yet.
I've stuck the MoDaCo Vario III de-brand on, to change the icons back to sensible colours, then picked up other tweaks from this site and MoDaCo.
Easier than a ROM flash, reversible, and risk-free.
Before you rush off and flash a new ROM, ask yourself what you're actually trying to accomplish.

Mr.Clark said:
Why?
I've got no problems with it, actually. Sure, there's a few tweaks need installing, but I don't think there's anything serious enough to risk changing the ROM for - the device hasn't been out long enough for people to make any significant additions to it and as far as I know, there aren't any official upgrades out yet.
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Well i have read one of the threads that the htc rom does leave u more space and does run slightly quicker..
Mr.Clark said:
I've stuck the MoDaCo Vario III de-brand on, to change the icons back to sensible colours, then picked up other tweaks from this site and MoDaCo.
Easier than a ROM flash, reversible, and risk-free.
Before you rush off and flash a new ROM, ask yourself what you're actually trying to accomplish.
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Any particular tweaks that you would recommend here or the modaco website?
was trying to get rid of some of the bloatware that i didnt want that t-mobile provides..but i will take ur advice and not rush into it..will wait for a month or two before i start prying around...
plus the skin/today/theme/front page (dont know what it is but it surely has to be one of those) of the htc rom and orange rom looks cool!
do you know where i can get that from?
i.e. these ones htc
(http://www.trustedreviews.com/mobile-devices/review/2007/08/10/HTC-P4550-Kaiser-Smartphone/p3)
and orange (where it says software)
(http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index.php/2007/09/07/htc_tytn_ii_review)
ps thanks for ur help and advice
im at work so it wont let me check the modaco website...but i will check it out when i get home

The T-Mobile ROM is about as near to the HTC one as an operator ROM is ever likely to get. The only piece of un-needed bloat was a trial version of F-Prot Antivirus; which takes a few seconds to uninstall. Even de-branding it is a pretty short job, as for once they haven't splashed pink everywhere.

The VarioIII rom from t-mob is actually very good... been using it for a few weeks, and feel no need to flash the 'proper' htc one...
tmob seem to have learnt to leave well alone... finally
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ripnetuk said:
The VarioIII rom from t-mob is actually very good... been using it for a few weeks, and feel no need to flash the 'proper' htc one...
tmob seem to have learnt to leave well alone... finally
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cheers for ur advise u guys
any tweaks in particular u would recommend i have seen the scha'p's advanced configuration tool im gonna use that...anything else?

The first tweak I'd recommend is Paul's Debrand that I mentioned in my previous post. Gets rid of a lot of the pink and switches back to nice Windows colours.
The Trusted Mobiles picture looks like it's using the Windows Default theme.
If you tap Start, Settings, Today then Windows Default, hit OK and return to the Today screen. Should look pretty similar.
Go back to that page again and tap the Items tab at the bottom. The giant widget with the clock is the HTC Home plugin. All I've got on my Today screen are that (modified) and the Calendar.
To modify the HTC Home plugin, head over to http://www.pocketemu.com/hhc-info.html and download the HTC Home Customizer. This is a fantastic app. Poke around the site, find the themes you want, then download, install and configure it.
The other biggie you'll want is the Kaiser Tweak. Have a read through that thread, but it's fairly self explanatory once you run it.
That should give you a start, anyway. Enjoy!

Best Kaiser 6.1 and 6.0 ROM and Radio out?

New to Kaiser. What's everybody's opinion on the best ROM out right now?
TIA!

anubus12 said:
New to Kaiser. What's everybody's opinion on the best ROM out right now?
TIA!
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it all depends.. it's all personal preference.
Best way to decide is just to try it all out yourself.
Dutty's is most popular for the most part. Radio depends on your area etc.

I can't believe you have 150 posts and post a question like that. You should know already that everyone has their own opinion on what is the best rom. I will let you know that Dutty seems to be the most popular roms, but I don't use any of his roms cause I cook my own.
Just giving you a heads up on these forums. We have a lot of new people in here and a lot of these new people ask the same questions as you did.

i noticed that the radio performance varries by area also?

the best rom, which came bundled with the best radio, was removed from the Internet by HTC.
It had full dual core utilization, 3d drivers, multi-touch capability, flash 3, and ran Mac OSX.
I think it was called you_should_know_better v1.24.2234

otheruser said:
the best rom, which came bundled with the best radio, was removed from the Internet by HTC.
It had full dual core utilization, 3d drivers, multi-touch capability, flash 3, and ran Mac OSX.
I think it was called you_should_know_better v1.24.2234
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boo ya, 150 post senior member burned by a 2 post junior member. good job there otheruser

dutty most popular
anubus12 said:
New to Kaiser. What's everybody's opinion on the best ROM out right now?
TIA!
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dutty seem to develope the most popular. Its stable and there are several different versions. the WIKI's here are very good. I suggest you read and study and try some different ROM's and decide for yourself.

Sorry for the dumb question. Just got the Kaiser to try out for a few days only and am travelling. Just don't have the time to really evaluate the phone (not an excuse really). Have to return it if I don't like it. Hence the question to get the best feel. If I had more time with the phone, I would try them all.

anubus12 said:
Sorry for the dumb question. Just got the Kaiser to try out for a few days only and am travelling. Just don't have the time to really evaluate the phone (not an excuse really). Have to return it if I don't like it. Hence the question to get the best feel. If I had more time with the phone, I would try them all.
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Travelling - RETURN IT?
You are travelling and willing to mess with your phone - you have GUTS man!
You know that if you mess with the phone you will most likely NOT be able to return it without putting it back to the shape it was in BEFORE you hosed with it?
All of that from someone who sounds like he has not done this before?
Whew - I am not worthy!
Bill

anubus12 said:
New to Kaiser. What's everybody's opinion on the best ROM out right now?
TIA!
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I got Random Freeze and Hang using Dutys on my TILT. (i got the worse experience using it)
Once i change to ALEXs ROM ... everything allright... run smooth... and little tiny itsy bitsy small bugs.... fine with me

This may sound like a stupid question but I know radios work for reception but why did I lose audio on my device when i upgraded to dutty 6.1 release? I fixed the issue on the same day of course but I was just wondering why I lost audio.

redbandana said:
This may sound like a stupid question but I know radios work for reception but why did I lose audio on my device when i upgraded to dutty 6.1 release? I fixed the issue on the same day of course but I was just wondering why I lost audio.
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because you have 6.0 radio, and will need to upgrade it to 6.1

tak.japan said:
because you have 6.0 radio, and will need to upgrade it to 6.1
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Yeah i knew that but quite don't understand why it affects audio

At&t Has bad ROMS

So i purchased my tilt and it came with the AT&T Win Mo 6 on it, I had a few problems with it and AT&T replaced my phone with one that has Win Mo 6.1, with the new one i am noticing some program compatibility issues and various other ANOYING glitches. Will the TyTAN II Rom from HTC's support site install on my phone with out a problem, is it better, and what are the differences between HTC's ROM and AT&T's? Also does anyone know how to speed up the screen switch time when i open and close it?

Well unfortunately i havent much experience with AT&T, but the manufacturers roms(HTC) will always be better than a Network branded rom. You should be able to flash it, ive flashed the original rom that my HTC TyTN II originally shipped with, saying that i did install HardSPL before i flashed anything, currently im running winmo 6.5 by TPC, Read the rom development stickies for more help, sorry if i havent helped much, im sure someone who knows will help you, by the way you shouldnt have posted this in the rom development section, it should be in the discussions section.

srry i miss posted ill repost. ty for that tid bit

There is a reason why people come to the forums. We all know that the ATT Roms are over bloated and just plain suck. Thanks to the wonderful chefs here, the Tilt has seen greater roms and functionality. Try flashing some new roms. PDA corner is fairly fast and fun. Experiment and see what fits you best.

User opinion for the best rom for Verizon's HTC TP2

I receive my replacement TP2 tomorrow for Verizon's network. Just wondering what the Verizon TP2 users feel is the best/stable rom. I know everyone's opinion is different, but I'll go with the majority for my TP2. Thanks in advance for your comments.

just be sure not to use one from the GSM forum (this one)
Use the Rhodium CDMA section

I'm also interested in this.
I want to try a rom, but only one that is stable as if it came officially and fast smooth UI too of course. But I've no idea which one would fit the bill. Same I think as the OP is looking for.
It'd be nice to have a stock 6.5 os rom to try and then it'd be neat to have another with added UI manilla or whatever that is or whatever HTC has done to their UI. Also a rom with the Sense UI on it would rock. I'd even like to try that.

I've been using SSK 3.0 for the past 3 or 4 days, and it's fast, reliable, has sense ui, and hasn't had a single problem so far.
I'd reccommend it on the Verizon tp2.
Just make sure you get the Verizon keyboard fix cab, also.

Does the SSK have the MMS issue like the Juicy rom??

Well, I'm using mine on Sprint, and I've no issues in or out with mms.
I actually just got one right after I read that lol

defiantone said:
I receive my replacement TP2 tomorrow for Verizon's network. Just wondering what the Verizon TP2 users feel is the best/stable rom. I know everyone's opinion is different, but I'll go with the majority for my TP2. Thanks in advance for your comments.
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Im using SSK 3.0. He is making an update to his rom for this weekend. It has been working great. He has added some new apps and utilities to the WinMo 6.5 Rom. I like it and will probably stick with his roms. Ive used them through the TP and TP2.

I use both Mighty Roms and Energy Roms and they both work great.

deviantirish said:
Im using SSK 3.0. He is making an update to his rom for this weekend. It has been working great. He has added some new apps and utilities to the WinMo 6.5 Rom. I like it and will probably stick with his roms. Ive used them through the TP and TP2.
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I agree... the SSK roms are great and he supports them very well through his website...
www.sskusers.net
I've had his ROMs way back on my verizon xv6800... my current TP... and I'll use his ROMs on my new TP2 that FexEx says should arrive in the mail tomorrow

what about roms that just work? no need to install anything extra to make it work?

Might ROM for me!

Energy Leo... the best

Calk's Kitchen works without anything additional installed and gives you the option to pick from 5 builds, and it's a KITCHEN!

I seem to hear a lot of good of SSK ROM's. Does SSK ROM fix anything on the TP2? What are the known issues with it so far? SSK website doesn't list issues, just what is included. I would be interested in knowing if any of the usb modem or internet sharing problems have been fixed. I know, I have been through this in another thread, I'm just a little strapped for cash when it comes to having to buy wifi hardware. I'd rather have the usb method working if possible.
I'm no newb to WM. but I am a newb to flashing. I didn't even flash my Q9M ... afraid of bricking the dumb thing with all the horror stories I heard.
One last here, I read about flashing via memory card. Is that possible with this? Thanks

Coming from hd2 sensation to the real thing!

Hi all, after 2 years of modding my HD2 with wm6.5, wp7 and tons of android builds, I'm upgrading to a sensation. I've read a lot of the threads but it seems less straight forward to hack this phone. I think i understand it, is s-off like flashing the bootloader so i can root it?

elgrego4 said:
Hi all, after 2 years of modding my HD2 with wm6.5, wp7 and tons of android builds, I'm upgrading to a sensation. I've read a lot of the threads but it seems less straight forward to hack this phone. I think i understand it, is s-off like flashing the bootloader so i can root it?
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Hi,
I'm not sure which threads you have read,but THIS THREAD will take you through the four stages to get your phone ready to install any custom ROM.

That's a lot of stuff to do just to hack my phone, i remember it being so much easier. I need a bit of help, I have just moved house and dont have broadband. I can get all the downloads whilst at work but no connection at home to the revolution site. Is there any other way of getting s-off without a live internet connection?

elgrego4 said:
That's a lot of stuff to do just to hack my phone, i remember it being so much easier. I need a bit of help, I have just moved house and dont have broadband. I can get all the downloads whilst at work but no connection at home to the revolution site. Is there any other way of getting s-off without a live internet connection?
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Hi,
It seems like a lot, but it is no more than you did for the hd2.
I cannot see a way round the live connection. Revolution has to check the code it gives you.
You might have to wait till you get your broadband.

I feel so restricted with an unrooted orange branded phone.

Panic over, I had everything sdk and sync wise already from doing the hd2, I then got onto the web using usb tethering and after that everything is s-off, rooted, cwr and revolution HD rom installed. Im back in the game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

elgrego4 said:
Panic over, I had everything sdk and sync wise already from doing the hd2, I then got onto the web using usb tethering and after that everything is s-off, rooted, cwr and revolution HD rom installed. Im back in the game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi,
Glad you sorted it out.
I notice you are using ARHD 3.6.8.
Please check my signature for a selection of new lockrings and battery % Mods.

Welcome to Sensation

elgrego4 said:
Hi all, after 2 years of modding my HD2 with wm6.5, wp7 and tons of android builds, I'm upgrading to a sensation. I've read a lot of the threads but it seems less straight forward to hack this phone. I think i understand it, is s-off like flashing the bootloader so i can root it?
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Many thanks to all involved, I and many others went from a handset incapable of delivering texts (sent to outbox!!) to the best phone (boy's toy) ever.
I followed a similar road to the above post. However I ended up with Tween's cm7 with Doriamnx's kernal. Loved the tablet tweeks as buttons were already replaced twice, and the cm7 advanced setings.
Can or will anyone make an educated guess to when I could get the sensation(xe) to this level of usability with cm7 or Senseless build.
Ta

olderbloke said:
Many thanks to all involved, I and many others went from a handset incapable of delivering texts (sent to outbox!!) to the best phone (boy's toy) ever.
I followed a similar road to the above post. However I ended up with Tween's cm7 with Doriamnx's kernal. Loved the tablet tweeks as buttons were already replaced twice, and the cm7 advanced setings.
Can or will anyone make an educated guess to when I could get the sensation(xe) to this level of usability with cm7 or Senseless build.
Ta
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Hi,
I take it you have not got a Sensation yet.
CM7 is still experimental and not fully developed .
ARHD,which I'm on,does have a senseless version,which people rate.
So there is hope for you yet.

malybru said:
Hi,
I take it you have not got a Sensation yet.
CM7 is still experimental and not fully developed .
ARHD,which I'm on,does have a senseless version,which people rate.
So there is hope for you yet.
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Had a sensation xe for a week now. So far S-off,cwm & rooted. With Orange Uk. all stock at the mo. Radio, kernal & rom. would like good camera over xmas. (something hd2 never quite cracked imo on Android).

olderbloke said:
would like good camera over xmas. (something hd2 never quite cracked imo on Android).
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um, you shoud've bought the SGSII if you wanted to take better photos than the HD2 ; ) Only kidding, well, sort of. So far for me the biggest disappointment of the Sensation is the camera, especially indoors. It takes great macro shots in low light (even pitch black), but every other indoor shot I've taken has soooo much noise in it, even in well lit rooms. I'm not that impressed with photos taken outside either - doesn't feel like that much of a step up from the Leo to me, especially given the two year difference between them. Build quality, or perhaps quality of design is behind the Leo too. I've had to put four small pieces of Blu-tack inside to stop the creaking, LOL.
I'm still really enjoying it though.
Can either of you fellow Sensation Noobs see Nova 2 or Shadowgun in the Android Market? I can't. Via the web I just get an error saying my device is incompatible even though I know they'll run.

I got shadowgun from another market

elgrego4 said:
I got shadowgun from another market
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Yes, but what malware did it come with? I'd rather just buy it from the main Android Market and be done with it to be honest. Well, if I could!

Ouzo said:
Yes, but what malware did it come with? I'd rather just buy it from the main Android Market and be done with it to be honest. Well, if I could!
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Try turning Fastboot off.