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Hi guys im new to the forum and new to winmo. I recently purchased an HTC touch pro from verizon, and contrary to most reviews I like it so far. Anyway I need to do quite a few things, and dont know where to get started.
I need to:
- Update the phone (if i install a new ROM will this update the phone?) If not how/where do i get the updates?
- Install a new ROM - do i need to do this? what does it do which one and where?
- I need a youtube app - where/which?
- I would like any web browsers you think are better then opera 9.5 ( I heard Fennic was fast?)
- I also need step by step instructions to doing all of this please. sorry
PS: Do i need to install the software that comes with phone? if I do, or if I do any of the above, doese it waver the 30 day trial period?
Thanks for any help! sorry its so much!

lolobean said:
Hi guys im new to the forum and new to winmo. I recently purchased an HTC touch pro from verizon, and contrary to most reviews I like it so far. Anyway I need to do quite a few things, and dont know where to get started.
I need to:
- Update the phone (if i install a new ROM will this update the phone?) If not how/where do i get the updates?
- Install a new ROM - do i need to do this? what does it do which one and where?
- I need a youtube app - where/which?
- I would like any web browsers you think are better then opera 9.5 ( I heard Fennic was fast?)
- I also need step by step instructions to doing all of this please. sorry
PS: Do i need to install the software that comes with phone? if I do, or if I do any of the above, doese it waver the 30 day trial period?
Thanks for any help! sorry its so much!
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Today is a great day to spend reading.
The answers to all your questions and more can be found here
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Raphael
and here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=437
Welcome to the forum and winmo and have fun.

I would still like any help you guys can give. thanks for the links but im stil pretty confuions about some of the specific questions i had.

lolobean said:
Hi guys im new to the forum and new to winmo. I recently purchased an HTC touch pro from verizon, and contrary to most reviews I like it so far. Anyway I need to do quite a few things, and dont know where to get started.
I need to:
- Update the phone (if i install a new ROM will this update the phone?) If not how/where do i get the updates?
- Install a new ROM - do i need to do this? what does it do which one and where?
- I need a youtube app - where/which?
- I would like any web browsers you think are better then opera 9.5 ( I heard Fennic was fast?)
- I also need step by step instructions to doing all of this please. sorry
PS: Do i need to install the software that comes with phone? if I do, or if I do any of the above, doese it waver the 30 day trial period?
Thanks for any help! sorry its so much!
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First off - Why do you feel you have to install a new ROM - you say you are happy with the device. Are you saying this because many people here are flashing different ROM's to their devices so you think you should. You just got your device - you should really learn how to use it first and figure out what it can do for you. Afterwards if you feel you want to flash a new ROM, than the ROM you choose is based on your needs. Follow the advice already given to you and start reading (LOTS) If you don't you might kill your device before really getting to enjoy it.
Opera is a good browser, I have used it - but I am now using skyfire. I just find it quicker. Haven't used Fennic so can't say how it compares
Youtube app - You can watch Youtube using Skyfire - but there are several Youtube apps available throughout these forums. If you do a simple search with Keywod "youtube" you should be able to find some rather easily. I don't use any though because I can watch them though Skyfire.
You probably won't find anyone giving you step by step instructions for unlocking, flashing and installing apps etc... you have already been pointed to where you need to go to learn this for yourself so do some reading. If you have questions after having done some reading about something specific, then ask and people will help but not many people will hold your hand through this.
If you try returning your device within the 30 days with a custom (non official) ROM - you might have some troubles. You will have to reflash your stock ROM back to your device and lock it again I think.
I don't know what you mean - Do I have to install software that comes with the phone. There are many apps available in this forum which you can easily install (many are in .cab format for easy installation. Some in .exe format requiring installation from your computer to your device though activesinc and some are just (place on your device and run it) Take into consideration which version of WM you have on your device (some are specific to WM 6 some to 6.1 and some to 5. Also take into consideration your screan. VGA or WVGA or QVGA etc.. as running an app with resolution different than your device and it will not display properly. If you install an app and it does not work properly or you just don't like it - go to settings - System - Remove programs and uninstall the app that way (works only for cabs or exe's installed) The others you just navigate to where you placed the app and delete it. You cannot delete applications hard coded into your ROM (from what I have read)
There is much to learn in these forums and it is up to you to do some reading and learning and figure out for yourself what it is you really want on your device. As you can see from my signature - I am still running my stock WM 6 ROM.
If I sound like I am being harsh I appologize; however, I must point you to this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/faq.php
These are the rules and you need to read the rules - I notice that you created three seperate threads asking pretty much the same thing. This was the first thread started and was in the right section.
You created another one asking the exact same things after not having gotten the response you were looking for (bad move and a violation of the rules) and you created a third asking the same thing but not in quite as much detail (violation of the rules)
We are (most of us) are helpful community; however, you must do some work yourself to learn as much as you can and this will require lots and lots of reading. If you don't do the reading and learning for yourself (you just will never understand your device and what it is capable of and your next post will be titled
"Help - I bricked my device" - You don't want this and neither do we. Read and if you need clarification (because it is a lot to learn and can be confusing) then ask questions about your specific uncertainties. We will be glad to help (except I can't help with flashing ROM's because I havn't ever done it yet) lol
Good luck and enjoy your new device

thanks for all the help man, i should have done more research, the wiki is kinda confusing to me though and i wasnt sure of the different procedures to flashing etc. sorry. One question though, I was looking at downloading a pack of apps from bwone.com called the bowman pack pro, i cant really find much info on it, besides the apps it contains and therefor am unsure of how to install it.

lolobean said:
thanks for all the help man, i should have done more research, the wiki is kinda confusing to me though and i wasnt sure of the different procedures to flashing etc. sorry. One question though, I was looking at downloading a pack of apps from bwone.com called the bowman pack pro, i cant really find much info on it, besides the apps it contains and therefor am unsure of how to install it.
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I checked out the website you mentioned and checked out hte Bowman pack pro - Sorry that I really can't tell you much about it or the apps included; however, if it is completely free - give it a shot - it is probably a cab install which is easy enough to install and uninstall. If it is not free or only trial version then use the search function under your name up top to try to find prorams which are equivelant but free on this site. You really should be able to find most things you need through this site. I don't want to discredit the website you mentioned. I have never seen it before so I will leave that at that. I know this site and there is much available for everyone here.
You want cool music players seach S2P or Mortplayer or TCPMP or the new Nitrogen player (all free) or core player (pay) all are really good in my opinion.
TCPMP also plays videos really well (as does core player but Core Player has other codecs I think) There is a special version of TCPMP to run on your device I believe - Use search above.
Check out development and hacking section of this forum for all your application needs. Apps do not have to be designed specifically for your device as I have already mentioned above.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=260
This is link to Development and hacking section where you will find most of the apps and ROMS developed for all devices - Remember ROMS are device specific - Apps are not device specific in general - Check out apps that interest you and read the developers description and program details - It should tell you everything you need to know. Read also throughout the thread to see what others say about the program - How it runs on their devices, bugs found, fixes etc....
Like already said before - There is a lot of reading to do - This is a reading forum but it will allow you to enjoy your device to the max.....
Good luck.

[Q] Galaxy S Custom font.

Hey, I am extremely tech un-savvy. I have tried to create a custom font for my Galaxy S (T-Mobile: Vibrant) phone. I got as far as editing the font in Font Creator (to get the signed version, or whatever.)
From there I have been unable to make it into a flip font - despite trying to follow all related instructions. My phone is not rooted, I will not root it. For my purposes, the risk of bricking does not match the potential benefits gained.
So, my real question comes in as: Does anyone know if someone has made a Fraktur flip font, or if anyone could possibly make one for me.
Thanks for any help, assistance, or answers offered. Sorry if this is an innappropriate question/set of questions for this forum, or whatever.
Thanks again!
(I'd post the wikipedia page about Fraktur... but I can't until 8 posts. Sorry. The good news is that if you are unfamiliar with Fraktur... this is the interwebz, so it's easily researched - Sorry!)

Fraktur flipfont
Der Erlkoenig said:
From there I have been unable to make it into a flip font - despite trying to follow all related instructions. My phone is not rooted, I will not root it. For my purposes, the risk of bricking does not match the potential benefits gained.
So, my real question comes in as: Does anyone know if someone has made a Fraktur flip font, or if anyone could possibly make one for me.
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Hi Erlkönig
Well, do understand your problem, see the part I quoted. For a long time already I have been searching for a way to include f.ex. the Leipzig Fraktur in an ePub so I can use it on my eBook-reader. Now the use of flipfonts for my mobile is added for my search.
Maybe with joint effort we at last can get it working?
Galaxy Note (and of course the Medion eBook reader, localized firmware)

[Q] Phone Intercept and Protection

Hello,
I'm not a developer, just a desperate user who is *very* concerned about my smart phone (HTC Rezound-Verizon) being intercepted. I've noticed software is available which allows interception of text/calls/emails/location/ and even web browzing history.
I posted on Android Forums (another list, not here) and did not receive an answer. Verizon indicates that it is not possible. However, someone did direct me to XDA, which I feel is my last chance to find a answer and help. I've searched the internet for months now. All I can find is ads to software which indicates interception is possible.
I've been hesitant to post here for fear of posting in the incorrect place. I searched but did not find an answer, so I'm pleading....please, someone tell me.....
Is it possible to intercept my phone? If so, is there a way to know if it's being intercepted. Most importantly, is there a way to protect my phone? Again, I'm not a developer, so I hope if there's something available, it wouldn't require manual programming.
Thank You!!

[Q] Samsung GT-C3510

I searched the site about Samsung GT-C3510 and I found nothing. I wanted to know if there is any tracking software for it. Please help me or guide me to such software, if any exist , and if not exist could you suggest me any phone that can be watched for free at least.
Thank you

[Q] Irulu- No bluetooth- help in rooting

Hello, I am Raj, recently got an inexpensive Tab for my kid to play. I bought Irulu Tab from US ebay which is 4.2 Android. It doesn't support bluetooth which is a primary concern for me as the speakers are not loud and I bought a Bluetooth speaker which I could not connect in this tab. After huge search, I found few apps for BT but didnt work, I contacted those developer and finally redirected to XDA. I finally came to know that only rooting my tab could help me in BT. Now more than BT, I am so eager to learn about rooting to enjoy more features than just BlueTooth. I searched many thread in this site and some other sites and no body has IRULU root, I am very disappointed for buying a Tab which no one knows or uses because of which I could not find a root for my Tab. Please let me know which thread will help. Also to say, I am very beginner for any development words, so please direct to a page which talks about step by step process. To my knowledge, I think I need to download SuperOneClick Root into my PC and connect my Tab and root it, however this is very high level process, I should know detailed step by step. Please help.