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Cingular 8525 3D Effects 'rom'

I have the 8525 and would love to have the best rom ever especially while this new iphone is coming out. Is there a rom out there that has the best 3D effects for the phone or is someone working on a rom like that. because if we can get are 8525 to have the 3D effects I think that there won't be any phone that can touch ares. the iphone and the new touch phone, that's the only thing '3D effect' they have on us... please let's make everyone know why we are sticking with are 8525's. Thank You!

What the heck please obey forum rules and use the SEARCH FUNCTION

searching forums
I've installed so many ROMS, searched the forums. I know what he means. We've all see the youtube demo of the flashy screen changes. I think I have the perfect rom then its not. Reinstalling new roms and restoring the 50+ apps sucks every time. Yeah, I have SPB backup, but it's worthless on apps with new registry settings.
I've been using modded roms way back on many phones for SEVERAL years. The Iphone will be the best / current phone out. Can't wait till we crack into it. (I know everyone is excited about this.)
I personally use my PDA/phone for business and need everthing to work, and keep on working.
Currently 8525.
I still am craving a true VGA phone with a 850 GSM. The QVGA seems stuck as the main choice.

BiGBaD said:
I've installed so many ROMS, searched the forums. I know what he means. We've all see the youtube demo of the flashy screen changes. I think I have the perfect rom then its not. Reinstalling new roms and restoring the 50+ apps sucks every time. Yeah, I have SPB backup, but it's worthless on apps with new registry settings.
I've been using modded roms way back on many phones for SEVERAL years. The Iphone will be the best / current phone out. Can't wait till we crack into it. (I know everyone is excited about this.)
I personally use my PDA/phone for business and need everthing to work, and keep on working.
Currently 8525.
I still am craving a true VGA phone with a 850 GSM. The QVGA seems stuck as the main choice.
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umm... speak for yourself BigBad... I'm not excited about the iphone at all.. My 8525 does everything it does pluse more. Videos and music? yah we can do that... oh missing the 8gig or whatever? so what, i use orb and have access to my network hard drive in my house which lets me view/listen to 120 gigs of videos/music
The iphone i see it is for consumer whores... Did u see the demo on installed apps through safari? they skip!
i think its a worthless device put together by a briliant team that knows how to suck every penny out of mr. and mrs. average joe!
And NO i am not one of those apple hating windows hard core freaks. I'm currently writing this on my macbook with my hermes connected to windows xp which is running on my macbook through parallels.... i have the best of both worlds and don't see an iphone entering mine anytime soon!

The Iphone
you guys forgot to mention its only 2g!! Only wifi i-net connect, nuff said!!!!!

i'm so sorry being a noob, but honestly i searched and searched every where but i can not find a rom with 3D effects. Maybe you guys are miss understanding me on this...i know they have the rom that has the touch rom and iphone rom 'look a like' but it does not do what the touch htc and iphone does like when the screen turns around and things like that. the only reason i wrote this post was maybe someone can at lease point me in the right place...i currently have black 3.0 and love it.... again i search every where everyday and that's why decided to do this post. don't get me wrong i love everybody's hard work on the roms they do that is amazing, so i'm not dissing anyone...i just wanted the 8525 to be the best that it can be and hopefully have a lot of 3D effects.....SORRY

jrgonz454 said:
you guys forgot to mention its only 2g!! Only wifi i-net connect, nuff said!!!!!
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Correct. A slow but purty phone without push mail... sheesh I might as well get a Razor.....

gsessons said:
i'm so sorry being a noob, but honestly i searched and searched every where but i can not find a rom with 3D effects. Maybe you guys are miss understanding me on this...i know they have the rom that has the touch rom and iphone rom 'look a like' but it does not do what the touch htc and iphone does like when the screen turns around and things like that. the only reason i wrote this post was maybe someone can at lease point me in the right place...i currently have black 3.0 and love it.... again i search every where everyday and that's why decided to do this post. don't get me wrong i love everybody's hard work on the roms they do that is amazing, so i'm not dissing anyone...i just wanted the 8525 to be the best that it can be and hopefully have a lot of 3D effects.....SORRY
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NO and again NO , you did not search !!!!!!!!!!!!
Because , thers is no ROM for our devices that has 3D effects which you probably saw on youtube .
What you saw is a new device from HTC with new screen
no more info for you , go search

dno555 said:
NO and again NO , you did not search !!!!!!!!!!!!
Because , thers is no ROM for our devices that has 3D effects which you probably saw on youtube .
What you saw is a new device from HTC with new screen
no more info for you , go search
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I second that!! so annoying!!

gsessons said:
i'm so sorry being a noob, but honestly i searched and searched every where but i can not find a rom with 3D effects. Maybe you guys are miss understanding me on this...i know they have the rom that has the touch rom and iphone rom 'look a like' but it does not do what the touch htc and iphone does like when the screen turns around and things like that. the only reason i wrote this post was maybe someone can at lease point me in the right place...i currently have black 3.0 and love it.... again i search every where everyday and that's why decided to do this post. don't get me wrong i love everybody's hard work on the roms they do that is amazing, so i'm not dissing anyone...i just wanted the 8525 to be the best that it can be and hopefully have a lot of 3D effects.....SORRY
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TouchFlo on Hermes

I Phone not up to Par
The i-phone device thing is inferior in many ways. The only thing it has on the Hermes is that it looks really cute and colorful. The processor on it is only 300 mhz, why go backwards, only 2g. Connectivity-wise not even, please. But again it is cute looking.

My theory...
You know, what if posts like this current thread
as well as posts like this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313701
and this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=313455
are actually people working for MS trying to piss off the chefs enough so that they will stop sharing their ROMs? Just a thought.

Hate to bring life to a dead thread...but will the hermes ever support touchflo? Is it a hardware limitation?

Hate to bring life to a dead thread...but will the hermes ever support touchflo? Is it a hardware limitation?
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In the Wizard forum we have gotten a hold of a working wizard rom with touch flo working in it. Ie the cube application with touch spinning it along with the scrolling feature. So I would assume it won't be long before this is ported to the hermes and many other devices...

well if it has already been tested on the hermes where can we download it?

Zack84a said:
In the Wizard forum we have gotten a hold of a working wizard rom with touch flo working in it. Ie the cube application with touch spinning it along with the scrolling feature. So I would assume it won't be long before this is ported to the hermes and many other devices...
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I have it working on hermes...

CUSTEL are you planning to release a cooked rom with that cool feature? thanks!

CUSTEL said:
I have it working on hermes...
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would you be able to release a cab or files for cooking please?

I had it running on Hermes as well, it was kind of choppy.

CUSTEL said:
I have it working on hermes...
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Custel . . . RELEASE IT!! Please i beg of you. I don't even care if its a choppy version. I just want to messa round with it for a while. I love upgrading my OS andRadio, ETC . . but I would like a new style of navigation. Wisbar leaks memory way to fast, and the Iphone themes just well . . . suck! Please, throw up a cab for us to try out!

To Moderators

Can you please make a new thread about HTC Cavalier, where we can address our issues about this model, insted of using HTC Excalibur thread.
Cheers

ibeqa said:
Can you please make a new thread about HTC Cavalier, where we can address our issues about this model, insted of using HTC Excalibur thread.
Cheers
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Ok i will put it to admin and the other mods - was thinking the same thing the other day.

I'll have to second this again. The Cavalier could really use it's own Thread.

We need Cavalier forum please.

Please create the HTC Cavalier/Dopod C730/HTC S630 forum.
Thanks!

OK, I repost the request to other mods.

Support to have a Cavalier forum

Strange, very strange!!!
HTC Cavalier for the moment is the best WM Smartphone money can buy and still there is no separate forum for this device. Even HTC Oxygen (technicly the worst HTC Smartphone) has it's separate forum.
Strange, very strange!!!
Cheers,

Yes why!!!
Apart from the iME problem, it is fast, new tech for the scroll and light sensor..why it is ignored?

...is it really selling well enough to have it's own area? Other than when it was released, you really don't hear that much about it.

chaznet said:
...is it really selling well enough to have it's own area? Other than when it was released, you really don't hear that much about it.
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Try google you will find your answes there. FYI, HOFO has full 41 pages on Cavalier.
Cheers

Right... There was a lot of info just prior to it's release, and then some reviews right after -- but it doesn't seem to have been picked up by a lot of carriers (at least here in the states). Have many of them sold?
Maybe they should create a forum for 'Other' smartphones that never really took off, and you could talk about it there?
ibeqa said:
Try google you will find your answes there. FYI, HOFO has full 41 pages on Cavalier.
Cheers
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chaznet said:
Right... There was a lot of info just prior to it's release, and then some reviews right after -- but it doesn't seem to have been picked up by a lot of carriers (at least here in the states). Have many of them sold?
Maybe they should create a forum for 'Other' smartphones that never really took off, and you could talk about it there?
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I know one thing that Cavalier is selling better than Oxygen, StarTrek, Monet and Breeze and finally it has better techical specs than any other smartphone on the market. Why carriers aren't picking it up, I really don't know and don't care as I don't buy phones with contract.
So your idea of "other" forum is good for above named phones but not for Cavalier.
There is another thing, HTC still did not anounce Cavalier for the rest of the world (except Asia), maybe this is why carriers aren't picking it up. If you want to get the device simply order it without a contract (for now). Even if this device goes on sale only on Asian Continet that does not meen that other people wont get it and that "it will not take off".
Cheers

Sounds like you're happy with it, must be a nice device.
ibeqa said:
I know one thing that Cavalier is selling better than Oxygen, StarTrek, Monet and Breeze and finally it has better techical specs than any other smartphone on the market. Why carriers aren't picking it up, I really don't know and don't care as I don't buy phones with contract.
So your idea of "other" forum is good for above named phones but not for Cavalier.
There is another thing, HTC still did not anounce Cavalier for the rest of the world (except Asia), maybe this is why carriers aren't picking it up. If you want to get the device simply order it without a contract (for now). Even if this device goes on sale only on Asian Continet that does not meen that other people wont get it and that "it will not take off".
Cheers
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I just got a Cavalier (Softbank X02HT) - Nice device - It would be nice to have a forum for it to share information about all the ins and outs.

Yes, a forum would be nice!
Thanks.
= P =

ibeqa said:
Try google you will find your answes there. FYI, HOFO has full 41 pages on Cavalier.
Cheers
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Yeah, I have been part of those 40+ pages on HoFo but that really just talks about the phone. I would like to know some new hacks and such.

My thoughts exactly. That is a user forum, not a hacker forum. I have several hacks I would like to post in that forum. For example:
After successfully unlocking the Application / security locks, I have succeeded making cleartype Japanese fonts from Meiryo (MeiryoKe), reducing size of fonts for reading and composing messages, and size of fonts for pop up menus (but not buttons).
I also succeeded to divert have incoming SMS messages get delivered to Pocket Outlook instead of the Softbank Mail application, but still have MMS (S! Mail) functionality handled by that application. (It seems that I can send outgoing SMS by either application)
I also figured out how to remap buttons and found out how to disable the Softbank Mail button on the Joggr (which was pretty annoying because I would accidentally hit it all the time, so I had to disable the entire Joggr).
I'm looking for information about how to enable Internet Connection Sharing - I haven't been able to get this working yet.

There's no forum, so I'll post here . . .
khammo01: have you posted your overall experience with X02HT anywhere yet? I'm using X01HT now -- WM6 in eigo. I'm guessing the X02HT came from Softbank already in English, right? If I switch over to the X02HT, I assume that the level of hacking I will have to do is much less than what I went through to get my X01HT working. The hacks you are mentioning are fairly minor tweaks, so am I correct in my assumption?
Thanks!

TheDaddy said:
There's no forum, so I'll post here . . .
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Well, it seems that xda-developers are gonna treat Cavalear as HTC does - as a "Bastard".
Pity...

New Panel like Toshiba G1 Touch Interface...

Hi Forum Gurus...
Can I request the programming gurus 2 make a new panel for Xperia X1 which is same to Toshiba's 3 Striped Interface (having all features like colour customization, flick-2-change, scroll stripes separately&vertically, choose programs you want 2 show & all you can do on Toshiba G1 touch interface... I can't mention all features caz I may still miss few, in short will say 100% same)
I know this forum is full of blessed programmers, so it won't be a problem for them. Hope to be heard & see this panel soon.
Thanks in advance.
K7

sorry to say that, but people like You are killing this forum. the quickest way of having this interface on Your device is to buy tg01.
... and trust me. this is not the right place to post requests. if any dev will think about porting this to other devices, You'll see the results in developement and hacking section.

Hi Bronx
1stly I apologize for I may have posted request at wrong place due 2 lack of knowledge...
2ndly all I requested to make a similar panel for Xperia JUST LIKE GUYS HAVE MADE TOUCH FLO 3D FOR XPERIA... I didn't request to hack or port Toshiba's software to Xperia... & in last people don't buy a phone just for a single feature... I won't, would you?

[email protected] said:
Hi Bronx
1stly I apologize for I may have posted request at wrong place due 2 lack of knowledge...
2ndly all I requested to make a similar panel for Xperia JUST LIKE GUYS HAVE MADE TOUCH FLO 3D FOR XPERIA... I didn't request to hack or port Toshiba's software to Xperia... & in last people don't buy a phone just for a single feature... I won't, would you?
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TF3D was ported to the xperia...
I think you might be confusing a panel with an program.? like tf3d.
I'm not sure what the tg01 interface is called, but odds are it will be ported to other devices it'll just take time.

try your luck here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=500237
but i wouldnt sweat on it.
for one thing G1 runs on android

biernes_atrece said:
try your luck here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=500237
but i wouldnt sweat on it.
for one thing G1 runs on android
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He's just porting programs to panels with the html editor so I don't think this will work for a whole interface like this

All of you are quite confused it looks like...
@ biernes_atrece, he is talking about the TG01 which is a Windows Mobile Device.
@ bronx, How is asking if something can be ported over killing the forum? The only mistake I see here is a post in the wrong forum. All great things start with an idea.
@ killer8nl, I highly doubt that the interface will be ported over, mostly because most people that have used it say it is horrible. Not that it has stopped anyone before. Other things to think about is the TG01 is like a Ferarri, it is very fast. And the X1 is like a nice Nissan or something. It's not bad, but it has nothing on a ferarri and you will never see the same speeds.
The interface could very well be tied to the high end processor that the TG01 has, but I find it unlikely seeing as the interface is quite lacking anyway. Personally I would love to see it ported to my topaz too.

Thanks a lot shadowline...
Being the first post of my life in any forum I posted in wrong place by mistake but I never, by any mean, meant to KILL THIS FORUM. And this 1st reply made me feel bit weird like I shouldn't 've asked 4it...anyways
2ndly you got me right I was talking about Toshiba G01's interface which Windows Mobile device... Currently I am using Touch Diamond 2 & Xperia so like you I 2 would love to see this interface/panel on any (or both) of these mobiles...
I think it should be possible for programmers 2 make a resembling-panel for Xperia X1 which I think so many would love 2 have.
K7

ok. maybe I've over reacted a bit, but still - this forum is beeing overflooded with useless info. the other thing is, that at least op knows now that he should look for a request thread.

ok...what about a clone of this for tf3d???would this be interesting??
if it is i could take it up as my next project!

rotastrain said:
ok...what about a clone of this for tf3d???would this be interesting??
if it is i could take it up as my next project!
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Isn't it easier to just port the G1 panel instead of make a whole clone?

killer8nl said:
Isn't it easier to just port the G1 panel instead of make a whole clone?
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The TG01 has a 1GHz processor and the X1 has a 528MHz processor
I may be wrong but if the TG01 interface is made to run on a 1GHz processor, try to make it work on a 528MHz processor is like trying to drive at 200MPh with a BMW 325TDS just because a Ferrari Enzo can do it

Mopral said:
The TG01 has a 1GHz processor and the X1 has a 528MHz processor
I may be wrong but if the TG01 interface is made to run on a 1GHz processor, try to make it work on a 528MHz processor is like trying to drive at 200MPh with a BMW 325TDS just because a Ferrari Enzo can do it
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lol calm down it doesnt even look that good , only some dumb 2d stripes (cards like in panel manager) doesnt look cpu intensive ...

souljaboy said:
lol calm down it doesnt even look that good , only some dumb 2d stripes (cards like in panel manager) doesnt look cpu intensive ...
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I have never seen the TG01 interface, so it was just a theory...

i have seen and played with the Toshibas TG01 World UI...
after 10 minutes i disabled the ui because it is really really crap...
i don´t want to have this on my xperia because it doesnt work well

HTC Touch Pro2 - New User Questions

Hello,
Well i have finally gone and joined the elite ranks of owning a phone with the Windows Mobile OS.
Usually been a blackberry user who went to the HTC Magic and has just given up on the Google Android OS (is that a dirty word around here?).
So i purchased the HTC Touch Pro2 based on a recomendation from a very jealous workmate. Am still waiting for delivery but have a few queries he thought i should ask on here to get a good varied level of responses.
1. HTC Touch Pro2 - Good phone?
2. Vodafone ROM - I believe the ROM vodafone use (UK) screws the phone up a bit. So those who use Vodafone and still have their ROM installed... what do you think of it?
3. ROM - Any recomendations on the best ROM? I understand their are many out there and all do various things but just trying to get a view of what people prefer.
4. SPB Shell - a must have?
Thats really it i guess... just trying to get a feel of the OS and issues before i start tinkering.
Thanks!

Welcome to forums
1. Yes!! one of the best actually!
2. Before flashing, be shure to learn how and to identify if your Rhodium is CDMA or GSM
3. There is no such thing as the best ROM, what is best for me could not be for you. Try the more you can till you get your best.
Check ROM section and see the threads with more reads/posts this way you´ll have an idea what members prefer more
4. I do not like spb, I´m quite happy with Manila/Sense 2.1, no need to install another external heavy app
Read, Search, Respect and Enjoy!

HI all ..i just ordered tp2 from ebay since its yet not launched here in india.actually there was one sprint phone and one unlocked ohone listed there ..sicne i wanted 3.5 mm jack and the fact is i quite did not like the silver key board on the unlocked phone, i opted for sprint...
my question is how do i upgrade it to win mo 6.5..the seller says
"If you want I can send you the 6.5win mob file along with the stock (original ROM) and the procedure to upgrade and if not happy then downgrade to original rom."
but i read on web that sprint has not yet relaesed 6.5 rom pls advise.
also how is the video and audioi playback of the device since i prefered it over samsung omnia i 8000 which has a oled screen..actually i was tired of holding devices to my nose to watch videos and wanted a device which i can put on table and watch vdo music etc..

Your sprint Rhodium is CDMA, so this is the section where you can find a 6.5 ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=517
Never try to install a GSM ROM

PaulCook1979 said:
Hello,
Well i have finally gone and joined the elite ranks of owning a phone with the Windows Mobile OS.
Usually been a blackberry user who went to the HTC Magic and has just given up on the Google Android OS (is that a dirty word around here?).
So i purchased the HTC Touch Pro2 based on a recomendation from a very jealous workmate. Am still waiting for delivery but have a few queries he thought i should ask on here to get a good varied level of responses.
1. HTC Touch Pro2 - Good phone?
2. Vodafone ROM - I believe the ROM vodafone use (UK) screws the phone up a bit. So those who use Vodafone and still have their ROM installed... what do you think of it?
3. ROM - Any recomendations on the best ROM? I understand their are many out there and all do various things but just trying to get a view of what people prefer.
4. SPB Shell - a must have?
Thats really it i guess... just trying to get a feel of the OS and issues before i start tinkering.
Thanks!
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Welcome Paul Good to see somebody thinking ahead about things like this!
1) I think a lot of people here will agree that the TP2 is the pinnacle of a "fully-capable" smartphone...it's definitely the best of the QWERTY-enabled hardware available today, and will probably remain so until/unless they eventually release a HD2 or equivalent with a hardware keyboard (...heaven willing!)
2) I've never used the Vodaphone ROM, but most carrier-specific ROMs are lacking in some way, and a large number of the ROM's available here will work regardless of which carrier you have...as long as you use one for the correct NETWORK type (which I believe is CDMA for Voda). Often the aftermarket ("cooked") ROMs developed here are based on carrier-issued ROM, then "improved" in any number of ways.
3) As orb3000 said above, there's no real way to subjectively recommend a "best" ROM...each has it's own pros and cons that have to be weighed against the needs/preferences of the user. The best place to start on that is to read THIS and THIS thread on flashing ROMs, then read over the threads related to each ROM that's been cooked/released here. Again, just make sure you're looking at ones that are for CDMA networks.
4) SBP Shell is definitely a great program, and can do a lot for the UI...but like most here I happen to believe that you can get more bang for your buck with the custom ROMs available here. Again, it's best to just try some out (including running a trial of SPB), and see what fits you best
THIS thread will help clear up the differences between windows mobile versions 6.5 and 6.5.3, which you'll see a lot of here.
So, you've got a lot of reading to do between now and when your new TP2 arrives! Once you get through all that, the next thing to learn is how to install/apply the fixes and tweaks available on XDA...usually that's done through ".cab files" (when you're lucky), sometimes through executable files, and sometimes through good old-fashioned registry edits by hand. I get the feeling you'll be learning about all that stuff quickly enough
2 last pieces of advice...first, make friends with the search function here in the forums...its often more efficient than just posting a question, and will save you from the backlash that can happen when someone asks a question with answers that are readily available around here. Lastly, even though the ROMs and other tweaks here are produced out of a labor of love, most any and all developers will accept donations (however small) to help offset personal expenses related to the time and effort they put into the wonderful gifts they drop on us regularly here. Donations are always voluntary, but once you find a ROM or other bits that work well for you, it's always good form to express your appreciation via some kind of token like that.
Good luck! Your friend has no idea what jealousy is about until he sees the look on your face when you start playing with your new toy!!

orb3000 said:
Your sprint Rhodium is CDMA, so this is the section where you can find a 6.5 ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=517
Never try to install a GSM ROM
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Hi shingler...we dont hv sprint network in india..morevr the ad said that it is a gsm unlockd phone and seler can send nstruction if need to unlock cdma...wht is it actually..gsm or cdma...confusing..i hv vodaphone gsm ..will it work

dheerpat said:
Hi shingler...we dont hv sprint network in india..morevr the ad said that it is a gsm unlockd phone and seler can send nstruction if need to unlock cdma...wht is it actually..gsm or cdma...confusing..i hv vodaphone gsm ..will it work
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If you bought a Sprint-branded phone, then it's CDMA, and there's no changing that. You can't "unlock" a phone to switch between GSM and CDMA...so if your network is GSM, this phone is no good to you as a...phone

sirphunkee said:
If you bought a Sprint-branded phone, then it's CDMA, and there's no changing that. You can't "unlock" a phone to switch between GSM and CDMA...so if your network is GSM, this phone is no good to you as a...phone
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Actually, that's not true. See, the funny thing about the Rhodium is that there are no exclusively CDMA versions. Instead, there are the RHOD400 and RHOD500 models, which are GSM/CDMA hybrids. People refer to them as CDMA devices because of the fact they operate on CDMA networks by default, but they have full GSM capability, and can use regular GSM SIM cards.
dheerpat: The device you have bought works on GSM, but it will be referred to as a CDMA device on this forum, and you should use CDMA ROMs on it, despite the fact it also works on GSM. You should be able to use a Vodaphone SIM with it as long as you put the device in GSM mode, and if the SIM doesn't work, you can unlock the device so it will work.

phew!!!!! missed a beat there..paid 500 bucks for it afterall

DaveTheTytnIIGuy said:
Actually, that's not true. See, the funny thing about the Rhodium is that there are no exclusively CDMA versions. Instead, there are the RHOD400 and RHOD500 models, which are GSM/CDMA hybrids. People refer to them as CDMA devices because of the fact they operate on CDMA networks by default, but they have full GSM capability, and can use regular GSM SIM cards.
dheerpat: The device you have bought works on GSM, but it will be referred to as a CDMA device on this forum, and you should use CDMA ROMs on it, despite the fact it also works on GSM. You should be able to use a Vodaphone SIM with it as long as you put the device in GSM mode, and if the SIM doesn't work, you can unlock the device so it will work.
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So there ARE dual-network Rhodiums! I've had this argument before, and was always told that it just wasn't true. Well I'm glad to know that I was right....back then anyway

sirphunkee said:
Welcome Paul
Good luck! Your friend has no idea what jealousy is about until he sees the look on your face when you start playing with your new toy!!
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Hi, thanks for the response - and thanks to everyone else who has responded (aprt from those who hijacked my post lol).
I wont be using CDMA as i believe this is mainly for the US not the UK? So my geeky mate tells me, we only use GSM in England? Is he wrong and we don in fact use CDMA?
He also looked very shocked when i repeated that a lot of people dont go for the SPB Shell... he said its awesome and im stupid if i dont get it... yeah well i got a HTC Touch Pro2 and you dont pal... lol
I will look at the ROM's (already started) and will 'play' with a few that look interesting. I presume the SPB shell will work with any ROM and not wipe out any functionality? If i go for the SPB Shell...
Quite comfortable with the use of .cab files.... may not be so sure with registry tweaks but ill learn...

PaulCook1979 said:
Hi, thanks for the response - and thanks to everyone else who has responded (aprt from those who hijacked my post lol).
I wont be using CDMA as i believe this is mainly for the US not the UK? So my geeky mate tells me, we only use GSM in England? Is he wrong and we don in fact use CDMA?
He also looked very shocked when i repeated that a lot of people dont go for the SPB Shell... he said its awesome and im stupid if i dont get it... yeah well i got a HTC Touch Pro2 and you dont pal... lol
I will look at the ROM's (already started) and will 'play' with a few that look interesting. I presume the SPB shell will work with any ROM and not wipe out any functionality? If i go for the SPB Shell...
Quite comfortable with the use of .cab files.... may not be so sure with registry tweaks but ill learn...
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Yeah, SPB Shell used to be the best option for customizing the interface on winmo devices, but that was before HTC introduced, and have since refined, the TouchFLO3D interface. There's also a ton more user-generated tweaks and such that have sprung up since then (as you clearly see now).
I don't know about the GSM vs CDMA carriers in the UK or Europe, I'd always understood that GSM was dominant, but there were CDMA carriers there too...but I really have no idea for sure.

Well finally got my phone... its GSM....
Got the SPB shell - liking it.
Only issue i have is not being able to send MMS but trying to sort out.
So far so good - will play more once more confident - not bricking my phone for anyone lol

HTC Smart Forum?

Since the HTC Smart is formally an HTC phone, will it get it's own dedicated forum? It came out back in March and I still have yet to see a forum for it. Can anyone let me know if/when a forum will be made? Thanks!

Until we hear from some developers on how much can be done with the HTC Smart, we're going to skip it. This could change...

Alright, I haven't heard much from it. That's why I was curious since every HTC phone ever made is on here... except for the Smart....

Purple Drama Llama said:
That's why I was curious since every HTC phone ever made is on here... except for the Smart....
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That's not true really. First ones that come in mind are:
HTC P3000 (HTC Wave)
HTC P6300 (HTC Panda)
Qtek G100 (HTC Galaxy)
Those devices was never added to xda and there are some more I think

Spiaatie said:
That's not true really. First ones that come in mind are:
HTC P3000 (HTC Wave)
HTC P6300 (HTC Panda)
Qtek G100 (HTC Galaxy)
Those devices was never added to xda and there are some more I think
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Aren't those the chinese ones that are all under the Dopod name though?

AFAIK, there's not much that can be done with the HTC Smart at present
I know someone with it, but he seems to feel hard-done by compared to my Hero and other Android phones out there. I dunno if it can be 'rooted' or anything like that.
But I imagine that given the proprietary nature of the OS, it will gain a limited following, which might hinder any possible dev work.
But if you can get into the device using telnet or anything like that, or find a way to flash or modify the filesystem, then you're half way there

anon2122 said:
AFAIK, there's not much that can be done with the HTC Smart at present
I know someone with it, but he seems to feel hard-done by compared to my Hero and other Android phones out there. I dunno if it can be 'rooted' or anything like that.
But I imagine that given the proprietary nature of the OS, it will gain a limited following, which might hinder any possible dev work.
But if you can get into the device using telnet or anything like that, or find a way to flash or modify the filesystem, then you're half way there
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Well.... if their was an XDA section I think it would progress in terms of customization and support.

Purple Drama Llama said:
Well.... if their was an XDA section I think it would progress in terms of customization and support.
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+1
As discussion could breed a solution!

Purple Drama Llama said:
Well.... if their was an XDA section I think it would progress in terms of customization and support.
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+200. By adding a BREW forum (like you did with bada) we could most likely get some people on board to look at the HTC Smart and Freestyle.

And then there was silence!

Brew forum needed
I agree about the need for a Brew forum. Discussion breeds ideas

Bought my wife one of these sweet looking phones as her introduction to smart phone what waste of time, thing just keeps freezing, dialling when it likes to random people and openly moves stuff around after she has customized it......
Tried to sync it even that is not strait forward.........downloaded the HTC Sync software and can get it connected but the section on the right is all greyed out and it comes up with tick on of the boxes for it to sync.....but there's nothing to tick..
Anyone else had any problems?? I feel an updated firmware might well help. The no mention of the phone even existing on the HTC website and I only got it xmas just gone. I find that pretty appalling...

Well.... if their was an XDA section I think it would progress in terms of customization and support.