Hello to all that are viewing this post, I have a question regarding installing updates and programs, I Just purchased my Hd and I,m impressed to say the least, I would love to change the skins and icons to suit my taste,s and absolutey love what people have done here.
So to the point, what important files or Updates do I need to install on the HD, before being able to change skins, icons etc hassle free...... this will give me confidence in Modifying the look of the phone, knowing that I have installed all the right programs and updates prior to tinkering around......I appreciate any suggestions thanks....
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Hello to everyone!
I am feeling like a 5 year old child by asking this question, but i need to ask for some help because i am searching for about an hour for some answers.
1. So XDA is a site for changing the way HTC mobiles work? Like removing Windows 2000, and installing Windows XP?
2. There are various different developments by different people? Or just one by the XDA developers?
3. Is there anywhere a resources page, having all the developments for the phones, thus highlighting the best one? Or these can be found in the forum?
4.Is it easy to go back to the original "environment" of the phone, if i do something wrong? As i dont have so much experience...
It would be great to get some answers and understand how everything works in here...
hi
1. not changing the way it works,but upgrading,experimenting,improving and having fun (in most cases like installing a newer service pack,but also it also includes changing the system)
2. people contribute to the society, the xda-devs is like a gathering place
3. wiki (click my signature),if something isn't there,read the forums,and if you really can't find what you want,ask in a proper section
4. to do it you must have a shipped rom which you can download from here or from official manufacturers site,and simly folow the steps (check boxes and click next)
now feel like a 6 year old child,there is much to learn
Aaaa.... that is a bit more clear...
So there can be various "service packs" by different people...
That is why some say they installed many Roms... They install one they check it, then install another one , etc ....
Cool thanks...
Well to be honest, i a bit "afraid" to install yet such a thing on my mobile as i don't know if i will do it correctly or not...
Thank you very much for the answer.
Hi all,
I will say now that i am a total noob and for the life of me can't code, BUT i do love this site and all the work that is done and i really admire it all,the way i see it is that if it aint on the xda developers website then it aint worth it i have now managed to root my UK G1 and install custom boot screens, I have noticed however that there don't seem to be any RC9 themes yet, am i missing them or are there just none at this stage?
Kind regards.
Doobs x
there is a script that should be able to convert the theme of your choice to any build of your choice(RC9 included) but it will only move the images, if you want the hex edits the dev did then you will need to move them yourself(unless i missed that update on the script) hit the search button and find it
Thanks for the up! The Vekktor them is No.1 for me so far Now if anyone falls upon this post after asking the same question without really opening your eyes like me this will be the right post to look in:-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=499003
Thanks.
Hello all,
just wondering what the tangible advantages to rooting the Hero are...
Although theres much talk and joy regarding it, not much concrete information on what it actually allows you to do!
Cheers.
I, for example, needed root for installing HTC_CIME so I can use kanji recognition.
Maybe this thread is what you are looking for - lots of Info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=543940
Should maybe get stickied
Dayzz
dayzee.....
you wish is my command
and this thread is now closed
Ok, got the Desire, looks g8, got the sight pink hue on google mail, no biggie,
im comming from the sh*ts of symbian (s60 touch 5800 nokia) to an advanced phone like this, what should i do 1st, any must downlaod apps, settings i should change etc, any help be much appriciated
thanks
The joy with Android and part of the problem with answering this kind of post is there is so much that you can do. You can customise the look to suit your tastes and lifestyle. As for Apps to download, that again is going to depend on what your interests are, so it's hard to recommend what you should download. A good one to get, that most people would have a use for would be the Amazon MP3 store App. Download music straight to your phone. Have fun and feel free to ask any more questions you have either here or you can PM me.
Hey guys i just got my tp2 today after being a blackberry user on verizon for the past few years. I got the chance to trade my storm 2 for the TP2 and took it as i love trying new phones out. However, i do have a few questions as this thing is pretty complex in comparison to my Storm2.
1. I know you can download themes and what not here on the TP2 much like you can on a blackberry and i saw one earlier today i would love to give a shot as it looks like everything i am looking for. HOWEVER, how do i go about doing something like that on this phone? Can i do it OTA like i did on the storm? Most of the issues lie in the fact that I am a mac user and do not have access to a Windows computer.
2. Are there any known problems you guys are having with the phones that i should keep an eye out for?
Any help or insight would be much appreciated and i look forward to sticking around for a while. I have wanted to try an HTC phone out for a while!!
Thanks in advance
For one, although it is no big deal in this post since this post is very general, we are a CDMA device and our main forums are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=517
1) Oh wow, you asked just about the second most complex question. WM has about one bajillion themes that you can use, each theme with their own unique features. Manila (Sense/TF3D/Manila), SPB Mobile Shell, Infinity by Ageye, iPhoneToday, the list goes on and on! What you like will be personal preference...my best suggestion would be give it a try and see if you like it. Here is a useful post with HUNDREDS of apps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550973
2) You should install SSK Dynamic proxy and NoPushInternet to help improve performance. At0mAngD3D driver might be of use as well.
Best of luck with your new phone!
Thanks for the quick reply. My older brother told me to check out the SPB Mobile Shell i believe it was as he said there is sliding pages and what not much like the MyTouch or other HTC phones so i will def check those out. Can i download them OTA? That is going to be the biggest thing for me. I need to learn A LOT about this phone.
PS: It's nice to see another snowboarder in here. I manage a snowboard shop myself
irishguy0224 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. My older brother told me to check out the SPB Mobile Shell i believe it was as he said there is sliding pages and what not much like the MyTouch or other HTC phones so i will def check those out. Can i download them OTA? That is going to be the biggest thing for me. I need to learn A LOT about this phone.
PS: It's nice to see another snowboarder in here. I manage a snowboard shop myself
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Microsoft Marketplace will have the *majority* of apps you can find online available to download OTA. I do not believe it will automatically update the apps though (there are some 3rd party softwares that do).
SPB Mobile Shell is one of the most customizable UI's that we have. There are a ton of great widgets and themes for mobile shell as well, so there is no limit to what you can do (my favorite theme for SPB MS is the Mobile Sense Espresso)
BTW, very cool about the shop!! Where are you guys located?
We are located in Rochester, NY "The Ski Company" is the name of the store. Where can i get the Microsoft Marketplace?
Also, how do i go about downloading a new theme? I'm so lost with this phone
Edit: I really really like the look of that theme, as well. How do i get it? lol
Edit2: If i get a new theme (say i get that theme linked above) will i still get the weather that moves across my page and everything every so often? That is a feature i really enjoy with this phone.
irishguy0224 said:
Also, how do i go about downloading a new theme? I'm so lost with this phone
Edit: I really really like the look of that theme, as well. How do i get it? lol
Edit2: If i get a new theme (say i get that theme linked above) will i still get the weather that moves across my page and everything every so often? That is a feature i really enjoy with this phone.
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Microsoft Market should be located in your start menu somewhere.
I find that there are more free apps online so I tend not to use marketplace that much. I download the .cab, copy it to my SD card and then use a file explorer to browse to/install the file. Google is usually good for me, I just search along the following lines "site:forum.xda-developers.com My Search terms". here is my example:
http://www.google.com/#hl=en&source...=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=&fp=908f344da1ea5ce4
That specific theme, SPB MS, is actually download-able from the marketplace, a demo version as well. Disable Sense UI (Start > settings > today .. browse to the item tab and uncheck HTC sense) and install SPB MS. After SPB MS is installed download the espresso theme and install that as well. With SPB MS you do not get the animated weather unfortunately, thats one of the benefits of the Manila UI.