NEWBIE Needs Advice - Touch HD Themes and Apps

Hi,
I'm new to the forum, hence would appreciate some guidance & advice. Bought the Touch HD recently, and am keen to have the very nice looking
TF3D/manila 2.5 interface that's flying arnd the forum. But don't know how to go about doing it.
Is there a step-by-step dummies guide somewhere in the forum?
Frm what I can gathered, i think i need to flash my ROM before I can do anything. I see there are so many ROMs around but which should I use?
Info abt my device .. WM6.1 Pro, CE OS 5.2.20757 (Build 20757.1.4.0).
Thanks in advance for the help.

Hello and welcome
There is indeed a superb dummies guide written by Digital Outcast here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
You will need a rom with TF3D 2.5. Take a look in the rom section and decide for yourself which one to go for based on what people have said in the threads. Bare in mind you can always flash another rom if you don't like it anyway...
At the time of writing Miri's Rev7.1 and Dutty's Leo R2 are the only roms with the very latest TF3D 2.5 (sometimes referred to as 2.6 as it has a weather panel and animated weather on the home screen).
Good luck!
Edit: forgot Miri also has a WM 6.1 rom with TF3D 2.5, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547278, the two above use windows mobile 6.5

Also, an often forgotten website:
The Wiki Site
The wiki is very useful, with lots of step-by-step instructions on how to flash your ROM, add themes, flash radios, etc. Give it a shot!

There is also another 2.5 ROM from Efsane at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=553888
with the latest WM 6.5 combined

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Help me Regarding themes -

Am the New User of Windows Mobile Phone, this was my First time when i have some Windiown Mobile Phone.
Previously am Using Nokia.
So am little bit cinfused. Form where to Download themes for my HTC touch HD
i saw so many thread which has themes but don,t know which One Suite to mt HD ROM.
I saw some Manila theme, Tf3d theme. Don,t know what is manil and which ver i have.
So please help to find some themes for my Phone.
My Phone version and ROM is mention in my Signature
Help me Guys
Vatumb said:
Am the New User of Windows Mobile Phone, this was my First time when i have some Windiown Mobile Phone.
Previously am Using Nokia.
So am little bit cinfused. Form where to Download themes for my HTC touch HD
i saw so many thread which has themes but don,t know which One Suite to mt HD ROM.
I saw some Manila theme, Tf3d theme. Don,t know what is manil and which ver i have.
So please help to find some themes for my Phone.
My Phone version and ROM is mention in my Signature
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The screen you see with the tabs etc is TF3D it depends on what ROM your on you can do search in XDA or Google to learn more then you can research Themes search search it is your friend
ozmoran said:
The screen you see with the tabs etc is TF3D it depends on what ROM your on you can do search in XDA or Google to learn more then you can research Themes search search it is your friend
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Thanks for the reply..
I searhed about the themes and try them on my phone, but none of them working.
Son,t know which manila version i have
HTC Touch HD
ROM Ver. : 1.18.707.3 (23358) WWE
ROM Date: 12/10/08
Radio Ver.: 1.09.25.14
Files inside TF3D is called or named, Manila, so you need to know what version of TF3D you are using. Go to your Settings Tab, then About and you can see what version of TF3D you are using.
knight900 said:
Files inside TF3D is called or named, Manila, so you need to know what version of TF3D you are using. Go to your Settings Tab, then About and you can see what version of TF3D you are using.
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It shows Touchflow version 3.0
so which themes are avalable for this phone
kindly provide some links
Moved to Themes, Applications and Software forum.
Digital Outcast said:
Moved to Themes, Applications and Software forum.
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Thanks For Moving the Thread
Vatumb said:
Thanks For Moving the Thread
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Help Me guys
Hey,
I definitely understand your confusion. I'm absolutely no newcomer to Windows Mobile, but I was pretty baffled when I arrived here after a few years gone.
Let's see if I help you somewhat...
Vatumb said:
So am little bit cinfused. Form where to Download themes for my HTC touch HD
i saw so many thread which has themes but don,t know which One Suite to mt HD ROM.
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You're the right place now - this forum where your thread here has been moved to, is the place for HTC Touch HD.
Vatumb said:
I saw some Manila theme, Tf3d theme. Don,t know what is manil and which ver i have.
So please help to find some themes for my Phone.
My Phone version and ROM is mention in my Signature
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You propably use Manila v2.0, which means that themes for Manila v2.1 and v3, are not compatible with your device.
BUT!
First off, you should take a look at giving your phone a new ROM.
The kitchen cooks for TouchHD here on xda, are FABOLOUS! Right now, your Touch HD is slow as hell. Try and swipe the menus. Notice the lags. Enter the application pane. Swipe up and down. See?
The kitchen cooked ROMs in here, replaces the one you have - and gives you up to 20x faster performance (no kidding, and no exhaggeration).
I myself, use Laurentius26 v3.55 (www.laurentius26.net -- you have to become member of his website to download the rom, but it's all free, so don't worry).
Most people like Dutty's ROMs also - they're great too!
No matter what you choose, I promise you'll feel that your Touch HD has transformed into a speed monster. Especially in the menus!
Oh yeah - and as a side dish, you get the newest version of Manila and TouchFlo3D. Personally, I think that the version in the Laurantius26-ROM that I use, is so super-duper, that I don't want to spend time looking for other themes. I have thought of designing/programming a completely new GUI myself, but I gave up, as I don't have Microsoft Visual Studio.
But you have the oppertunity if you patch with a new ROM. I highly recommend you do that first thing.
jakobdam said:
Hey,
I definitely understand your confusion. I'm absolutely no newcomer to Windows Mobile, but I was pretty baffled when I arrived here after a few years gone.
Let's see if I help you somewhat...
You're the right place now - this forum where your thread here has been moved to, is the place for HTC Touch HD.
You propably use Manila v2.0, which means that themes for Manila v2.1 and v3, are not compatible with your device.
BUT!
First off, you should take a look at giving your phone a new ROM.
The kitchen cooks for TouchHD here on xda, are FABOLOUS! Right now, your Touch HD is slow as hell. Try and swipe the menus. Notice the lags. Enter the application pane. Swipe up and down. See?
The kitchen cooked ROMs in here, replaces the one you have - and gives you up to 20x faster performance (no kidding, and no exhaggeration).
I myself, use Laurentius26 v3.55 (www.laurentius26.net -- you have to become member of his website to download the rom, but it's all free, so don't worry).
Most people like Dutty's ROMs also - they're great too!
No matter what you choose, I promise you'll feel that your Touch HD has transformed into a speed monster. Especially in the menus!
Oh yeah - and as a side dish, you get the newest version of Manila and TouchFlo3D. Personally, I think that the version in the Laurantius26-ROM that I use, is so super-duper, that I don't want to spend time looking for other themes. I have thought of designing/programming a completely new GUI myself, but I gave up, as I don't have Microsoft Visual Studio.
But you have the oppertunity if you patch with a new ROM. I highly recommend you do that first thing.
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But how to kNow that Which Manila I have.
You said above that i Have Manila 2.0 How to check it
And How to Updated the ROM, but there is not update of ROM in india HTC http://www.htc.com/in/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=179&act=sd&cat=all
Vatumb said:
But how to kNow that Which Manila I have.
You said above that i Have Manila 2.0 How to check it
And How to Updated the ROM, but there is not update of ROM in india HTC http://www.htc.com/in/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=179&act=sd&cat=all
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Your manila can be found by going to settings tab in TF3D and then scrolling down to 'About'
It should state something like TouchFLO 3D 2.1.38658.2. The first 2 numbers i.e. 2.1 in this case state which manila you have
There appears to be no official update from HTC for a Indian rom. You can however update to any coooked rom by using either USPL or HSPL. I'd recommend you follow this guide and read up on the wiki. Available cooked roms can be found in this forum.
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Any further queries regarding rom upgrade should be posted in this thread or thread of rom you decide to flash to.
Try and keep this thread on themes please.
Fallen Spartan said:
Your manila can be found by going to settings tab in TF3D and then scrolling down to 'About'
It should state something like TouchFLO 3D 2.1.38658.2. The first 2 numbers i.e. 2.1 in this case state which manila you have
There appears to be no official update from HTC for a Indian rom. You can however update to any coooked rom by using either USPL or HSPL. I'd recommend you follow this guide and read up on the wiki. Available cooked roms can be found in this forum.
EDIT
Any further queries regarding rom upgrade should be posted in this thread or thread of rom you decide to flash to.
Try and keep this thread on themes please.
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It show the Version Touchflo 3d 1.3.35590.0_1630.38
ANd which ROM is best for the Indian HTC HD, and is the TOuchflow 3d Ver changed after the ROM Upgrade
Vatumb said:
It show the Version Touchflo 3d 1.3.35590.0_1630.38
ANd which ROM is best for the Indian HTC HD, and is the TOuchflow 3d Ver changed after the ROM Upgrade
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Then you don't have manila 2.0 or 2.1.
No one can provide you with the information 'which rom is best' as every rom appeals to different people. Best thing you can do is read each rom thread and make your own conclusion. As a pointer, the most widely used roms generally cooked by the following guys:
Duttythroy, Miri, NRGZ28, Laurentius26 & kwbr.
All of the latest roms generally use manila 2.1 and either wm6.1 or wm6.5 (should say on title of each thread)
Fallen Spartan said:
Then you don't have manila 2.0 or 2.1.
No one can provide you with the information 'which rom is best' as every rom appeals to different people. Best thing you can do is read each rom thread and make your own conclusion. As a pointer, the most widely used roms generally cooked by the following guys:
Duttythroy, Miri, NRGZ28, Laurentius26 & kwbr.
All of the latest roms generally use manila 2.1 and either wm6.1 or wm6.5 (should say on title of each thread)
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Thanks for the Quick Reply.
I want to install this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=493911
[ROM][WWE][22.07.2009] Miri WM 6.5 23009 :: V 25.0 [ONLINE]
So will you help me how to start.
And after the Upgrade my Phone is Unser Warranty or NOT.
and How can i restore the Orignal ROM after the Upgrade, if i want to do that in future.
For help on flashing the ROM, read the guide in my signature.
For how to restore the stock ROM, read this thread where it says: How to reflash Stock/Shipped SPL - STEP BY STEP - FOR WARRANTY REASONS ONLY!
Also, it will be under warranty IF you restore it before you send it back for warranty purposes. If you send it back with a custom ROM/SPL on it HTC will most likely not warranty it.
Digital Outcast said:
For help on flashing the ROM, read the guide in my signature.
For how to restore the stock ROM, read this thread where it says: How to reflash Stock/Shipped SPL - STEP BY STEP - FOR WARRANTY REASONS ONLY!
Also, it will be under warranty IF you restore it before you send it back for warranty purposes. If you send it back with a custom ROM/SPL on it HTC will most likely not warranty it.
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Ok Suggest me which one to Install
[ROM][WWE][22.07.2009] Miri WM 6.5 23009 :: V 25.0 [ONLINE]
[ROM] [Jul 24] [Dutty's WM6.5 R8 Turbo] [CE OS 5.2.23009] ]CHANGELOG 1-5] [ONLINE]
I won't do that. They are two totally different ROM's with totally different features. You should try them both out and see which you prefer
Digital Outcast said:
I won't do that. They are two totally different ROM's with totally different features. You should try them both out and see which you prefer
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I saw your Dummy Post.
Am not a techie person. So help me how to do that. Which MEthod is Easy
It really doesn't get any clearer/easier than that. That is a step-by-step guide. If you can't follow that I would suggest not flashing your device, or get someone to do it for you.
You should also read up on the Wiki. It will help you out a lot too.

HD 2 Calendar

where i can get calendar like this?
its look cool..
Any of the beta Manila 2.5 ROM's e.g. Miri v10, Dutty R5, EnergyROM, etc over here.
HD 2 calendar
how do i know what type of rom i'm using?
there is any software that i can installed without changing my rom? because i'm prefer to use current rom and not changing it which it not cause any trouble to me yet..
HD 2 calendar
1 more question, what actually they mean by rom?
i'm new user, quite not familiar with the word.
ROM stands for read only memory. Basically your phone will have come with the Stock ROM (Windows 6.1) but its like a basic version. Now because HTC and the phone companies like Orange, O2 etc are not that forthcoming with updates etc due to new phones being constantly announced, there are some really clever people on here who have taken either Windows 6.1 or the newer 6.5 and made if you will, custom ROM's.
I was quite confused as to how to update to these new ROM's with their being so many of them but its an easy process once you get the hang of it. I have tried about 3 different 6.5 Roms, and at the moment have gone back to Dutty's 3.9 XT which is a 6.1 rom.
Windows Mobile is so customizable, and thats what these Chefs (Rom creators) are doing. Check out the ROM's from Dutty, Miri, NRG etc they have all done fantastic jobs.
Hope this helps.
HD 2 calendar
ok, thanks. it gives me some information.. by the way, how i can check type of my rom?
Hi one_e00,
check this post, it has everything you want to know about what rom you use,
what spl, and how to change the rom to something else:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
I just used it myself to change to the newest Miri REV 10 ROM.
And now i have the new calendar you wanted, as it's included in that rom
HD 2 calendar
ok, thanks. i will look foward for it. does the new rom give any trouble to you?
can you post me a picture of your calendar and home picture?
1 more thing, please give me address to Miri Rev 10 Rom, so i can go direct to it without any doubt. i'm afraid i go to wrong rom.
one_e00 said:
ok, thanks. i will look foward for it. does the new rom give any trouble to you?
can you post me a picture of your calendar and home picture?
1 more thing, please give me address to Miri Rev 10 Rom, so i can go direct to it without any doubt. i'm afraid i go to wrong rom.
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Well I don't have any troubles but there is always some bugs since most of the roms are not stable yet since (as far as I know) neither windows mobile 6.5 or htc sense is completed. When they're updated rom cooks update their roms also so when you start flashing you might want to flash new one when cooks release it, but you don't have to of course. But I started flashing roms one day after I bought my Blackstone.
The screenshots are from NRGZ28's energy rom photon with manila 2.5. I haven't use Miri's rom but I can suggest you NRGZ28's.
Also you'll need to read Dummies guide: flashing 1.56+ roms [v 2.0] carefully. Good luck and have fun with new roms
hd 2 calendar
thanks a lot. it gives me much info.
if only the calendar could be incorporated into Manila 2.1 *sigh*
mustafaturksavas said:
Well I don't have any troubles but there is always some bugs since most of the roms are not stable yet since (as far as I know) neither windows mobile 6.5 or htc sense is completed. When they're updated rom cooks update their roms also so when you start flashing you might want to flash new one when cooks release it, but you don't have to of course. But I started flashing roms one day after I bought my Blackstone.
The screenshots are from NRGZ28's energy rom photon with manila 2.5. I haven't use Miri's rom but I can suggest you NRGZ28's.
Also you'll need to read Dummies guide: flashing 1.56+ roms [v 2.0] carefully. Good luck and have fun with new roms
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Another stable rom with cooked the calendar you like is XannyTech's.
K
Hi..
I have never flashed my Touch HD with any roms before, so i was wondering would i lose my operator details with O2 if i did flash with a new rom.. I would be grateful if someone could help me
Thanks

Touchflo 3d

hi,
i own an touchHD/blackstone with stock spanish rom. Comes with touchflo 3d 1.3. Can i update my touch flo 3d? wich version? any cab?
Searched a lot in the forum but mostly are themes for other versions of manila.
if someone can help will be amazing,
thanks in advance
glikani said:
hi,
i own an touchHD/blackstone with stock spanish rom. Comes with touchflo 3d 1.3. Can i update my touch flo 3d? wich version? any cab?
Searched a lot in the forum but mostly are themes for other versions of manila.
if someone can help will be amazing,
thanks in advance
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You would be best served flashing a new ROM in order to upgrade TF3....and also doing some reading about what versions are available.
There is Manila 2.1 w/sense and Manila 2.5...
Read more here and see all the custom ROMS:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=453
TYSM Acid
i was searching a way to update tf3d. best without flashing.
Anyway, thanks a lot for the help!
Yes there befor years i found a CAB to update only the old Touch FLO with newer version but i don`t remember where is that CAB
Also the best way to feel the diference is to flash new ROM with Latest 2.1 Sense manila
TY tsalta
Then i must think in flash my device with a new ROM.
Any recomendation? I prefer a light and fast one, i will charge with the software i like later, but prefer one with the basic OS apps, office, and the latest manila. If its possible , in spanish.
thanks all again for your help!!
The Fastes ROM from my expirience are NRG ROMs they are not very clear i mean about the APPS but have some usefull apps cooked anyway the ROM is good and fast if you want bug free rom for everyday use and all to be smooth flash NRG 21898 with manila 2.1Sense 30March version and all wil be fine.
its WW rom not Spanish.
This is if you want to have a good ROM just to flash and to go ... if you want a super super faster rom without Manila and etc.. to use it for other i mean for some UI shell then you can flash some really CLEAR rom that is without Manila without Titanium and without APPS.
+1
The cab to update Touchlfo3d is huge if I rememeber and very very very slow and laggy once installed.
Flash to EnergyRom, very quick and stable and beautiful...
TYSM to all
just one more thing... a link to an easy explained way about how to flash my device?
thanks all again and excuse my english please
Dude i already Explain a super Easy Step by STep Guide for Begginers how to Unlock the Device and how to be Able to flash a NEW ROMS
I write it already but its looking like some peoples cant READ or are to lazzy so i hope this to help you its really EASY tut that i wrote if you read it will understand what you need to do Exactly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6083906&postcount=19
Once you did it will see HOW EASY it is

Windows mobile 6.5.5 rom wanted and flashing help

Hello.
I have a diamond with standard rom2.03.401.2 WWE.
SPB shell and s2u finally grew old and i want a new ROM. I want it to have Windows Mobile 6.5.5 Office 2010 and opengl drivers (for best performance). I want it clean and simple, nothing more than what i stated above and maybe sense 2.5.
I need help to find such a rom, and flashing help. I never flashed a non-official version. I've read the tutorials, but i want you to give me ROM recommendations and indicate which HardSPL i need to use and some basic instructions on what to do.
Thank you a lot.
Anyone ? Please help.
There are many WM6.5 ROMs in this forum, just try any one of them and choose which one you like best.
HTH.

Help with TF3D 2.5

Firstley im a complete newbie to the moddin world
but ad like to update my blackstone to the new TF3D 2.5
any 1 willing to give a guy sum help?
cheers
since touchflo itself is not published as cab files to simply install, you need to flash a rom that comes with the version you like. you'll find different roms here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=453
and a tutorial on how to flash roms can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
also, as a beginner, you should check out the blackstone wiki

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