Hello,
Hello,
I am thinking about buying myself T-mobile G1. What I need to know before that is:
firstly: is there any way to switch off constant internet connection on G1 as the internet services in my country are quite expensive and I would like to have control over them? I dont really need sync with my google account (I see some other advateges on this phone than "just" that) and would like to use Internet only when i really need it (not when G1 thinks I need
secondly: is there any way to update G1 OS via standard PC? As far as I heard each update weighs some MB, which i prefer to download on my PC and then to G1
I've been looking for answers to my questions over the Internet (xda developers etc) but didn't really find a direct answer.
Would appreciate your time and effort.
Yours Sincerely
updating the os via pc, u have to actually do the SD card method to update ur os... and search xda for the newest one and they include instructions for it.. i just update last night lol
It's an HTC 5800. From what I understand it's the S730 but they renamed it or something for Solo Mobile in Canada.
I saw someones device information and mine didn't match up. Most notably the CPU is a QUALCOMM(R) 7500, rather then a 7200 as I saw posted.
Could anyone give me a little more information on this? I'm new to smartphones and would love to get into them a bit more. Plus, if I were to ever flash the firmware or whatever, I would really need to know what model phone I have.
http://www.cellphones.ca/cell-phones/compare/636,674/
They seems to have the exact same hardware. Slightly different software loaded onto Windows Mobile.
Could I use firmware from this board and apply it to my phone? This is my major concern.
I have the same phone, SMT5800 LIBR100 HTC 5800 whatever you want to call it.... I have been trying to install custom ROM on it too....doesnt work...
I'm starting to think i should give up...
no good SMT5800 Libra
I have the same phone, LIBR100 HTC 5800 whatever you want to call it.... I have been trying to install custom ROM on it too....doesnt work...
I'm starting to think i should give up...
zozep said:
I have the same phone, SMT5800 LIBR100 HTC 5800 whatever you want to call it.... I have been trying to install custom ROM on it too....doesnt work...
I'm starting to think i should give up...
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you guys got the HTC S720, here in Canada it's on a network that is CDMA only and they disabled file transfer thru bluetooth, a2dp (sp?) etc....
slightly different design than the s730 it is very closely related
Hi,
I have a question about branded Desire HD. We decided to buy branded (VF) Desire HDs for a research project at my university because of the price. Since we ordered a lot of phones to give them to people participating in our study (no free slots - sorry ) we now have to configure every phone by hand to have them connect to mobile internet (APN setting etc.)
I was wondering if it is possible to install the HTC/Android Autoconfiguration tool on the devices. Perhaps some1 already extracted an apk from a stock HTC ROM and can provide a download ?
I'm not sure if it's possible as search doesn't deliver any relevant results. But before configuring every device by hand, i thought i'll ask some experts here at xda
Best,
Mst
i am not sure if this will work but if you use titanium backup and backup everything and copy that to the other phones, would that work?
or backup the rom in rom manager and restore that to the other phones?
just a few thoughts, again, not sure if that will work, maybe someone has tried this already?
This is my first windows phone (with an exception of an hd2), I've owned over 50 android phones, needless to say that I am extra lost switching to windows 7.5. I was wondering if it's just me or if theres something up with WiFi, my signal seems to be very weak if I get one at all and it wont connect. Also I'm a swype user, is there something similar I can download? And if I download from my computer, can I download .apk's?
Also is there a way in the notification area, to tell if I'm constantly connected to wifi so I'm not using mobile data?
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This is my first windows phone (with an exception of an hd2), I've owned over 50 android phones, needless to say that I am extra lost switching to windows 7.5. I was wondering if it's just me or if theres something up with WiFi, my signal seems to be very weak if I get one at all and it wont connect. Also I'm a swype user, is there something similar I can download? And if I download from my computer, can I download .apk's?
Also is there a way in the notification area, to tell if I'm constantly connected to wifi so I'm not using mobile data?
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Just realized I posted in the wrong section, if someone can move it. Sorry about that, running on no sleep lol.
Nickdroid86 said:
This is my first windows phone (with an exception of an hd2), I've owned over 50 android phones, needless to say that I am extra lost switching to windows 7.5. I was wondering if it's just me or if theres something up with WiFi, my signal seems to be very weak if I get one at all and it wont connect. Also I'm a swype user, is there something similar I can download? And if I download from my computer, can I download .apk's?
Also is there a way in the notification area, to tell if I'm constantly connected to wifi so I'm not using mobile data?
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In the marketplace there's an app called Slydr, that is based on the same principals as swype. I don't use it so I couldn't tell you if it's nearly as accurate as swype.
As far as WiFi, mine has excellent strength, it will pick up WiFi networks from quite some distances. Far superior to my TP2 and my wife's android device... I'm writing this now sitting in my driveway connected to my WiFi network. Your signal reduction could be due to the OS and radio version that your device is running. To change your radio though you would have to unlock your device or root it as know in android and then you can flash a custom rom and radio.
The other thing with wp7 is that when your device is in sleep mode or once you lock the screen it disconnect from the WiFi network and once the device is awakened it will instantly reconnect to the WiFi network. There is an app in the marketplace called Keep Alive that keeps you connected even when it's in sleep mode.
In the notification bar there is a WiFi symbol that kind of looks like a tornado and when it's lit bright indicates that it's connected. These are some XAP's you can install for WiFi status - DS Super Tool, Quick Launch and Folders Creator and then pin them to the start screen.
There are no APK's for wp7, if you unlock your device you can then install XAP's or homebrew apps through the devices IE. XAP's can be found in the the Windows Phone 7 Development and Hacking section under wp7 Development and Hacking and wp7 Software Development. There are also homebrew marketplaces, Devstore 8 and WP Bazaar. Both can be installed to the device as an XAP.
If you go to - Settings - About - more, this will give you the devices information, OS, Firware, Bootloader, Radio and so on.
If your interested in unlocking your device and flashing a custom rom and or radio take a look at Shadows tutorial on downgrading SPL, Flashing XSPL and installing roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295068
That was a ton of great info!! I appreciate it big time. Any recommendations on radios and roms? Just want to stay somewhat stock, even if it's a new WP version.
I also noticed I can't update or download half the apps without wifi. That really stinks.
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There's alot of great custom roms available. My personal favorite is Deepshining. The current version is running on OS WP 7.8 which isn't even released yet. It has some nice features and a new start screen where you can customize the tile sizes. If your looking to stay more towards stock I would look through the HD7 Development and Hacking section and look at some of the roms and see which one would suit you the best. The cool thing is if you unlock your device and install HSPL its super easy to flash another rom... Download and extract the rom, put the device in bootloader mode connect to your PC and flash away. I would look at Deepshining, Nextgen +, Intrinsic, Dynamics 7, and Ansar's 8835 roms. Some roms have a suggested Radio to go with it. I use Radio 565.09.25a_22.45.50.21u
If you go into Settings - About - More and post back the info from that screen we can get an idea of where your device is at on the OS and if it needs to be updated.
Yeah there is definitely a limitation on downloading larger files and it requiring WiFi. If you end up unlocking your device there is an XAP called Marketplace Configuration and one of the features allows you to set and increase the download size without WiFi.
OS version 7.10.8107.79
Firmware rev 2250.21.51202.531
hardware rev 0002
radio software 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
radio hardware A.12.0.D4
Bootloader version 5.12.2250.0(135916)
Chip SOC version 2.2.5.0
I've been seeing a lot of the deepshining name, If it's stable I'd probably like to go with that route. If I flash that, is a newer/better radio included?
Am I suppose to downgrade my bootloader using the y-connector or goldcard trick, since I have 5.12.2250.0 bootloader?
I don't have any of the cables and stuff :\
Nickdroid86 said:
Am I suppose to downgrade my bootloader using the y-connector or goldcard trick, since I have 5.12.2250.0 bootloader?
I don't have any of the cables and stuff :\
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OK... You have a TMobile HD7 with bootloader 5.xxx.
Yep you have to use the goldcard/ Y cable method to downgrade your SPL to at or below 3.xxx, (which is required to install RSPL/HSPL) then install RSPL/HSPL and then flash a custom rom.
The goldcard/ Ycable method is very easy... You can either make the Y cable or purchase one online at like Amazon for $5. You also need a 1gb or 2gb SD card (larger SD cards work but need to be partitioned) and a card reader.
Download the goldcard tool and goldcard image from here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597837
Download and extract this rom to a new folder on your desktop -
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cc8...9.25a_22.45.50.21_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE.exe
Extract the RUU_signed.nbh and rename it to SCHUIMG.nbh. Wipe the SD card and format it to FAT32, put the SCHUIMG.nbh on the SD card and run the goldcard tool, select and patch the goldcard image. Make the Y cable connections with the card reader and power plug, enter the device into USB host mode and connect it to the Y cable and the flash process will begin....pretty easy.
I just started trying this link: http://techglimpse.com/index.php/install-custom-rom-htc-hd7-windows-phone.php I assume it's not going to work? I keep getting error 226. I really don't want to go out and buy a cable.
I think I may just wait for the official lol. Can I still upgrade the radio to get a better WiFi signal without going all out?
Also is there a way to always show the status bar or symbols. And how do I get my emails to show the thumbnails? ,it says they don't download for my safety or whatever.
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Anyone? Also now my web pages aren't loading properly.. I'm thinking of going back to Android lol, any help would be great.
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Anyone? Also now my web pages aren't loading properly.. I'm thinking of going back to Android lol, any help would be great.
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I would look into a replacement if at all possible. I have my HD7 on its way soon. I am glad I have my Razor too lol just in case haha
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I'd be happy with it if it just had android version of Facebook and maybe a better browser. I noticed most of the stuff you need to buy.
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So I can't download any apps unless its through the market or if I unlock it?
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So I can't download any apps unless its through the market or if I unlock it?
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Yes that is correct.
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let me share my experience
My HD7 can only sustain at most 2 days. One day, I suddenly found that If I turn on the fly mode, my HD7 can sustain 10days!! wow. It's such an amazing long time for me. So I think the SIM card may eat up large of the battery life. Then I change a latest version of SIM card, my HD7 seems to sustain longer...
I hope my experience maybe helpful
hello
I just got my HTC hd7 how do I install a custom rom on it. Which of d rom is more advice able n can I get a step by step installation process.
Hello friends, I'm sorry to improve open multiple threads on htc 8X, but I want to know some things that I think are important about htc 8x.first, how to flash original stock rom{not reset phone}, else how to install drop files on device and third, I 'd like to write in this topic people have htc 8x and what do about the phone.
Thanks in advance and again I apologize.
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how to flash original stock rom{not reset phone}
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You should find some roms here, with instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2094084
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how to install drop files on device
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I'm not sure what you mean by 'install drop files on device', I'll assume you meant placing files on the phone (using a USB cable) and then installing them. This is something you can't do right now.
Since we're talking about an HTC 8X, which doesn't have an SD card slot to install packaged apps (XAPs), your current only option to install anything on the phone is the Deployment tool (from the WP8 SDK), which is limited to unencrypted apps (so apps from the store wont work), and you can't have more than 3 of them installed at a time.
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and third, I 'd like to write in this topic people have htc 8x and what do about the phone.
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Wow, you ate a lot of words from there, I'll assume you meant "I'd like those people, who have an HTC 8X phone to write what they think about the device."
I own one. I was pretty happy with it, however I upgraded to another phone since. It's a really good phone, slim, light, has a ton of nice features, easy to use, etc. If you're coming from another platform be prepared to let go of some stuff you were used to having, as Windows Phone works on some slightly different philosophies. But there are a lot of ways a Windows Phone is simply better than other OS-es, in things like: UI responsiveness and speed, the amount of features packed into a device, and the live tiles are something I simply couldn't live without anymore.
Especially now, since the 8X's price dropped drastically, I still consider it a high-end phone, at least until the next wave of 5 and 6" phones come out.
As this is an HTC 8x related question mostly, It'd have been better placed in this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-8x
Cheers
i try with rom update utillity,but got error 270,image corrupted.i try everything,but nothing...i dont know how to restore retail rom on my htc...
just one post ?
i want to flash stock europe 1.00 rom on my htc 8x,beacuse my cid is htc_032....btw,got error 338 PK_VERIFY_ERROR,says please flash key image retail...i dont know what this mean...pls help me.