My TP2 GPS detect signals very fast ; is much better than my htc HD - usually 15-20 seconds ; I noted the gps loclup signals is faster in Mapking 2007 vs Garmin XT. I did not need to use the hotfix file as it has been performing very well to my satisfaction. Those having problems should send in unit to check - could be hardware issue and if still under warranty, the motherboard will be replace FOC. I have a friend similar issue and fedup with getting the GPS to work smoothly, send it in and mboard replace FOC and now he is very happy with no more GPS issues

This is vague query. What programs did you installed just before you have this TouchFlo issue ?? First check whether TFlo is enabled - go to Settings/Today/Items - make sure it is selected. Such issue normally caused by installation of incompatible programs which deactivate the TFlo

Downloaded last night and already a day , rom is running smooth. No major issues - the My Location detection seems better than my previous cooked roms Enery Photon and AtomAng Fusion V6. SMS lagging - not noticeable if any
The rom version is : 1.86.707.4 ( 67102) WWE and radio is 4.49.25.17
Suprsing the download was pretty fast , took me only 25 mins for the 171MB file

Either is ok but the first site is the actual developer of the SPL - just follow it - is good enough

Yes this is the biggest problem with the official HTC Asia release. Before installing any 3rdparty programs, it shows memory usage up to 70 - 75% already. This is definately unacceptable. As for the cooked roms ( popular ones being AtomAng Fusion v6 and Energy Photon ( the meory is better starting at average 60 % but the memory "leakage" quickly build up to 80 t0 85 %. So when you are using the browser after load several websites continoulsy ( even closing the earlier pages ) the memory will run out.

I manage to find a better cooked rom TPC ver 3.2 ( Manila 2.1 ) - before installing any 3rd party the meory shows only averages 50 % > This rom has even include in a lot of 3rd party programs. Has been testing it 3 days already and is pretty smooth sailing. I can now browse up to 15 sites anytime continously with Twikini updates in background and memory is hovering about 80 % - excellent

For ROM freaks why don't you try it out download from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=576361

This post has been edited by benny888: Nov 13 2009, 11:29 AM

If your unit is a original UNTOUCHED unit - you need to perform a hardSPL process first ( conspt similar to jailbreak ) : read all about it at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540 . It is not complicate process but take care follow instructions carefully

Once you have SPL your unit - you can then install unlimited rom types until you get fedup with flashing. The developer has also provided a very easy exe file to restore your unit back to original status ( in case you need it for warranty purposes ) . Is a very simple one step procedure

This post has been edited by benny888: Nov 15 2009, 12:24 PM

Memory high utilization - This is the biggest issue with the htc official 6.5 release . I was on it only 2 days , then revert back to cooked rom. For the last 1 week or so, most cooked roms, memory had tweaked very well to average 50 to 60% ( before install other programs). Furthermore most cooked roms comes preinstalled with additional programs. Unlike other htc pdas, the XDA cooks had develop a very simple ONE step process to restore your rom to original stock - so is not a big issue here

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Added on November 21, 2009, 1:25 pmSIS new set average RM 2.8 to 2.9k. Check your PM for a good deal


This post has been edited by benny888: Nov 21 2009, 01:25 PM

If Energy, try the latest version is dated 19Nov build 21869 ( Manila 2.1 )

To flash back to stock rom , just connect your PDA to PC , activesync to connect and just run the RhodiumSPLRelocker.exe program ( download it if you haven't ) ; is very easy restore takes only 5 minutes. I'd say restoring stock rom in this TP2 is the easiest I have ever seen compare with all the other HTC phones

What rom are you on ??

On Manila - go to Settings /All Settings/Location/ makesure the first box Location Service Settings is TICKED and below it HTC location service is also TICK. Leave the third selection below UNTICK


If you are on cooked rom, check the relevant forum and see whether other users has such problem ; sometimes is rom issue.

To confirm it is not hardware issue:

1. Open Google Map : Under options select use GPS - see whether the GPS can locate satellites - if unable possibly GPS chip problem

2. flash back to stock rom ( if you are on cooked rom ) and test again. If on stock rom still fail, possibly your GPS chip "is fried" and you need change motherboard. I have a friend same issue : only 1 month old unit on original rom - as unit under warranty, mboard was replaced FOC

At Manila SMS screen : All Messages/Menu/Settings/Options - Just untick request delivery reprt

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Added on November 30, 2009, 3:58 pmManila Sense 2.5 is NOT available on official HTC roms. This version was develop for the HD2 ( Leo ) and is NOT suitable for the TP2. It is only available in cooked roms - it is laggy because mainly it is more suitable for higher processor ; the bugs are because it is being "cooked" from the the HD2 roms. If you want a stable cooked rom, jusrt stay away from the Manila 2.5

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Added on November 30, 2009, 3:59 pmIf you have upgraded to the official 6.5 HTC rom - YES the memory utization is higher. Please read back posts 203 to 206 for user experience/comments

This post has been edited by benny888: Nov 30 2009, 03:59 PM

There is NO best rom ; if you posed this question at forum.XDA your post could be deleted. If you were to review all the postings in the cooked roms, you will notice one common trend : there are praises and same time criticisms.

It actually all depend on what you want in the rom. Some guys wants a rom brimful with utilities while some want a leaner/thin rom with most Windows builtin programs removed. I prefer a leaner rom cos I find many Windows utilities are not necessary or I never use.

I'd not recommend one to try the Manila 2.5 versions as it is still in developmental stage. This is based on the HD2/Leo. However since the HD2 was released , the last 10 days has seen more improved versions of it from the various cooks.

The most stable rom is still based on Manila 2.1 ; I have tried most of it and I also cannot tell you which is the best

If you are a rom flash freak - popular ones are Energy, Cell Pro, TPC, Miri, Fusion - who are more aggressive in updating their roms. Of these I find Fusion the most satisfying ( read is NOT the best ) and meeting my needs follow by Energy, TPC, Cell Pro and Miri

My LEAN rom choices are Cell Pro and ER2 ; presently my TP2 is on Cell Pro Lite ver 2

So to find your "best" just download and flash thde various ones available. Spend some time reading the postings and assess which one might be suitable for your needs

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Added on November 30, 2009, 9:50 pmNow that I have got myself a htc HD2 - i wish to sell off my TP2 ; bought it 9 Oct 09. My unit is not local set, bought in Spore with receipt - is a imported T-Mobile unit ( very beautiful Gold/Brown color combination ) without front camera. PM me for details. Outlook is 10/10





This post has been edited by benny888: Nov 30 2009, 10:58 PM

Actually this was my 2nd unit . My first unit I bought in KL - but I traded in for this T-Mobile. Because :

1. Build quality is much better - it feels very solid ; I suppose quality requirements for Taiwan products to Europe is higher
2. The color scheme Gold Bronze/Brown was so beautiful
3. The volume switch is separated into 2 pieces : up and down - easier to press
3. Reset hole is located outside at the side
4. The micro SD card is located at the side and can be remove opening a small flap ; so for both reset and this one no need to take off back casing
5. Overall size looks smaller/slimmer due to design of the edges round the unit

Well I do recieve several enquiries and I letting go cheap just to recover some money loh!

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2 Dec UPDATE: For thos who have enquired - unit already sold. TQ for the interest

This post has been edited by benny888: Dec 3 2009, 02:46 PM

Go to htcpedia.com - download Rhodium Settings Tool : There is option available to enable WIFI always on when in standby mode

Main purpose is to save battery and is default . If you'd like to enable wifi always on use the Rhodium Settings Tool I mentioned earlier NOT the Advanced Config Tool ( this will not work on the Rhodium)

SIS : about RM 2800-2900
AP : About RM 2400 - 2500

Used less than 6 mths : About RM 1800- RM 2000

Yes I think it'll drop further but not so soon . These prices were quoted to me at LowYat shops yesterday ( I ask just out of curiosity).

You cannot compare the TP2 with HD2. Both are different - HD2 is without keyboard and capacitative screen while TP2 is with keyboard and resistive screen. Those who do a lot of typing will HATE the HD2 but they will love the TP2 ; infact I'd say the TP2 is the BEST windows mobile pdaphone with keyboard I had ever used. No other pda can match its keyboard including non WM eg the recent Nokia N97, Nokia E71. Close to keyboard performance will be the Blackberry Bold. Until HTC released a keyboard successor, I seriously doubt price will drop fast

This post has been edited by benny888: Dec 16 2009, 12:11 PM

SIS is the main authorised reseller/distributor of HTC ; infact SIS is the bigger boy here. People are more comfortable buying from SIS because of warranty issues as SIS has own service centre and if you need to send in your phone for warranty - it's supposedly less hassle free and quick servive as they have parts/technicians to attend to it

AP sets are sets imported in by other companies and their phones distributed through many phone dealers. If your set has warranty issues, most of these company will direct your sets back to either HTC ( KL ) or SIS for service/repair; so you'd expect slower service support here.

So you just got to figure out whether you want to save few hundred ringgit buying AP ??

So far my experienced with AP sets very good - only 1 case, I return for warranty and got it back 2 weeks later. However my experience with SIS not so good, for last 2 years I return 3 units for warranty claims but service was good and I got my sets back within 3-5 days.

My advise if you want to buy AP - buy it from the bigger shops and make sure is a sealed box and open infront of you. There are quite a few unscrupulous smaller shops that will change some of the items - chargers, cable, batteries to generic quality to unsuspecting customers

This post has been edited by benny888: Dec 16 2009, 04:21 PM

Best source freeware and paid programs : www.pocketgear.com - I download practically all the freeware and purchased software from this site - is very reliable ( purchasing is a breeze - you download and you get acknowledgment and serial codes within few minutes ). Another site is www. handango.com

If you are asking for "ahem" sources of cracked/pirateware - sorry not allowed to ask and discuss in the forms

Good price - does it come with 8 GB micro SD card . Is the supplied firmware WM 6.1 or WM 6.5

If it is at WM 6.1 - upgrade - it is FOC at htc.com the official WM 6.5 version

If you are now on WM 6.5 highly recommend you flash to one of the cooked roms ; the default WM 6.5 and 6.1 rom , very poor memory management. You'll notice if you multitask and browse few sites same time, the memory utilizations goes up very fast up tyo 80-90 % , meaning you need to clean ram or soft reset often
Of all my WM PDA phones I ahve ever used, this TP2 is the easiest to flash new roms and restore back to stock rom

This post has been edited by benny888: Dec 20 2009, 11:10 AM