Alternatively : Use Start/Settings/Bluetooth to search/pair your headset. Your iTech is a common genreric set - there will be no issue pairing unless your headset is defective

SSPL now available - so rom addicts can now start flashing their phones. The process is extremely simple and flashing another rom takes about 10 minutes only:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=589642

I am now testing out Topix rom:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread...t=595318&page=9

My immediate observation - more memory released in storage and most processes are faster. Of course some minor bugs - but not "killing" type - the developer will continue to refined it with feedbacks from users

This post has been edited by benny888: Dec 28 2009, 10:40 PM

This TOUCH-it Rom has one feature lacking : it cannot allow one to setup more than 9 quicklinks on homescreen/and same wallpaper across all tabs. I can do it with the Topix rom - which I have 20 quicklink shortcuts on homescreen and same wallpaper across all tabs

Just to update : I install exactly same set of 3rd party programs and personal database ( PIM, icons sets, mail, SMS, wallpaers etc ) on the cooked rom. Previously I average 55-60 MB free storage left ; now with the cooked rom I have 105 MB FREE !!!!

This post has been edited by benny888: Dec 29 2009, 12:36 AM

Use either Total Commander or Resco Explorer :

Windows/Start Menu/Programs : Locate these icons shortcut : Rightclick - Properties : Tick ALL the boxes .
Do this for all these shortcuts
Soft reset
The icons will not appear anymore

You also can use same method to hide all the other HTC icons

Untick and softreset you get back the icons displayed

Original now selling in Spore S$65. I bought a generic type online from www.netimes.com for HK$60 - I'd say its performance is poorer guessestimate about 80 % but I find is good enough as is so cheap

If in system memory : My Documents/My Pictures/100MEDIA

If storage card : /DCIM/100MEDIA

You can set where you want to save photos: Camera/select the small rectangular logo at bottom/select the gear logo : you will see a MENU shot with 6 options; Choose the lowest left hand side - yoo can then select storage card or internal storage

I am also using Swype : For the upper choice * you just need press it slightly harder - i have no issue with this

I have been testing various cooked roms over the last few days - Topix, Xanny Tech, Duttys, Miri and 135VY. I noted for all these cooked roms, I have gain additional free storage memory ranging from 50 MB to 80 MB !!! Just goes to shows how much "junk" and unnecessary files are builtin the original official roms. All the roms have a common feature - bootup and response time is way much better and screen sensitivy is better too. I'd highly recommend those who are willing to go up another step to tweak their HD2 should try it. Rom upgrade is very simple - just download the SSPL file :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=606713

I'd say this is the EASIEST SPL process I'd have use ( having tinkering with roms of HTC HD, TP2, TP, 3600i , Dopd U1000 etc ).

Then choose which rom you'd like - go thro their features/users feedbacks etc :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=534

Lastly you can customize your HD2 look using a large variety of tools :

MaxManila at : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=551489

Manila tweaks by others : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583862

Attached example of my unit after customization ; all icons I have mostly change to my own taste






This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 5 2010, 10:08 AM

The 2 buttons are from DJCedric cabs : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=604469

Presently I am on Topix 1.1.2 - my longest so far. This is the rom where I recovered about 80MB free storage memory . Now my HD2 with all my 3rd party programs all installed , I have about 128MB free storage mempory versus about 40MB previously in the official rom. The problem with Topix is he updates his rom very frequently- at least once a week

Miri's rom is equally good and can match topix..

XannyTech and Dutty's I find still buggy

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 5 2010, 02:30 PM

No such issue so far. If you wish to try suggest Topix or Miri as starters. If you like to have extra folders ( eg Multimedia, Tools, Navigation, etc ) pre set for you - Topix ; Miri's rom comes with no extra preset folders

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 5 2010, 06:40 PM

You can download the Asian official rom ( I assume you bought in Msia ) here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread...=577717&page=21 at post#203.
Other rom versions just search around this weblink at the front pages

Yesterday HSPL was released http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433; with it you can now flash new radio. The HSPL process is also very easy

This morning I use HSPL to flash the Turkish rom ( so far is only official rom with latest radio 2.06) ; then I continue to reflash the Topix cooked rom. So my HD2 is now on Topix 1.1.2 and radio 2.06
You need to download first Leo custom RUU to flash rom after the hard SPL is done : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=575524

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 5 2010, 06:21 PM

Download from here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=598935

Flashing is easy - just follow the steps , pretty straight forward

Precautions : REMEMBER to take out SIM card and micro SD card to avoid motherboard kena fried. It happen to me before one time in my previous Dopod U1000 ; that time I was upgrading official rom - so was able to claim warranty and HTC Spore replace the motherboard free of charge

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Added on January 5, 2010, 10:02 pmFor the HD or any others - you must restore back the SPL and also radio ( if is changed ) not only the original rom. First thing SIS or any authorised dealer do is go to bootloader mode ( tricolor screen ) to check the SPL version. Many people forget to do this step and think by restoring back the original rom is good enough. I have help 2 friends claim warranty by restoring back the stock SPL and stock rom - SIS cannot detect there is a rom change before. And also make sure you are restoring back the actual rom not any other official rom ; so before you do any rom cooking write down the original rom version and download a copy of first for possible restoration purposes

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 5 2010, 10:04 PM

The PDAexpert guy if he tells you that should be rename PDAunEXPERT. I have done it twice for my friends on their HTC HD and TP2

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Added on January 6, 2010, 8:29 pmAll you need is here in the first post : http://www.mobinauts.com/topic/92734-zta4-...__fromsearch__1

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 6 2010, 08:29 PM

You can forget about tradein - the dealer will give you a ridiculous price ; it is better you post here in the Garage Sales section or lelong.com for better pricing

Look at my HTC X7510 : a 5" DARK BEAUTY - is even bigger ; somemore with detachable keyboard

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Added on January 8, 2010, 5:34 pmIs your Celcom card the new type ; try change it at Celcom centre . I do not know what are the differences between the two but I have mine change when I have one sms stuck in outbox when in Spore. Subsequent SMS were sent out successfully. So the next day I pop into Celcom centre and requested a change. The tech guy told me mine was a old type ( only 1 year ago I change for Blackberry purposes ) . Anyway till now already 35 days - I never have sms stuck in outbox. I also never install the hotfix since then ( maybe it is fixed in the cooked rom I am using )

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Added on January 8, 2010, 5:37 pmYES you can still do it. all hotfixes will just overwrite your original files : it will not affect your device

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Added on January 8, 2010, 5:38 pmAll radio updates WILL NOT erase your data ; only ROM updates will. So do not not worry - just go ahead

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 8 2010, 05:38 PM

What is not stated is that this battery is ONLY 1000mAH vs the original 1300mAH

The earlier posts above on iPhone vs HD2 will be a never ending debate. There is actually no ONE perfect pdaphone. Each has its pros and cons. Basically ask yourself what are the important features that you need and your decision is easy. I also have a iPhone but rarely used it except only during waiting at airport/on plane : catch up with my podcasts and some audio books

For me business related applications are more important : so far I find most of the iphone apps are dissapointing - I find it too basic and mainy "flashy". I'd say the iphone is very good in browsing and its multimedia functions and games.

Example - I prefer the WM PDA mainly because my needs are :

1. It can SYNC my PIM with both my Macbook ( using Missing Sync) and Windows
XP notebook
2. The full features of Office Mobile which is terribly lacking in the iphone
3. File managements on the WM PDA is far superior ( cut/paste/forward functions, forwarding of Tweets and RSS feeds thro SMS and email etc )
4. E Books : WM offers me many options - Mobireader, EReader, Isilo, Repligo. All these are top class e readers with lots of functionalities builtin. Iphone ebook readers are too basic with no/or very limited functions
4. Multitasking which iphone lacks
5. SMS/Email backups is easier on the WM pda ; restoration rate is 100 % and all these I can do on the phone and sd card, without need to use a computer