U mean something like this?
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1445162

Thank goodness for Motorola to have included a dedicated 3D Graphics Processor Unit (GPU) in our Milestone.

Did u know that HTC Desire and Nexus ONE cannot play certain 3D games like N.O.V.A while our Milestone can?

I've downloaded and installed N.O.V.A on my Milestone and could play it while those on HTC Desire and N1 cannot play.
Samsung Galaxy S also can play N.O.V.A bcs it also has a dedicated 3D GPU.



This post has been edited by pcphobic: Aug 12 2010, 11:25 PM

OMG. It's so easy to root and overclock the Motorola Milestone! Woohoo!!!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoG0NCVZHeM

Not true! I think you mean cannot boot custom ROM.

There is a difference between ROOT and Custom ROM.

My Milestone is "rooted". Now I have super admin access to my phone.
It is still running on the stock Android 2.1 ROM.

It's so easy to root and overclock the Motorola Milestone. Just watch my video below:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoG0NCVZHeM

Do to some reason, Google has disabled the Voice Turn By Turn Navigation for Android phones outside of the USA.
But no worries, because some kind soul has been cracking Google Map and post in on the web for us to download a special version called Brut Google Map (now is version 16).

Using the Brut Google Map, I get the some feature as the original Google Map with the added function of the Voice Turn by Turn Navigation. See my video below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyHOO7B38u4

Alternative is to install Papago X5 with MalFree Map (which I am also using).

This post has been edited by pcphobic: Sep 13 2010, 01:15 AM

Not true. Root only gives you Super User access to your phone. It does not change anything. I am able to access and download apps via the Android Market when connected to wi-fi on my rooted Milestone that is still running stock Android 2.1

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Added on September 13, 2010, 9:02 pmBrut Google Map version 16
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10439360/maps4.4.0.4414-brut16.apk

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Added on September 13, 2010, 11:04 pmNo problems. Good thing about Android is that it has a community that is open and shares info. Lot's of Android forums on the net too and lots of open source apps out there too.



This post has been edited by pcphobic: Sep 13 2010, 11:04 PM

Certain apps like MotoNav can only be removed using a Terminal Emulator like this app:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.android.term

After u have installed it, go google for "How to remove or uninstall motonav from motorola milestone" and u will find a few forum postings teaching you the Linux Command line to back up and remove it.

I've removed my original MotoNav already.

No worries. Glad to share info with you all.

Another tip to make your stock Android UI and App Launcher Drawer more responsive is to use LauncherPro. You can find it from the Android Market. It will transform your UI to become smoother and more responsive.

This post has been edited by pcphobic: Sep 14 2010, 05:44 PM

I agree. Google Maps Navigation is the easiest to use. When I first tried using Papago X5, I sat in my car for nearly 15 minutes to figure out how to use it.
I also have the cracked version of MotoNav (did u know MotoNav is actually rebranding of iGO My Way?) and found that the map is out of date.

But so far, Papago X5 is the best option if u want to use GPS without 3G.

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Added on September 15, 2010, 2:09 amNo need if u know how.


This post has been edited by pcphobic: Sep 15 2010, 02:09 AM

Bro, please update your Android version to Android 2.1
The reason u cannot find those apps u mentioned on the market is because those apps are for Android 2.1 and above.

What u mean weird? Did u plug in properly? Can u take a video of this weird situation and show us?

Not just Milestone heat up... all other phones using 3G does that too.

Ferrari Gets a Limited Edition Motorola Milestone


http://phandroid.com/2010/10/04/ferrari-ge...rola-milestone/

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Added on October 5, 2010, 12:44 amFirst of all, I heard our screen are pretty resistant to scratches. For me, I don't use any screen protector.
I put a phone sleeve or jacket (I am using a nokia phone pouch) on it b4 putting it into my pocket.


Also if you use the side edges of your finger tips, u will get less fingerprint smudges.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw9egIY0XbQ

This post has been edited by pcphobic: Oct 5 2010, 12:46 AM

I have tried 3 custom ROMS for Milestone and they are Cyanogenmod 6, Cronos and G.O.T

Both Cyanogenmod and Cronos Froyo are installed via the Open Recovery Menu from Androidaini
while G.O.T is installed via a software called RSDlite via your Windows PC.

From my experience, newbies would find it easier to install G.O.T

The 2 recommended G.O.T firmware to use are RTUK and RTEU.

I have tested the UK Froyo firmware (RTUK) for my Starhub Motorola Milestone and it is pretty good.
One bonus... it removed that ugly Starhub logo with the original "M" Motorola logo at the start up screen.

For more info on how to install G.O.T please go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811221


The only bug about G.O.T is that Facebook don't sync with your phone contacts.

This post has been edited by pcphobic: Dec 24 2010, 02:45 AM

The first thing all Android owners and newbies should do is sync your contacts with Google Contacts.

That way, u won't have to worry about backing up your contacts or losing your contacts if u lost your phone.

I have factory reset my phone for fun many times without worry. Each time I reset, I login to my google account and viola!!! magically.. all my contacts reappear again in my freshly reset android phone.

So please... please... import your contact list into Google Contacts aka Gmail Contacts List (My Contacts Group).

I have ZERO contacts stored in my SIM card.. none at all.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyJkH9YUYq0

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Added on January 2, 2011, 1:57 amI found that out the hard way. The trick is to prevent the phone from booting up to normal android mode. For me, forced it to reboot into the Boot loader mode (press power and up on the D pad) and then leave it there until RSDLite status says "PASS".

But I later I found out there was an easier more straight forward way... which is to install the G.O.T Custom Froyo rom for Milestone.

This G.O.T rom is flashed via RSDlite with the vulnerable recovery already built into the sbf file.

So for newbies, the best way is first try out G.O.T custom ROM.

I followed the instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811221

After that, my Milestone was free to install CM6 and Cronos.


This post has been edited by pcphobic: Jan 2 2011, 01:57 AM

For those Motorola Milestone owners who cannot wait for Froyo,
check out Cronos custom ROM for Milestone from http://www.cronosproject.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=59

Check out the cool flipping menu and USB Tethering.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSF8z7KjRPw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma0-V4luLjg

The posting at XDA forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920177

Official FROYO Update for Milestone

http://www.motorola.com/Support/XP-EN/Cons...e_Default_XP_EN

I am using CyanogenMod 7 (Gingerbread) now. Still alot of bugs and battery drain issues.

For Custom Froyo, I used to use CRONOS Froyo ROM

Anybody tried Modern Combat 2?

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Added on April 2, 2011, 10:34 amIf I were u, I would break the locked bootloader for good with G.O.T update and go the Custom ROM way. I am currently on CRONOS Gingerbread ROM.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811221

This post has been edited by pcphobic: Apr 2 2011, 10:34 AM

Hi do u want a lag free Custom Gingerbread ROM (Android 2.3.3) that allows u to play Angry Birds and Modern Combat 2?
Do you want your Milestone to be snappy like in the video below?


http://youtu.be/z1vBcNsDkn0



If you do then use what I use.

I did the following things to get a smoother snappier experience on Cronos Ginger ver.1.1

1) LauncherPro Plus ver.0.8.3
2) Overclocked
3) Installed Autokiller Memory Optimizer
4) Tweak SD card cache size for faster read/write speed
5) Apps to Ext 2 (optional)

You can get a copy of Cronos Ginger ver.1.1 from this link: http://cronos.bertol.de/CGMM-1.1.0_.zip


1. LauncherPro Plus ver.0.8.3:

Advanced Settings > Memory Usage Settings > Memory Usage Preset = Light
Advanced Settings > App Drawer > Opening speed = 10
Homescreen Settings > Number of screens = 3 (optional)

Download: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22333837/launcher.v0.8.3.apk


2. Overclocked settings:

CPU speed: 900Mhz
Voltage: 56vsel

How to: http://www.cronosproject.org/forum/viewtop...&p=31686#p31686


3. Autokiller Memory Optimizer:

Hidden app = 24
Content provider = 28
Empty app = 28

Ref: http://www.cronosproject.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=912

Also see Settings to play Modern Combat 2: http://www.cronosproject.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=925


4. Tweak SD card cache size for faster read/write speed:

See this posting for instructions - http://www.cronosproject.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=944


5. How to enable Ext 2 on Cronos Ginger:

See this posting for instructions - http://www.cronosproject.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=61&t=945

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Added on April 26, 2011, 1:42 amI am using CRONOS custom ROM for Motorola Milestone. If overnight leave the phone on 2G and go to sleep, after 6 to 7 hours, the battery drain is 10%.

So far I have managed to go about my day for 10 to 12 hours and it only drained 30% based on my usage.




Things that drains battery on your Android phone are:

3G
When you know you won't be using your phone for a long period of time such as when you are in the office or at home, switch the data connection to 2G. 2G uses less battery.

Tip: Use a widget to help you switch between 3G to 2G like the following widget.

2G-3G OnOff
by CurveFish

http://www.appbrain.com/app/2g-3g-onoff/co...etwork2g3gonoff


Wi-fi
Even though wi-fi uses less battery than 3G, but if you accidentally leave it on all the time when you are away from any wireless hotspot, it is actually draining more battery as the phone keeps on hunting for the nearest wireless hotspot.

So remember to turn off Wi-Fi after using it.


GPS
Turn off GPS when you are done using any apps that requires GPS. GPS uses a lot of battery when communicating with the Satellite.

Tip: Use the default Power Control widget to quickly switch the GPS on/off.


LCD screen
Turn off Auto Brightness option. Turn down the brightness to around 12-15% brightness.

Tip: Use a widget that will help you toggle through level of brightness like the following widget

OneClick Widget
by WeDroid

http://www.appbrain.com/app/oneclick-widge....oneClickWidget


Live Wallpaper
It may be cool and fun but Live Wallpaper puts a strain on the CPU and this consumes battery
So avoid using Live Wallpaper.

Tip: Select wallpaper that are dark in color.


Widgets or apps that poll too often
Widgets/apps that poll the internet often for data are like Email apps, RSS feed apps, Instant Messaging client like Fring, MSN & Ebuddy and widgets like Facebook and Twitter.

There is no reason why you would want to get by the minute update if you are busy at work or at home when you can get your updates via your PC.

IM chat apps like Fring, MSN & Ebuddy uses Pull technology where they keep polling the server often to notify the server of your current status (offline, online, away or busy). Some poll the server as often as once every minute.
So best to avoid such IM apps. Instead go for those that utilises Push technology.

The built-in Talk app and Gmail actually uses Push technology where the server pushes notification to your phone whenever a new message is ready to be downloaded to your phone. Therefore push technology uses less battery.

Tip: Set the rate of updates to less often like once every 3 or 4 hours. You can also use the Talk chat client on your PC instead of your phone which you can download from http://www.google.com/talk

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Added on April 26, 2011, 1:49 amMe and my friends all managed to successfully install custom ROM after breaking our phone free aka Jailbreak using the G.O.T method.
Please see this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=811221

I seldom hangout in this forum. I am mostly at XDA Developers forum and Cronos forum - http://www.cronosproject.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=57

This post has been edited by pcphobic: Apr 26 2011, 03:50 PM