Shep’s Custom Windows Mobile 6.5 rom for HTC Touch Pro

As most of you have found out, Monx no longer offers his rom trough XDA, but strictly trough his website.  Access to his roms is now only available after a donation.  You’re choice, his rom’s are worth it, check it out here And that will be the last thing I write about RoMeOS, until his policy changes.

now for another ROM.  I highly recommend Shep’s Custom Windows Mobile 6.5 series.  It’s as fast & Stable as Windows Mobile 6.1 (if not faster on many occasions), I have a GPS lock within 5-10 seconds (with quick gps data downloaded), etc.

You might want to check out the new windows Mobile 6.5 interface, personally I prefer the Touch Flo 3D 2 interface!

Check it out here

updates on custom ROMS for the HTC Touch Pro

I’m currently using ROMeOS V1.40, which is very fast and very stable.  Good GPS  reception, activesync / pushmail working 100%.  My HTC hasn’t crashed anymore in the last 2 weeks, which is a first!  I highly recommend this rom, it’s clean, it’s nothing fancy, but it made my Touch Pro the best GSM / pocket pc i’ve ever had.

• ROMeOS² World Wide English version here
• ROMeOS² French Version here
• ROMeOS² Dutch Version here

Another very popular ROM atm is a Rom made by the PDAviet forum.  Some users are discussing this  rom here in English :  They are porting stuff from the Touch HD to the Touch Pro.  Haven’t tried this rom yet, but i’m following it closely, as it has some potential.

A first beta of the Elite Rom Project has been released here .  I wouldn’t recommend this rom yet (it’s beta), but as it’s made by a few of the best skilled rom devs, its worth checking it out.  It might become the best ROM yet.

and finally PROven Rom.  This guy is also porting stuff from the touch HD to the Touch Pro.  I might install a next version later, it has some potential.  Check it out here .

ROMeOS 1.21 released for HTC Touch Pro

ROMeOS² got updated to version 1.21. Based on Htc Rom 20758.1.4.1, It’s really really really faster then any previous build / tweak I’ve ever tried.  Make sure you backup all your data before you flash to this rom.

tips on howto flash your Touch Pro here

tips on howto backup your data with pimbackup here

[v1.21] Consider this as BETA 2 or final if no major bugs
-[CHGED] NEW 20758 XIP & OS BUILD | Thanks to ayyu3m
-[CHGED] NEW ATT v1.95.502.5 BASE | Thanks to incognitho
-[CHGED] 4 icons in a row for programs & settings page supported but disabled by default.
-[CHGED] Manila now has full support for mun_rus Manila addon.
-[ADDED] mun_rus Manila addon (uninstallable)
-[ADDED] Shutdown animated screen
-[CHGED] REALLY FASTER THAN PREVIOUS BUILD

(All previous fixes/tweaks/hacks/etc has been applied to this ROM except new bugs may found)

RomeOS version 1.13 released for the HTC Touch Pro

There is a new version of ROMeOS available to dload here

It’s also available in Dutch, German, Spanish, French & Swedish.

update 22/10 : this is the fastest rom for the touch pro I’ve tried to date.  It also gives the best audio performance.  No more low volume when calling people   Still have to try gps.

The changelog since version 1.10

[v1.13]

-[CHGED] Various fixes from user’s feedback (i cant remember to list ). Hope this will be final for 20755 Base. Thanks.
-[CHGED] Removed BTBPP,BTSAP & HTC Vol Control (Available as extended cabs)

[v1.12] PRIVATE BETA
-[CHGED] More experimental modifications | hope may fix some user issue
-[CHGED] New AudioParameters patch
-[CHGED] Flash Lite 3.1 available in extended cab

[v1.12]
-[CHGED] Updated latest Opera 9.5.2392 (Flash Lite v3.1 supported)
-[CHGED] New AudioParameters patch
-[CHGED] Changed some icons for pnotepad, WiFi & WLAN
-[ADDED] Flash Lite 3.1 cooked in.

[v1.11]
-[CHGED] NEW 20755 BUILD | Thanks to Jerpelea
-[CHGED] Removed SMCLOSE due to stability issue
-[CHGED] Updated 2nd today
-[CHGED] Some registry tweaks
-[ADDED] Tillanosoft notepad with txt, inf & ini files association
-[FIXED] Silent on unknown number incoming call & 3G video call

[v1.10] Failed version with build bugs
-[CHGED] NEW 20753 BUILD | Thanks to Jerpelea
-[CHGED] NEW OPERA 9.5 2128 BUILD
-[CHGED] NITZ disabled by default (may avoid ActiveSync popup unnecessarily)
-[FIXED] Silent on Unknown Caller incoming call
-[FIXED] Some MMS alerts pointing to un-exist tone
-[ADDED] Phone option to automatic diconnect any active GPRS connections within 5 sec of phone sleep/suspend

ROMeOS updated to version 1.10

The excellent ROMeOS for the HTC Touch Pro has been updated to version 1.10.

The changelog :

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[v1.10] Sub version will doubled up when upgraded to new build
-[CHGED] NEW 20753 BUILD | Thanks to Jerpelea
-[CHGED] NEW OPERA 9.5 2128 BUILD
-[CHGED] NITZ disabled by default (may avoid ActiveSync popup unnecessarily)
-[FIXED] Silent on Unknown Caller incoming call
-[FIXED] Some MMS alerts pointing to un-exist tone
-[ADDED] Phone option to automatic diconnect any active GPRS connections within 5 sec of phone sleep/suspend

I’ll be upgrading this weekend, as the silent on unknown caller bug is very annoying.  GPS speed is reported to be excellent with this build.

dload location and discussion thread here
howto flash your HTC touch Pro here

ROMeOS for HTC Touch Pro updated to version 1.05

will have to flash again the changelog

[v1.05]
-[CHGED] Answerkey disabler moved to EXTCAB section
-[CHGED] Second today cpnl applet removed due to not functioning when 2nd today is not running in background.
-[CHGED] camera mode burst,gps,sport enabled by default
-[CHGED] WMP TouchPro Skin | Credits to PDAVIET
-[CHGED] GPS Tweak
-[CHGED] More icon change
-[ADDED] Comm mgr missing icon 3G + Beam
-[ADDED] AKU 1.2.3 messaging > EXTCAB
-[FIXED] Fixed Internet Sharing
-[FIXED] HTC Task Manager cab updated & fixed [EXTCAB]

check it out here

if you want to know how to flash you’re touch pro or diamond with a custom, check my guide here

ROMeOS for HTC v 1.04

I’m currently using ROMeOS, which made my HTC touch Pro superfast. Faster then with any tweaks or registry settings

check it out here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426099

This ROM has MS Office 2007 + One Note,Calendar,Note,Calculator,Help,Search,Solitair e,Pocket IE,Pictures & Videos,Windows Media,Contacts,
SIM Manager,ActiveSync,Internet Sharing,File Explorer

+ SECOND TODAY, ANSWERKEY DISABLER, RESET & SMCLOSE

"C.Ghisler_TotalCommander"="2_5_1"
"AdvancedPowerManagement"="1_5_18162126_1"
"Album"="2_0_18171722_0"
"Arcsoft_MMS"="5_0_27_35R3"
"AudioBooster"="2_0_18143227_4"
"AudioManager_Eng"="1_5_18171831_0"
"BootLauncher"="1_0_34322_2"
"BTBPP"="1_6_5_0"
"BTFtp"="1_2_33281_9"
"BTSAP"="3_1_0_0R2"
"CAMERA"="6_01_31727_00"
"ConcurrenceMgr"="1_1_18143521_0000"
"ConnectionSetup"="1_5_34317_1"
"DShow"="2_00_080730_0"
"EnlargeStartMenu"="1_2_34568_2"
"Ezinput"="1_5_31776_0"
"FMRadio"="1_6_18164032_2"
"FullScreenPlayer"="1_05_080607_1"
"GSensorCalibrator"="1_0_18172724_2"
"HTCGesture"="1_0_30346_1"
"JbedJava_5_1"="0_0_20080704_5_1"
"Labyrinth"="1_3_7071031_0"
"LockStreamDRM"="1_1_080522_O9_03"
"LongPressEndKey"="1_1_34078_1"
"mHub"="6_54_080529_E0"
"OutlookEnhancement"="1_0_33540_4"
"PhoneCanvas"="3_50_31785_0"
"PictureEnhancement"="1_50_18141822_c2"
"QuickGPS"="1_00_18152630_2"
"RandomAccess"="4_0_18172029_0"
"RingtonePlugin"="1_00_080416_1"
"SensorSDK"="3_3_18172628_1"
"ShareDLL"="2_0_080710_00v2"
"SmartTouch"="1_0_31096_1"
"StreamingMedia"="3_0_18172133_01"
"TouchFlo"="3_0_29946_49"
"TVOutPopUp"="1_0_18173231_0"
"USBToPCPopUp"="2_1_18173225_0"
"VideoTelephony"="2_0_31728_0"
"VoiceRecorder"="1_10_18151728_1"
"VolumeControl"="1_2_18174025_0"
"XT9_IME"="1_5_31925_0"
"YouTube"="1_0_1817_3525"
"Opera_Mobile"="9_5_1938"
".NETCompactFramework"="3.5.7283.00"

latest fixes and updates

-[CHGED] change .net compact 3.5 source | i hope this may fix some .net apps issue
-[CHGED] jbed java font size modification
-[CHGED] more clear & nice white battery status icon with percentage | I modified from FInixNOver original file (this one really PITA)

-[ADDED] houming file explorer extension cooked in

-[FIXED] more band type selection
-[FIXED] manila weather database issue fixed
-[FIXED] fix ActiveSync issue (i hope so)
-[FIXED] opera may work with other Raphael model (i hope so)

HOWTO flash your HTC Diamond or HTC Touch Pro with a custom rom

We all love our Diamond or Touch Pro, but as you may have noticed, they might be slow, even after the tweaks & registry fixes, might contain too much or too little programs, or little, or y ou may like or dislike the interface. For every HTC device ever made, there must be over 10 custom roms, which may just be the ideal ROM for you.

I had the grey screen of death already twice this week on my Touch Pro (just a white screen with black dots). As HTC hasn’t come up with a fix (yet), I’m flashing my device. I’ve collected some info on how to do it (as it differs from my HTC P3300. I hope this information can be usefull for you too.

Note that If you do not wish to flash your device, you can speed up alot with the tweaks found here or by using HTC Advanced Config here

For the Diamond

1. Before you begin

• backup all your data (see my post about pimbackup)
• make sure activsync / windows mobile device center is working
• turn off all power management options
• find a rom you like
• A lot of roms can be found here at XDA

2. HardSPL

Every Diamond or Touch Pro must have it’s SPL flashed with a version that allows any ROM. Default only allows the official HTC roms. This wasn’t the case with my P3300. This is actually quite easy, and you can flash back (if you would ever need to send your HTC back to HTC)

• for a detailed guide with screenshots check here

3. Upgrade Radio

• for a detailed guide with screenshots check here

4. and finally flash the rom

• again for a guide here

For the touch pro

interesting available roms

• RomeOS : homepage here
  
• Raphael Elite project (work in progress), homepage here
• DCS touchpro rom : homepage here
• I’m going to use the RomeOS.

1. Before you begin

• backup all your data (see my post about pimbackup)
• make sure activsync / windows mobile device center is working
• turn off all power management options
• find a rom you like
• A lot of roms can be found here at XDA

2. HardSPL

• for the Touch Pro you have to use this version found here, and not the one in the guide with screenshots!!!!
• for a detailed guide with screenshots check the screenshots from the diamond here
• hower make sure you’re using the correct hardspl version, not the one from the diamond!!!
• also make sure you have .net framework 2.0 installed on your workstation.
• note : the device will ask you if you trust publisher X. If you do not press yes fast enough, the update program on your pc may give an error. If you press yes at that moment, your screen will remain black. Just run the update utility again, and it will connect to your device and upgrade your SPL.
• how to check that the Hard-SPL has completed successfully?
  boot into Bootmode by hoding volume down + pushing reset, see version number on tricolour screen, should now just say 1.90.0linex

4. and finally flash the rom

I’m not updating the radio at this time, so i’m going to point 4, flash the rom.

• you can follow the screenshots from the diamond here
• however specific instructions from the rom you will be using apply. In my case from romeos, found here

Just updated my Touch Pro with this rom, will update another post on how it works.

If you still feel uncomfortable in doing this, check out the guides posted above and the fora at XDA. Do not attemt to flash or update your device before you fully understand the procedure. Good luck! Also if you like to learn more about custom roms, cooking them, XDA is the site for you !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/