[Final] grooveROM 5 - CE OS 5.2.23016 (Build 23016.5.3.0) - [Diamond ROM] - Page 241

**Riley** · #**2401** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Weez

Is there a "WM 6.5 for dummies" thread somewhere? I can't seem to get anything done quickly on it, there must be something I'm missing.

check out this thread. There may be some things you are experiencing that is covered already. Also, you can post your issues and someone will respond. probably me

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=69457

bparvin · #**2402** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by rileyd5

check out this thread. There may be some things you are experiencing that is covered already. Also, you can post your issues and someone will respond. probably me

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=69457

I would be glad to help if I can answer the questions as well.

The Weez · #**2403** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rileyd5

check out this thread. There may be some things you are experiencing that is covered already. Also, you can post your issues and someone will respond. probably me

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=69457

Thanks, will check it out.

The flash went fine, but at first glance it seems like a step back as far as productivity. A few comment/questions:

Why does the Home button not do anything?
Why does the "home" screen (the one with the time/date) not show my upcoming appointment(s)
Why is there no quick way to launch opera that I see? And what is this "import your favorites from Opera"? All it does it open opera. Is that what it's supposed to do? Seems broken to me.
Why is there no tab of favorite apps?

This is just what comes to mind after messing with it for 30min, and what I meant by "can't get anything done quickly". So far WM6.5 doesn't make sense to me so far, compared to 6.1 with manila.

**indagroove** · #**2404** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by The Weez

Thanks, will check it out.

The flash went fine, but at first glance it seems like a step back as far as productivity. A few comment/questions:

Why does the Home button not do anything?
Why does the "home" screen (the one with the time/date) not show my upcoming appointment(s)
Why is there no quick way to launch opera that I see? And what is this "import your favorites from Opera"? All it does it open opera. Is that what it's supposed to do? Seems broken to me.
Why is there no tab of favorite apps?

This is just what comes to mind after messing with it for 30min, and what I meant by "can't get anything done quickly". So far WM6.5 doesn't make sense to me so far, compared to 6.1 with manila.

The Home button brings you to the home screen.
The Calendar panel shows your next appointment
You say there's no quick way to open opera, but at the same time you say that clicking on the panel opens opera, so what's the issue? To import your favorites, you just have to tap the right soft-key in that panel that says "import" -- it's not broken.
To quickly get your favorite apps, just tap the start menu. You can organize the start menu and move your favorite apps to the top by holding on the icon you want to move until you see the "move to top" menu. Then click that.

Sure, 6.5 takes some getting used to, and there are differences from manila that take getting used to. When I first started using 6.5, I thought it was lame too -- now I'll never go back.

**Riley** · #**2405** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 08:15 PM

Totally agree with Groove. It takes time to adjust to 6.5. You will not like it in the beginning because it's a big change. The good news is Groove's rom is very stable and a good one to become accustomed to 6.5.

Here is another thread to look at that gives a little perspective on 6.1 vs. 6.5.

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=67769&page=2

check out Post 18, there are a couple tips on how to install/set up titanium weather, resolve flashing issues in 6.5, and adv/disadvantages of 6.1/6.5. My opinion of course but may be helpful. although i would revise it now to say battery life is pretty much equal.. edit. sorry for the thread jack. lets get back to regularly scheduled broadcasting

Tenny · #**2406** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenny

Having some issues with it for me.

Flashed to Shipped Rom first, then this.
Hard Reset first time it booted up.

Opera loaded the first time I tried (when I opened Microsoft Marketplace), now Opera doesn't load up at all.

Google Maps - latitude won't allow me to login

When playing music from the today screen, if the phone turns off (sleep) it soft-resets.

Upgraded to 21725... and having all these issues exactly as before. Multiple hard-resets won't do it...

I was able to get around Opera by re-installing it. Was able to get into Google Maps w/ Latitude by installing it twice.

Strange though how both builds did the same thing...

Oh well everything else is great thanks!

**indagroove** · #**2407** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tenny

Upgraded to 21725... and having all these issues exactly as before. Multiple hard-resets won't do it...

I was able to get around Opera by re-installing it. Was able to get into Google Maps w/ Latitude by installing it twice.

Strange though how both builds did the same thing...

Oh well everything else is great thanks!

Did you try flashing to the ship rom first? Some have needed to clear cache on internal storage. It sounds like you have lingering files that aren't clearing with hard reset. Also, are you hard reseting with the reset button, or with clear storage.

Here's what I suggest. Do the clear storage (settings>system>clear storage). Then allow it to only boot to the first tap here screen. Then flash to the ship rom linked to in the first post. Then let it boot to the first tap here screen again. Then flash grooveROM.

Once you've got it up and running, make sure to flash back to stock every few upgrades. That's what I do, and I haven't had any issues (that I didn't cause in the kitchen) for months.

If my suggestion doesn't work, do the whole process again. Some have had to do it a few times to clear out the gunk (notable chefs too, mind you).

EDIT: Oh one other thing -- are you by any chance using some soft of backup software that may be restoring old registry entries?

stravy · #**2408** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 10:53 PM

hey groove,

check your pm. also..the fix you posted about the gibberish in the dialer worked. question for you though. like the link said you have to install dotfred task manager or equivalent...right now there are two task managers in the rom, neither of which allow you to "end a process" what is the purpose of both? is there a difference between the two? is there a downside to cooking the dotfred task manager in the rom rather than these two or just personal preference.

Thanks for all of you hard work.

*edit* for the gibberish fix above you also have to have total commander because file explorer won't let you copy those files from the fix over to the windows directory.

Tenny · #**2409** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by indagroove

Did you try flashing to the ship rom first? Some have needed to clear cache on internal storage. It sounds like you have lingering files that aren't clearing with hard reset. Also, are you hard reseting with the reset button, or with clear storage.

Here's what I suggest. Do the clear storage (settings>system>clear storage). Then allow it to only boot to the first tap here screen. Then flash to the ship rom linked to in the first post. Then let it boot to the first tap here screen again. Then flash grooveROM.

Once you've got it up and running, make sure to flash back to stock every few upgrades. That's what I do, and I haven't had any issues (that I didn't cause in the kitchen) for months.

If my suggestion doesn't work, do the whole process again. Some have had to do it a few times to clear out the gunk (notable chefs too, mind you).

EDIT: Oh one other thing -- are you by any chance using some soft of backup software that may be restoring old registry entries?

Never did a clear storage, but I did flash to shipped rom (1.09 i think). Then I upgrade just the radio to 1.11f, then I flashed to your rom.

The only back up software I am using is MS MyPhone now... But I doubt that is causing the issue.

On your next upgrade I'll do the clear storage style, just about to leave now and not enough to try that method!

Thanks a ton though!

neelesh · #**2410** (**permalink**) 05-28-2009, 11:23 PM

so what dialer are you using inda? the htc or the WM?

The only thing that sucks for the WM (IMO) is that when you are not on the lock screen, it just has a pop up box w/ the name and stuff and 2 soft key's to answer/ignore...kinda ugly lol. the S2A is soo nice, since it has 3 buttons, answer, ignore, and mute. I really do like the WM lock screen one though, except it has only 2 fuctions, answer or ignore (which is basically like the mute), and no real ignore fuction like the S2A.

(just summarizing all this b/c I want to make sure what I understand actually is right lol).