Just "upgraded" to 6.5 /Sence 2.5 and having a few issues...

msh441 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-18-2010, 01:56 PM

Just flashed Verizon's new MR2 update, which upgrades WinMo 6.5/Sense 2.1 to WinMo 6.5/Sense 2.5... and I'm running into a few issues:

-Slide to Unlock: I hate the fact that every time I turn off the screen, the phone automaticly locks. Any way to disable the auto lock or limit when it kicks in?

-Sense "Music" tab: Every time the phone is turned off or resets (I swap batteries first thing in the morning), I loose all the previously recognized library information (specificlly artist info). If I do a search through Windows Media Player, it all comes back... but it's annying having to do this EVERY DAY... especially when it wasn't an issue with Sense 2.1.

-Why does the home screen always display "0 New Voicemail"? Is there a way to change what tabs are displayed? Say the next caladar appointment, instead?

-Start Menu: Where can I get a 4-colum programs .cab for the displayed Start Menu programs. The one I had for 2.1 doesn't work.

-Programs tab: Where can I find a .cab to add a "Programs" tab back into the slider icons? The one I had for 2.1 doesn't work.

-Windows 6.5 menus: Where can I find a 4-icons .cab for all WinMo 6.5 menus? The one I had for 2.1 doesn't work.

Please no "use the search feature" responces. I have and except for the massive sliders/clocks theme threads, I've struck out.

So far, I'm less than thrilled with 6.5/2.5... can you help?

puff601 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-18-2010, 09:36 PM

ive got my music library set to load at startup

all you have to do is
1) go into the Windows folder
2) Find AudioManager.exe and create a shortcut (.lnk)
3) Place this .lnk in \Windows\Start Up
4) You should be good to go

Why does the home tab show "voicemails" instead of "call history" like in 2.1? Install Cookie's Home Tab 1.8 or wait until tomorrow for 1.8.5.

Oh yea, and use the search feature... lmao j/k. 2.5 is way better IMO, just takes a little getting used to

msh441 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-19-2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by puff601

ive got my music library set to load at startup

all you have to do is
1) go into the Windows folder
2) Find AudioManager.exe and create a shortcut (.lnk)
3) Place this .lnk in \Windows\Start Up
4) You should be good to go

Why does the home tab show "voicemails" instead of "call history" like in 2.1? Install Cookie's Home Tab 1.8 or wait until tomorrow for 1.8.5.

Oh yea, and use the search feature... lmao j/k. 2.5 is way better IMO, just takes a little getting used to

Ahhh, your awsome puff! I owe you big-time!

I just found Santod's killer thread with a bunch of tweaks. I've ALMOST got it right where I want.

2.5 is definately snappy. Just fighting the learning curve while being behind other users that have had 2.5 for 3-4 months+.

puff601 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-19-2010, 01:23 AM

no prob man

**Wesley762** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-19-2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh441

Ahhh, your awsome puff! I owe you big-time!

I just found Santod's killer thread with a bunch of tweaks. I've ALMOST got it right where I want.

2.5 is definately snappy. Just fighting the learning curve while being behind other users that have had 2.5 for 3-4 months+.

It grows on you pretty quick, I held out on 2.5 for along time. Once I took the leap I had wished I did a lot earlier lol.

FP5241 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-19-2010, 02:25 AM

I too waited. Glad i finally did it tho. I installed Max Manila today and it makes the 2.5 experience much better. It would also solve the call history issue.

I also did a hard reset as soon as I upgraded in case any old files or programs were around.

msh441 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-20-2010, 10:58 PM

After a couple days: As suspected, it is growing on me. Definately snappy compared to 2.1. I definately like the speed. Still looking for answers to the following:

-Slide to Unlock: ...every time I turn off the screen... necessary? Hated it at first. Getting used to it now, but would still like to have a little more control over when it kicks in.

-Start Menu: Where can I get a 4-colum programs .cab for the displayed Start Menu programs. Or have the start menu display the standart WinMo 6.5 start menu. The .cabs I had for 2.1 don't seem to work.

-Programs tab: Where can I find a .cab to add a "Programs" tab back into the slider icons? The one I had for 2.1 doesn't work. Also changing the registry entry in HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila doesn't work, either ("programs tab is hidden" from 1 to 0).

puff601 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-21-2010, 02:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msh441

After a couple days: As suspected, it is growing on me. Definately snappy compared to 2.1. I definately like the speed. Still looking for answers to the following:

-Slide to Unlock: ...every time I turn off the screen... necessary? Hated it at first. Getting used to it now, but would still like to have a little more control over when it kicks in.

-Start Menu: Where can I get a 4-colum programs .cab for the displayed Start Menu programs. Or have the start menu display the standart WinMo 6.5 start menu. The .cabs I had for 2.1 don't seem to work.

-Programs tab: Where can I find a .cab to add a "Programs" tab back into the slider icons? The one I had for 2.1 doesn't work. Also changing the registry entry in HKCU\Software\HTC\Manila doesn't work, either ("programs tab is hidden" from 1 to 0).

Cookie's Home Tab 1.8.5 will solve the 1st and 2nd ones... not to mention many many more extras (screenshot).. i dont know about the programs tab... i did the reg edits to try and add it on sprint 6.1/2.1 and it caused problems with my softbar. so i never bothered trying on 6.5/2.5. anyone out there added the programs tab to sense 2.5?

PPCFreak · #9 (**permalink**) 06-21-2010, 10:56 AM

Wirelessly posted (VZW TP2: XV6875.1 Opera/9.70 (Windows NT 5.1; U; en))

i too tried the usual regedits for going to the stock start screen only to screwup the taskbar.

So left the reg edits alone and use cookies home tab with 4x4 quick links and 3 pages of them.

After initially setting them up I have not gone back to the stock start menu to run any apps.

msh441 · #10 (**permalink**) 06-22-2010, 02:32 PM

I tried Cookie's for a bit. Handy. And REALLY pretty. I uninstalled it, though. It's hrd to explain, though: I sort of like the piece-meal mods... a little tweak here... a little edit there. Easy to un-do and a one-of-a-kind final product.

I've just about got things sorted. A combination of Santod's stealth sliders, no curtains, 16 stealth links (w/none assigned in the top 4 spots/showing on the home screen) and working BG4All (+ other minor transparency tweeks):

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=101648

...and a great compilation list of Rhodium 2.5 tweeks compiled by "smaberg" on XDA:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=584415

...plus a few good old ones here (camera, show Opera in task manager and some others):

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...d+notification

MightyMike's pinned "Tweeks, Hacks and Mods" thread here used to be THE spot to look... but at over a hundred pages long it's sort of difficult to sort through it all. Combine that with many the tweeks working ONLY for 2.1, and others simply leading to dead links... it's a PITA to get much from it anymore.