Windows Mobile 6.5 on Touch Pro 2

[Lou]

I just received a replacement Touc Pro 2 from verzion. This phone is running Windows Mobile 6.5 with ROM 3.04.605 3. Right out of the box, this version seems to have issues. There is a huge lag/stick when i text. Are there any other upgrades, tweaks and decent software that is good with this version?

[stcardinal]

Unlock it and install a custom ROM.

[ChrisH09]

The TP2 was never really meant for Windows Mobile 6.5...it's way to slow to handle it. The HD2 on the other hand works just fine with 6.5...the overall speed of the TP2 just doesn't muster with it....sadly...I have Sprint and I'm about to downgrade to 6.1 again...just so I have some speed...

[highc]

I removed everything from the folder \windows\startup\ after that the device did run fine.
I still have the backuped files.

[mountainwampus]

Sense UI is a catastrophe on the TP2. Everyone seems to have the same lag/freeze issues on all carriers. If you want a quick fix, I suggest disabling Sense all together (settings>today>items). Try "Pocket Digital Clock" Today Plugin as a light-weight alternative. Here is my TP2 screen shot:

[aiiee]

Originally Posted by Lou

I just received a replacement Touc Pro 2 from verzion. This phone is running Windows Mobile 6.5 with ROM 3.04.605 3. Right out of the box, this version seems to have issues. There is a huge lag/stick when i text. Are there any other upgrades, tweaks and decent software that is good with this version?

As a Verizon user, you can use Mr X 'fixed' MR2 ROM. Along with Cookie's Home Tab it will turn your TP2 running Sense 2.5 and WinMo 6.5 into an awesome phone with no issues. I don't know about relative speed vis a vis other phones, but I am happy with the speed of my TP2 now.

Also, keep the number of messages and emails stored on your phone to a minimum, they can *really* impact your phone's performance ( as in put it in a coma! ).

[kevintmr]

I agree with ChrisH09..the stock 6.1 rom tweaked gives better efficiency and stability. I started out with 6.1, tryed 6.5 for awhile...got tired of all the bugs, then reverted.

[Haitienempress14]

How do I take out the Sense Ui?

[mountainwampus]

To disable Sense, first hit "settings", then hit "menu", "All Settings", then "today". Then switch to "items" tab and uncheck "Sense." Done.

[FP5241]

Originally Posted by aiiee

As a Verizon user, you can use Mr X 'fixed' MR2 ROM. Along with Cookie's Home Tab it will turn your TP2 running Sense 2.5 and WinMo 6.5 into an awesome phone with no issues. I don't know about relative speed vis a vis other phones, but I am happy with the speed of my TP2 now.

Also, keep the number of messages and emails stored on your phone to a minimum, they can *really* impact your phone's performance ( as in put it in a coma! ).

This is exactly what i did. The difference is huge. I was running the VZW 6.5 update with MaxManila over it... it was slllllooooooooowww. CHT and Mr. X's MR2 fix is working so good and made me fall in love with my tp2 all over again.