So.... TP2 a dead platform?

[[ACL]]

i agree.. its dead .. lets move one

[ctiger]

What I can say is, it's not dead here, a lot of folks are still working on it, mostly with Sprint because this is the only phone for SERO now.
But if you notice, for the world outside here, not a lot people are doing works on WM6.x anymore. For any company looking forward to launch any software for mobile device, they need to first decide which platform to go with. And first they will start with Apple, then most likely include a version for Android. They won't bother with WM at all from about a year ago. So basically the apps for WM are at least 1 year old. Is this fair to say? For Android, google did a lot cool stuffs dedicate for it because it's its only child, they include Apple in some cases just because iPhone is very popular, there's no reason to fight against money. Also blackberry is also dying, sad to say that, but it's really true. One reason is that blackberry updates their OS and break the compatibility a lot so to my understanding, an app can work on some versions or devices but not others.
These are based on the app developers point of view. If I want to make profit on an app, I won't pick WM as the platform. On this point, WM is dead.
Sad to see that because I'm locked on WM because of SERO but truth is truth, I can't pretend deaf just because I like my TP2

[L21Matt]

Originally Posted by fishingmedic

Originally Posted by l21matt
I like my TP2 that I just got a month ago, but i wish i did my homework. This phone has been just a thorn in my side because it is so unstable. Every rom on here is good for a few days. Vin's are my go to rom when i'm not looking for another one to be even more stable, but even that rom can't be great if the phone is a pos. It's a shame they didn't make it with better specs, jeeze, its not even a year old yet. It should have been cutting edge when it was released lol.....
Now I think we can all agree that stock rom's suck donkey balls, however there are many custom roms on here that are stable as all hell, X, Mighty, Vin, Mals, I can keep going on and on. Sounds to me like you've got either a hardware issue or a user created issue, because I've had my TP2 since Sprint release day and can't say it's unstable at all. Look in X's thread, Mighty's thread, Vin's thread, etc, the problems you see are very rarely chef/TP2 created issues, most are user created, and to blame the phone (unless it's a hardware issue) is a shame.

I still think it's a shame our phones wern't manufactured with higher specs

I am aware of most of the rom's on this page and have tried most of them dating back to april to now. Including the stock 6.1 rom (which was fast for a few days)

Vin's roms run the best on my device and i've learned not to over due it with custom cabs. I use 3 customization cabs now. not including apps.

Yes, i agree that it is a hardware issue, I called sprint yesterday with limited luck, called HTC with no real luck, went to a sprint store, then to a corporate sprint store, Everyone agreeded my phone was not functioning properly. So today I called sprint again and explained to them in clearer ways and got them to ship a replacement =)

So... I do hope it was hardware issues, however that doesn't change that the specs of the TP2 are kind of lacking.....

[Mojary]

Originally Posted by l21matt

I still think it's a shame our phones wern't manufactured with higher specs

I am aware of most of the rom's on this page and have tried most of them dating back to april to now. Including the stock 6.1 rom (which was fast for a few days)

Vin's roms run the best on my device and i've learned not to over due it with custom cabs. I use 3 customization cabs now. not including apps.

Yes, i agree that it is a hardware issue, I called sprint yesterday with limited luck, called HTC with no real luck, went to a sprint store, then to a corporate sprint store, Everyone agreeded my phone was not functioning properly. So today I called sprint again and explained to them in clearer ways and got them to ship a replacement =)

So... I do hope it was hardware issues, however that doesn't change that the specs of the TP2 are kind of lacking.....

so if all of the Sprint establishments you went to agreed that you're having hardware issues with your device, why didn't they get you a replacement? I have never had that kind of issue with Sprint those times I had an issue with my device. once i called in CS and told them about the digitizer problem im having and a new replacement phone was sent out via overnight. the slider spring broke about a month ago, took it into the sprint repair center, and they ordered me a new phone again. did they tell you why they let you take your phone back home with you after determining it's a hardware issue?

and never deal with HTC directly. you'll get charged up the yin yang just for taking up their time. deal with sprint for your replacement since your device is still under warranty.

and to stay on topic....i gotta agree with what bored said about whatever works best for the enduser is what i believe. i mean im very happy with my tp2. ever since i got a tp2 when it came out....i never had any issues with it except those two times i mentioned above. so for me personally, why rock the boat when it's im smoothly sailing with what i have? im interested in the Evo or Epic, but since my tp2 just works for me in terms of the daily things i need it to do, i don't see myself upgrading any time soon because the Epic/Evo is the must have phone as of this moment.

[L21Matt]

Originally Posted by Mojary

so if all of the Sprint establishments you went to agreed that you're having hardware issues with your device, why didn't they get you a replacement? I have never had that kind of issue with Sprint those times I had an issue with my device. once i called in CS and told them about the digitizer problem im having and a new replacement phone was sent out via overnight. the slider spring broke about a month ago, took it into the sprint repair center, and they ordered me a new phone again. did they tell you why they let you take your phone back home with you after determining it's a hardware issue?

I'm not sure why, but they did finally agree to ship me a replacement.

and never deal with HTC directly. you'll get charged up the yin yang just for taking up their time. deal with sprint for your replacement since your device is still under warranty.

I sure won't even bother with HTC support. HTC wanted me to ship my phone to them.. they would keep it for who knows how long, and i'd be phoneless the entire time.

[ooxteme]

Originally Posted by gspitman

Whoa Tiger... I never said I hated my TP2, I've actually been quite satisfied with it, nor did I saw WinMo sucks... I'm just saying they're at the end of their lifespan!

Kind of like the horse and buggy... there wasn't really anything WRONG with it, the car was just better.

I'm thinking my TP2 is going the way of the horse and buggy.

I know its just getting old seeing these threads and people compareing the TP2 to a Android ya know
. Its like apples and oranges all day long with this

[chong67]

MSFT need to come quick with WM7. Please hurry.

And Sprint cheated us out HD2 that didnt came!

If it were not for SERO and all the 3 GPS program working on my TP2 and all the warez I got, I might have gone to other device, BUT not iphone.

[Wesley762]

If it was dead why is the Forum so Active, I would not say dead just no more updated from HTC or the Cell providers. the Community is keeping it Alive and well.

[KennyD]

Originally Posted by DaveTN

The TP2 is still a great phone and it does android - sorta.

The only thing that is going to kill the TP and any other WM phone is the lack of app development for the WM platform. You go to most sites now (except this one) that allow you to download an "app" and WM is usually missing. Thats whats going to kill the TP2.

David

I very much agree. If you have a good service, it is almost obligatory to have an iPhone app to accompany it. Android apps are now just as popular and are offered as an alternative app. WinMo apps? --> Few and far between.

[IronRed]

It's not just the only phone for SERO, but also for the Fair & Flexable plan (ME). I had the diamond for a little over a year and just got the TP2 this week. I like the TP2, I modded it with Cookie and made the tether mod. I think it's stable and I like it. I see no reason to go to Andriod and pay more than twice what I'm paying. I'm waiting on WM7 to see what sprint offers to see what to do. I thought about going with the HD2 and pay $50 a month, but the $450 upfront cost stopped me. So, I see myself using this TP2 for at least 1 year and I too thought about getting another one as a back up.

TP2 ftw