What software and tweaks break the TP2?

[zim2323]

This is my list of what currently does not work on the TP2, causes stability issues, etc. For all you guys wondering why certain things don't work, READ THIS!!!

I had both the Verizon and Sprint TP2's for about a week while switching carriers. Tweaks that work for one don't always work for the other. Proof of this is that Verizon and Sprint each take a different tweak to disable SMS Sent notifications.

I often wonder how many problems posted are because of tweaks/software designed for the TP1, being installed on the TP2.

Here are the facts:
1) Verizon and Sprint both use DIFFERENT versions or compilations of TF3D. For that reason, not all tweaks are global. Not sure how AT&T or others differ for their version of the TP2.
2) Custom taskbars MUST BE BUILT WITH YOUR CARRIERS DLL's, otherwise you'll have lots of issues.

Here is my list of what doesn't work or causes instability issues:
- Custom Taskbars - Unless a taskbar was built specifically for Verizon TP2, Sprint TP2, etc, then you will probably not have a fully functioning phone. One example is the HTCVOLUMECONTROL.DLL. That is what makes the difference in Sprint vs Verizon SMSSent notification control. If you interchange the stock DLL's between phones, the SMS fixes follow the carrier specific DLL. On this same note, installing a taskbar that is not TP2 specific, you will lose combined volume slider and depending on carrier will lose ability to get speaker phone activated when you flip your phone over. Bottom line is, it's not as "TP2" specific as it is DLL specific. Forget fancy icons, your better off using the phone as it was shipped.

- nueDynamicClock - On my Verizon TP2 this software caused the phone to become severly unstable. Phone would freeze and have to be soft reset upon completing a charge, or any random time during normal use. I had so many problems with this that I have never even tried installing on my Sprint TP2. With the TP2 I also noticed no difference in battery life with this uninstalled.

- Speedbooster - I have only ever used the battery meter and tweaks from this software on the TP1 successfully. I gained another 25% in battery life on average using this software with those tweaks. However, with the TP2, the phone again was very unstable. With one or both of this or nueDynamicClock installed the phone would randomly lock up and need reset, while with both uninstalled the phone was perfectly stable. With the TP2 I also noticed no difference in battery life with this uninstalled.

- Chobit SmartLock from XDA - While this software was great on the TP1, I have had nothing but problems on the TP2. It does "work", but I think the newer TF3D has changed something that keeps SmartLock from keeping everything behind the lock. NOTE***On Verizon this worked GREAT and I rarely ever had a problem, but on Sprint I always get things overriding the locker. Again, I think this is because of difference in the TF3D DLL's being used by each carrier.

- PocketShield - With this installed, calls do not pick up automatically on hands-free. I have to manually turn hands-free on, whether I answered the call via headset or the phone. Speakerphone will not turn on when the phone is flipped over.

- IM+ v7.0.1 - When installed phone becomes severly unstable, both Verizon and now Sprint. When you open the application it works fine, but as soon as you open another program and it goes to background, the phone becomes unusable and needs a soft reset. I have been working with their developers and they tell me that they found the problem and a new version will be out in a few weeks to correct this (email was dated 10/25/09). In the mean time, Palringo v2 works great.


If you have been able to reproduce issues, please post and I will update the list.