Omnia Hacks / Tips / Tricks

[PhoebusXMD]

Is there a way to turn off led light while omnia is plugged to the pc using USB? I use it to sync and charge. Is there a registry tweak or way to like turn it off while charging? One thing also, is it possible to automatically enable keypad lock when answering a call and automatically unlock when someone is calling? TIA

[dextertan]

where do you guys get the free mobile shell ?

[gruven98]

Originally Posted by dextertan

where do you guys get the free mobile shell ?

no such thing as a "free" version of spb mobile shell. however, there's a trial version on their website.

you could get "creative" and search google.

if you don't want to put out the cash for it, then go with an alternative. there's plenty mentioned here.

[machold]

I;m thinking of going to the Omnia. What I haven't been able to find out is whether the Omnia can be flashed with a custom ROM the same way Ive flashed my Touch Diamond? In other words, the carrier's ROM and format is gone and is replaced by a custom job. Is this possible with the Omnia, too?

[KodiakClark]

It just became possible about a week ago. A new ROM was released, which unlocked the GPS. With the new release Kitchen's for the Omnia started coming out of the wood work. I know of a cople over at XDA, Modaco, and here.

[KodiakClark]

Anyone know if WM 6.5 is out for the Omnia yet?

[syrguy1969]

Not yet, I know there are a couple cooks looking into it though. Maybe in the near future!!

[KodiakClark]

Originally Posted by syrguy1969

Not yet, I know there are a couple cooks looking into it though. Maybe in the near future!!

Fingers crossed!!!
So far really happy with the new ROM

[machold]

Does the Omnia have to be Unlocked to fiddle the ROM?

What I'm hoping for is that I can do to the Omnia what I did to the HTC Diamond: completely remove the carrier's formatting by flashing a new ROM.

This raises the possibility that some agent or seller can activate the phone with another carrier. I will find out with the HTC in about 10 days.

[KodiakClark]

Originally Posted by machold

Does the Omnia have to be Unlocked to fiddle the ROM?

What I'm hoping for is that I can do to the Omnia what I did to the HTC Diamond: completely remove the carrier's formatting by flashing a new ROM.

This raises the possibility that some agent or seller can activate the phone with another carrier. I will find out with the HTC in about 10 days.

The ROM that was released was a Verizon ROM, but that's not to say a completely custom ROM won't come out of the kitchens. As for activating it on another carrier, the i910 is CDMA so you'll only be able to activate it on CDMA networks, which limits your carriers.