Moving to Omnia from HTC XV6700?

mlevin77 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-13-2009, 10:05 PM

I've got an XV6700 from HTC which I really love. It's starting to act weird (freeze, drop phone connections, etc.) so I'm thinking I may need to upgrade. I've got a cooked ROM on there and have been loving the hacks and other tips people have developed for it on this site. How does the Omnia compare to the XV6700? Any down side? I don't need a pullout keyboard - never use it. Are the tips/tricks equally developed? Is the user experience better? Is it any faster/more responsive? Are there kitchens, ROMS, etc. yet? Any reason not to switch? Any opinions would be very welcom.

thanks!

Mike

jville95 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-13-2009, 10:55 PM

I haven't had an XV6700 but I did have the XV6800 before I got my Omnia and Im loving the Omnia, hands down!! The chefs for the Omnia, HANDS DOWN!! There are just sooo many advantages that my phone now has been made a beast!!

*THX to Adryn, BW, Omega, Lioryte and others!!!

brandogg · #3 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 12:01 AM

I went from a 6700 (with 6.1 flashed on it) to the Omnia, definitely a huge improvement. The Apache was the "little phone that could", but it's dead now, and it's time to move on, especially if you don't use the keyboard.

cg83 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 02:10 AM

i myself came from the xv6700 and all i can say is WOW!! i almost went with a TP2 but i found the i910 on ebay brand new for $375 so i took it and ran. never looked back

inswva · #5 (**permalink**) 07-14-2009, 11:15 AM

I went from a XV6700 to the XV6800 and then to the Omnia. The Omnia is far and away my favorite of the three. It's nice to be able to actually put the phone in my pocket without feeling like I'm toting a brick in my pants. The ROMs being cooked for the Omnia are pretty impressive.

mlevin77 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-15-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by inswva

I went from a XV6700 to the XV6800 and then to the Omnia. The Omnia is far and away my favorite of the three. It's nice to be able to actually put the phone in my pocket without feeling like I'm toting a brick in my pants. The ROMs being cooked for the Omnia are pretty impressive.

ok I'm convinced. Now, can people please clue me in. I'm a biologist and not a WM expert, so I don't have the time/knowledge for extensive hacking here. With the XV6700, there was a Kitchen which was very easy to use (just click the packages you want, and out comes the ROM), and a .CAB of common hacks that make the device work better. What's the status of this for Omnia - is there a kitchen, or else a ROM, which is easy to use (foolproof - no moving files around manually etc.), and results in a stable, fast, device with the good apps on it? I'm particularly interested in using the GPS (I'll buy paid software later, as long as the device supports it) and having a system that's quick, responsive, doesn't lock up, and has reliable BlueTooth connectivity and Exchange Server sync (wireless over-the-air sync to exchange server). What would you suggest (specific links if possible) for the ROM, kitchen (if needd), .CAB (or else compiled list) of hacks/tweaks that make things better, and specific instructions for flashing? How about radio upgrades - is that necessary/useful/available? I'll be using it with Verizon, and installing a bunch of WM software that I had running on my XV6700. Any advice woudld be greatly appreciated! If I'm going to give up my trusty HTC I'd like to make sure I know what ROM to put on before doing all the preference setting, installing software, etc. etc. Thank you!!

Mike Levin

iclickjohn · #7 (**permalink**) 07-16-2009, 12:01 AM

Yes, you probably already have been there by now, but in case you haven't, go to the Omnia thread and at the very top you will find ROM updates. That contains all the (PDA portion) updates that you will want. Prior to that, find the ROM update with UMDA software that you load onto your PC. Follow all the instructions from idoctor, including the fact that to shut the Omnia off you hold the power button down until it powers off completely. and inversely when you are updating the ROM when it asks you to turn the phone on, you must hold the power button until it activates again. You have to disable usb connection on active sync on the PC and go to usb connections on your phone and uncheck activesync (choose the other option, which I forget what it is) You have to read a thousand posts first so you are comfortable with doing this. Once you have the ROM updated you may want to go and update the PDA portion. Trust me, you do want this. Makes the Omnia a zillion times better. There are options here and you really need to read a ton of threads to make the right decision. I like Adrynelyn's M2D ROM. You will use the same UMDA software on your PC to do the PDA upgrade. I had the 6700 and it was a brick. I also did the ROM on it back in the day. This is easier. You can even try your hand at the kitchens that are available. I haven't done that.