Opal Query regarding ROM, WM6.5 & Manila

[Abhi1]

Hi Guys,
Being reading this forum for a long time but am still a bit stuck.
Am using HTC Touch ViVa (HTC Opena/HTC T2223) currently with its original WM6.1.

1) I plan to flash to WM6.5 but am totaly confused as to which is the completely working version. Is it V13 or V16 or should I wait for V17?

2) What basically is Manila2D/Manila3D? Which version does Opal has & which would you recommend to install?

3) Can all the themes listed in the "development & hacking" be installed on Opal after/without flashing?

thanks for the replies ppl :)

[menix]

Hi first I change my rom with 6.5 v16, now I'm looking for a wm 6.1 original rom and I can't find one. My advice is to stick with your wm original rom version. If you can make a copy of it please post the rom on the site i will be very happy if you can do that.

[GFX]

Hi,
Congratulations on your Viva, hope it's working well for you.

1) I'm not into beta flashing, and AFAIK the WM6.5 version is a hacked beta version of the OS, so I don't recommend installing it. Maybe if we wait for the original version to be released by MS, HTC will offer it as a free upgrade.

2) Manila 2D (the one that comes with the Viva) uses tabs instead of a 3D cube (used in Manila 3D on other devices).
M2D is basically a simpler and faster version of M3D, which suits the slower processor of the Viva.

3) I know they can be installed on the original ROM, you should first install and download the M2D Customizer. This program will enable you to skin the M2D on your device, and tweak some of its settings. WM6.5 requires another form of skins, so I think the skins in Development and Hacking are not compatible.

Hope this helps.
Good luck!

[Abhi1]

thx guys...well I don't suppose the HTC would give away a free upgrade to WM6.5 as they said in engadgets...

[Ricky`]

Hi,
Congratulations on your Viva, hope it's working well for you.

1) I'm not into beta flashing, and AFAIK the WM6.5 version is a hacked beta version of the OS, so I don't recommend installing it. Maybe if we wait for the original version to be released by MS, HTC will offer it as a free upgrade.


I now that HTC will release an official upgrade to wm6.5 only for HTC Diamond 2 and HTC Touch Pro 2, do you know if also for viva?

[Abhi1]

I now that HTC will release an official upgrade to wm6.5 only for HTC Diamond 2 and HTC Touch Pro 2, do you know if also for viva?

i read that there would be no upgrades, WM6.5 wud b shipped out with new phones only

[menix]

Can you make a copy of your original ROM and post it?

[GFX]

I now that HTC will release an official upgrade to wm6.5 only for HTC Diamond 2 and HTC Touch Pro 2, do you know if also for viva?

I'm not sure about anything, I was just speculating.
Upgrade or hacked, I'm not installing any WM 6.5 ROM until it is officially released by Microsoft.

[Ricky`]

I'm not sure about anything, I was just speculating.
Upgrade or hacked, I'm not installing any WM 6.5 ROM until it is officially released by Microsoft.

I undestand. Do you now when is scheduled the official release from Microsoft? I didn't found anything about a date..

[GFX]

Maybe sometime in the 3rd quarter, as stated in the following article:
http://www.product-reviews.net/2009/04/22/microsoft-windows-mobile-65-release-date-may-not-likely/