[*28/09/08*] Polaris Driver Fix // Qualcomm MSM7200

[Updatestatus in 2nd Post] >> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1826283&postcount=2

HTC has missed to include the necessary drivers needed for the Polaris to come to its full potential.

Handhelds affected are the Touch Cruise (POLARIS), TyTN II (KAISER), Touch Dual (NIKI) and the S730 (WINGS) etc., based on the MSM7200 and MSM7500 Qualcomm chipsets. The problem, however, isn't with the chips, but the missing drivers!!!

The engineers and technicians forgot to include the drivers. (That's ridiculous.) Or the company thinks consumers wouldn't notice.


- Contact HTC and let them know you are unhappy about these issues
- Contact your mobile service provider and let them know you are unhappy with these issues
- Contact support.ati.com , as they must have a driver for their own chipsets
- Make videos of the issues
- Sign the petition >> http://www.petitiononline.com/tytn2vid/ << (TYTN2 uses same chipset as POLARIS)
- Spread the word
- Write reviews


HTC is aware of this problem and 'promised' a significantly performance-change in their WinMo 6.1 upgrade.
htcclassaction.org has successfully developed a 3D driver for the kaiser yet.
A port of these 3D drivers from the KAISER to the POLARIS are in progress by the Polaris Project P3D
>> http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=426314 <<

**UPDATE**28/09/08
First release of the ported drivers, provided by the Polaris Project P3D
Get it here as .cab:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=430741

Full documentation about the issues are on
>>>>>> http://www.htcclassaction.org <<<<<<
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I will keep you informed about the Fix status, so if we reached our goal, you will find the drivers for the Polaris here.

**UPDATE**28/09/08
First release of the ported drivers, provided by the Polaris Project P3D
Get it here as .cab:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=430741

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**UPDATE**25/09/08
A Port by The 'Polaris Project P3D' team has begun and they had a breakthorough to fix the scrolling. Neos2007 created a cab which will be posted out to all testers on this project.

An updated video from Neos2007 of the non scrolling 3D acceleration can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58PFxhIVeE0

A Cab file has been generated by Neos2007 for testing FOR the team - we will release a Public Beta after some testing.
PLEASE DO NOT POST REQUESTS FOR THE CAB!

Full documentation here:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=426314

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**UPDATE**19/08/08
Updated driver package again
Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/driverprogress.php#update_20080819_1

These drivers require a Kaiser (TyTN II) and a ROM based on the official HTC WM 6.1 update! It is extremely unlikely that these files will work out-of-the-box on the Polaris (at this time).

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**UPDATE**29/07/08
Updated driver package, full-screen and Manila
Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/driverprogress.php#update_20080729_1

NO need to install directly on Bepe's last Roms for Polaris
The provided .cab isnt working for the Polaris as on Kaiser.
Installation is successfull, but the Light.exe to proove coudlnt initiate D3D.

This needs further modify!

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**UPDATE**18/07/08
OpenGL ES and D3D drivers (non-fullscreen) for the KAISER as .cab
Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/driverprogress.php#update_20080717_1

NO need to install directly on Bepe's last Roms for Polaris
The provided .cab isnt working for the Polaris as on Kaiser.
Installation is successfull, but the Light.exe to proove coudlnt initiate D3D.

This needs further modify!

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**UPDATE**17/07/08
TyTN II now runs D3D too!
Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/driverprogress.php#update_20080717_1

These Drivers for the Kaiser are a big step forward, as these could?! also be used but probably modified for the polaris.

Cookers, attention!

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**UPDATE**23/06/08
drivers update 2

Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/driverprogress.php#update_20080623_1

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**UPDATE**22/06/08
- HTC TyTN II WM6.1 official ROM released
- HTC Diamond released
- drivers update

Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/#update_20080622_1

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**UPDATE**21/05/08
HTC's WM6.1 Update is here (?), ROM analysis and video driver news.

Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/#update_20080521_1

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**UPDATE**10/05/08
- All About Phones also confirms update is coming.
- MS Mobiles reports a fix for the TyTN II may be available as soon as next week.
Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/#update_20080510_1

and here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/#update_20080509_1

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**UPDATE**09/05/08
MS Mobiles reports a fix for the TyTN II may be available as soon as next week.
Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/#update_20080509_1

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**UPDATE**28/04/08
HTC says update still coming
Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/#update_20080428_1

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**UPDATE**03/04/08
- HTC fails to deliver any update.
- Top hacker throws her weight in with porting the driver.
- P6500 may contain good drivers, hackers request ROM dump
(If you have a P6500, your help is needed!)

Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/#update_20080403_1

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**UPDATE**22/02/08
Drivers update - not a driver

Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/responses.php#update_20080221

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**UPDATE**18/02/08
According to Fudzilla, Dr. Florian Seiche, vice president of HTC Europe, stated "Video acceleration drivers for HTC devices will see the light of the day"

Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/responses.php#update_20080218

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**UPDATE**15/02/08
A response from Peter Chou himself (CEO of HTC) has surfaced saying they hope to release a driver at the end of March

Full documentation here:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/responses.php#update_20080214_2

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**UPDATE**13/02/08
seems we lost 2 weeks, but that doesnt matter!
The show must go on

Read here:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=1915629&postcount=1203

**UPDATE**
its kinda last resort, but we are optimistic
Write support.ati.com a driver request

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**UPDATE**25/01/08
NO FIX but the updated CorePlayer 1.1.3 seems to play smoother because it takes advantage of Qtv video overlay API

NOTE: this software is not free! just for upgraders!!

Full documentation here:
http://www.corecodec.com/forums/index.php?topic=669.0

!!Ugraders please report if theres any improvement using this software!!

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**UPDATE**22/01/08

several htc support responses directs to a fix, that will be available soon
BUT
an 'official' htc response on DailyTech makes some confusion.

Full documentation about this on the bottom of the page:
http://www.htcclassaction.org/responses.php

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isv51 said:

Yes because your Threads title is: Polaris Video Driver Fix.. I thought that you found a Fix.. I think i was not the only one... The other 399 too..

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true. i found no fix, but if there somewhen one exists, i ll post it here. this ISSUE needs attention,

http://www.htcclassaction.org

vasil said:

And also, can anyone give me a link for Qualcomm MSM7200 chipset. But please on Qualcomm website...

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hi,

here's what you searching for
http://www.qualcomm.com/iqsearch/index.html?iqname=MSM7200&x=38&y=3

but none of the links are working.

i wrote to >> webmaster@qualcomm.com and reported it. lets hope its gonna be fixed as fast as possible. i guess theres more people that are interested in.

so far ..
bb