!UPDATED 23/9/09! NEW FCW'S 6.5.X STARLIGHT (23037) AND 6.5 Calmity HD (23004)

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FCW

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Thought id try something a little diferent with my latest 6.5 build. It comes in two versions using different today plugins. one being the standard titanium plugin you'll be familiar with and the other being point ui's home 2.

Special thanks to josh for his kitchen tools and valuble help and ivanmmj for porting his lzx compression tools for use on the hermes making the home 2 plugin a more useable as an altertative to m2d

anyways now ive said my thanks down to buisness


Calamity HD (23004) with new 6.5 NK.exe LATEST!!!!!!!!!

Once again I have gone for the HD look continuing where i left off with Home HD

Program list:

HTC Camera 4.0.28276.00
Advanced config v33
Advanced network 1.0.9.0
Arcsoft MMS 5.0.31.98RS
PIM Backup 2.8
Boolauncher 1.0.35330.2
Connection setup 2.7.37392.4
Dopod SIM manager 1436365
HTC Rhodium menu enhancement
Custom startup animation (vista orb)
Point UI's Home 2 free edition 2.0.30b
ringtone plugin 1.00.080624.2
USBtoPC
My Status (home 2 applet)
Kevtris
Packman
HTC random access
AmanaW home 2 theme
Arthemus taskbar v3.1
10b Touch comm manager with 3g
Opal dialpad 3.0.32437.5
HTC Task manager 2.1.34837.5
Oxios memory
Shut XP (with TC skin)
HTC audio manager
Pocket RAR
Wndows Live
New 6.5 NK.exe

Changelog:

Upgraded build to 23004
New 6.5 NK.exe
Added a working windows live
Updated home 2 theme to latest version
Added custom today applet for home 2
Brought back Shut XP with new skin
Removed loads of useles files and images
Seems much faster than any other home edition

Bugs:

Only bug is it takes forever and then some to get through 1st boot (a soft reset does the trick if its taking too long though)


Screenshots:
display_1-8.jpg
display_2-6.jpg



Heres the link

Note: this is now the bugfixed release
http://rapidshare.com/files/258890323/Calamity_update.rar


Home edition HD (21807)


Bring a high definition look to your hermes with this amazing rom!

Program list:

My own HD like theme (using images i found in the dev+hacking forums)
advanced config v33
my own themed comm manager
HTC album 2.5.19122928
Advanced network 1.0.9.0
PIM backup 2.8
Full screen player 1.05.080926.0
Arcsoft mms 5.0.32.98r5
Bootlauncher 1.0.35330.2 Iolite
Dopod sim manager 1436365
HTC rhodium menu enhancement
Ringtone plugin 1.00.080624.2
Task manager 2.1.34837.5
Usb to PC
My own animated splash screen (my own vista login sound and an animation i found on google)
HTC gesture 1.0.3256.0
HTC scroll 1.0.19113219.0
Connection setup 2.7.37392.4
HTC Camera 4.0.28276.00
Phone canvas 3.0.32437.0
Ms hearts
Kevtris (tetris)
Pacman
Wincenls_wwe
Iolite audio manager
Pointui home 2 free edition
AmeanaW home 2 theme
HTC random access
Pocket RAR
Arthemus taskbar v3.1
HTC calculator
Oxios memory
microsoft my phone
windows maketplace

Changelog:

Updated windows build to 21806 (hex edited to show 21807 just for the hell of it)
Edited registry to enable home 2 on first boot
added my phopne and marketplace

Bugs:
Takes a while to load home 2 when first booted
The theme ive added still has to be activated manualy (working on this but its not a simple rgu edit. it would need editing to home 2 and im not sure on the copywrite laws surrounding this with the free edition)

storage memory 54.51MB
Program memory between 13MB and 15MB upon boot.

Screenshots:
display_1-5.jpg


Heres the link
http://rapidshare.com/files/244978550/FCWs_home_HD.rar

Mirror
http://www.4shared.com/file/113189978/f6b35cc4/FCWs_home_HD.html

All older builds have been removed as the timebomb limit has been exceeded. All builds shown here now have this removed.
 
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FCW

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6.5.x Starlight (23037)

Its been a long time since my last release but finally here it is!

Program list:

HTC Audio manager
Oxios memory
Shift
Snow rally city stage
Netcf 3.5
HTC Camera 4.0.28276.00
Advanced Config v33
Advanced network 1090
Arcsoft mms 5.0.31.98RS
Flashlight
PIM backup 2.8
Boolauncher 1.0.35330.2
Dopod sim manager
HTC mp3 trimmer
HTC Rhodium menu enhancement
HTC calculator
EZ input
Random access
Showcase 1.0.1b
USB to PC
soft reset
MS hearts
Kevtris

Program memory on this rom is just over 21mb on first boot. Which is nice:)

Screenshots:

Will upload the images in a better size when i find a new image hosting site. these are currently on my facebook account.
9625_124244034670_717124670_2405567_1383250_n.jpg
9625_124244049670_717124670_2405569_5992246_n.jpg


download:

http://rapidshare.com/files/274921429/FCWs_6.5.x_Starlight.7z

Red Mist (23004)

Program List:

HTC Camera 4.0.28276.00
Advanced config v33
Advanced network 1.0.9.0
Arcsoft MMS 5.0.31.98RS
PIM Backup 2.8
Boolauncher 1.0.35330.2
Connection setup 2.7.37392.4
Dopod SIM manager 1436365
HTC Rhodium menu enhancement
Custom startup animation (vista orb)
ringtone plugin 1.00.080624.2
USBtoPC
Kevtris
Packman
Bubble breaker
Solitare
HTC random access
Arthemus taskbar v3.1
10b Touch comm manager with 3g
Opal dialpad 3.0.32437.5
HTC Task manager 2.1.34837.5
Oxios memory
Shut XP (with TC skin)
HTC audio manager
Pocket RAR
Wndows Live (now working)
New 6.5 NK.exe
microsoft my phone
Windows marketplace
MSN Weather
MSN Stocks
Office mobile (with onenote)

Changelog:

Windows live now working fully
New 6.5 NK.exe
Added weather and stocks widgets
Removed HTC calculator
Removed HTC album
Removed Ms Hearts

Screenshots:

display_1-9.jpg
display_4-3.jpg
display_2-7.jpg


Heres the link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/257769519/FCWs_Red_Mist.rar


Titanium HD (21234/21728 hybrid)

Again just like my new home edition this is based around some amazing hd images i found in the dev+hacking forums here

Programs:

HTC random access
Arthimus taskbar v3.1
HTC caulator QVGA
Iolite audio manager
Pocket RAR
Oxios memory
Pacman
Kevtris
MS hearts
HTC camera 4.0.2876.00
Adcanced config v22
Advanced network 1.0.9.0
HTC album 2.5.19122928.0
Arcsoft MMS 5.0.31.98R5
PIM backup 2.8
My own edited 6 button comm manager
Bootlauncher 1.0.35330.2
Dopod sim manager
Connetion setup 2.7.37392.4
Full screen player 1.05.080826.0
Rhodium menu enhancement
My own startup animation
Ipaso titanium customizer
Ringtone plugin 1.00.080624.2
Task manager 2.1.34827.5
USB to PC
Phone canvas 3.0.32437.0
microsoft my phone
Windows marketplace
WMlive search
Netcf 3.2.5
MS office

Screenshots:

display_1-6.jpg
display_2-4.jpg



heres the link
http://rapidshare.com/files/244640667/FCWs_titanium_HD.rar


Again all roms shown here are the ones with the the timebomb removed
 
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RxenDrav

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Feb 14, 2008
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titanium edition

awesome..i think i might be interested of titanum edition..
waiting to flash a new ROM for my mum's dopod:D
 

FCW

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Any idea how to get video call running on this ROM...........

3g does work if but youll need a 3g dialer. i didnt see it as an important feature as most people dont seem to use it. there are plenty of 3g dialers out there and most of the good ones youll find here on the forums or you could search on google
 

FCW

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cyberscribe

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Home 2.0 - sweetest yet... man you have really blown it off the chart. I am thinking this is gonna be my new favorite. So far I haven't found a bug. I will mention that I had to flash the stripped ROM before I could flash yours. I am missing the calculator, would really like to see one with stat functions and basic algebra stuff, but even a 4 function would be welcome if it is skinned consistently.

Excellent work I'll keep you updated on my tour. :cool:
 

cyberscribe

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Flash complete.
Sync with Vista - complete. Napster download - good.
WIFI Scan & Connect -good.
Bluetooth a. iniate/deactivate from cp - good. b. initiate/deactivate from comm mngr - good. c. Connect to BT Headset - good. Stereo Quality - good.

Waking up. Turning on the device takes kinda longer than I'm used to.

Didn't notice a MMS app or device update (although CRC's shows in the remove programs applet).

Will look more tomorrow... so far .... Awesome!
 

FCW

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Jan 6, 2008
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Home 2.0 - sweetest yet... man you have really blown it off the chart. I am thinking this is gonna be my new favorite. So far I haven't found a bug. I will mention that I had to flash the stripped ROM before I could flash yours. I am missing the calculator, would really like to see one with stat functions and basic algebra stuff, but even a 4 function would be welcome if it is skinned consistently.

Excellent work I'll keep you updated on my tour. :cool:

glad you like it. maybe ill add a calculator on my next release. if so itll be 1calc lite
 

FCW

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Jan 6, 2008
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Flash complete.
Sync with Vista - complete. Napster download - good.
WIFI Scan & Connect -good.
Bluetooth a. iniate/deactivate from cp - good. b. initiate/deactivate from comm mngr - good. c. Connect to BT Headset - good. Stereo Quality - good.

Waking up. Turning on the device takes kinda longer than I'm used to.

Didn't notice a MMS app or device update (although CRC's shows in the remove programs applet).

Will look more tomorrow... so far .... Awesome!

the mms comes up as pics/video in messaging
 

Kabimaus

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Nov 25, 2008
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Kiel
Hi!

I have just installed the home ROM, as I'm looking for a fast and stable Manila2D alternative. Here's my first, quick opinion (as compared to Manila2D)

Pros (as compared with M2D):

+ Looks cooool, works VERY fast and smooth even though free memory usually is below 10MB.

+ On today screen you see all today's and tomorrow's appointments

+ There is a Task-applet

+ Home2 won't kill itself all the time ;)

Cons

- Home2 (free edition) isn't sufficiently customizable. I.e. you can't add own cities to the world applet. Berlin isn't even included in the city list, so it's of no use for a german user.

- Free memory is too low to start some programs (i.e. YouTube). No easy way to exit Home2 to free up memory, though.


Will check for more later
Christina
 

glenest

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www.gecscleaning.co.uk
Alsoloaded the home edition and love the gui, but have had a couple of issues coming out of s2u2 and gui not loading, needing to hard reset.

could you leave S2U2 out of the next release or at least having the option of uninstalling it if not required.
Other than that and the high memory usage i think its great, far nicer than Manilla and no other issues at present.
Keep up the good work
 

cyberdroxxx

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Love the Titanium and would prefer with S2U2. Too bad it freeze upon installing Arcsoft MMS v5. The NetWiz isn't stable, sometimes it didn't configure MMS well in the messaging drop-down. The MMS will go missing after a few MMS attemp. Do you have any idea where I went wrong.

And still I couldn't fine any suitable 3G dialer that can work with the Titanium.
 

FCW

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Love the Titanium and would prefer with S2U2. Too bad it freeze upon installing Arcsoft MMS v5. The NetWiz isn't stable, sometimes it didn't configure MMS well in the messaging drop-down. The MMS will go missing after a few MMS attemp. Do you have any idea where I went wrong.

And still I couldn't fine any suitable 3G dialer that can work with the Titanium.

I was considering adding s2u2 into my next titanium edition. Thought id start off with somthing quite basic and build on it based on the feedback i get. Youll definately see it in my next release.

As for arcsoft mms v5 ive read about people having alot problems in 6.5. I dont tend to use mms myself but decided to add it as its a feature that can be quite handy. Ill experiment more with it when building my next release and see if i can get it working to a worthwhile standard
 

Kabimaus

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Caution (beta time bomb)

Hi

Like the ROM very much, but there's a bit of a partystopper included: The ROM will lock itself on a certain date. Don't know exactly when, but it's some day before July 28th. I've changed the date to +4 months (to check whether a certain program has a trial period or not) and the phone was instantly and irreversibly locked: Everything was down, phone, WLAN, OS, USB. Hard resets wouldn't help, Activesync wouldn't connect. Nothing but this message on the screen:

"This concludes the beta test of this software release. Thank you very much for your time and effort in helping make this a great product for our customers...."

You have to reflash (via SD-card) to get the phone running again. This seems to be a common "feature" of many Beta-WM versions, as used in this ROM (i.e. read here about this too). Will have to find another ROM that won't expire... :(
 

glenest

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I was considering adding s2u2 into my next titanium edition. Thought id start off with somthing quite basic and build on it based on the feedback i get. Youll definately see it in my next release.

If you do include it, could you make the option of uninstalling as I find it uses a lot of memory and when theres not a lot already its nice to save where possible.
The default screen lock is quite good on these new versions, especial;ly with your background wallpaper.

Look forward to trying your next1
 

glenest

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May 14, 2008
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www.gecscleaning.co.uk
Like the ROM very much, but there's a bit of a partystopper included: The ROM will lock itself on a certain date. Don't know exactly when, but it's some day before July 28th. I've changed the date to +4 months (to check whether a certain program has a trial period or not) and the phone was instantly and irreversibly locked: Everything was down, phone, WLAN, OS, USB. Hard resets wouldn't help, Activesync wouldn't connect. Nothing but this message on the screen:

Hmm...identical problem and once it gets there, there's nothing to do but re-flash, very frustrating!