vp3G's WM6 v3.60 -- The "Hybrid" is back (still THE AT&T ROM, too!)

[vp3G]

* 3.60.2 * Released 7 Sep 2007 * Details HERE *

► Codename:

• Friends "with Benefits" -- a splendid cross-carrier romp in true vp3G style.

► Variants:

• v3.60 "Hybrid" (CE 5.2.1620 | Build 17944.0.3.1): XIP from T-Mo/UK ROM meets IMGFS from AT&T "Official" ROM.

► Notable Features:

• OS + Splash + Ext ROM. No IPL, No SPL, No Radio
• AT&T portions have been updated! (particularly PTT)
• BIG Storage + 4mb Page Pool
• Re-tuned performance parameters (GLYPHCACHE=32768 + FATFS Cache=Auto)
• Sleuth255's ATI ImageON fix
• Blue keyboard skin (props to gr8hifi!)
• Acquire Date/Time & TZ info from network
• OEM-style 9-button Comm Manager
• Wireless Today Plug-In ("Lite" and "Ultra-Lite" versions only)
• Vista-like icon treatments (thanks, Schaps!)
• A2DP tweaked for BT stereo listening pleasure (JointStereo=1, No bitpool max)
• WM6 menu sounds enabled
• Annoying phone sounds disabled (in-call volume adjust, end button)
• AT&T "bloat", Customer Feedback, AutoUpdate & Catalog removed
• Startup animations removed (cabs available in Add-Ons RAR)
• Abbreviated initial setup
• 4gb SDHC support
• Keyboard keys locked as numeric while in-call is NOT fixed by this build
• Warning: May report a different Device ID to licensed apps (e.g., Tom Tom)!

► Cooked-In Applications:

• Camera=4_00_28276
• Java=10_1_7_575 (Tao Intent)
• MMS=3_5_1_24C_R2
• Office=2007 + OneNote Mobile + Fax/Zip Viewers
• PIMBackup=2_5_0_0
• TaskMgr=2_7_0_1
• HTCustom=1_7

Want to just "load n' go"?

► vp3G 3.60 "Full" (~45mb Storage | ~28mb Program):

• AT&T customizations installed (connections, etc.)
• Applications installed (via cabs):
  • HTC Audio Manager 1.2.725711 (incl. standby tweak)
  • HTC Home Plug-In 2.0.720719
  • HTC Streaming Media 2.10.615718
  • HTC Voice Recorder 1.0.922615
  • HTC X-Button 1.51.29977
  • HTC Zip 1.20.27216
  • Microsoft BT Dialup Networking
  • Q Inbox Extender (adds "Mark All as Read" & "Delete All" menu options to Messaging)
  • Fdcsoft PPCContactsMgr 1.6 (adds additional contact options)
  • StartClean (clears Start menu of recently used programs upon reset)
  • WESTTEK ClearVue PDF 2.42.452
• PTT button reassignment enabled
• Need PTT support? Remove "vp3G PTT Reassign", then install PTT_Enable_v2.cab (see below).
• Don't like a particular app? Remove it!

Prefer to install your own apps?

► vp3G 3.60 "Lite" (~52mb Storage | ~30mb Program):

• To obtain this version, simply soft reset when the SECOND "Customizations will begin in 3 sec." prompt appears.
• AT&T customizations installed (connections, etc.)
• No applications installed
• "PTT-less": install choice of cab to enable PTT or PTT button reassignment (see below)

Are you a diehard DIY'er from start to finish?

► vp3G 3.60 "Ultra-Lite" (~53mb Storage | ~30mb Program):

• To obtain this version, simply soft reset when the FIRST "Customizations will begin in 3 sec." prompt appears.
• No AT&T customizations or applications installed
• "PTT-less": install choice of cab to enable PTT or PTT button reassignment (see below)

"Full" version screen shots (other versions have less, obviously):
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ROM Download Mirrors -- 1 2
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Don't forget to check out post #2 for Add-Ons and post #3 for Known Issues & Fixes...
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As always, please READ THE THREAD before posting!!
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[vp3G]

► Add-On RAR v3.60 contents:

• Adobe Flash Lite 2.1
• Adobe Reader LE 2.0 - updated!
• AT&T Cellular Video
• AT&T MobiTV
• AT&T XM Radio
• AT&T Startup Animation
• Cyberon Voice Speed Dial 1.2 - updated!
• HTC Bluetooth FTP Explorer 1.2 - new!
• HTC Bluetooth Quicklink Plug-in 0.4 - new!
• HTC Kaiser 2G Dialer (schaps) + 3G/Battery Icons (bennec83, et al) combo - new!
• HTC Music Plug-In 1.0 - updated!
• HTC Startup Animation
• HTC Voice Recorder 1.10 - new!
• Microsoft Remote Desktop
• Microsoft VoIP for WM6 - new!
• OEM Ringtones for WM6
• AT&T/vp3G White Splash Screens
• AT&T/vp3G Black Splash Screens

► Other helpful resources:

• emunutz ' HTC Home Plugin Customizer
• Shaun33's SIP Config Tool

Add-Ons RAR v3.60: Download Mirrors -- 1 2

[vp3G]

► Known Issues & Fixes:

• Hanging boot/slugginess: Unhide CommManager icon on Today screen: [HKLM]\Services\WirelessMgr\Keep = 1
• Problems with battery icon (from Add-Ons): Install SDKCerts.cab below, then reinstall the 2G dialer/battery cab.

[whatledog]

Thanks!!!!

[Surobrain]

I think I'll have to try this...any notable performance differences to vp3G 3.0?

I've really like V3.0, all is good except I have had some odd and spotty Internet connection issues that are probably not related to your OS, just curious if you've experienced anything like it or if V3.60 might help.

It usually goes like this, after the first boot-up of the day when I attempt to connect to Internet using PIE or Resco Radio, after spinning for a bit the connection is not made and a long, generic "can't connect to wap.cingular..." message is displayed. Soft reset always fixes it and the problem doesn't return the rest of the day. It doesn't happen every day.

I've swapped out various radios (1.48, 1.50 and 1.51), and tried different Comm Managers. I'm currently using the Kaiser-like 9-button manager and radio 1.48. Also, the spot where I live is Edge which is the network that the initial boot-up occurs, and when I connect to the Internet it's usually 3G. So I suspect the issue is a combination of the network transition and Comm Manager.

TIA

[fuzzvirus]

thank you very much

[vp3G]

Originally Posted by Surobrain I think I'll have to try this...any notable performance differences to vp3G 3.0?

The CE 1260 build seems faster to me, yes. Best feature of the T-Mo ROM married with the AT&T build... what could be better, eh?

[asfoor]

I updated to your latest ROM, but now my activesync does not recognize my 8525. I tried everything possible, short of flashing to my older version of ROM. Can you help?

I have HTC 8525, running Hermes_WM6_WWE_vp3G_v3.60.0_ATT_Full. I am not able to connect to my PC to upload the rest of the CAB program posted here.

Please advice ASAP. Thank you.

[mien916]

I'm new to this. I have your old version 3.0... Do I just install this version on top of the old one... Do I have to do anything more? Thanks and great work.

[asfoor]

Originally Posted by mien916 I'm new to this. I have your old version 3.0... Do I just install this version on top of the old one... Do I have to do anything more? Thanks and great work.

I recommend against updating... this version is slower than the previous, especially at boot. you will also have problems with ActiveSync... I don't care what anyone says... This version needs lots of work b4 someone claims it to be the best.

My 2 cents...