I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE!

EDIT & CHANGE @ YOUR OWN RISK!!!

Personally, the Touch is the best phone I've used to date. But, there is always a way to make it run faster and custom to your needs. I figured I start a thread here with all available and possible system tweaks. I only know of a few, hopefully some of you out there know some more you can post.

*TO ENSURE YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO A HARD RESET AND LOSE ALL DATA, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BACKUP ALL YOUR DATA BEFORE CHANGING THE SYSTEM*

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Contents
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Post I: The Basics

1. Thanks!
2. Getting Started
     A. Useful Tools
          A1. Freeware
               1. PHM RegEdit
               2. Total Commander
               3. schap's Advanced Config Tool
               4. dotfred's PIM Backup
          A2. Software [NON-FREEWARE]
               1. Spb Backup
               2. DinarSoft's MemMaid
2. Learning the Registry
     A. Links
          A1. Registry Explained [xda-wiki]
          A2. Registry Editor Bible [xda-wiki]
          A3. "How-To" Edit the Registry [WMExperts]

Post II: Simple Tweaks

1. Disabling Auto-Suggest [xT9]
2. The Original HTC Cube
     A. Removing the Cube
     B. Disabling the Cube in S2U2
3. Keep the phone on during a call

Post III: Advanced Tweaks

1. GPS
     A. Basic GPS Settings
     B. aGPS Settings [VZW Only!]

Post IV: Additional Tips

1. Sync Album Art to the SD Card
2. Commonly used Terms
     A. The Basics
     B. ROM
     C. Extras
3. Button Shortcuts

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Thanks!
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big thanks to the following people for finding and sharing some of the tips & tricks posted here!
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[xda!] [Philippe Majerus] [C. Ghisler & Co] [schaps] [dotfred] [Menneisyys] [itsme] [WMExperts] [rstoyguy] [panosha] [Slither2006] [Musicman247] [dharvey4651] [gc14]

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Getting Started
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below is a list of applications I either use or have used, and work great for tweaking your device
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Freeware
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PHM RegEdit
A perfect tool for editing your registry.
*CAB file attached below due to some confusion with which file is correct from website

Total Commander
Probably the best file explorer I have used, also includes a directory to your registry for editing.

schap's Advanced Config Tool
Great application for tweaking the system, as well as changing your comm manager, button mapping, file associations, and others.

dotfred's PIM Backup
A great free backup tool to be sure all of your PIM data [contacts, calendar, messages] is safe.

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Additional software I recommend [NOT FREE!!!]
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Spb Backup
This is a great tool for ensuring your data is backed up! I have it set to automatically backup every morning at 5:00. Works well since I always have a copy no more than 24 hours old. Great software, I completely recommend it. Also, it includes a desktop component which allows you to extract information in the backup file like your text messages and contacts.

DinarSoft's MemMaid
I have found this to be a great tool for managing your system. It includes specific tools to manage the memory in all aspects, as well as some system tweaks.

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Learning the Registry
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Quote from our wiki, "The registry is a simple database where settings can be saved by windows applications, services, and the operating system itself."

In other words, the registry holds all of the important and sensitive data that your device uses to function properly, which is why you must BE CAREFUL!
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*YOU MOST LIKELY NEED TO WAIT 60 SECONDS, THEN SOFT RESET FOR CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT*
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I highly suggest taking a look at the below articles to better your knowledge.
Even if you already know what it is, you may learn something new!

| Registry Explained [wiki] | Registry Editor Bible [wiki] | "How-To" Edit [WMExperts] |

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Disabling Auto-Suggest [xT9]
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Not all of you may have this problem, but if you do, you'll know it, and it probably irritates you! Certain ROM's that include the Touch Keyboard are set to xT9 as default, which causes the auto-suggest when typing in certain applications, like text messaging. It's the little black bar that pops up above the keyboard, even if your not using the Touch Keyboard. It slows down the typing speed and makes sending a new text more work than it should be. To rid of it , change the following registry entries.

1. Edit three registry values

1A.

HKLM>System>CurrentControlSet>Control>Layouts>e0010409>Ime File
String Value: "\Windows\compime.dll"

1B.

HKLM>System>CurrentControlSet>Control>Layouts>e0010409>Layout Text
String Value: "COMP IME"

1C.

HKCU>ControlPanel>Sip]>SuggWords
DWORD Value: "0"

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The Original HTC Cube
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Removing the Cube
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Personally, I hate the original cube! Takes up a good bit of memory, and is almost impossible to change, at least for me. It may be that I'm using a custom ROM, but out of all the available cube sets out there, which includes the cube config app, it's never 100% correct. So I currently disabled it, prevented the use of the four associated apps, and use Slither's Cube. By doing this you can save some memory and prevent the accidental cube swipes in other apps.

1. Disable the cube - This requires one very simple registry edit

HKLM>Software>OEM>TFLOSettings>EnableCube
Set value from 1 to 0

2. To save memory, the four associated files, QuickDial.exe, MediaHubMini.exe, AppLauncher.exe, and BioTouch.exe have been recreated with a 0kb file size thanks to panosha.
The thread with the attahced files can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=368269

All together this will prevent these apps from running in your memory, disable the cube, and still keep the remaining TFlo settings enabled, such as the kinetic scrolling.

*I have installed efrost's FTouchFlo, and it works great, doesn't interfere with anything else

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Disabling the Cube in S2U2
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Thanks to Musiman247, there is a registry edit that can prevent the cube from being opened while S2U2 is active (screen locked). There are two ways, manual and automatic.

1. Edit the registry (Manual)

HKLM>Software>HTC>Biotouch>Disable4SpecificApp
Create new key: "S2U2"
Create new string: "ClassName"
Value: "S2U2"

2. Install Musicman247's cab file (Automatic)

The cab file is found in this post at PPCGeeks, you will need to be registered to download: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showpost.p...4&postcount=18

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Keep the phone on during a call
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This has always bugged me to no end, having to turn the phone back on just to hang up.

I have found the best way to do this by using A_C's S2U2, and as xda users, you probably already have this installed.

Just a simple setting, here is how I have it set, basically you'll use S2U2 to control how your device shuts off.

1. System Settings

Settings>Backlight
Battery Power: Turn off after 30 sec

Settings>Power
Advanced>Turn off device if not used for: Disabled

2. S2U2 Settings

Lock when backlight turns off: On
Power Off in: 5 sec
but Blank Screen only: Off
Blank Screen on Talk: Off

Now you can talk all you want and not have to worry about turning the phone back on to enter digits or hang up!

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GPS
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*THIS REQUIRES FLASHING A RADIO VERSION OF 3.XX, BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO FLASH, PLEASE BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE DOING!*
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Basic GPS Settings
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I always see this same question asked over and over again, so here it is, the proper settings of your GPS.

1. Before you can make any adjustments, you must, of course, have the GPS enabled. I will not get into flashing, since it is an entirely different subject. You could probably write a million word essay on how to do it, and there would still be questions. Best place to start is at PPCGeeks.

DHarvey made an awesome how-to guide, found here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=24979

For those who have already flashed, here are the settings, and one registry edit I've found, and seems to work.

2. System Settings

Settings>System>External GPS
Programs>GPS program port: COM4
Hardware>GPS hardware port: (None)
Hardware>Baud rate: 4800
Access>Manage GPS automatically: Enabled

3. Personal Settings

Settings>Personal>Phone
Location Setting>Location On: Enabled

4. Registry change that seems to help

HKLM>Software>HTC>SUPL AGPS>GPSMode
Change value from 2 to either 4 or 1

After everything is correct, it is best to use a GPS Primer to obtain your initial sat lock, that means only the very first time, unless you are in a completely different area. I currently use GPSViewer, it was included in the ROM I'm using, but there are few others like this floating around. Also, for the first time, it may take a few minutes, just be sure your outside on a fairly clear day, if you don't pick up the sats when your sitting in your basement on a cloudy day, don't be suprised!

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aGPS Settings [VZW Only!]
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After reading about this, I had to try it! By doing this, you will open your device to the aGPS servers. What that means is, you'll have a much faster and more precise GPS device than most stand alone devices available. After doing this, I was able to obtain my position, without using a GPS primer, inside my office building in under seven seconds! Before doing this, I had to stand outside for almost a minute, at least on good days. Still, weeks later, I'm able to get my GPS position when some people have don't even have phone service available!

If you are with VZW, and already have enabled your GPS, this is something I completely recommend doing!

Big thanks to gc14 for posting this on our wiki!

| VZW aGPS "How-To" |

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Sync Album Art to the SD Card
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I have found that you'll always want your album art tagged to your music, especially if you use S2P, here are two ways to sync, EASY and FAST.
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To save some space here on this thread,
here is a link to a previous thread of mine with the instructions for this.

| "How-To" Sync Album Art to the SD Card |

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Commonly used Terms
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everywhere here in the community, are tons of terms and acronyms used that most likely have you thinking...............huh ?
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The complete glossary of terms can be found in our wiki.

| xda-wiki Glossary |

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The Basics
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XDA: Wondering how the site got its name?

"This site is about certain PDA-phones, made by a firm called HTC in Taiwan.
Their makers named them 'Wallaby', 'Himalaya', 'Blue Angel', 'Wizard' and 'TyTN',
but almost nobody knows them by those names.
The mobile provider O2 sells them under the brand-name 'XDA',
and that's what we had in our hands first.
They're also known as Qtek, MDA, SX-56, Hermes and many, many other names."

HTC: High-Tech Corp.

PDA: Personal Digital Assistant

PPC: PocketPC

PIM: Personal Information Manager

SIP: Secondary Input Panel

AS: ActiveSync, the software used on your PC to transfer data to your PDA. Used with XP.

WMDC: Windows Mobile Device Center, same as AS, but for Vista.

CAB: Cabinet file, this is typically file you'll use for installing applications.

GPS: Global Positioning System, I hope you know what this is.

OS: Operating System, such as Windows Vista or Windows Mobile 6.1.

RAM: Random Access Memory, the term RAM is usually used for PC's, for PPC's, it's usually referred to as Program Memory.

Stylus: Worthless! Try to never use this in public, you'll just embarrass yourself!

Soft Reset: The same as restarting your PC, it's good to reset every day to help with system performance. To soft reset, simply press the button located to the right of the USB port on the bottom of the device with your stylus.

Hard Rest: Much like a System Restore for your PC, this will ERASE ALL DATA on your device and return it to factory defaults. You can do this by pressing and holding both the Send (Green) and End (Red) buttons, and performing a soft reset. You will then be given a set of on-screen instructions to continue the deletion of files.

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ROM
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ROM: Read-Only Memory, the set of system files, your OS.

Cook: For ROMs, it means to create or build a ROM.

Kitchen: The set of files used to cook a ROM, such as the PPCKitchen.

Chef: Ye who cooks the ROMs, and master of the kitchen!

Flash: Updating your ROM.

RUU: ROM Update Utility, the application used to flash your new ROM. If you've ever done a carrier ROM update, you may be familiar with this tool.

Unlocking: Typicallywhen you purchase your device from your carrier, it's locked, to prevent any system changes. You must unlock your device to allow changes, such as flashing the new ROM.

SPL: Secondary Program Load, is the boot loader of your phone, much like the BIOS is the boot loader for your PC. You'll hear more on this when unlocking your device.

Bootloader: This does the job of booting up the device hardware and loading various items into memory before the ROM starts in the device. You'll access the bootloader when flashing a ROM. To enter bootloader, press and hold the Power and Camera button, and perform a soft reset.

ExtROM: Extended ROM, a dedicated part of the ROM memory that is (by default) hidden to the user. This area typically includes cab files that are loaded upon Hard Reset. This space is frequently used by carriers, or others creating ROMs, to store cabs that load settings onto the phone.

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Extras
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CDMA: Code Division Multiple Access, you only really need to know, if you have the CDMA version of the HTC Touch, you have the Vogue.

GSM: Global System for Mobile communications, if your HTC Touch is a GSM model, you have the Elf.

BT: Bluetooth

A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile

AVRCP: Audio/Video Remote Control Profile

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Button Shortcuts
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While in the Dialer:
Up/Right: Call History
Down/Left: Speed Dial

Screen Calibration:
Center+Camera

Soft Reset:
Use your stylus to press the small button located to the right of the USB port

Hard Reset:
Hold Send+End, Soft Reset

Boot Loader:
Hold Camera+Power, Soft Reset

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wow....did you just type this all?

Originally Posted by Whosdaman

wow....did you just type this all?

LOL ! Yeah, took about an hour, but there is still more. I've been wanting to do this for a few days. All I need are some contributions, I only have a few tricks up my sleeve.

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Thanks for the great info!

good info! very helpful! thanks.

Great post just one question I have the Bell rom, the new one with 3.50 radio but this doesnt have cube do you recomend the Slither's Cube or where can I get the original one.

Thanks.

This needs to be added!

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This works for the Verizon Vogue! Unbelievable fix!

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...VerizonAGPSFix

Thanks GC!