WM 6.5.x version: CE OS 5.2.23152 (Build 23152.5.3.12)
WM 6.5 version: CE OS 5.2.21889 (Build 21889.5.0.87)
WM 6.1 version: CE OS 5.2.21057 (Build 21057.1.6.10)
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Onyx with Windows Mobile 6.1 (above) ...
A version of Onyx without the Manila 2D interface is also available!
... and with Windows Mobile 6.5.x and 6.5 (below)
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[PLEASE READ THE ONYX FAQ FIRST BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS]
[SEARCH THIS THREAD] [SEARCH THE FORUMS] [USE GOOGLE]
ONCE AGAIN, THESE ROMS ARE FOR THE HTC TOUCH GSM ONLY - A QVGA DEVICE THAT USES SIM CARDS THAT WAS RELEASED IN 2007 - THESE ROMS WILL NOT WORK WITH A CLONE OR CDMA TOUCH ANY OTHER DEVICE! PLEASE USE COMMON SENSE. IF YOU DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FLASH A ROM - READ THE ONYX FAQ. FOR FURTHER QUESTIONS - READ THE ONYX FAQ.
Donations are not necessary, but appreciated for my time and effort.
A small donation can go towards a toy for my daughter
Your name will be acknowledged in the ROM in the next release.
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Additional ROM Details:
ROM version: 3.14.706.02 WWE
UC 2.0-compliant ROM
ULDR partition removed, allowing 3MB extra storage
Rogers Name Display (for those who subscribe to this service)
Page Pool of 12MB for Elfins and 4MB for Elfs
psShutXP - a rare version with full shutdown capability!
EzInput Keyboard by DupinBJK (version RC2) - more support for languages than the one found in shipped ROMs
Updated Regional Settings - includes Chinese regions
No "butter finger" (unexpected scrolling) issue found in shipped ROM
No zero in-call volume issue found in shipped ROM
Power Settings will show exact battery % rather than bars
Streaming video support
Mortscript
Internet Sharing
... and more
Removed from ROM:
These can be re-installed separately.
HTC Cube
Powerpoint
Adobe Reader
Solitare and Bubble Breaker
Windows Live Messenger
IA_Zip
HTC Home
Cyberon Voice Commander
JBlend Java
RSS Hub
Microsoft OneNote
SQL CE Mobile
Customer Experience Feedback
Service Quality Metrics (replaced with no2chem's dummy SQM)
IPSec VPN
Transcriber
Enterprise
Windows Update
... and more
Thanks:
This mainly wouldn't have been made possible without the patience of my wife/child as I sat for hours and hours (and days and days!) learning and cooking at a PC! Also, I want to thank the following kind people, in no particular order:
Noonski, bepe, ayyu3m, !Aman!, pof, ababrekar, kokotas, gullum, Ervius, UDK, tupisdin, shafez,
beta testers, developers, and Elf forum readers!
Part 2 of FAQ is here (it's the next post in this thread)
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First Time Users (Newbs)
Q. To what device can I flash Onyx?
A. This forum and this ROM are for GSM (SIM card) versions of HTC's 2007 Touch (Elf/Elfin) only. Please use common sense -- it's NOT for Vogue/Diamond/Cruise/HD/Omnia/Viva etc.
Install an IPL/USPL or HardSPL which removes the CID lock on your phone. HardSPL 3.10 and IPL 3.10 are recommended. (NOTE: HardSPL 3.14 causes increased battery drain!)
Flash Onyx when the above steps have been completed
After the ROM is flashed, and you completed the screen calibration, allow the Customization to start and finish. DO NOT reset the device during customization, because it performs necessary configurations for the ROM.
Ask about CID unlocking questions in another thread, not here... Or read the stickies at the top of the forum.
Q. After flashing Onyx, can I restore all programs that I backed up in my previous ROM (e.g. with Spb Backup)?
A. This is not recommended because it will mess up the registry. You can however restore your PIMs (calendar, contacts, SMS, etc.) without issues. To restore your old programs (CABs) automatically, use the User Customization method (see this link for details).
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Onyx Versions
Q. What are the differences between Onyx Ultimate/Micro/Jr. and Onyx 5.x (and later)?
A. Please see the first post for a comparison chart. To add back missing programs, see below. You can automatically install them with the UC method.
WM6.1 Phone Canvas - more memory usage, has vibration-on-connect feature
Q. How do I make my keyboard always use T9 without having to manually set it every time I open a new program (default is ABC currently)?
A. Open registry and set \HKLM\ Software\ Tegic\ eT9\ IME\ CarrierDefaultTextMode to either 1 (T9 always) or 0 (ABC always).
Q. I would like to back up my ET9 words database before I hard reset or re-flash device.
A. Back up these files in \Windows: eT9Rudb.Rdb, eT9Cdb.Cdb, eT9Asdb.Adb. Restore these files with Total Commander (the default File Explorer may not work).
Q. How do I make another keyboard (such as PCM Keyboard) as the default?
A. Two steps:
Go to registry @ HKCU\Software\HTC\BootLauncher\Apps and remove the key called Startkey
Then install SIPChange and run it to select your default input method.
Q. How do I enable the old drop-down style of Word Completion for keyboard, block recognizer, etc.?
Q. Audio Manager / WMP stops playing music when I turn off device.
A. You need your headphones plugged in for music to continue playing while turned off. Otherwise, use psShutXP to turn backlight off, so you can still hear music.
Q. How do I get 24 hour clock?
A. Go to Regional Settings.
Q. How do I show album art for songs in Audio Manager?
Q. In Photos tab, photos aren't shown and Slideshow doesn't work.
A. Click on the "Album" soft key on the lower left, then select a folder and set it as your Favourite. Now when you go back to Manila you will see it working.
Q. The 'End' key doesn't take me back to Home tab.
Q. I had software that worked in other ROMs but not in Onyx.
A. You need to upgrade your software because it is not compatible with WM6.1 drivers. Otherwise, I don't know and don't have time to test your software. As a last resort, download Onyx 3.2.1 from the download page, which is a WM6.1 ROM but has WM6.0 drivers.
Q. How do I disable vibration when phone connects?
A. Go to the Advanced tab for the phone options and disable it there.
Q. How do I increase ringer or system volume?
A. Go to the registry, and find the following parameter: HKLM\SOFTWARE\HTC\AUDIOGAIN\EAC_GAIN_EMBEDDED. Change it to a value between 67 (default) and 77 (maximum recommended) and then reboot. Don't go so high that it blows out your speaker! There are other registry entries under the AUDIOGAIN key which may apply to headset and mic volume. Simply search the forum for their functions.
Q. How do I increase in-call volume?
A. Low in-call volume usually happens because the caller on the other line has a bad connection to your phone. First, make sure you tried to increase the volume during a call by using the side volume button! This can only be changed during a call. Next, go to the registry and try this. Aside from that, I cannot think of any other solution.
Q. Audio Manager shuts down whenever I try to open it.
A. Delete the songs or format the card and copy the songs back.
Q. Audio Manager or other program shuts down instead of minimizing when I close it.
A. Click on the Task Manager on top right, go to its options to change the X button property.
Q. In Onyx Micro, how do I show battery status in title bar instead of the clock?
Q. How do I change Menu Bar pop-up fonts back to regular size?
A. Go to the registry, and find the following keys:
\HKLM\ System\ GWE\ Menu\ BarFnt
\HKLM\ System\ GWE\ Menu\ PopFnt
For regular font, in both keys, change "Ht" to a decimal value of 800 (or hex value 320).
For large font, use a decimal value of 1050 (or hex value 41A).
Q. My SMS and mail messages suddenly disappeared after I restored them with PPC Pim Backup!
A. Don't restore your SMSes while the Messaging application is open. Ensure it is terminated with the Task Manager.
Q. I want threaded SMS.
A. Run Advanced Configuration tool and change the option under Messaging.
OR set registry: \HKCU\ Software\ Microsoft\ Inbox\ Settings\ OEM\ SMSInboxThreadingDisabled = 0.
Q. I cannot enable Wi-Fi in Comm Manager while it is connected to USB ActiveSync.
A. Try this link. If it still doesn't work, then also under Settings->Connections->USB to PC change the state of "Enable faster data synchronization". If this is unsuccessful, then just turn on Wi-fi under System->Connections->Wireless LAN.
Q. How do you zoom and rotate pics in HTC Album?
A. Use your fingertip: Stroke a full circle to zoom, and stroke a semi-circle to rotate. Hold down on the picture for a couple of seconds to move the picture around.
Q. I get errors when I try to uninstall/remove a program.
A. Make sure you don't restore Sent Mail or Trash Mail from your Text Messages. Also, in my own testing, on MOST ROMs, I have noticed that after restoring my PIMs, usually my device slows down so I have to do a soft reset to fix it.
Q. In Onyx Ultimate, I disabled SIM contacts in Advanced Configuration; however, they still come back after a reset.
A. For versions before 4.1, Follow the tip here. For 4.1 and later, remove the entire registry key for Cyberon under HKCU\Software \HTC \Bootlauncher\Services, and reboot.
Q. Why is Wi-fi unable to turn back on after coming out of standby? It was working in version "x" but not in this new version.
A. No, this "issue" also happened in previous versions too. I never saw it happening on mine, and neither have a lot of of other people, so I don't know what the reason could be. Do not install programs that may interfere with its functionality, also do not have Bluetooth enabled.
THESE ROMS ARE FOR THE HTC TOUCH GSM ONLY - A QVGA DEVICE THAT USES SIM CARDS THAT WAS RELEASED IN 2007
This ROM includes the Windows Mobile 6.5.x Titanium home screen, a more finger-friendly layout (larger menus, the X button and Start menu moved to the bottom task bar) and the magnifying glass.
Helpful Tips for WM 6.5.x
IMPORTANT: TO TERMINATE/CHANGE BETWEEN RUNNING APPS:
For Release 8 and newer: press on the X to minimize app; or to terminate/switch app, click on the top left corner of screen to launch ArkSwitch by Arktronic
For Release 7 and earlier: press on the X to close app, or press + hold the Start menu icon to launch Showcase Suite by amarullz
To arrange shortcuts in the Start menu, simply press+hold on the shortcut until it lifts up, then drag it to wherever you want it.
To bring up the magnifying glass, click on the top taskbar.
To change the input method, press and hold on the keyboard icon for a couple of seconds.
To select multiple files in File Explorer, simply use the small stylus keyboard and use the Ctrl or Shift button to select multiple files. In Total Commander, you can also use the "CTL" button on the bottom right of the screen.
To prevent the lag for the lock slider after turning on the device, create an empty file called "welcome.not" on your SD card before you perform a flash or hard reset. More details here.
If you have increased battery drain, I cannot help you. Elfs were not designed for the load required by WM6.5.
Manila2D will not be cooked into these ROMs, due to high memory usage.Click here to install a working M2D from HTC Mega. You can use the UC method to install it automatically after every re-flash.
Compact QWERTY keyboard will not work in text fields in Internet Explorer and in MSN widgets. For these cases, use Full QWERTY layout or a different keyboard instead.
To remove 3rd-party Titanium plugins like Weather and Favourite People: first disable Titanium ('Windows Default') under Settings->Personal->Home, then uninstall the plugin under Settings->System, then re-enable Titanium. For more customizations to the Titanium page, search for "CHome Editor".
To configure the Weather panel: Go to the tab, Select Forecast Options, hit Cancel to go back, and then run Full Update. Wait a few seconds for the home screen to refresh with the weather update.
Enter your city name for "Choose a Location", and then press "Set"
Your location code should appear at the end of the URL (e.g. NAM|CANADA|ON|OTTAWA)
A donation is never required, but appreciated for the long hours spent on fulfilling all requests and bug fixes. Every donor's name will be mentioned in the Onyx page under the Internet Explorer bookmarks (in the ROM).
Added Opera Mini 5 Beta 2 standalone app (no Java required anymore)
Updated ArkSwitch to v1.1.1
Onyx 6 Release 8 (February 7, 2010):
New build 23529 (removed time bomb / expiry date)
Resolved some instability issues by replacing the task manager Showcase Suite with Arkswitch (see Helpful Tips section above)
Camera hack shortcut added, which will allow users to save a few MB of system memory - thanks to dioxda2
Resolved issue with blank lines appearing between messages in SMS inbox by disabling email preview mode (can be re-enabled under email options) - thanks to premsoni4u
Onyx 6 Release 7 (January 10, 2010):
New build 23518 (WM 6.5.5, removed time bomb / expiry date)
Updated Skyfire web browser to version 1.5
Updated Google Maps to version 3.3
Office Mobile 2010 no longer says beta or has an expiry date
Onyx 6 Release 6 (December 7, 2009):
New build 28011
Onyx 6 Release 5 (December 3, 2009):
New build 28008
Bug fixed: IP Address issue under Settings-> Connections-> Network Cards-> Network Adapters. If user wanted Specific IP Address for a card, then only 2 digits were configurable for each IP class (instead of 3). e.g. 12.45.78.01 instead of 123.456.789.012
Updated Opera Mini to version 5 Beta 2
Signed version - will only prompt for network access once
Comes with its own soft keyboard
You can sync your bookmarks from Opera Mini 4.2, Opera Mobile 10, and Opera browser
Onyx 6 Release 4 (November 27, 2009):
New build 28005
Onyx 6 Release 3 (November 25, 2009):
New build 28004 - apparently it's a bit more stable and faster
Onyx 6 Release 2 (November 21, 2009):
New build 28002 (Windows Mobile 6.5.3) - includes Internet Explorer enhancements (not sure of what else)
Added Microsoft Word and Excel 2010 Beta (expires April 2010) - replaces old Word/Excel in ROM
Added fix for issue where SMS was hanging
Added power management
Pocket RAR now starts up in file browser mode (it previously started in its settings page, which cannot be closed due to WM6.5.x incompatibility)
Fixed issues in Total Commander with associating ZIP archives and missing help file
Total Commander shortcut moved to top of Start menu
Disabled vibration on X button and Start menu
Reduced menu item size
Re-sorted email/text messages so that they are sorted from oldest to newest (easier to browse in order)
Changed right soft key to "Comm" instead of "Comm ..."
Onyx 6 Release 1 (November 15, 2009):
New build 23089
HTC Task Manager removed due to incompatibility with WM6.5.x; replaced with Showcase Suite (press and hold Start menu icon to view tasks)
Start menu scrolling is faster; it is no longer one page at a time
Updated Total Commander to 2.52b2 to fix issues with WM6.5.x found in 2.51
Removed Mega Phone Canvas to save memory
Removed HTC Volume Control because it doesn't work in WM6.5.x (and also to allow in-call volume to work with dialer)
Removed Large Title Bar, to avoid conflict with WM6.5.x's magnifying glass
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the guys at PPCGeeks for help with releasing and optimizing the builds (conflipper, Da_G, dan-htc-touch, anryl, Tplane37, etc.), and to the folks here, such as !Aman!.
ELFIN: Free Storage Memory: 161.61MB; Free Program Memory: 76.06MB (Version 4.1.6 with only M2D running)
ELF: Free Storage Memory: 45.79MB; Free Program Memory: 20.06MB (Based on Version 4.1.2 with only M2D running)
JR. (Lighter, contains Manila2D)
ELFIN: Free Storage Memory: 171.27MB; Free Program Memory: 79.23MB (Version 4.1.2 with only M2D running)
ELF: Free Storage Memory: 54.22MB; Free Program Memory: 22.91MB (Based on Version 4.1.2 with only M2D running)
MICRO (Lightest, no Manila2D, no HTC Home, just the basic WM 6.1 home screen)
Hard SPL 3.07 & IPL 3.07 or higher are required for Micro!
ELFIN: Free Storage Memory: 177.37MB; Free Program Memory: 83.51MB (Based on Version 4.1.5)
NOTE: For detailed information about the differences between the three versions, go to the first post for a comparison chart.
THESE ROMS ARE FOR THE HTC TOUCH GSM ONLY - A QVGA DEVICE THAT USES SIM CARDS THAT WAS RELEASED IN 2007
This ROM includes the new WM6.5 Titanium home screen, as well as the other features found in Onyx Ultimate, such as Phone Canvas and HTC Volume Control. For a detailed comparison please read the first post of this thread.
Helpful Tips for WM 6.5
To arrange shortcuts from the bottom of the Programs/Settings shortcut menu to the top of the screen, simply press+hold on the shortcut until it says "Move to Top".
To select multiple files in File Explorer, simply use the small stylus keyboard and use the Ctrl or Shift button to select multiple files. In Total Commander, you can also use the "CTL" button on the bottom right of the screen.
To prevent the lag for the lock slider after turning on the device, create an empty file called "welcome.not" on your SD card before you perform a flash or hard reset. More details here.
If you have increased battery drain, I cannot help you. Elfs were not designed for the load required by WM6.5.
Manila2D will not be cooked into these ROMs, due to high memory usage.Click here to install a working M2D from HTC Mega. You can use the UC method to install it automatically after every re-flash.
Compact QWERTY keyboard will not work in text fields in Internet Explorer and in MSN widgets. For these cases, use Full QWERTY layout or a different keyboard instead.
To remove 3rd-party Titanium plugins like Weather and Favourite People: first disable Titanium under Settings->Personal->Today ('Windows Default'), then uninstall the plugin under Settings->System, then re-enable Titanium. For more customizations to the Titanium page, search for "CHome Editor".
If you have an Elf and are running low on program memory, run the Advanced Configuration program and use the default phone skin to disable Phone Canvas
To configure the Weather panel: Go to the tab, Select Forecast Options, hit Cancel to go back, and then run Full Update. Wait a few seconds for the home screen to refresh with the weather update.
Enter your city name for "Choose a Location", and then press "Set"
Your location code should appear at the end of the URL (e.g. NAM|CANADA|ON|OTTAWA)
A donation is never required, but appreciated for the long hours spent on fulfilling all requests and bug fixes. Every donor's name will be mentioned in the Onyx page under the Internet Explorer bookmarks (in the ROM).
Fixed lock screen password issue where unlock icon was missing
Onyx 5.5.1 (November 7, 2009):
Added LockDevice app + shortcut, for automatic device locking
Updated PocketRAR to 3.90
Updated Mortscript to 4.3b11
Onyx 5.5 (October 31, 2009):
Updated to build 21872
Updated Connection Setup utility (version 2.7), from HTC Diamond 2
Updated Connection Setup database
Onyx 5.4 (October 23, 2009):
Updated to build 21870
Fixed External GPS Settings issue from Onyx 5.3
Onyx 5.3 (October 12, 2009):
Updated to build 21864 (updated system files)
Onyx 5.2.2 (October 5, 2009):
Updated Phone Canvas to version 4.0 (from HTC Mega)
Onyx 5.2.1 (September 28, 2009):
Bug fixed - Favourite People plug-in is now showing on Titanium screen
Bug fixed - Now able to set the default ringtone when tapping and holding onto an audio file in File Explorer
Onyx 5.2 (September 27, 2009):
Updated to build 21857 (from September 2009)
Now when you close an app in the Settings menu, it goes back to the Settings menu instead of quitting to home screen
Now compatible with newer 6.5 theme system that started in build 21815
Updated default theme to Ron Arad Orange (Black Dragon theme is still found under Settings->Personal->Today)
Added Skyfire web browser, and removed Opera Mini 5 Beta because it is unstable
Disabled MyPhone service and removed its app, to save some battery life (Microsoft MyPhone can be installed separately if you want it - just Google it!)
Disabled the annoying system beep that comes after a hard reset
Fixed an issue reported by a user regarding "Biotouch.exe not found"
Onyx 5.1.2 (September 17, 2009):
Added Opera Mini 5.0 Beta.
Opera Mini 4.2 is still included in this ROM. Note that OM 5.0 Beta does not contain Opera Link, so bookmarks cannot be synchronized, but 5.0 Final will likely have this feature.
To exit from OM 5.0 Beta, click on the wrench icon and scroll down till you see the Exit button. Hopefully the final version is not this confusing...
Replaced the Volume Control with the Opal version to increase the in-call volume (Thanks to ayyu3m for the tip)
Videos in HTC Album will now show the volume sidebar when you adjust the volume, rather than full-screen volume control
Onyx 5.1.1 (September 15, 2009):
Fixed issue where menus would not appear after tap-and-hold (already fixed in patch for 5.1)
Disabled memory allocation by the Resource Proxy module, which had caused Elfs to become unstable during reboot (already fixed in patch for 5.1)
Changed font of "Silent" and "Vibrate" buttons on HTC Volume Control to correct one
Disabled Debug Logging, which was causing a log file to be created. It was growing in size and eventually consuming a lot of storage space. Now there will be no trace of it in the registry and no log file will be generated.
Onyx 5.1 (September 14, 2009):
Added WM6.5-compatible Phone Canvas, including vibrate-when-connect and keypad vibration. Fixes previous issues with WM6.5 (e.g. lag when receiving call, contacts scrolling issue, interference with lock screen when receiving call)
Added WM6.5-compatible HTC Volume Control, which includes sidebar integration with YouTube, WMP and Audio Manager. Also supports in-call volume in Phone Canvas.
Updated Audio Manager, with finger scrolling now working 100%
Updated YouTube, with finger scrolling now working 100%
Added Large Title Bar, to allow better access to volume and other status indicators
NOTE: Elf users may find the memory usage a bit heavier. If so, then please use Onyx 5.0.3 instead.
NOTE: Still using Build 21234, which is the first official (non-beta) WM6.5 release by Microsoft.
Added fix for problem where theme cannot be changed back to the default Black Dragon theme if you had another theme or wallpaper set.
Onyx 5.0.2 (August 15, 2009):
Added fix for the default theme, where sometimes the bottom bar turns grey (instead of black) after changing back to Black Dragon
Onyx 5.0.1 (June 29, 2009):
Updated Windows Media Player to fix issues when changing to next song
Added Widget Installer
Onyx 5.0 (June 24, 2009):
Using Microsoft's first official 6.5 release (WM 6.5.0.1, SYS/XIP 21234)
Uses the original WM6.5 theme system
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to the guys at PPCGeeks for help with releasing and optimizing the builds (conflipper, Da_G, dan-htc-touch, anryl, Tplane37, etc.), and to the folks here, such as !Aman!.
The battery meter was made by analyzer.x, Favourite People plugin by AppStar, Black Dragon theme by DonSim, and Weather plugin by showaco (QVGA version by mnemonique).
nice lookin' rom but you should catch the wave. i will expext a touchflo 2d rom these days
Thanks...and I know ;) This is just a tease before the TF2D.
You can still install the TFD home screen on top of this. Also this ROM should run faster (as far as I know).
Thanks...and I know ;) This is just a tease before the TF2D.
You can still install the TFD home screen on top of this. Also this ROM should run faster (as far as I know).
yeah. your rom cubeless and this is good for tf2d. after installing tf2d my cube runs very laggy. i can't disable it but i can flash your rom.
but it's a good behaviour that waiting for stable tf2d version. i'm using it right now but it's a little buggy(music player, weather, etc).i think as soon as touch viva and touch 3d are released things will change very fast.
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