ROM: TLR Kaiser 3.08.02.21 WinMo 6.1 - VF ROM / Radio, HTC OEM + CF 3.5 + more

[Guest TheLoanRanger]

New version online here:

http://www.modaco.com/content/htc-kaiser-k...ed-cf-3-5-more/

FINALLY I see we can post ROMs here (see here) :D :)

Introducing... the ultimate Kaiser experience...

TLR Kaiser 3.08.02.21

What's In:

• Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 build 5.2.19199
  
• Vodafone Core (newest)
  
• Vodafone Radio (newest)
  
• HTC OEM (best)
  
• Windows Live Messenger
  
• .net Compact Framework 3.5
  
• Modaco Splash Screen
  
• 32MB PagePool
  
  • .net Compact Framework 2.0 (3.5 is backwards compatible)
    
    
    How to install
    • Install HardSPL on your device from here
      
    • Ensure the device is hooked up and ActiveSync is showing 'green'
      
    • Run this EXE to flash your device
      
      
      Optional (but recommended) post install additions
      • HTC 10 Key Comm Manager - a great Comm Manager that gives you everything you need at your fingertips (CAB) - Click Here
        
      • HTC Camera 5.04 + Album - updated and much improved Camera and Album applications (CAB) - Click Here
        
      • HTC Equalizer - adds a menu to Settings >> System that is a graphic equalizer for use with your headphones - Click Here
        
      • HTC Home Settings - adds a menu to Settings >> Today that lets you turn on / off individual tabs on the HTC Home screen - Click Here
        
      • HTC Large Start Menu - finger friendly usability for the Start menu - Click Here
        
      • HTC Large Title Bar - finger friendly usability for the title bar - Click Here
        
      • HTC Network Plugin - adds an menu to Settings >> Connections for setting up drive mappings - Click Here
        
      • HTC Phone Pad - the original (much loved) T9 input method - Click Here
        
      • HTC Random Acccess - finger friendly usability for the contacts application - Click Here
        
      • HTC RSSHub - straightforward and effective RSS reader - Click Here
        
      • HTC Voice Recorder - Voice Recorder application - Click Here
        
      • PHM Soft Reset - a handy tool to allow you to Soft Reset from the Start Menu - Click Here
        

      Original style Operator themes

      [*]T-Mobile UK Grey Squares Theme - as it says, install CAB and select in Settings >> Today (CAB) - Click Here

      Fixed and Tweaks

      [*]AT&T Tilt Keyboard Fix - install this CAB and reboot, and your keyboard will be configured correctly for the AT&T Layout - Click Here

      [*]No Threaded SMS - for those who don't like the new threaded SMS - Click Here

Edited May 21, 2008 by TheLoanRanger

[Guest hotphil]

So what benefits will this give me if I flash my V1615? I'm intrigued, but not sure I want to risk flashing work's phone just yet!

[Guest TheLoanRanger]

Included:

• Threaded SMS text messages
  
• Speedier, faster, quicker - however you put it, WM6.1 should work better
  
• Internet Explorer now lets you define a homepage, and also zoom in and out using a nice and clean interface
  
• Microsoft Officeincludes One Note
  
• Domain Enroll in Settings (Enrolling in a domain will connect your device with company resources.)
  
• Change Master Security Code
  
• Added text input settings
  
• Recent Programs when pressing Start menu
  
• New “getting started” application to ease new users into the setup process
  
• Improved Task Manager
  

[Guest dave_a]

Hmm, tempted to try it. I have become a little addicted to ROM flashing recently and yours seems to get reasonable feedback on xda devs.

One problem I have with a lot of roms on xda is that there is always something that has been changed that I don't like, e.g. the task manager is changed when the original one was fine for me. This one looks nice and simple so i could easily install what I want. If you could make it user customisation capable, this could make me even more tempted!!

[Guest TheLoanRanger]

I'll look into that, I like simple ROMs too, so this is a perfect starting point. I'm not familiar with UC yet though.

[Guest lozzd]

So can I use this on my Vario III? Is it better? :)

[Guest TheLoanRanger]

Of course, and of course!

I've only used it on a TyTN II, but it will work on all Kaiser variants.

Any requests for the next recipe welcome too :)

[Guest mandt]

May I ask what the extent of the Voda branding is on this?

[Guest TheLoanRanger]

No Voda branding, I used the Voda core and the HTC OEM, so it's all the nice HTC stuff!

[Guest mandt]

Excellent, I reckon I'll give this a go, as it sounds like just what I want, a nice, up-to-date, and more importantly clean ROM :)

[Guest lozzd]

Wow, this sounds mighty tempting. Bah, I'm not sure I can be bothered to re-install all my stuff...

You can use sprite backup to go between ROMs can't we. Is that possible going from 6 to 6.1?

Edited February 21, 2008 by lozzd

[Guest dave_a]

Wow, this sounds mighty tempting. Bah, I'm not sure I can be bothered to re-install all my stuff...

You can use sprite backup to go between ROMs can't we. Is that possible going from 6 to 6.1?

You might want to check as I think I remember reading on xda that it doesn't work between different versions of WM. I might be wrong though

For restoring stuff like contacts, text messages, etc., I use PPCPimBackup which if I remember correctly is freeware and works between versions

For restoring apps via cabs etc., UC is great which is why it would be good if it was added to this rom :)

It can also restore settings such as registry entries which is what I am trying to get my head around at the moment!

Edited February 21, 2008 by dave_a

[Guest lozzd]

Bah. But part of me thinks its good to start afresh. I would like to keep my text messages though, so thanks for the PPCPimBackup suggestion. I might well give this a go next week if it turns out to be a lot better than the WM6 ROM. Someone else with a Vario III try it please :)

[Guest Paul (MVP)]

Well, in the name of science I flashed it... :)

And it's very nice indeed! Good job!

P

[Guest tsutton]

Should I?

Should I not?

That's the question!

[Guest Subliminal Aura]

How do I find out what size the pagepool is on my ROM ?

Is it possible to have a pagepool larger than 32meg (wonders if it would be of any use anyway)

Cheers

[Guest TheLoanRanger]

Added some nice optional cabs in the first post.

[Guest Cjay]

Is there any way of backing up the existing ROM (or obtaining an exact image) before taking the plunge with this new one....?

[Guest mandt]

There's a reconstructed T-Mo ROM on the same site as the one above, although I've never flashed it myself, but AFAIK it works fine

[Guest TheLoanRanger]

Check back often as I add more cool CABs! RE: original T-Mobile ROM, you won't want it, but it's out there anyway.

[Guest TheLoanRanger]

Check back often as I add more cool CABs! RE: original T-Mobile ROM, you won't want it, but it's out there anyway.

[Guest mandt]

You may not want it, but it is needed for warranty purposes :)

[Guest Cjay]

Oh well, I bit the bullet and did the upgrade - mildly traumatic but my heart rate has settled again.

I like the look of WinMo 6.1 so far.....! I'll post back if I end up regretting it!!

[Guest ScrewlooseAZ]

2 questions, since I've never really flashed a PPC before.

1. This will wipe out my contacts and added programs right? So I will have to reinstallal Camera Aware ect right?

2. Does this Rom include World card mobile, & Tom Tom teaser that HTC has? I dont use TomTom but World card is somewhat useful for me.

Thanks

[Guest Cjay]

2 questions, since I've never really flashed a PPC before.

1. This will wipe out my contacts and added programs right?

2. Does this Rom include World card mobile, & Tom Tom teaser that HTC has? I dont use TomTom but World card is somewhat useful for me.

1 - Yes, it wipes everything. In some ways this is good, nothing like a fresh start - maybe I didn't really need all those extra programs!

2 - World Card is included, this is new to me so will have to try it out. No Tom Tom teaser, but I will be reloading TT6 anyway.

Regds

Chris