The official T-Mobile G2 Touch 'Ask Paul' thread

[Guest Paul]

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I've unboxed the device in the video you see here and I will be putting the device through it's paces... if you have any questions about the device you would like to run by me, this is your chance! :)

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[Guest hp1]

If I buy one of these off ebay, unlock it and flash with your ROM, will i effectively then have a generic Hero (with a custome ROM)?

Edited September 23, 2009 by hp1

[Guest keef319]

Hi Paul. I'm an Android n00b. I've been reading various threads about rooting and putting on customized ROM's etc.

It's kind of got me confused, and don't want to brick.

Is there a n00bie guide, listing in order what to do, etc.

I have no experience in programming, never played about with phones much.

Cheers.

keef319

[Guest jaffacake]

Paul,

Do you want other members to answer posts here? Or just you?

Cheers,

Ben

[Guest raburgess]

If I buy one of these off ebay, unlock it and flash with your ROM, will i effectively then have a generic Hero (with a custome ROM)?

Yes you will have a generic Hero Rom apart from the T-Mobile boot screen at the start up.

[Guest raburgess]

Hi Paul. I'm an Android n00b. I've been reading various threads about rooting and putting on customized ROM's etc.

It's kind of got me confused, and don't want to brick.

Is there a n00bie guide, listing in order what to do, etc.

I have no experience in programming, never played about with phones much.

Cheers.

keef319

I used these guides, there are pretty good and work for both the G2 Touch and Hero

1st Root: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-ro...o-in-one-click/

2nd Loading a custom Rom: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-lo...-your-htc-hero/

Use the roms provided on this website in the HTC Hero section or over at xda-development

[Guest raburgess]

Hi Paul,

I was wondering what your aims are with regards to testing the G2 Touch because surely it uses eactly the same rom as the HTC Hero with the exception of a few settings, ringtones and apps?

One small an easy question to answer, do you know the browser homepage provided with the T-Mobile G2 Touch? I found it useful but on loading your rom I am stuck with the htc hero website. I have searched a lot of forums but can seem to find someone who will offer me an answer.

Cheers

[Guest Roton]

One small an easy question to answer, do you know the browser homepage provided with the T-Mobile G2 Touch? I found it useful but on loading your rom I am stuck with the htc hero website. I have searched a lot of forums but can seem to find someone who will offer me an answer.

Cheers

You can change your homepage to whatever you want. Just load up the browser. Then press menu --> more --> settings.

Edited September 23, 2009 by Roton

[Guest Paul]

If I buy one of these off ebay, unlock it and flash with your ROM, will i effectively then have a generic Hero (with a custome ROM)?

Yup! :)

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[Guest Paul]

Paul,

Do you want other members to answer posts here? Or just you?

Cheers,

Ben

Anyone! :)

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[Guest keef319]

I used these guides, there are pretty good and work for both the G2 Touch and Hero

1st Root: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-ro...o-in-one-click/

2nd Loading a custom Rom: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/27/how-to-lo...-your-htc-hero/

Use the roms provided on this website in the HTC Hero section or over at xda-development

So in between 1 and 2, I'd need to do the nandroid backup?

What do I need to do about partitioning the SD card, as I've seen that mentioned somewhere...?

[Guest raburgess]

You can change your homepage to whatever you want. Just load up the browser. Then press menu --> more --> settings.

You are not the first person that has said this to me. i am aware of how to do this. To make myself clearer I want to know what web address the t-mobile g2 touch stock rom has for its browser homepage. For instance the MoDaCo rom has www.htc.com.

[Guest raburgess]

So in between 1 and 2, I'd need to do the nandroid backup?

Yes if you require a backup of the stock rom to keep

What do I need to do about partitioning the SD card, as I've seen that mentioned somewhere...?

I used the guide at xda-development here, it requires Android SDK which can be download here.

You may also want to refer to this guide in terms of setting up the Android SDK on your computer.

Just a note when converting your ext2 partition, only go as far as ext3 as I believe some roms don't work with ext4.

[Guest yosnoor]

Can you tell me whether this has the teflon coating on the body and anti fingerprint coating on the screen found on the white model?

[Guest rds29]

Are you Rooting the G2 and applying the 2.2-update-hero-modacocustomrom-core-signed ROM ?

If so, can you check on Peep. Since installing the ROM I'm having a nightmare with Peep. Ant attempt to refresh the tweets results in a "The process com.htc.provider has stopped unexpectedly" error.

So basically peep is useless.

Anyone else seen this at all?

[Guest raburgess]

Are you Rooting the G2 and applying the 2.2-update-hero-modacocustomrom-core-signed ROM ?

If so, can you check on Peep. Since installing the ROM I'm having a nightmare with Peep. Ant attempt to refresh the tweets results in a "The process com.htc.provider has stopped unexpectedly" error.

So basically peep is useless.

Anyone else seen this at all?

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...-twitpocalypse/

[Guest rds29]

http://android.modaco.com/content/htc-hero...-twitpocalypse/

Thanks for such a quick response. Can't see it being fixed anytime soon. The networks are gonna love fielding those calls.

[Guest Paul]

Can you tell me whether this has the teflon coating on the body and anti fingerprint coating on the screen found on the white model?

It seems so, yeah!

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[Guest raburgess]

You are not the first person that has said this to me. i am aware of how to do this. To make myself clearer I want to know what web address the t-mobile g2 touch stock rom has for its browser homepage. For instance the MoDaCo rom has www.htc.com.

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[Guest vik2001]

Paul - i have a G2 touch on tmobile.

the screen isnt anti-finger print coated...

also im running your 2.3 rom on it. i notice the trackball lights up when receiving new messages etc, but not the LED.

also when searching in landscape mode in browser the keyboard bounces.

any chance u can check above out, with yr comments.. is this somethign htc have to fix?? apart from that yr 2.3 is very nice :)

im sure your aware tmobile have their update coming out next week for download via their site.

Edited September 23, 2009 by vik2001

[Guest squirreleater]

Paul - i have a G2 touch on tmobile.

the screen isnt anti-finger print coated...

I was told it is by the t mobile shop, and it is certainly better than my old Touch HD screen.

[Guest ccsnet]

Paul - I dont think this is teflon coated..... its more rubber plus I'm sure I read some where only the white one got it.

Re the 'custom Tmobile ROM'.... pah couple of ring tones, a boot screen and a link to a web site that doesnt work well does not count as a ROM imho.... as soon as my 12 months are up i'll be sticking a generic build on mine.

Thanks Any Paul - Good Vid.... off to watch the Galaxy one now :)

Terran

[Guest Remington Steale]

Paul - I dont think this is teflon coated..... its more rubber plus I'm sure I read some where only the white one got it.

Re the 'custom Tmobile ROM'.... pah couple of ring tones, a boot screen and a link to a web site that doesnt work well does not count as a ROM imho.... as soon as my 12 months are up i'll be sticking a generic build on mine.

Thanks Any Paul - Good Vid.... off to watch the Galaxy one now :)

Terran

Agree about the "Custom T-Mobile ROM", mutter, grumble, 10 working days, moan, gripe........

[Guest ccsnet]

Agree about the "Custom T-Mobile ROM", mutter, grumble, 10 working days, moan, gripe........

....and while we are on it I had a thought 2.73.110.26 is the ROM tmobile are publishing..... thats old now isnt it as the generic one is 2.73.405.5..... assuming 110/405 don't refer to the operator ?

Terran

[Guest minty1978]

....and while we are on it I had a thought 2.73.110.26 is the ROM tmobile are publishing..... thats old now isnt it as the generic one is 2.73.405.5..... assuming 110/405 don't refer to the operator ?

Terran

110/405 does relate to the operator...