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A 1GB memory card is included. Remove the small card from the big one.
PointUI doesn't work properly on my phone. Hinavigator looks great but freezes my phone
so don't even think about installing it.
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I'm blocked at work, so I can't check it PointUI now. Is it the application that allows one to customise the Today screen? More important - is it free?
PointUI doesn't work properly on my phone. Hinavigator looks great but freezes my phone
hmm, what rom are you running because hinavigator works fine on my I780. might be rom related, you should update to the latest version.
I'm running the E1 rom.
Where did you get this firmware from? Someone else posted a horror story about trying to get vodacon to update the phone. They basically didn't have a clue.
i used the rom from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402529
Works like a charm, fixed alot of bugs, specialy bluetooth and WIFI bugs.
Only problems i had was the guy removed opera and java from the rom, don't know why he did it, but i just installed the new opera 9.5 and jbed java which both are better and more updated versions than the ones samsung supplied anyway.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402529
Works like a charm, fixed alot of bugs, specialy bluetooth and WIFI bugs.
Only problems i had was the guy removed opera and java from the rom, don't know why he did it, but i just installed the new opera 9.5 and jbed java which both are better and more updated versions than the ones samsung supplied anyway.
E1 from XDA (or other internet source), E1 as opened from the box, or E1 from authorized service centre upgrade?
Would be great to have the time to do the XDA (EFN's) version of the WM 6.1 ROM, but I'm scared of voiding the warranty and need extra hours in my day.
Does anyone have ANY news on local available firmware updates?
Also - any idea on where I can buy a cradle for the car when using it as GPS?
the wm6.1 rom from XDA (EFN's) version is HORRIBLE !!! I flashed this rom to test, hated it and reflashed the E1 rom back instead.
The WM6.1 rom on XDA (EFN's) version is designed to work at 96DPI so everything is off centre ( he filled the big blanks on the side with HTC logo's ) and the rom is basicly converted to look like an HTC theme which i hate. i have a samsung, why on earth do i want htc logo's and themes all over my phone ?
apart from what i mentioned above it also has these bugs :
Known Bugs:
- SPB Mobile Shell 2.0 does not run 100% (Still not tested) - update on SPB MS 2.1 available now at the bottom
- In the default 96 DPI mode, some Windows will be displayed akwardly small but 100% functional.
- Some Pop-ups still strayed from the center but 100% functional
- Today Theme not designed for 96DPI will not display properly
- 96 DPI mode will have lesser support for Asian SIPs
- Installing Opera 9.51b1 will render odd behaviour to notifications (email and SMS notification goes quiet)
- GPS Port Splitter 1.2 WILL NOT WORK - been tested and tweaked to no avail
rather flash the E1 rom from here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402529
and install jbed java and opera 9.5 manually.
Iv'e tested the E1 for weeks now and havnt found any bugs so far.
If you looking for a nice today plugin, use Hinavigator, it works like a charm and is very customisable
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from here ( click the link ) : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=402529
Installation Instructions :
Here are the full Instructions on how to get E1 English firmware on your Samsung i780
Requirements :
-Samsung USB drivers from : http://www.internet-tools.co.uk/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/blackjack_modem_driver.zip
Install these drivers and reboot your PC.
-USB Cable
Make sure your battery is fully charged just to be sure/ over 60% charge worked fine for me
(0) Download Mirage Updater from : http://rs227tg2.rapidshare.com/files/110283700/dl/Mirage_LV_v1.8.rar
(1) Download the Russian ROMS from : http://rs346gc2.rapidshare.com/files/120197435/dl/i780PUHE1.7z
(2) Download the E1 English PDA ROM from : http://www.mediafire.com/?z8zdmypeamt
(3) Switch off your phone and remove the battery, then insert the battery
(4) Extract the two files downloaded in steps 1,2,3 in the same directory
(5) Launch Mirage updater. Select MIRAGE LV image as the profile
(6) Select EBOOT+PDA+PHONE and select the extracted RUSSIAN .img file
(7) Click on DETECT
(8) Switch on the phone while holding the ENTER and FUNCTION buttons (ALT BUTTON)
(9) After the system DETECT message appears, connect the phone via USB to your PC
(10) Wait until the image is written.
Repeat steps 3-10 the process for the E1 english PDA ROM. i.e the .bin file
However, this time, for step 6 select PDA in Mirage updater and Your phone should be working in no time.
PDA Version: i780DXHE1
Phone Version: i780PUHE1
**Important** - this update will not work in windows Vista, you have to use a Pc with windows XP loaded.
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Thanks amaedict, looks like we're getting somewhere now! Thanks for the heads up on EFN's version - I'm also not to keen on the HTC's Today plugin... Uses too much space!
Is this E1 update WM 6.0 or WM 6.1 ?
How do I backup my existing B1 ROM to revert to should the cooked process become overcooked or burnt?
Is this E1 update WM 6.0 or WM 6.1 ?
How do I backup my existing B1 ROM to revert to should the cooked process become overcooked or burnt?
Thanks amaedict, looks like we're getting somewhere now! Thanks for the heads up on EFN's version - I'm also not to keen on the HTC's Today plugin... Uses too much space!
Is this E1 update WM 6.0 or WM 6.1 ?
How do I backup my existing B1 ROM to revert to should the cooked process become overcooked or burnt?
it is not a cooked E1 rom. it is a rom released by Samsung, he only removed a few items. it is a wm6 rom. everything on it is standard, the only things missing is java and opera. but those you can manually add yourself if you use any of them.
no need to backup your rom, you wont need it again. just follow instructions, flash russian rom first, then PDA second. it is really easy and takes about 15mins for the whole process.
just remember in mirage updater,
For first rom : Select the button that reads EBOOT+PDA+PHONE and select the RUSSIAN .img file
For second rom select button that readsPDA and select the .bin rom file.
also take out the battery in between flashes so you can clean boot your phone before doing the second flash. do the second striaght after the first, dont boot into your phone after the first flash.
in otherwords : remove battery, insert battery,flash, remove battery, insert battery and flash again.
it is really easy to do it, if you get stuck just ask
O, and if you looking for a nice today plugin for the I780 look here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=413876&highlight=hinavigator
i posted a review of the plugin there, it is really cool and works like a charm on the I780 320x320 display. there is an weather auto update bug that some have complained about, but mine works fine, probly doesnt affect south africa ...
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Thanks for the post, amaedict! I wanted to do the flash, but came accross your post on XDA regarding the JAVA and bluetooth: "There is a problem with Java on this rom, i tried to install java apps and i keep getting a VM not loaded error. Also the blue tooth keeps disconnecting every 30 seconds or so."
To have the bluetooth working is crucial to me - is this still a problem? Is there a fix?
Any other bugs that you are aware of on this ROM?
Have you tried EFN's version 3.3? Just seems like they have more updates more often...Can you load the Hinavigator plugin over this version and effectivele replace the HTC Home plugin and contiue as normal?
Thanks for all the help!
To have the bluetooth working is crucial to me - is this still a problem? Is there a fix?
Any other bugs that you are aware of on this ROM?
Have you tried EFN's version 3.3? Just seems like they have more updates more often...Can you load the Hinavigator plugin over this version and effectivele replace the HTC Home plugin and contiue as normal?
Thanks for all the help!
hmm, that is odd. i had the bluetooth disconnecting every 30 seconds bug on the C3 rom... anyway, how i fixed it was to move the bluetooth dongle to a new usb port and then do a rescan for devices ( removed device from list and repaired it. ). for some odd reason it wont work on the old usb port to this day. if i stick it into that port it disconnects constantly, even after i flashed to this new rom. So try moving the dongle to a front port or something.
The java thing, im still at work, but when i get home i'll upload a java that works perfect with this rom, i'll also upload hinavigator too
Should be at around 5:30PM.
as for EFN's version 3.3 see the post on the last page, they have lot of updates for a reason, it has so MANY bugs they'll be updating for a year to get it stable :
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