The ramblings of Aprazeth, an recent convert to minimalism, enthusiast of computer technology – with an outspoken opinion about everything and everyone.
Posts tagged HD2
Improving text quality on your HTC HD2
Jul 20th
For whatever reason (unknown to me at this point) ClearType is turned off on (at least my) HTC HD2 by default.
To turn it on, and improve the quality of your text/reading – simply do to the following:
Go to Settings, either via the Start-menu or HTC Sense.
Tap on Menu in the lower-left corner, and select All Settings.
Tap on System.
Tap on Display.
Tap on the tab ClearType.
Tick the box and tap OK in the upper-rightcorner.
I personally recommend restarting the phone once you have turned it on.
Enjoy the improved text/font rendering!
HD2 Hotfixes including ROM-upgrade, stability and security fixes.
Jun 6th
In case you have a HD2 – regardless of the provider – in the Netherlands please be sure to apply the following hotfixes from HTC; (these updates might also be available in your country, so be sure to hit HTC up at www.htc.com and select your country to check!)
Update for HTC HD2 Opening Java-messages;
http://www.htc.com/nl/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=297&cat=0&dl_id=921
Even if you do not update anything else, please install this security update. It will prevent your HTC HD2 from immediately (without prompting) opening Java messages, leaving your phone (and data) vulnerable to a lot of exploits, hacks, deletion and so on.
Update for HTC HD2 Music Stability;
http://www.htc.com/nl/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=297&cat=0&dl_id=938
It still stutters at times, but a lot less frequently
Update for HTC HD2 Car Kit Mode Function Enhancement;
http://www.htc.com/nl/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=297&cat=0&dl_id=940
Update for HTC HD2 Facebook Albums;
http://www.htc.com/nl/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=297&cat=0&dl_id=918
There also is a ROM upgrade for Vodafone NL customers, which upgrades your ROM version to 1.72.172.0. Note; this only applies to Vodafone HTC HD2′s and does not apply to any others!
HTC HD2 ROM upgrade for Vodafone NL customers only;
http://www.htc.com/nl/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=297&cat=2&dl_id=920
Once you have applied these updates, be aware that you will need to apply them again in case you hard-reset or wipe your phone. Of course, this excludes the ROM update for Vodafone. As a tip; the ROM update for Vodafone does not necessarily include the other updates so be sure to apply them as well.
Prolonging battery-life on the HD2
Apr 13th
For the last couple of days I have been running around with a program called BandSwitch installed, which disconnects idle mobile internet connections (according to your settings) Doing so can seriously prolong the battery-life on your HD2. So far, I havent’ seen or found any negative side-effects and it does seem to prolong to do what it advertises.
The URL to get it is: http://www.commmgrpro.com/jsp/main_frame.jsf
However, the program is not free – it comes with a 14 day trial.
The user-interface may seem chaotic at first, but it’s a mater of starting it (once) and then hitting “Auto” and you are set.
Updating Opera Mobile on my HD2
Apr 5th
On the HD2 you will find running Opera Mobile 9.7 (even with the latest ROM) Now if you wish to update this to a higher version here is what to do;
- Go to http://m.opera.com.
- Select the Opera 10 for Windows Mobile Touch version.
- Download (to SD-card or main memory should make no difference) via a WiFi connection (or other high-speed connection, since the download is quite big)
- Install to main memory
- Enjoy Opera 10 Mobile.
This version comes with Opera Turbo, which can make a huge difference in terms of browsing speed on all types of connections, and can save a lot in terms of bandwidth usage. That is especially handy for those of you who are on capped mobile internet-connections. Plus, I like the interface just a tad bit more.
Note; you can also download the installation for your mobile via your PC/laptop by going to http://www.opera.com/mobile/download/versions.
Of course, don’t forget to set it as your default browser.
PS: You might see the icon twice in your Start-menu. However, I haven’t seen or found any bugs or problems with that yet.
Need a good screen protector for HTC HD2?
Mar 22nd
Ever since I bought my HD2 I have been concerned that I might scratch the screen (… I know myself well enough ;-)) Let alone the constant finger-smear that appears.
I found (and use) an incredibly cheap – and good quality screen protector on Amazon.
FX-CLEAR screen protector for HTC HD2: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo.
Note; I am not affiliated with Amazon – nor do I get any kind of endorsement or anything from the manufacturer. Just a happy consumer :-)
Just thought I’d share this find.
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