HTC TyTN

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sadza
f3f
09 Jan 2010

Anonymous, 27 Dec 2009Your phone has still much to offer. If you're looking fo... morewell, But is it not possible to use a 4gig memory card?

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psj
09 Jan 2010

yournews777, 07 Jan 2010This HTC TyTN (also called Orange M3100) is a great phone (... moreX2!!! *Applause* :)

I couldn't agree more!

* The only difference is I use my gps receiver in my pocket (not on my hand) and it still works.
Have you considered using a "ribbon" around your neck?
Carrying it on the hand, may even become dangerous. *

Anyway, I find an external GPS receiver does NOT suffer from the lag other phones with "integrated" GPS Receivers.
It's MUCH more accurate.
I've compared it several times with other people's (newer) phones.

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yournews777
0LL
07 Jan 2010

This HTC TyTN (also called Orange M3100) is a great phone (I even prefer to use it than the Nokia E71 I've bought!).

But let's begin with it's 4 negative points :
*the RAM is low (only 64MB) so you'll notice big lags if you install one of the cooked ROM available on xda website (for example the Windows 6.5 ROM or any TouchFLO Rom). So the better is to install the basic Windows 6.1 version and do not open more than one software on the same time!
*The second negative point: at least once per week it'll bug and you'll have to do a softreset... Anoying but it's the same with ALL the Windows phone (on this point the Nokias smartphones with their Symbian software are much more stable !).
*The third negative point is the absence of an internal GPS (but in my car I use it with an external Bluetooth GPS and it's great ; but on foot it's annoying because you'll have to handle both the TyTN and the Bluetooth GPS device in your hands...).
*The last negative point: it doesn't have a standard 3.5mm jack but a unique USB slot for charging the battery and the handsfree kit. The solution : to buy from Brando website a specific extension cable including a micro that will allow you to use any headphones and at the same time recharging the battery.

NOW LET'S TALK ABOUT IT'S POSITIVE POINTS !!!
*Very tough device: it falled down a lot and it's still working !
*Its mechanical keyboard is just wonderful when you want to write SMS, email, or even tchatting on Messenger (by the way I advice you to try Palringo, the best free multimessenger on mobile phones).
*eventhough it's camera is only 2 Mpx it takes superb pictures (a lot better ones than other 3 Mpx phones as the Nokia E71!).
*the jogdial on the side and the Dpad on the front : very useful.
*you can use on it without any problems a GPS software as TomTom or Garmin Mobile XT (of course you'll have to buy an external Bluetooth GPS).
*its flash is top as a pocketlamp !
*so cheap now on the second hand units market!
*it's a Windows phone so you can install a lot of free and useful softwares ! You can visit the xda website and you'll see how many things you can do with a Windows smartphone and specially with a HTC one !!!

Here's a list of FREE software you HAVE TO install on the TyTN in order to enjoy using it and that will work without lagging :
*Total Commander (the best explorer for your files!)
*PocketCM ImageViewer
*Calendar+
*pBar
*PPC Pim Backup (to backup and restore your Windows phone in just few minutes and very easily!).
*iContact (very good phonebook!)
*Opera Mini 5 beta 2 (the best browser!)
*Palringo (the best multimessenger soft!)
*Google Maps
*MSS Converter
*Skype (to send SMS at low cost!)
*MO-Call (international calls at low cost!)
*Midomi (it'll tell you the name of the song played on the radio or TV in few seconds !)
*Kinoma FreePlay (a multimedia soft)
*MIDlet Manager
*MyStopWatch
*Pocket Forecast
*PocketCM Keyboard (much bigger virtual keyboard)
*Skyfire (a web browser)
*Windows Live
*Facebook
*YouTube

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Anonymous
ps4
27 Dec 2009

samuel, 19 Dec 2009well,I have just been introduced to htc[tytn] and I must sa... moreYour phone has still much to offer.

If you're looking for updates, new ROMs and much, much more, I'd suggest you got started here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=254

It's the best, most updated, most completee site I can recommend!

There's also http://htcpedia.com/

Besides that, try google for any specific need you have.
You'll be amazed on the huge variety of software (Radios, ROMs, apps and games) that is available for our TYTN!

Enjoy your phone.
Season's Greetings!

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samuel
N7A
19 Dec 2009

Anonymous, 02 Dec 2009That's a very OLD update, but... Can this be IT? http:/... morewell,I have just been introduced to htc[tytn] and I must say the function are ok.I want to find out if its update is available for now and also want to know if certain functions such as radio could be installed.kindly reply through my email address;samkuedi@yahoo.com -i'll be grateful if you could answer me to enable me make use of my device,thanks.

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Anonymous
psj
16 Dec 2009

I've also hadone for more than a year without any problems so far.

Battery life could be bette Sure, but it's still better than many current models, so I guess I won't complain. ;o)

It's a great reliable phone.
It has great sound quality, video call, WiFi, Infra Red and Bluetooth!
What more could you ask for? What more could you need?
Very happy with mine.
And I sure don't intend to spend money on a new model soon...

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henko
PBR
07 Dec 2009

Been using it for more than 1 year, and still very satisfied with it. Never have any major problem with it. Wifi still works well, HSDPA internet connection works well, phone call never be a problem, casing still looks okay (unlike lots of those hi-end nok** phones which the paints' easily peel off). The only drawback is it's RAM & ROM capacity is small to be compared with today's most mid to hi-end PDAs. Oh yeah, and the battery capacity too, wish it could last longer. But anyway, still love the phone!!!

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Anonymous
psj
02 Dec 2009

Kira, 02 Dec 2009hello , i am Kira , i have a htc tytn herm 200 , i wander i... moreThat's a very OLD update, but...
Can this be IT?

http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownloadList.aspx?p_id=13&act=sd&cat=2

Anyway, if you exerience any problems, I would advise getting in touch (via email, for example) with HTC and ask them for any further advice,

Good Luck.

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Kira
ftB
02 Dec 2009

hello , i am Kira , i have a htc tytn herm 200 , i wander if you give me how i can find and installe windows mobile 6.1 on my tytn ?
thank you for your answers.

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Anonymous
psn
29 Nov 2009

light, 29 Nov 2009hello evrey one ...... i am a univercity student and i have... moreNot sure... sorry!

Here's the right place to ask for help:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/

And here you have a thread dedicated to our phone (TYTN = HERMES)

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=254

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426165

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=425694

I guess you already have a good starting point.

Good Luck with your "Quest"!

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light
ftB
29 Nov 2009

hello evrey one ...... i am a univercity student and i have a tytn with spb mobile shell 3.5 version end its very cool , i love my pocket and i use it every day in my classe , i have many games ...... many softwers ...... many thinges onit .
but i have a simple question :" can the "touchflo 2d manilla " runne in the tytn , and how you can install it ?
thank you for you help .......... WML

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Anonymous
psk
28 Nov 2009

Izaac, 26 Nov 2009Is it possible to install WM7 on this? Had a HTV Magicia... morewindows mobile 7 ISN'T available, yet!

Not until next year... no certain realease date up to now.

What you've got for newer models is an upgrade to your current TYTN OS (WM 6.1) which is WM 6.5.

SOme of the newer models as the Diamond2 may update their ROMS officially.
Brand new phones are being sold with 6.5 already installed, but I believe that is "too much" for the HTC TYTN.

As far as I'm concerned I've seen some 6.5 ROMS available to our TYTNs, but I've read reports they're slow and use too much RAM.
I like my phone as it is. :)

I'd stay well away of that (WM6.5) if I were you!

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Izaac
0As
26 Nov 2009

Is it possible to install WM7 on this?

Had a HTV Magician for a year ago, and during that time I wished for one with WM7 capabilities.

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Anonymous
psm
24 Nov 2009

This is the best phone I've always had.

That's why I still keep it and use it daily.
All the features I need... Not a problem so far!
It truly stands the test of time.
It is worth every vote it gets, so why isn't it on the "Top 15"?

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BIG BAN
Nam
23 Nov 2009

can i put tracker on my phone

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Anonymous
ps4
15 Nov 2009

Anonymous, 15 Nov 2009I put a password word protect but now when i switch the pho... moreSure you are not using CAPS LOCK.
The password recognises MAJOR and minor Caps.

Check out if you're "spelling" it correctly.

That never happened to me...

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Anonymous
fr9
15 Nov 2009

I put a password word protect but now when i switch the phone on it tells me it is the incorrect password even though that is the one I created
How do I work around this???

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Anonymous
psm
12 Nov 2009

Manya , 12 Nov 2009Can I install a GPS in this phone ? I love the phone and I... moreYou can install ANY GPS software that runs on Windows Mobile:

TomTom, Route66, NDrive, IGo, Route66, Co-Pilot... you name it (actually, if the memory card and your wallet i$ big enough... you can have them ALL!)!

You just need to buy a GPS Receiver that will "commnunicate" with your TYTN via bluetooth and will serve as "antenna".

This is what my experience tells me:

Pros: You'll get much LESS lag (i.e. a much more precise location) than when you use other phones with internal receiver/antenna.

Cons: You'll need to take the GPS Receiver ALWAYS with you.
No Receiver = No "LIVE" GPS.

Anyway, the software you'll install - even without your receiver - will work!
That means, you can still visualise maps, plan trips, check distances, etc.
Obviously, you won't "be guided-as-you-go" as you travel and you won't get real-time positioning.

Try to check the software you prefer, the one that has better maps, etc.

Don't forget you may have/own MORE than ONE Software on your phone.
You can prefer Route66 in some areas and TomTom (no Ad intended!) in others, even abroad.
Easy: Just install both and run the one you prefer depending on your location/planned trip.

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Manya
j2p
12 Nov 2009

Can I install a GPS in this phone ?
I love the phone and I dont want to change or have another thing plug in my car .
Remember I am not very tech oriented
Any help will be appreciated .

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psj
11 Nov 2009

Anonymous, 11 Nov 2009i use this phone.. awesome..!!!I couldn't agree more.

Full of functions, plenty of software available and still... a great phone! :o)

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