VZW ROM Upgrade MR2 (new as of 6/10)

[mixman]

There's a new VZW update for the TP2 as of June 16, 2010. Find it here:

http://www.pcdphones.com/our-devices/products/68-xv6875/downloads/35

Or better yet, get this cooked version:

http://www.mightyrom.com/2010/06/18/verizons-new-mr2-touch-pro-2-rom-and-the-lockunlock-dance/

 

[jfa1]

Let us know how its working for you.

 

[mixman]

It's been 48 hours and things are running well with the "cooked" version. I'm very happy with it. The Chef (Mr. X) did a great job. This takes the best of the VZW MR2 update and adds things like the HTC Task Manager back in (it's stripped out of the upgrade for some reason) as well as WiFi Router. Sweet. Granted, CABs are available for such features too.

 

[Dave Blake]

I added this thread to the FAQ thanks for posting it. What changes have you noticed?

 

[mixman]

I think the biggest improvement is having Sense 2.5 I really like the way things are layed out now. Gone is the lame calendar on the home screen and in it's place are shortcuts that can be fully customized (programs, contacts, etc.). The People application is much nicer now. I'll try and post some screen captures to better explain.

 

[Dave Blake]

Maxman can you try some of the tweaks in this thread:

http://forums.wmexperts.com/showthread.php?t=176001

They should work on the new Verizon 2.5 Sense but I don't have one to test. If they work I can change the thread title to add Verizon so people will know they work.

 

[mixman]

Here are some screen captures from Mr. X's (over at MightyROM.com) VZW MR2 tweeked ROM. I would imagine the stock MR2 is somewhat similar (except that the HTC Task Menu is missing for one thing).

 

[mixman]

Maxman can you try some of the tweaks in this thread:

http://forums.wmexperts.com/showthread.php?t=176001

They should work on the new Verizon 2.5 Sense but I don't have one to test. If they work I can change the thread title to add Verizon so people will know they work.

Tested:

Manila 2.5 No Top Curtains - Works
NoWeatherAnimations - Works
OMJ_Stop_ClockFlip - Works
16 Quick Links - Works but messes up VZW carrier text. It moves the "Verizon Wireless" text from the left to the right and places it on top of the Verizon graphical logo. However, I love the CAB and will search for a way to get rid of the carrier text or logo in order to use it.

 

[mixman]

Update:

I used the instructions here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=93777

To remove the carrier text that was conflicting with the carrier logo. Now "16 Quick Links" works perfectly.