HTC Touch Pro Speed Hacks and Tweaks
Out of the box, the HTC Touch Pro is really an amazing device. However, it still brings the infamous Windows Mobile lag with it. While the lag is not as bad as previous Windows Mobile smartphones, it still is present and may bug people who notice the lag.
Slow tab scrolling in TouchFlo 3d, laggy scrolling in windows, slow opening programs, slow opening menus, etc are all typical lag indicators.
The good thing is, there are a few things tweaks you can perform to make the Touch Pro more responsive. First off, you will need to install Advanced Configuration Tool on your phone. Before you can install Advanced Config, you need to install .NetCF 3.5 which can be found here:
Once you’ve installed .NetCF 3.5, download and install Advanced Config here:
http://www.touchxperience.com/en/advanced-configuration-tool/downloads.html
After you have installed the program on your phone, launch the program and make the following changes:
Under the “Perfomances” category:
- Change file system cache to 8MB
- Change file system filter cache to 131072
- Change Glyph cache to 32KB
Here’s what the configuration should look like:
After you’ve made the changes above, soft-reset your device for the changes to take effect. Once the phone is booted up, enjoy the increased speed and performance from your Touch Pro!
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what exactly does this do? does it help the 3d software? loading of programs? does this take up ram?
leo
8 Nov 08 at 2:01 pm
It makes the interface more responsive and also a bit smoother. Yes, it does help the 3d interface and loading of programs. It does take up a little RAM, but not much to even notice.
prochobo
8 Nov 08 at 5:55 pm
Advanced Config utility is great. Just implemented it and got it going, but what I really want to know is how to delete certain applications and / or files from my device. I’m looking for a way to associate pocket Player with the music tab that is currently associated with Sprint Music. also there are two music files that I can’t seem to delete - samples of someone’s brother’s band or something…Any suggestions?
C. Colquhoun
10 Nov 08 at 9:24 pm
I don’t think you can change the music player in TouchFlo 3D because it is hard coded. Try using Total Commander to remove the files you’re trying to get rid of.
As for removing programs, typically they’re uninstalled by going to Start -> Settings -> System -> Remove Programs
prochobo
11 Nov 08 at 10:32 am
@C. To remove the sample music files create a new playlist first. Add your own files to the new playlist. Make the new playlist your default. Remove the samples from their playlist. Remove the files from storage. cheers Ron
Ron
17 Nov 08 at 2:52 am
i loaded the program on to my touch pro. But can’t get to work please help.
i have the progam on the storae card but everythime i try to install it it keep try to open up opera.
lue yang
19 Nov 08 at 1:01 am
You have to install the program to your main storage memory, not the microSD card.
prochobo
19 Nov 08 at 12:49 pm
Says I need a different .net framework
Bunson
23 Nov 08 at 8:37 pm
You’re going to need .Net 3.5 CF, which can be found here:
http://rapidshare.com/files/74438597/NETCFv35.zip
Install .Net 3.5 first, then install Advanced Config
prochobo
24 Nov 08 at 1:12 pm
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30 Nov 08 at 11:26 pm
So… this wont mess up my phone right?
Tim
4 Dec 08 at 12:45 am
there are 3 .cab files in the .net framework zip file which do i install first or do i install all 3?
kitolo
4 Dec 08 at 2:54 am
Tim: No, it shouldn’t. I’ve never heard of this messing up anybody’s phone.
Kitolo: You should install NETCFv35.wm.armv4i.cab
prochobo
4 Dec 08 at 10:47 am
Um… you say to make the file system cache 8MB, and that it should look like the screenshot… but in the screenshot, the file system cache is 32MB. So which is it?
sreams
5 Dec 08 at 4:26 pm
I just upgraded to the HTC Touch Pro and I would like to know where do I place the Advance configuration Application on the phone. Which folder.Then once I do that how do I run the program? Thanks in advance
Darius
6 Dec 08 at 1:45 pm
Ah, I’m sorry, I meant it to be 8MB file system cache. I will update the post, thanks for pointing it out.
Darius: Copy the .cab file to any folder on your phone. Then use the file explorer to browse to the file. Then open the .cab and it should automatically install. You must install the program on the device memory, not the storage card.
prochobo
8 Dec 08 at 12:47 pm
Ok I’ve done these… are there any others?
smcpartlin
11 Dec 08 at 1:26 pm
Not really. This is about as much as you can do short of flashing a custom ROM. If you’re up to the task, custom ROMs are MUCH faster than stock. I flashed to a custom ROM and will never go back to stock; the performance is excellent. Nearly as snappy as Treos and iPhones!
prochobo
11 Dec 08 at 1:41 pm
Maybe I’m alone but I have followed everything correctly and tried like 100 times and still can’t seem to get this to work:
I downloaded .NET Compact Framework 3.5 to my desktop.
I then dragged this “NETCFSetupv35.msi” file that it gave me to my device (main storage.)
I then tried installing it on my device by clicking it in my main storage.
This is where I get “There is no application associated with NETCFSetupv35. Run the application first, then open this file from within the application.”
Otherwise I am supposed to have “Advanced_Configuration_Tool_v3.3″ on my desktop and then dragged into device when I have the framework installed…correct? Thanks in advance.
Tony
16 Dec 08 at 10:04 pm
You install the “NETCFSetupv35.msi” file on your desktop, not on your phone. During the installation, it will ask you to connect your phone via ActiveSync so it can install the .NET Framework to your phone. Then you execute the .cab Advanced Configuration Tool file on your phone to install.
prochobo
17 Dec 08 at 7:18 pm
Prochobo: Yes. I’ve tried that. During installation however it did not ask me to connect my phone via ActiveSync. It just said the necessary files will be installed the next time the device is connected. So i connect and drag my advanced config zipped file into the main storage. I unzip it on the phone and run the .exe and I get “An unexpected error has occurred in AdvancedConfig.exe. Select Quit and then restart the program…blah blah. This application requires a newer version of the Microsoft .NET Compact Framework than the version installed on this device.”
(This is all on the Touch Pro)
Anything?
Tony
17 Dec 08 at 8:39 pm
can anyone explain what exactly is the GLyph Cache? and is there anything else that you can do to speed up your touch pro? yea? thxxx
Tim
18 Dec 08 at 1:02 am
ahh I figured out my problem. Turns out I need to put all the zipped advanced config information into the My Device->Windows section of my phone.
Tony
18 Dec 08 at 10:07 am
This message is for Tony. You seem very informed on the HTC Pro. Can you please help me. I a looking for a program that will allow me to use my Pro as a tethered modemn. Any info would be helpful PLEASE. Just a website or program name that you would recommend. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! My email is molakia@hotmail.com Thanks
Missy
21 Dec 08 at 2:33 pm
Thanks Prochobo for the post.. I just installed the programs..
I think I notice an improvement on my TP.. Although there is still a slight lag…
You said earlier that you flashed your TP with custom ROM? Would you mind sharing what Hard SPL and ROM you are using?
Because Ive been looking for a good one without any problems in it.
Cheers
Harry
28 Dec 08 at 2:39 pm
where is the performance category on the phone?
steve
2 Jan 09 at 4:24 pm