HTC Titan (Windows Mobile phone)
USB 1.1 / HTC ExtUSB | |
Data inputs | QWERTY Keyboard and Touchscreen |
---|
The HTC Titan is a
ROM updates
On August 27, 2008, HTC released a ROM update adding Windows Mobile 6.1 to the XV6800 (Verizon Wireless) variant of the device.[1] However, this release blocks A-GPS access to all but applications which have been digitally signed by Verizon Wireless. Currently this is only VZ Navigator. Verizon has said that they will digitally sign other applications,[2] and hackers have released a software patch which bypasses the limitation.[3]
On July 21, 2008, HTC released a ROM update for the Sprint Mogul, which added Windows Mobile 6.1 to the device. It also added Sprint TV service.[4]
On March 10, 2008, HTC released a ROM update for the Sprint Mogul which enables EVDO Rev. A and
A ROM update for the Telus HTC P4000, dated July 27, 2007, is available.[6] The shipping ROM is available from HTC.[7]
Several ROM updates are available from UTStarcom, including one for the Sprint Mogul dated July 16, 2007[8] and the shipping ROM for the Bell HTC 6800.[9][10]
Any ROM update will return the phone to a factory state, so users should back up all data before upgrading and updating.
Versions
Carriers/Models include:
- Alltel HTC PPC6800
- Bell HTC 6800
- Qwest Mogul by HTC
- SprintMogul by HTC
- Telus HTC P4000
- US CellularHTC PPC6800
- Verizon WirelessHTC XV6800
- Telecom New ZealandHTC Titan (Ships running Windows Mobile 5)
- nTelos Wireless HTC 6800
GPS compatibility
Users of this phone have successfully installed and used other GPS map software applications (such as Tracky, iGuidance, TomTom, Fugawi, Garmin Mobile XT, CoPilot Live, Google Maps, and Microsoft's Live Search for Windows Mobile), which do not charge a service fee. The map applications are compatible with the built-in GPS receiver, provided users set the appropriate COM port for the map application. The built-in GPS receiver was intended by some wireless providers to be used preferably with Telenav, which is a service that charges users monthly fees or fees based on the amount of downloaded map data.
The GPS may not activate when the phone is used indoors (or without access to clear sky) or if the person is walking very slowly (< 1 mile/hour). External GPS antenna connection provision is provided [citation needed] for clear signal reception. Its important for the GPS to be activated for the various functions in the GPS software to be activated and used properly.
References
- ^ "UTStarcom Releases Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for XV6800". PhoneNews.com. 2008-08-27. Archived from the original on 2011-12-30. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ^ "Verizon Claims XV6800 Update Doesn't Block GPS, Just Makes Everyone Work with Verizon". PhoneNews.com. 2008-08-28. Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ^ "Hackers Bypass Verizon's XV6800 GPS Limitation". PhoneNews.com. 2008-09-10. Archived from the original on 2012-02-13. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ^ "HTC Launches Windows Mobile 6.1 Update for Sprint Touch and Mogul". PhoneNews.com. 2008-07-21. Archived from the original on 2011-10-01. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ^ "Touch Phone, PDA Phone, smartphone, Mobile Computer". HTC. Retrieved 2012-01-26.
- ^ products & services / business solutions / data services / devices and accessories / PDAs and converged devices / HTC P4000 Software Update - TELUS Mobility - British Columbia
- ^ "Touch Phone, PDA Phone, smartphone, Mobile Computer". HTC. Retrieved 2012-01-26.[permanent dead link]
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20071129220107/http://www.utstar.com/pcd/downloads/PPC6800SP%20MR%2007-16-07.zip. Archived from the original on November 29, 2007. Retrieved April 1, 2008.
{{cite web}}
: Missing or empty|title=
(help) - ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ [2][dead link]
External links
- High Tech Corporation
- Microsoft Windows Mobile
- HowardForums HTC Forum
- PPCGeeks Titan Forum
- XDA Developers Titan Forum
- XDA Developers HTC Titan Wiki
- Alltel HTC PPC6800
- Bell HTC 6800
- Sprint Mogul by HTC
- Telus HTC P4000
- Verizon Wireless XV6800
- SprintMogul.Net
- PhoneNews.com Phone Encyclopedia entry (Wiki) with downloads, usage, and capability notes
- The official site of the HTC Titan released On September 1, 2011