MightyRom has been one of the more famous and stable roms in the Windows Mobile hacking market.  I’ve been using them since the Touch Pro 1 and now use it with my Touch Pro 2. Let’s take a look at what you get when you install MightyRom!

To Learn how to Install MightyRom Check out both links below:

How to unlock Verizon HTC Touch Pro 2

How to install Verizon Custom Rom on HTC Touch Pro 2

Check out the links to MightyRom below:

MightyRom.com

PPCGeeks MightyRom thread

Now you have seen part one on how to Unlock Your Verizon HTC Touch Pro 2. Now its time to show you how to install the custom roms. In this video we will be working with the great Mighty Rom from MightyRom.com

For all the roms and customization head over to MightyRom.com to get all you need and also head over to the PPCGeeks.com thread on it here

Here is step 1 in how to hack your HTC Touch Pro. The unlocker which is the key element in getting custom roms on the device.  Be sure to download the link below.

Download the unlocker files here

Another cool feature of the HTC Touch Pro 2 is Straight Talk. Its a great feature that allows you switch between the speakerphone and earpiece just by putting the phone face down.  Its a great feature for business users and also regular users to access the speakerphone quickly for hands free talking if bluetooth headphones are not readily available.  Check out the video below to see.

One of the most anticipated phones of 2009 is the Touch Pro 2 from HTC. With its combination of a screen near the size of the HTC Touch HD and full QWERTY keyboard the HTC Touch Pro 2 looks to be the best all around Windows Mobile phone out there.

UPDATE:  This review has been updated to include items that were not in the original review. This however does not change the final conclusion of the review.

Quick Specs

• 3.6 480×800 Screen
• Windows Mobile 6.1 (Upgradable to 6.5)
• 528 MHz Processor
• Unlocked GPS
• Full Duplex Speakers
• Full QWERT Keyboard
• Tilt Screen
• 3.5 MM Headphone Jack
• 3.2 MP Camera

The HTC Touch Pro 2 starts off great with its solid hardware. The look is great as its sleek with a nice weight to that gives you a great feel of quality. The keyboard is also great to type on and with the new layout that is similar to a desktop keyboard and each key spaced between each other. You develop a nice flow once you begin typing on it and actually find yourself to be more accurate and fast.

Hardware Pics

The 528 MHz processor in the phone makes the OS very snappy and responsive and with a 183MB of total of memory available for programs there is virtually no sluggishness. GPS is unlocked from the start and Google Maps and Bing Search both work with it out of the box. Google Maps currently is the faster of the two and also the phone now supports the Locate Me feature in Google Maps which finds your location via cell phone tower. The screen is bright and vibrant with a 480×800 resolution and 3.6 inch screen size that makes it much more finger friendly for the touch screen. Sound is also great on the phone especially with the 3.5mm headphone jack which makes it a much better multimedia phone. The speakerphone is full duplex and is probably the best speakerphone on any cell phone in the market. Overall the hardware is solid and one of the best offering from HTC.

On the software side the phone comes with Windows Mobile 6.1 but is upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5 which will be coming up later this year. Windows Mobile 6.1 is a great OS but is now starting to show its age in the last few years. While it has all the features that most current OS competitors have, the user interface and experience is dated and needs to be revamped. The beginnings of that improvement have been done with Windows Mobile 6.5, but for 6.1 Touch Flo 3D has stepped in and has made great UI improvements and adds some key improvements as you see in the video review one of the top things is Touch Flo 3D in landscape mode which makes getting around much easier. The full encompass of Touch Flo into the operating system makes it a joy to use and should help out the windows mobile newbie to learn the OS and will be a welcome addition to us veterans out there. Making everything more finger friendly makes using the larger screen a joy and you will use the stylus less and less.

Battery Life on the phone is pretty good considering all that it does. You will get an average battery life of about 1.5 – 2 days with average use. Heavy usage your looking at about 1 – 1.5 day charge and most likely you are going to want to grab the extended battery. Program memory is about 183MB and around 74MB of that is available from a fresh restart. It’s using a lot of that memory just to run the phone but you do have a good amount of it available to run programs and apps. What I wonder if how much are we going to gain/lose with the upgrade to windows mobile 6.5. The phone app has a new dialer with bigger buttons and easier access to contacts and call history. When in a phone call you get a good amount of options to choose from while you are in a call. The phone app is a definitely a great upgrade from the version on the Touch Pr o 1. Video looks great and I will be testing out more codecs and videos apps in the future to figure out the optimal resolution, app and file format to watch videos on the phone. Also youtube look phenomenal on it. Its very close to the quality of the iPhone’s youtube app. Teeter is a great game that is highly addictive and shows you how the accelerometer works.

While in a call the phone proximity sensor will help save battery life as it will shut off the screen during a call when the top part of the phone on the front is covered and when uncovered the screen will come back on again unlocked. The speakerphone is also solid as its very loud and clear and the best speakerphone I’ve used ever on a smartphone or really any phone for that matter. When looking at the back and taking the battery door off you can see the 1500MaH battery which gives you a charger of about 2 days with normal usage. Also on the right side is where the micro SD card is hidden (not shown in video) and the stylus while doesn’t have the magnetic snap that the Touch Pro 1 did does have a switch on the inside so when you pull it out the phone will turn on and be unlocked. The camera controls are all touch screen based and provide you with a good amount of options and the pictures look pretty good for a 3.2 Megapixel camera.

Camera Pics

Overall HTC has done a great job with this phone and its one of the best Smartphone out there in the market. You can tell there has been a focus on the Touch Pro 2 to take the best elements from past HTC Devices and put them all in on device and they have done a solid job of that. If you are a fan of HTC device this will be great for you. If you’re fan of Windows Mobile this is probably the best phone out there (with Windows Mobile 6.1). If you are a fan of HTC and/or Windows Mobile this is the one to consider for your next upgrade. If you are new to Smartphone and shopping around looking at iPhone, Blackberry, Palm Pre or Nokia be sure to put the Touch Pro2 in your list of considerations.

We all knew it was coming but finally the Touch Pro 2 has been officially announced by T-Mobile. The first of many US carrier to carry the Touch Pro 2.  Some specs include a 3.2MP camera, WiFi, AWS 3G, GPS, stereo Bluetooth and 3.6in touchsreen  with Tilt and full qwerty keyboard to name a few of the specs. It will also be running Windows Mobile 6.1 but I’m sure the hackers out there will make a Windows Mobile 6.5 rom as soon as they can get their hands on it. See the press release inside.

T-Mobile USA Debuts HTC Touch Pro2 in the U.S.

New Tilting Touchscreen Device Available to T-Mobile Customers in mid-August

BELLEVUE, Wash.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–T-Mobile USA, Inc., and HTC Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Touch Pro2^™, a powerful, stylish device with an intuitive touch screen and user interface that enables customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected, informed and in control of work and life. The device will be available in a mocha finish to T-Mobile customers beginning Aug. 12.

Enabled for T-Mobile’s expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the HTC Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience along with popular features such as built-in GPS and location-based services. Featuring a 3.6-inch color WVGA touchscreen that slides back and tilts up to reveal a full-QWERTY keyboard, the screen is perfectly positioned for reading and creating e-mail, browsing the Web, using applications, and playing videos and games. A 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus also provides customers with an easy way to capture and share high-quality images and video as well as view that content on the crisp display.

The HTC Touch Pro2 also offers an efficient way for customers to manage their daily lives, whether at work or play. A single contact view displays the individual conversation history regardless of whether voice, text or e-mail was used. The HTC Touch Pro2 also includes Straight Talk technology, an integrated e-mail, voice and speakerphone experience that provides a simple way to respond to e-mail via a call, allows organizing conference calls from group e-mail, and makes it easy to turn any location into a conference room. Straight Talk delivers a high-fidelity voice and sound experience enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full-duplex acoustics.

HTC’s latest TouchFLO 3D interface is deeply integrated into a customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to deliver maximum consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus. This makes it easy for customers to view, edit and update Microsoft documents, conveniently access calendars and manage to-do lists. Access to Microsoft Voice Command also simplifies locating contacts in the address book, making phone calls, getting calendar information, playing music and starting programs. The HTC Touch Pro2 is also stereo Bluetooth^® capable.

“This summer, many people are balancing summer vacations and time away from the office with the pressures of the workplace,” said Travis Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “We are pleased to announce the HTC Touch Pro2, a uniquely designed device that will help customers manage their day-to-day activities, whether they are in the office or working from an airport, the local playground or the car.”

“The HTC Touch Pro2 offers the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone, while also delivering unparalleled elegance in both its exterior and user interface design,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “HTC and T-Mobile have a history of introducing groundbreaking products, and this collaboration continues with the debut of this highly anticipated device to the U.S. market.”

The new HTC Touch Pro2 is expected to be available nationwide in mid-August at T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers and online at http://www.T-Mobile.com.

For information where T-Mobile 3G service is available or to see T-Mobile’s Personal Coverage Check tool, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com/Coverage.

About T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc., is the U.S. operation of Deutsche Telekom AG’s Mobile Communications Business, and a wholly owned subsidiary of T-Mobile International, one of the world’s leading companies in mobile communications. By the end of the first quarter of 2009, more than 148 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.2 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standard. T-Mobile’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry and continues to pioneer industry-leading mobile experiences through design, usability and innovation. These experiences are sparked by how the mobile phone can improve how people live and communicate. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the current views of Deutsche Telekom management with respect to future events. The words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project” and “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates, and projections, and therefore you should not place too much reliance on them. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond Deutsche Telekom`s control, including, without limitation, those factors set forth in “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” contained in Deutsche Telekom’s annual report. If these or other risks and uncertainties materialize, or if the assumptions underlying any of these statements prove incorrect, Deutsche Telekom’s actual results may be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Deutsche Telekom does not intend or assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Via Businesswire

The Good

• Unlocked GPS
• Visual Voicemail Support

Some Drawbacks

• Visual Voicemail is subscription based
• Not much change since original rom.

This is a worthy update to do but don’t expect much pass the GPS unlocking and the Visual voicemail. No real new features outside of that.

Verizon yesterday released the update for the HTC Touch pro. Key added features include GPS unlocked and Visual Voicemail support.  There are other enhancements and improvements to the overall system as well.  Read on to grab the link  to the download hosted by PCD and look for the review coming up next week.

Download the Verizon HTC Touch Pro Update

A great and hilarious review from Teckno on the HTC Touch Pro 2.  He covers a great deal and the review is entertaining overall. Click on the jump to view.

Here is a look at the official YouTube app for windows mobile.  It seems to work much faster and smoother than the HTC app.