HTC HD2 Leo is a great phone which comes with all the modern hardware & features

a phone can support. By default it provide various functionalities & easy acces
s to most phone features. But like any other phone it too has many hidden option
s which can be unlocked or enable in order to run your beast at its maximum.
Here are some Tips & Tricks:
Note you will need a registry editor and file editor that can unhide system file
s. Resco supply both apps and are recommended but are not the only apps out ther
e. Changing registry can be dangerous, use these at your own risk.
1. Enable Hidden Default Games
Go to the Windows directory and copy bubblebreaker.exe and solitaire.exe to the
games folder in Windows\Start Menu. Make sure to unhide system files.
2. Enable Website Thumbnails When Navigating Back in Opera
Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Info and change EnableVisualBack from 0 to 1. Press ba
ck key and use gestures to go back pages.
3. Increase Resolution of Back Thumbnails
Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Prefs\User Prefs and change History Thumbnail Size fro
m 128 to 512.
4. Increase Number of Opera Tabs
Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Prefs\User Prefs and change Maximum Allowed Tabs from
3 to say 9 (or any number)
5. Enable Hidden Owner Info in Settings\Personal Folder
Go to HKLM\ControlPanel\Owner and change Hide from 1 to 0 and then reset. You ca
n now enter your name you want to register old apps.
6. Enable NaviPanel Without Owning the Car Kit/Navigation Dock
Go to Windows folder and copy NaviPanel.exe as a shortcut to Windows\Start Menu
folder.
7. Get the old Task Manager Back
To be able to really close programs using the X instead of just minimizing the pro
gram and leaving it in memory,
install Duttys HTC Task Manager (4662), restart and the X is back. Also in Setti
ngs you can configure its function.
8. Add Task Manager to Home Screen Quick Links
Copy the hidden TaskMgr.exe file from your Windows folder to your Start Menu/Pro
grams folder. Now it s possible to place a shortcut on your Manila today and you c
an open/close running programs with ease.
9. Change the Language of HTC Sense
Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\MUI\CurLang and change the value 409 to 408 (Hex) (for e
xample Greek) or try another value for your language. You can find all Windows L
ocale Codes here: http://www.science.co.il/Language/Locale-Codes.asp
Please read this thread before changing language: http://forum.xda-developers.co
m/showthread.php?t=583878
10. Using the Back Key
You can use the actual back key at the bottom of your phone to go back a web pag
e or two in Opera, instead of bringing up the Opera menu and selecting the back
arrow.
11. Exiting Volume Screen
For quick exit of the volume screen, tap anywhere in the dark grey background su
rrounding the vertical slider button.
12. Reduce Errors in Typing
In Input options, disable the number of words to show in T9 for less mistakes wh
en typing and thus faster entry.
13. Install Compact Net Framework 3.5 to Make Old Apps Work Again
Some apps you may have used on another phone will not work on the Leo unless you
install Compact Net Framework to your phone. Download the cab from the followin
g link and install to Device only not Storage Card and then reset. http://justpc
tech.com/PPC/NETCFv35.wm.armv4i.cab Also make sure your phone is using the 3.5 a
s default and not 2.5. Go here: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/.NETCompactFramework
Change the DWORD data of entry 2.0.7045.00 from 1 to 0. Next Change the DWORD da
ta of entry 3.5.7283.00 from 0 to 1 and then reset. This disables 2.0 and enable
s 3.5.
14. Activate Hidden Photo Modes
You can activate two hidden photo modes by using the following registry tweaks a
nd then reset:
To enable Video Share mode:
Mobile Device\HKLM\Software\HTC\Camera\P9
set Enable on 1?
To enable GPS Photo mode:
Mobile Device\HKLM\Software\HTC\Camera\P10
set Enable on 1?
15. How to Hard Reset your Phone
To hard reset your phone which means to delete ALL personal data and settings an
d have the phone in factory default conditions as if you turned on the phone for
the first time after purchasing, press the following buttons:
1. With the device turned off, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN butt
ons, then briefly press the POWER button.
2. Continue pressing the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons until you see this me
ssage on the screen:
This operation will delete all your personal data, and reset all settings to the
manufacturer default settings. Press VolUp to restore manufacturer defaults, or
press other keys to cancel.
3. Release the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
4. Press the VOLUME UP button to perform the hard reset, or press any other butt
on to cancel the reset.
You can also use Clear Storage to reset your device back to factory default sett
ings.
1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap All Settings.
2. On the System tab, tap Clear Storage.
3. Enter 1234 and then tap Yes.
Make sure you back up all your data such as Contacts, Appointments etc or they w
ill be gone forever.
16. Get True 5 Mega pixel Resolution When Using Camera
To get 5MP instead of 4MP resolution when using your camera, you must switch off
Widescreen mode in the Advanced Menu.
* Normal screen = 2592 x 1944 pixels = 5,038,848 pixels = 5MP
* Widescreen = 2592 x 1552 pixels = 4,022,784 pixels = 4MP
17. Increase Resolution of Panoramic Photos NON WORKING
By default, panoramic photos are less than 1 mp. This registry tweak increases r
esolution to about 7 mp.
Go to: HKLM/Software/HTC/Camera/P3
Adjust MainCamCaptSize to 1024 and MainCamSupportCaptSize to 1744. Soft reset.
Default 1mp is: MainCamCaptSize 64 and MainCamSupportCaptSize 80. Soft reset.
18. Get Better Video Quality When Using Camera
Use MPEG format instead of H.263 for better quality video output. This option ca
n be found by going to the Advanced Setting from the Video Settings menu. Once t
here, go to Capture Format and change format if necessary.
19. Improve Suggested T9 Dictionary With Custom Words
The Leo has a very useful hidden application in the Windows directory. You need
to unhide hidden system and Rom files in order to find it. Find the file eT9MyWor
ds.exe in the Windows directory and add a shortcut to this file in your Windows/S
tart Menu folder.
When in the application, add the most common words you use when using the keypad
such as names, locations, user names, email addresses and other words not commo
n in the standard T9 dictionary. For example if you are based in London, UK you
could add the following locations:
Leicester, Piccadilly, Tottenham, Soho, Charring, Euston, Trafalgar, Clapham,
and words such as BRB, DVD, coz, lol, xoxo, username@hotmail.com, ciao, etc.
20. Which Gloves Work With Capacitive Screen
Now winter is approaching it may be a hassel to constantly remove your gloves to
touch the screen and USE your phone. Buy yourself a pair of thin leather gloves
unlined or silk lined. The thinner the better. You will find that the screen ca
n still register your fingertips even through the thin leather. If you are male
and cannot find thin enough men s gloves, try a larger size in women s gloves. Googl
e Dent s Extra Soft 3000 gloves for a pair that definately works with Leo screen. I
own them and tested them.
21. Amazing Collection of HTC Sense Theme Tweaks
Visit this link and check out all the modifcations to your Sense theme: http://f
orum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=583862
22. Change Your Quicklinks from 9 to 16 Slots
Amazing tweak. Now have a 4 x 4 grid of quicklinks instead of a 3 x 3 grid. Inst
all this (3038) and reset. Please note you can only use the default black weathe
r wallpaper when using the cab and also contacts photos will not show. If you wi
ll only use your quicklinks for apps and don t mind the black wallpaper, go ahead.
23. Enable Haptic Feedback in Opera for Link Clicking
Go to HKLM\Software\Opera\Defaults
Add new DWORD Value as Name: VibrationEnabled and DWORD Data (dec): 1
24. Enable LED Notification Setting in Sound and Notifications
If you want your LED to flash when you have a new message, missed call or voicem
ail.. well you can t as it is greyed out. However the following registry entries c
an be modified to enable them or use the cab at end of post. Reset after changes
.
New Message:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{A877 D65B-239C-47a7-9304-0D347F580
408}]
AvailableOptions =dword: change to 15
Missed Call:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{A877 D660-239C-47a7-9304-0D347F580
408}]
AvailableOptions =dword: change to 15
Voice Mail:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\Notifications\{A877 D661-239C-47a7-9304-0D347F580
408}]
AvailableOptions =dword: change to 15
25. Allow Audio Booster to Stay On.
Notice how after every song Audio Booster turns off again? A very simple solutio
n is to press the Home button and not the Done softkey. This keeps Audio Booster r
unning.
26. Add Your Own Album Art to Music Folders
Make sure the image you wish to use is 256×256 pixels, 96dpi and save it to your P
C. Rename the image to the following format: ~hTC_Album Name.vin. Please note th
at the change refers also to the file extension as it will now become a vin file
. Copy this file to the folder of your specific album on your Storage Card. Exam
ple: If the album is called Abba Gold, then your vin file will be ~hTC_Abba Gold
.vin.
27. Disable Auto Screen Lock
If you use S2U2, you would have hated the double lock annoyance. Now you can tur
n off default Auto Screen Lock.
Go to HKCU\ControlPanel\Keybd and change DeviceLockWhenSuspend to 0.
28. Change QuickLink Display Names
If you don t like your Quicklinks display names being truncated and looking like f
or example Resco Regi.. and would prefer it look like Reg Edit then you can edit the
display names here: HKLM/Software/HTC/Manila/Home/x then edit the DispName.
(x = the quicklink position)
29. Tips to Improve Typing Accuracy on Keyboard
Tap each key very lightly and watch the keyboard as you type each letter. Don t wa
tch the suggested words that pop up. Type at a moderate pace. Don t rush. Try the
Align Screen option in the Settings/System/Screen menu. Don t press hard. Press as
light as physically possible barely touching the screen and wait at each crossh
air until it moves. If you are right handed, for the middle and two right most c
rosshairs use your right thumb and for the left two most crosshairs use your lef
t thumb. If you were holding the phone with both hands and wanted to touch somet
hing on the extreme left of screen you would use your left thumb would you? Also
, turn on Spell Correction in Touch Input options.
30. Activate Voicemail 30 Seconds After Call Rings
For those who find that an incoming call goes too quickly to voicemail and does
not give you enough time to answer it you can increase the delay up to 30 second
s now. Go to Settings, Personal Tab, Phone, Services, Call Forwarding and Get Se
ttings. You can change the delay from 5 to 30 seconds under the forwarding optio
n. If that does not work based on your carrier, try this:
reg edit: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ControlPanel\PhoneCallFwd
change DelaySeconds value to 30 which should indicate 30 seconds.
31. Move Start Menu Apps to Top of List
Press and hold any app on the start menu and you can then move it to the top of
the screen. If you want apps listed alphabetically, work backwards from z to A i
n regards to the order in which you move apps.
32. Real Exit for HTc Album
By defualt, when you click on the ok/X button in HTC Album, the app minimizes an
d does not exit. Make the following change to really exit the app and thus save
some program memory: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\HTC\HTCAlbumv ok_minim ize = dword
:0
33. Enable Auto Data Disconnect for Auto Email Downloads
When you have auto email downloads enabled, data is not disoconnected after mail
retrieval and thus your battery is drained much faster. Modify the following re
g edit to have data disconnect after 60 seconds. You can test this by tapping on
the notfification bar while downloading emails and watch the data connection cl
ose after idle for 60 seconds. Please note. Data connection will NOT auto discon
nect if you have any HTC Sense auto download enabled such as Weather, Twitter, S
tocks, Facebook or Time Sync. Please set these apps to manual download only.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Comm\ConnMgr\Planner\Settings
CacheTime = 60
SuspendResume = should be blank. Delete GPRS_bye_if_device_off text.
VPNCacheTime = 60
34. Disable My Location
For a lot of owners My Location simply does not work therefor you can disable it
and stop it from showing in weather panel by using this (2049).
35. Enable Clickable Links in Zoomed Out Opera
This reg edit allows you to tap on a link without the need for zooming in first.
HKLM/Software/Opera/Info/az_overview_threshold
Change value from 64 to 32
36. Get BBC iPlayer Mobile Website Working on HD2
The current Opera 9.7 version on the HD2 is not detected by the BBC iplayer webs
ite. Here is a modifcation to Opera preferences you can do to get it to work. La
unch Opera and type: opera:config in the url bar. No http:// prefix needed. Tap
on User Prefs at bottom of the list and then scroll down to Custom User-Agent. D
elete ALL text in the box and enter HTC_Touch_HD_T8282. Scroll down to the botto
m of User Prefs list and hit Save. Exit Opera and restart it. Now go to http://b
bc.co.uk/mobile/iplayer. Videos are opened in your Streaming App on your phone.
37. Boost Performance:
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\StorageManager\FATFS
Change CacheSize to 4096
I am sure there will be lots more surprises in HTC HD2 Leo, if you have any tip
then please do let us know in the comments.