Noob Upgrading Questions - 8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario Software Upgrading

I had a lot of fun with Rom Kitchen when I had an original XDA (Siemens Branded)
Now I have a Wizard (Cingular 8125), and it's behaving funky. Since it's time for yet-another-fresh-install to clean things up, I thought I'd check the status here, and see if it was rom-kitchen time again.
Basically, I have a few desires:
1) To put some of the common aps I use into rom (iSilo, rdcalc, a sudoku game or two, and spb backup / utils)
2) Hopefully with the above aps installed, I won't have to spend as much time reloading / restoring from a backup.
3) WM6 -- should i? It would at least be worth a try.
So -- onto my questions: I've read a bit, and can follow the unlocking steps, etc, but -- I don't see any easy rom kitchen links. Does it still exist? Do people use something else instead? I see the pre-packaged roms -- but I have to ask: Why bother? If you're not upgrading to WM6, do the make that much difference?
And, are there any reasons *to* upgrade to WM6? Are WM5 apps mostly compatiable?
Thanks in advance,
-Dave

Anyone? Bueller?

Check WM6 or G4 sections. You'll find a LOT of cooked ROMs and some kitchens. Also look in main forum "Development and Hacking"

Another suggestion if you're 8125 is acting funky is to flash back to an original shipped ROM for a clean start. I've also noticed in some of the threads that spb pgms seems to cause some probs. Maybe look at them as well. But certainly go back to a "clean start"

Do you mean, instead of doing a hard-reset, reload the official rom? (It's running the official Cingular rom right now).

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T-Mobile ROM installation and a few questions.

after searching through Google and MoDaCo, I've come to the conclusion that the latest ROM for the Vario is 1.6.2.4 (WWE)
As far as I understand, there was supposed to be another update but it's been pushed to July.
This update is the AKU2 update (I dont know what it means)
Some said that installing the iMate K-Jam AKU2 onto the Vario will work, but will remove all T-Mobile apps and settings.
Is this true?
If so where can I get the apps and settings back as T-Mobile's website is a blank.
Now if all is well, where do I get this latest ROM?
Should I take any precautions?
What will I gain and lose system wise?
Finally, does anyone know where I can unlock the device.
Sorry for the truck load of questions.
Just want the best since I just got my vario and it seems pretty sluggish. A person from esato said that AKU2 would fix that.
What is the best ROM to install onto my T-Mobile (recommended)
(also, if the rom isn't like a regular executable, how would I install it?)
Kind regards!
Go to the Wizard forum and read the lokiwiz thread for unlocking - essential if you want to run different ROMs
A search on TMobile settings will bring up many posts but it's going to vary according to whether you use TZones or the unlimited internet access.
Apart from the internet access and, maybe, MMS I'm not sure what other TMobile stuff anyone would want.
I run the latest QTEK ROM and can recommend it for speed, stability etc etc and configuring MMS and Internet is no issue.
thank you very much for your prompt reply.
I did spot Loki and unlocked my phone, however I assume you mean CID Unlock am I correct?
What I was referring to when mentioning losing anything was any apps.
I am unsure if there is anything that T-Mobile Provides that I will need.
Is there any program that can back up the whole phone for free?
(that way I can back up settings and apps, upgrade the rom and then restore everything)
you recommended the Qtek rom because it's the latest, there were a few roms which said "Latest" but were not, just so that I do not make an error could you link me to the correct thread?
As I'm sure you understand, I'm worried that I might do something stupid and end up with a brand new brick.
edit:
I just purchased SPB Backup.
I'm hoping that'll be enough.
edit2:
I noticed in a thread below my thread that the latest Qtek rom causes some battery miscalculation and a drain for some. Is this still the case, is that the latest rom?
Can you link me to the appropriate rom?
Sadly it seems the battery meter is moved to the top.
Is it recommended that I wait for the T-Mobile Rom to be released?
What am I missing out on, besides better speed (since mine lags like nuts)
I'm sorry again for the questions. Perhaps my thread can be a sticky for beginners?
Kind regards, and thanks again.
Kei
edit3:
lol this is the first time this has happened (I recentley unlocked the phone and did a backup) but it just soft reset on it's own...
Is this common?
Wow, lot of information.
Latest QTEK ROM is the 186504-ruu_9100_2170702_21707102_20710_qtek_wwe_ship.exe
You need to CID unlock to install ROM's from other vendors.
There should not be any downside to the process though I'll qualify that when dealing with technology anything can happen. Read the lokiwiz thread in full and you'll see most of the good and occassional problem.
Not having ever used a TMo ROM I don't know what they bundle in there. However, I use TMo service with the QTEK ROM and have no issues - just had to cingure the GPRS for internet and the MMS settings.
No idea what the soft reset could be I'm afraid.
would you (or anybody)
be able to confirm battery problems after installing the latest Qtek rom?
(Or battery miscalculations)
I've downloaded a file called RUU_Prodigy_2170702_21707102_20710_QTEK_WWE_Ship.exe
I'm assuming thats the right one.
Does anyone know how to get the battery icon at the bottom and the clock at the top AFTER installing the Qtek rom?
Although people say the rom is more stable (wont reset so much)
I still don't know what I'll be gaining. Of course if it'll double to speed then it'll make it much worth it, because the K-Jam is sllooooow.
well it's been a while but I just wanted to confirm that the battery is indeed inaccurate.
I haven't found a way to move the battery icon and clock around.
Is the rom I mentioned still the latest and best?
Can someone link me to the latest and/or best (EVEN if it is the same ROM)

n00b questions

Hi,
I just got a Titan with Sprint and have tons of stupid questions. Is there a category in here where people won't mind me asking my questions? I'm new to mobile in particular, mobile windows, mobile devices but not new to windows and linux in general on desktop. So I have questions about imaging my device, cooking my own roms (for instance I've gotten my grubby little hands on the 3.16 GPS/EVDO revA test rom), recovering from disaster, etc before I start messing with and bricking my device. I want to make sure I can recovery after installing Google's android for example as I'm sure I'll probably kill it many times trying.
Thanks,
Chris
when i got here pre getting a wallaby i never even used a pocketpc before
was here for a long while before getting one
general pc knowlage and mainly pc knowlage
made it possible for me to help others who had pda's
before i got one myself
well that and reading other peoples posts
in general people dont mind any questions - no matter how "stupid" as long as you have taken the time and effort to search first.
There are many guides already posted on how to cook roms. This is not a simple task so take things one step at a time.
nose>grindstone
OK, thanks for clarifying. I guess I have two main generic questions to start.
Before I get started, what is the best way to create a complete backup image of my current setup? I've tried to find this out but I keep only seeing things about sprite backup and/or active sync but I suspect I need something else. I recall something about scraping a rom off your device but they didn't go into details. Plus I'm not very clear about the boot loader. Do I need to modify the boot loader and if I do will that screw up my chances of trying other things like Google's Android linux or other cooked windows mobile roms?
Lets assume I can figure out how to use a rom kitchen or whatever other tools I'll need to customize a rom to my liking, I get the feeling I shouldn't just dive in and start modifying things "willynilly" as things will go badly. What do I need to be careful about modifying and what can go wrong? I've only briefly glanced over some rom cooking threads as I wasn't sure where to start and if the instructions are extremely device-model-"centric" or not.
I'm happy to read or follow howtos if I just get links. I don't expect anybody to walk me through stuff.
Thanks,
Chris
generaly the "stuff" is devided into 2 cats
the stuff you put om it
and the rom itself
if you have the rom file you got on the pda or download the rom version you got the 2th
the rom on your device is not enuiqe and is just the same as any other rom of the same version from the same provider in case you got a custom rom from a phoneoperator like orange or o2 or.....
first one is pretty much what activesync sync and a new phone or a phone with a new rom can get access to the same stuff when synced to the pc apart from the programs later installed though same goes for a pda upgraded to a later rom and later downgraded to an earlier rom
speritebackup and such backup programs does what activesync does plus auto reinstall programs manualy installed lated on

T-Mobile MDA on ATT Network (newbie alert)

I'm new to all of this, so please bear with me.
I know that the device is G4. I've already played around with flashing to where I've only flashed once and flashed using the Faria G4 step by step...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298967
I'd like to try a different ROM, but different things I've read have mentioned flashing back to the original ROM and starting over. However, I don't have the T-Mobile ROM. In the end, I would be using the device on ATT's network. I didn't know if I could "start from scratch" by using the ATT rom (RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship_1.exe).
I pretty much want to blow away the T-Mobile stuff as I'll never use them.
I'm doing all of this because "something's wrong". It seems that any use of the wi-fi and using IE kills the battery. If I set the power management to anything other than "best performance" I cannot surf the net as everything "times out" and pages don't load.
The reason I started all of this is because I needed the newer version of WM so I could connect to an AP using WPA with AES. The WM5 that was on the MDA didn't have AES.
Any ideas/thoughts/help?
bluesfan77 said:
I'm new to all of this, so please bear with me.
I know that the device is G4. I've already played around with flashing to where I've only flashed once and flashed using the Faria G4 step by step...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298967
I'd like to try a different ROM, but different things I've read have mentioned flashing back to the original ROM and starting over. However, I don't have the T-Mobile ROM. In the end, I would be using the device on ATT's network. I didn't know if I could "start from scratch" by using the ATT rom (RUU_Wizard_225111_22511102_022511_CWS_WWE_Ship_1.exe).
I pretty much want to blow away the T-Mobile stuff as I'll never use them.
I'm doing all of this because "something's wrong". It seems that any use of the wi-fi and using IE kills the battery. If I set the power management to anything other than "best performance" I cannot surf the net as everything "times out" and pages don't load.
The reason I started all of this is because I needed the newer version of WM so I could connect to an AP using WPA with AES. The WM5 that was on the MDA didn't have AES.
Any ideas/thoughts/help?
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I never flash to an original ROM when trying new ones. I don't believe in the myth that an official ROM provides a strong base for upgrading. It's all a matter of deleting bytes and writing new ones so why bother?
If you don't want operator customizations then just do a hard-reset (loosing all user data) and soft-reset before the customization process. But i strongly advise to try new 6.1 ROMs out there that you'll have a great system to work with (don't forget to use an overcloking/CPU sacling app to get speed)
cheers
mestrini said:
I never flash to an original ROM when trying new ones. I don't believe in the myth that an official ROM provides a strong base for upgrading. It's all a matter of deleting bytes and writing new ones so why bother?
If you don't want operator customizations then just do a hard-reset (loosing all user data) and soft-reset before the customization process. But i strongly advise to try new 6.1 ROMs out there that you'll have a great system to work with (don't forget to use an overcloking/CPU sacling app to get speed)
cheers
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YUP! Very well said m8 excellent tip and info,cudn't agree more myself.I have never reflashed to any stock rom before any upgrade and never had any problems.
I'll just add here,as you have a G4 device,don't use 'Shell Tool',just 'HardSPL' it and you'll never feel the need to reflash any official stock rom to have a solid base.
Cheers!
zabardast_1 said:
I'll just add here,as you have a G4 device,don't use 'Shell Tool',just 'HardSPL' it and you'll never feel the need to reflash any official stock rom to have a solid base.
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That's one other thing I wanted to check. The instructions I've read on this site explain pretty well the step by step of going from the original ROM to a new ROM. I followed the "Wizard Windows Mobile 6 for newbies" on the wiki and then used the files from the Faria how-to. Once I've did the HardSPL install steps, is it always there? Or was it overwritten by the new ROM?
I guess I'm wondering what step I would start at for a new ROM...would I just repeat all the steps?
Also, I guess I'll always have to do the soft reset to stop the T-Mobile stuff from loading? If anything, I'd rather have the ATT stuff as I'd use their network and not T-Mobile or just have nothing.
The last thing I don't want is a brick.
Thanks for all the help! This is quite the learning experience and after my first flash I totally "geeked out".
Also, I've notice that it seems some of the ROMs are unclear as to if they are G4 or not. Unless I missed it, is there, by chance, a running list of all the ROMs? Or is it just a matter of reading all the pages of the forum? It'd be handy if there was a list of all the ROMs and if they were G4 or not.
bluesfan77 said:
That's one other thing I wanted to check. The instructions I've read on this site explain pretty well the step by step of going from the original ROM to a new ROM. I followed the "Wizard Windows Mobile 6 for newbies" on the wiki and then used the files from the Faria how-to. Once I've did the HardSPL install steps, is it always there? Or was it overwritten by the new ROM?
I guess I'm wondering what step I would start at for a new ROM...would I just repeat all the steps?
Also, I guess I'll always have to do the soft reset to stop the T-Mobile stuff from loading? If anything, I'd rather have the ATT stuff as I'd use their network and not T-Mobile or just have nothing.
The last thing I don't want is a brick.
Thanks for all the help! This is quite the learning experience and after my first flash I totally "geeked out".
Also, I've notice that it seems some of the ROMs are unclear as to if they are G4 or not. Unless I missed it, is there, by chance, a running list of all the ROMs? Or is it just a matter of reading all the pages of the forum? It'd be handy if there was a list of all the ROMs and if they were G4 or not.
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Well,once 'HardSPL' applied will remain 'HardSPL' unless you remove it personally to revert back to official stock wm5 rom .Remember,there's no official wm6 upgrade offered by either T-mobile or At&tt,all the wm6 roms available here in this forum are custom build wm6 roms and they don't have any T-mobile or At&tt stuff included in them.
All the wm6 custom build roms are safe for G4 devices as they don't have any IPL/SPL included in them.Only roms with IPL/SPL in it are not safe for flashing to a G4 phone.Even after the 'HardSPL',the official stock rom cannot be flashed,until and unless,first 'HardSPL' is to be removed and official G4 IPL/SPL are flashed back.
Cheers!
Ok, now I understand!
Thanks!
I'm having a lot of fun with this.

Advice on HTC extended ROM.

Hey guys,
Just a quicky I think. I have flashed several ROMs and there always seems to be a consistent post ROM flash setup that runs on my HTC branded kaiser. I am not sure if this install is undoing any of the goodness that the ROM cookers perform for us, maybe even perhaps making my phone a little unstable.
I know there are tools that can unlock/show the extended ROM but I always thought this might be part of the ROMS I have flashed but recently realised it may be from HTC from the original ROM.
Is it advisable to remove this somehow? Or is this kind of thing normal just to leave intact and allow the customizations to take place.
I am now running Duttys latest for the Kaiser and once again it ran this setup post flash, and anytime I do a hard reset. I would like to disable it if there is any easy way?
Many thanks,
the kaiser does not have an extended rom
I see, my assumption from having a hermes prior to this I guess. So I guess it is safe to assume that these post flash config apps are actually cooked into the ROMS then.
Thanks,
hermes does but kaisers don't.

Help.. I f..... up.. again :)

I am trying to get the cool 4 shortcut buttons and was directed to something called Cookies Home Tab. I installed it but no program showed up.
I would then try and uninstall it an install it again with sense deactivated, but when choosing uninstall on the program (which shows up on the "remove program" menu, but not in the start menu) the "busy-cursor" is just rotating and nothing happens. I tried powering off and try again, and the same thing happens: It says its uninstalling, but it takes forever and nothing happends.
Can someone help? How do I get the program properly installed. I am running a danish original rom and assumed it would be compatible when directed there. I am not sure where to find my sense version. Can it be that its 2.16xxxxx or is that windows?
came99 said:
I am trying to get the cool 4 shortcut buttons and was directed to something called Cookies Home Tab. I installed it but no program showed up.
I would then try and uninstall it an install it again with sense deactivated, but when choosing uninstall on the program (which shows up on the "remove program" menu, but not in the start menu) the "busy-cursor" is just rotating and nothing happens. I tried powering off and try again, and the same thing happens: It says its uninstalling, but it takes forever and nothing happends.
Can someone help? How do I get the program properly installed. I am running a danish original rom and assumed it would be compatible when directed there. I am not sure where to find my sense version. Can it be that its 2.16xxxxx or is that windows?
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If you cannot find your manila version, or at least search on how to find it, you really need to learn more before you mess up your phone.
I assume you did a hard reset after your registry issue. If not I suggest you do as you will probably have to do it a few times as you attempt to customize your device.
Your manila version can be found in Settings\Device Info\Software Info.
Read the thread on Cookies Home tab for compatable versions and install instructions. Post your questions there.
p.s. Thanks for implying...
I am really sorry for sounding like a total noob, but I DID read the post, installation instructions and whats not. I also read the "how to find your manila version" which also said to go to settings tab - device info - software info. The thing is that its danish on my phone and I cant find anything called device info on my tab, only "about" which leads me to a webpage with a lot of copyright and legal mumble jumble.
When going to settings - advanced - about the device I get a tab called version, where it says Rom Version 2.16.403.1 (67041) dan. But I dont know if thats it.
But lord, how many original stock roms can there be? Its a pretty new phone and I installed every HTC update available to me. I must say that configuring this little diamond seems to take a rocket scientist or above. I can use a computer pretty well, but getting a little modifications to the HTC UI seems to take a phd
You seem like a nice guy, and I would like to learn. Maybe you can help me out so I dont have to ask so many noobish questions. I really tried to learn by myself but it is a new world to me and it is quite overwhelming.
1) I read that installing a rom is ireversible. Does that really mean that I under no circumstances can replace the original software? Is a cooked rom really a whole other OS and replace windows mobile 6.5 completely? Or is it just a modified windows?
2) What is the distinction between HTC Sense, Touch Flo and Manila, if any? As far as I read the black and white icons is manila and the colored ones is sense... Is that true? And does that mean that I cant use any programs that needs manila to run if I have the HTC Ui with the colored icons?
I hope the above questions helps me to a basic understanding, so I further on dont have to ask so many questions.
PS) after installing TD2 tools my screen rotation line in my system registry came back, and I got rid of the landscape.. Thats one problem solved. Call recording aswell. If I find a way to get these 4 shortcut-buttons available and set one of them to my to-do list I think Im done.. No more tampering.. I promise.
came99 said:
1) What exactly is the difference between installing Cookies Home tab and installing another rom? As I understand it, a rom is a whole other OS, where this software only is a skin? Correct?
Correct, The ROM is the whole OS, where CHT is a modification to the Sense (Manila) UI.
2) I read that installing a rom is ireversible. Does that really mean that I under no circumstances can replace the original software?
No, You must first install hard SPL to be able to flash a cooked(custom) ROM.
Once you install HSPL, your device is considered "out of warranty".
However you can reflash a Stock ROM and then reflash Stock SPL to return the phone to the factory state for warranty purposes. So it can be reverted.
3) What is the distinction between HTC Sense and Manila, if any?
They are one and the same, also referred to as Touch Flo 3D (TF3D)
4) The original question about getting Cookie to work, if someone feels like helping.
If you have installed Cookie's Home Tab and soft reset, when you are on your home screen you should see the flip clock (assuming that in Settings\System\Home\Items is set to HTC Sense), on top right of that is a little dash, this opens up additional panels for your shortcuts.
There should also be a new program possibly in settings or \Programs\Tools called CHTEditor to access your tab settings.
I suspect that it installed, you just didn't know how to access it.
Lemme know.
PS) after installing TD2 tools my screen rotation line in my system registry came back, and I got rid of the landscape.. Thats one problem solved. Call recording aswell. If I find a way to get these 4 shortcut-buttons available I think Im done.. No more tampering.. I promise.
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See above for answers. One quick word of advice; If the program interfaces with your today screen, phone functions, etc. install to device memory and never to Storage Card. Programs that just tweak the registry and settings can be installed to SD card.
Uhm, and I wouldn't be promising anything because its addicting. Once you pop, you can't stop!
Sorry.. I edited my post while you were answering. I found the preguide to roms which was just about basic enough to enlighten me. Your answers helped a lot to, and everything fell into place.
I do think that I will stay away from flashing as it seems like risky business.. The option to hard-reset without to much hassle seems like the emergency brake I like available to me
At the moment I am trying to reinstall Cookies Home Tab, but the installation just hangs.. Probably because it wasnt uninstalled correctly. Any tips other than Hard Resetting which means several hours of setup
Edit: Ahh f... it.. I may aswell do it.. All the tampering made my phone slow anyway.. Now I know what I need and can get it to work without too much experimenting..
Thanks dude.
I did some research on your stock ROM and it looks like you are running Manila 2.1 which is the older version so many tweaks you are attempting may be for 2.5.
You would be better off changing ROMs.
Here is a download of our stock ROM for warranty purposes, keep it just in case. You may have to register for the site, but you may also find a nice cooked ROM in your language on that site. Dutty is a great chef and I use his ROMs because of their stability.
I can attempt to walk you through HSPL, but there have been many issues lately. Almost seems like the only way to get it to work is to "donate" to the developer.
Okay Mr Dope Pusher.. i see where you are going.. Telling me to stay away from these sheningans and 1 hour later you got me hooked anyway
Jokes aside.. Yes.. I Do think I am gonna need some help here.. While the stock backup rom is downloading I will try and find out for myself, but I would very much like some confirmation on what to do before I take the leap.. Stay tuned and thank you very much.. Your help is very appriciated.
I have a question though.. Now I downloaded the stock rom, but what if my phone breaks when Duttys Rom is installed.. Then I wont be able to reinstall the original rom before sending it in for repair. And then Im screwed warranty wise, right?
..., in anticipation of your next question;
As long as you have over 50% battery and do not interupt the flash (unplug the USB) there are very few chances of it bricking.
I have never had it happen and most errors are correctable with a hard reset. It really sounds worse than it is.
Most devices get bricked because the user attempts to flash a cooked ROM w/o HSPL or a ROM or radio from another device.
I have attached 3 files.
Do the following after you download these files;
1. Remove your SIM and SD card.
2. Sync your device to your PC through Active Sync or WMDC depending on your windows version.
2. Copy the enablenewrapi.cab to your device through file explorer and install
to device memory.
3. Open both the SPL 1.83 and the RUU zip files and place contents of both into a new folder.
4. Run the RUU.exe and you should see a progress screen appear.
5. With any luck, you won't get stuck at 0% and the flash will complete.
As the screen states, it may take up to 10 minutes. You will see your device disconnect from active sync, which is normal. Let it run until it completes and do not open anything or let your PC go into standby. Also, you may want to disable your AV and any firewalls as these can mess with the installation.
Make sure you have greater than 50% battery before you attempt this as any interuption during the flashing process can brick your device.
If the steps above complete, you can go into bootloader mode by holding down both volume keys right after you hit the soft reset buton, but before the device begins to boot. You may have to try a couple of times if you are not fast enough. Or you can power off the device then hold both volume keys and press the power button. In bootloader mode which is a tri colored screen, you should see SPL: 1.83.Olinex, then you will know it has installed correctly.
From this point, you are able to flash any cooked Topaz ROM.
The ROM flashing process is the same as HSPL in regards to placing the ROM's .nbh file into the same folder as the custom RUU.exe, so keep that RUU.exe file for future use.
You need only flash HSPL once to continue to flash as many ROMS as you like.
If you ever have to revert to stock, you would install the ROM you downloaded, then find the StockSPL file from the HSPL thread and follow the instructions.
Always hard reset after you flash a new ROM.
**If you are not successful in flashing HSPL, you will need to go to the HSPL thread and read up on opening a ticket with HTC Support, which will give you an autoinstaller that will work once you donate through the program. I believe they are asking for 4gbp.
Ok.. And one of the above files is the Dutty Rom? Edit: Oh I se.. It isnt.. I will download it then..
Will it look and feel similar to Sense, just with more features and customisation options?
You write: Most devices get bricked because the user attempts to flash a cooked ROM w/o HSPL or a ROM or radio from another device.
Can you please elaborate? I understand it like you need to make sure I install the hspl first before cooking, but "radio" from another device. Please explain it for a dummy as me, so I dont attempt to do it by accident.
came99 said:
Ok.. And one of the above files is the Dutty Rom? Is it available in danish as is, or do I have to do something.
Will it look and feel similar to Sense, just with more features and customization options?
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No, I have not provided you with a ROM, just the HSPL unlocker.
You can go to HTCPedia and search for a Danish ROM with manila 2.5, or take a look through the ROM development thread and find one from another chef. It should have Sense installed but 2.5 unless it states otherwise. 2.5 has more features and functions and is the most current.
Many ROMs are multilanguage so I believe you select your region language when the ROM first loads. Just look for one that supports DAN. I use WWE (World Wide English) so I am not experienced with multilanguage variations.
Just make sure your HSPL is successful before you attempt to flash a ROM.
If you search hard enough you may even find a ROM with CHT cooked in which will alleviate you from having to install it yourself, but I suspect that your previous install didn't work because your on Sense 2.1
I have never used CHT, but use Max Manila Themes which is just a different mod, but I am thinking about trying CHT.
I'll take a look and see what I can find.
Regarding Radios;
A stock ROM comes with the OS and Radio ROM.
Most cooked ROMs take just the OS and tweak it for best performance, adding programs, removing other useless programs and do not include the radio ROM, therefore you will still have your stock Radio unless you flash a cooked ROM that has included the radio (usually denoted in the title of the ROM by the radio#, i.e. 4.49.25.57 (which is a Topaz radio version)
The only time you can brick is you attempt to install a radio from another device (sometimes they work better) such as a Blackstone radio to a Topaz device unless your SIM is unlocked or attempting to flash a Topaz radio w/o HSPL.
Personally, there are enough Topaz radios posted in the radio thread that I don't need my SIM unlocked to try others.
Symptoms of a problem radio are poor signal strength, rapid battery loss and your device heating up.
I have switched my radio ROM a few times but honestly haven't noticed a difference from my stock radio.
The stock ROM you downloaded would replace your Stock Radio if you happen to flash to a different one.
Your region and carrier are also a factor in choosing a radio, so again, just stick to stock unless you have issues.
Dude.. That radio thingie made me EXTREMELY paranoid and I see that there is dozens of different roms from dutty and thousands of rom in general where many of them seems to come with radio-thingies... I am extremely afraid of choosing something that will brick my system, so please, please help me through this, even though you already have been extremely helpful.
If I were on my own, I would go with this:
http://htcpedia.com/duttys_topaz_wm_leo_r_rtm_e11d19c3e22de899a/soft/htc-topaz-rom.html
But to be honest I dont know if it will work on my device or if I will be able to get it with a danish language pack..
Please help me choose the right one.... I am ready to rock, so I hope for a quick reply, and I promise I will do a extra good deed tomorrow to repay the world for all the help you gave me tonight.
came99 said:
Dude.. That radio thingie made me ETREMELY paranoid and I see that there is dozens of different roms from dutty and thousands of rom aswell where many of them seems to come with radio-thingies... I am extremely afraid of choosing something that will brick my system, so please, please help me through this, even though you already have been extremely helpful.
If I were on my own, I would go with this:
http://htcpedia.com/duttys_topaz_wm_leo_r_rtm_e11d19c3e22de899a/soft/htc-topaz-rom.html
But to be honest I dont know if it will work on my device or if I will be able to get it with a danish language pack..
Please help me choose the right one.... I am ready to rock, so I hope for a quick reply.
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Don't sweat it Bro, if its posted as a Topaz ROM then its got the Topaz Radio, the only thing you risk is not being able to connect to certain 3G bands.
I've used Dutty's R-8 and its not a bad ROM, but its a little outdated and I didn't see that it had multi language support.
I am really having a hard time locating a Danish language ROM.
I find FRE. GER, ITA, ESN, NLD, WWE, but no DAN????
"I am really having a hard time locating a Danish language ROM.
I find FRE. GER, ITA, ESN, NLD, WWE, but no DAN????"
Then it aint just me being total clueless.. I cant find any either..
Im bafled by this world.. I basically have two modest demands: To record calls in mp3 and get easy access to my to-do list.. preferably on my homescreen, but just as good by one of the nifty Hotbuttons Ive seen in pictures..
To get those two modest demands fulfilled I either:
- Need to give up on my danish interface and crack my phone beyond warranty and a chance of bricking it.
- Disable HTC sense and go with WM interface
I know how limited I would be with any other phone, but this road I got myself on is really amazing
came99 said:
"I am really having a hard time locating a Danish language ROM.
I find FRE. GER, ITA, ESN, NLD, WWE, but no DAN????"
Then it aint just me being total clueless.. I cant find any either..
Im bafled by this world.. I basically have two modest demands: To record calls in mp3 and get easy access to my to-do list.. preferably on my homescreen, but just as good by one of the nifty Hotbuttons Ive seen in pictures..
To get those two modest demands fulfilled I either:
- Need to give up on my danish interface and crack my phone beyond warranty and a chance of bricking it.
- Disable HTC sense and go with WM interface
I know how limited I would be with any other phone, but this road I got myself on is really amazing
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I found some Danish support threads, just search Danish Topaz in XDA and you may find something to load over a WWE rom.
Personnaly I think you will be disappointed if you do not take the plunge.
I had a Rhodium before my Topaz and once I go tmy Topaz, I couldn't stand it. It wouldn't do half the **** my Rhodium did. Because I had my Rhodium flashed to custom.
Finally HSPL was released and I flashed it immediately and can't believe I ever liked that other brick of a phone.
Take your time, get comfy with the process first, and read lots on the language packs.
The brick warning is just a disclaimer and it is very difficult to achieve if you follow the steps correctly.
I know these are expensive toys to take a chance on, but they really are only at 50% capacity out of the box. What a waste....
Bruce, dude, you're a saint. This is why so many folks look to xda for help. You should be commended, but probably won't be! You got my vote.
jdwilson said:
Bruce, dude, you're a saint. This is why so many folks look to xda for help. You should be commended, but probably won't be! You got my vote.
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Thanks JD!
Is that commended or condemed???
Just trying to give a little back.
Greetz from SoCal.
I agree.. The helpfulnes here has been overwhelming, and has given me the bravery to try this out. But I am still very nervous.
Let me sum up what I learned from tonight.
1) When following your instructions I will have a phone which I can modify with custom roms.
2) As long as I am 100 % sure the rom is for Topaz I dont have to worry about messing up and bricking my phone due to doing wrong stuff to the radio-thingie? (yes, I still dont understand what that is)
3) I will be able to get back to factory defaults and warranty by installing the official rom you linked and afterwards install the original spl thingie afterwards?
4) Should I mess up and brick my phone, there is a fair chance of being able to restore it by the help of another device and a micro SD-card? (See I DO try and learn myself.. (Its probably incorrect though ))
5) I need to give up on the danish interface, but I will without too much hassle be able to get a danish keyboard?
6) To be absolutely sure not choosing a wrong ROM, please confirm this one as a possible choice: "Duttys Topaz HG R10 [5.2.23541.5.5.0]"
It is downloading and I am ready to take the leap... Geronimoooo!
came99 said:
I agree.. The helpfulnes here has been overwhelming, and has given me the bravery to try this out. But I am still very nervous.
Let me sum up what I learned from tonight.
1) When following your instructions I will have a phone which I can modify with custom roms.
Yes
2) As long as I am 100 % sure the rom is for Topaz I dont have to worry about messing up and bricking my phone due to doing wrong stuff to the radio-thingie? (yes, I still dont understand what that is)
Radio controls cell signal, GPS and WiFi connections.
3) I will be able to get back to factory defaults and warranty by installing the official rom you linked and afterwards install the original spl thingie afterwards?
Yes
4) Should I mess up and brick my phone, there is a fair chance of being able to restore it by the help of another device and a micro SD-card? (See I DO try and learn myself.. (Its probably incorrect though ))
Exactly.
5) I need to give up on the danish interface, but I will without too much hassle be able to get a danish keyboard?
Bingo!
6) To be absolutely sure not choosing a wrong ROM, please confirm this one as a possible choice: "Duttys Topaz HG R10 [5.2.23541.5.5.0]"
That's the one I am currently running. Great ROM!
It is downloading and I am ready to take the leap... Geronimoooo!
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I'm usually not on the forum as much on the weekends but if you get stuck, shoot me a PM which will notify my e-mail and I'll see if I can help.
I take it you were successful with HSPL? If so, thats most of the battle!
Peace!
"5. With any luck, you won't get stuck at 0% and the flash will complete."
Well... Guess what...
Can someone please help.. Im stucked here and having a stroke.
Edit: Tried on 2 different computers and its the same: Stuck on 0 %.. Antivirus disabled.

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