Just updated to Dutty's latest (Apr 16) and want to change to a new radio as I've been having problems with the included radio. I've searched through the forums, but haven't been able to find any kind of step-by-step guide how to flash a new radio. I've already found the radio I want to use, just need to know how to flash it. Thanks.
same way you flashed the rom
Ok thanks. I just wanted to make sure I don't erase anything on my device.
NP. I would have normally flamed that question but I have spent alot of time lately trying to update the Kaiser FAQ because it was hard to follow. It had become a little cluttered. For the future, check the below link first. Might save you from a flaming.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=KaiserFAQ
too bad, it's fun to roast people LOL
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whats a radio rom? iam a total pocket pc noob.....i have the 02's version of the KJAM...iam not sure what its called(XDA MINI S ??? hopefully someone here can tell me)....i want to upgrade my devices rom to one of the tweaked roms mentioned of this forum.....any idea which rom would be best for my device ?? also how do i know if my device needs to be unlocked ? iam in Pakistan and can use any SIM i want so does that mean its already unlocked ?
(i sincerely apologize if iam posting this in the wrong section)
ranasrule! Welcome to the board.
i sincerely apologize if iam posting this in the wrong section
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You might be posting this in the wrong section of your brain The guys n gals on the board are generally a happy and helpful bunch, but we always prefer for you to make an effort, even the most feable attempt at failure, before asking questions asked a septendecillion times before.
Have a look at the index page, and you can probably match your device to a picture of your phone. Read the rules on the board (posted in the General thread). And please read everything you can on the wiki, or even google for it.
Basically, the radio rom is the bit that does the radio bit of your phone - communicating with the phone (which is basically a "radio"). You shouldn't need to upgrade the radio part of the phone if you're having no problems.
Upgrading the OS part of the phone will give you new software etc. But the radio is normally fine unless you specifically know that there's a better version around.
But read first, ask questions later.
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vijay555 said:
ranasrule! Welcome to the board.
You might be posting this in the wrong section of your brain The guys n gals on the board are generally a happy and helpful bunch, but we always prefer for you to make an effort, even the most feable attempt at failure, before asking questions asked a septendecillion times before.
Have a look at the index page, and you can probably match your device to a picture of your phone. Read the rules on the board (posted in the General thread). And please read everything you can on the wiki, or even google for it.
Basically, the radio rom is the bit that does the radio bit of your phone - communicating with the phone (which is basically a "radio"). You shouldn't need to upgrade the radio part of the phone if you're having no problems.
Upgrading the OS part of the phone will give you new software etc. But the radio is normally fine unless you specifically know that there's a better version around.
But read first, ask questions later.
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thanks for ur helpful reply bro.....ok i did some searching....my decide is a "WIZARD"....also i found out that its a G3.....still cant find a way to tell if my phone is unlocked or not ....also any advice which ROM is the best for my device ? and where can i get it ?
ok i have a g3 wizard and i wanna know if i can just install THIS ROM as i would install a normal ROM ....i know now that my phone is unlocked....can someone please answer my question.....thanks in advance
ranasrule said:
ok i have a g3 wizard and i wanna know if i can just install THIS ROM as i would install a normal ROM ....i know now that my phone is unlocked....can someone please answer my question.....thanks in advance
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Well, apparently there is no way to tell if your phone is CID unlocked just by looking at it. you can check out the thread about unlocking your device that-s in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285435
and do it. it doesn't hurt, and then you can be sure you have an unlocked device.
then you can flash any wizard ROM you like (provided you do have a Wizard, of course )
enjoy!
Yea just follow the guide. its pretty easy.
ok one last thing....my IPL and SPL are both currently 1.05....so do i need to downgrade first or can i just flash a new ROM straight away ?
anyone ???
ranasrule said:
ok one last thing....my IPL and SPL are both currently 1.05....so do i need to downgrade first or can i just flash a new ROM straight away ?
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can someone pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease answer this question ? i promise i wont ask anymore
ok i want to flash the Molski.Biz AKU3.3 Crossbow Style Edition Rom...i have a IPL/SPL both of 1.05....and the phone is unlocked....am i ready to flash the rom ??
I just buy Touch HD few days, what the step I have to do if I want to flash ROM from you posted.
thx so much
And which ROM you think it is the best? =P
Would you like to recommend me?
thx so much =\
iambenz said:
I just buy Touch HD few days, what the step I have to do if I want to flash ROM from you posted.
thx so much
And which ROM you think it is the best? =P
Would you like to recommend me?
thx so much =\
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You can't go wrong flashing one of the newer 1.56-based roms out now. If you read the guide in my signature you can't go wrong
As cRaCKwHoRe said you can't go wrong with one of the newer 1.56 roms based on either WM6.1 or WM6.5
As for which is better, your opening a whole can of worms there mate. This has been asked before and closed done just as often by Mod's
There is no best rom, its user dependant on what you as the user is looking for as they're lite roms, heavy roms, roms built for speed etc etc etc
Best advice I can offer is to go into each rom thread, read up on each and if you like the look of one of them, try it out. If your not happy, try another.
I've flashed countless rom's (60+) and I'm still not 100% happy.
Each rom thread should provide installation guides or direct you to them, though you couldn't go wrong with cRaCKwHoRe's
I'm personally testing Duttys V3.0 which isn't released yet, but should be in the next few days. Could be worth waiting for, though I'd maybe read up on others and try flashing to get accustomed to the process
Happy searching and I hope you find the right rom for you!!
Hey guys, I just bought a Touch Diamond and have one question... where do I start? Haha... It's unlocked but I don't know what ROM or anything is loaded on it... How can I find out? What tweaks should I run/install first? I've looked at the stickies, but I'm totally lost... They are not very newb friendly, imo. Thanks guys.
Mmmm...
If you're that new to the Diamond, the best place to start is with the manual! Flashing ROM's isn't difficult, but it IS essential you follow the tutorials in the stickies - unless you want to fry your device!
To find out what version your current ROM is:
Start / Settings / System tab / Device Information / ROM Version
Depending on which country you're in, and whether you bought the device new or second hand, you could have anything ROM-wise. I will tell you one thing though, if it's got a stock ROM (one from the manufacturer), you'll definitely benefit from installing a custom ROM from here.
Read, read, read - then read some more, then ask questions in the relevant thread if you still don't understand. There isn't anything you can do that hasn't already been discussed / experienced by someone in this forum!
Thanks... So from what I gather I need to flash the unsigned HardSPL from Olinex and then flash a new rom... Which one would you advise? And after that what Radio ROM should I flash? Is there a preferred option? Do radio updates that read "Quad band" add the 850 mhz band to the phone? Thanks again.
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Thanks... So from what I gather I need to flash the unsigned HardSPL from Olinex and then flash a new rom... Which one would you advise? And after that what Radio ROM should I flash? Is there a preferred option? Do radio updates that read "Quad band" add the 850 mhz band to the phone? Thanks again.
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look for ROMs here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=430
Just look at a few of them and the changes that have been made, basicly go for what you like. You can always change later (just make sure you run a backup first)
Read the guide first:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211
I haven't messed with my radio at all cause i can't be bothered and it just doesn't seem worth the effort to me.
Radio...
I've left the original radio (1.09.25) on my device. I've tried a few different ones, but honestly, I haven't noticed any difference at all. May be some people notice a difference depending on where they live or their network provider?
As AdamHC says, there are a few ROM's to choose from, but there is no 'best' or 'worst' - just one's you like and one's you don't. You have to try them to find which one best suits your needs. Some are heavily customised, some are close to the stock ROM, with just a few tweaks.
Thanks guys, you guys have been very helpful. I'll update this thread when I am done flashing and such... Are there any really helpful CABs I should check out as well? I'm looking at that phone shade/slide and also the Keyboard 2.1... are there any other must have apps? Thanks again!
Sorry I'm a little noobish when it comes to Androids (trying to come over from an iPhone).
I understand rooting. But... Can you tell me advantages/disadvantages of all these ROMS? Do some have the latest radio firwmare and some don't? I thought I read I could also modify these ROMs as well. I would appreciate some insight. Thanks
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Sorry I'm a little noobish when it comes to Androids (trying to come over from an iPhone).
I understand rooting. But... Can you tell me advantages/disadvantages of all these ROMS? Do some have the latest radio firwmare and some don't? I thought I read I could also modify these ROMs as well. I would appreciate some insight. Thanks
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You can do anything. If you read the forums you will learn a lot more than any 1 person here could ever teach you in one post. Happy reading.
P.s. posts like this are frowned upon around where when you could have searched.
ROMs are just modified versions of the standard firmware the developers that make them bundle certain apps with them and make some slight changes. IIRC they are all rooted.
I think the radio firmware can be updated seperatly as i downloaded the HTC radio directly from the HTC website.
There is a thread here that tries to chart the differences between builds (the name "rom" is kind of a misnomer).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517506
Also, for community ("hacked"/"rooted") builds, they generally don't include the radio. You would update the radio and bootloader separately. The official builds tend to include radio and or bootloader updates.
http://allshadow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5692
This should help you out with any information on Firmwares, its alot better then a stupid chart.
Just do yourself a favor.. Do not Flash before you read the entire thread. Because you may find your new G1 is a brick.
If you want something or want to upgrade SPL or Recovery or Rom Make sure you competely read the thread you may find that other users that have previously flashed that particular item will give feedback.
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http://allshadow.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5692
This should help you out with any information on Firmwares, its alot better then a stupid chart.
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that link also links to the same "stupid" chart. btw that chart is great for deciding which build suits your needs the best
I was sorta kindling.....
My thread has all the information and MORE. The chart is helpful but you can't get any helpful links with it. My thread has information/my thoughts/ and updates on how to find the newest firmware.
*slaps himself in the back of the head
I just got a G1 and I rooted it to RC-29.
I'm very new to any of this hacking stuff and I have no idea what to do next. My guess is that I need to update to RC-33 and/or firmware 1.5? Along with installing the multi touch and things like that...?
I've read up on some information and JesusFrekes or something like that used to have a lot of updates for the rooted G1, unfortunately all the download links on his site don't work so I have no idea where to go from here... Can anyone tell me what I should do?
look in androidandme.com or google rc-33 and g1 rooting and stuff, idk
If you have root now, you can flash the newest cyanogen rom. check out the cyanogen thread in dream development. JF isn't updating roms anymore. Without danger/death/haykuro special spl (search it in these forums), and seeing as how you are new to this I suggest cyanogen ROMS are your best bet Also check out www.cyanogenmod.com and the cyanogenmod wiki.
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I just got a G1 and I rooted it to RC-29.
I'm very new to any of this hacking stuff and I have no idea what to do next. My guess is that I need to update to RC-33 and/or firmware 1.5? Along with installing the multi touch and things like that...?
I've read up on some information and JesusFrekes or something like that used to have a lot of updates for the rooted G1, unfortunately all the download links on his site don't work so I have no idea where to go from here... Can anyone tell me what I should do?
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It sounds like you have very little clue what you're doing. Check out the links in my sig. Read. Then come back and ask questions.
i have NO idea one what to do...
ALL i have on my g1 is the rooted RC-29, i WOULD LIKE to update it along with the firmware but i have no idea where to start. ill try your links in your sig and I'll post further if i dont understand...
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i have NO idea one what to do...
ALL i have on my g1 is the rooted RC-29, i WOULD LIKE to update it along with the firmware but i have no idea where to start. ill try your links in your sig and I'll post further if i dont understand...
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Depends... do you want a modded-roooted ROM or do you want an official update?
from one noob to another
willLEEum said:
i have NO idea one what to do...
ALL i have on my g1 is the rooted RC-29, i WOULD LIKE to update it along with the firmware but i have no idea where to start. ill try your links in your sig and I'll post further if i dont understand...
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hi there. i highly suggest that you follow previously posted suggestions. as you can see, this is my very first message to post on this forum and i have been a member for over 2 years. i have had my dream/G1 for almost a year now. in that time span, i have gained root access, flashed a couple of haykuro's builds, flashed jesusfreke's ROM, disappeared for awhile, came back, couldn't find jesusfreke anymore. after doing some research, i discovered the genius cyanogen and flashed his ROM, and then another, and then another, until i am finally currently running the 4.2.2 version. i did all of this without knowing a thing about linux and without any hacking or programming skills. i did all of this simply by reading, researching, reading, googling, reading, reading, and more reading. i promise you, everything that you need to know - guides for noobs with step by step instructions - are here in this forum. once you find these guides, try them them out, step by step. if you hit a snag, or something goes wrong, re-read the instructions to make sure you followed them exactly. if you think you did, search for the error that you stumbled upon. i'm going to go out on a limb and say that i'm 100% positive that someone else has had the same problem and it has already been solved and someone else has probably written a guide for the next noob to read once he/she comes across the same error. but he/she just has to find said guide! once you search and find this guide, follow the instructions, if you do not understand something or simply cannot, i mean simply cannot find an answer or help to solve your problem, then i suggest you resort to asking a question. but, only as a last resort.
but, it has been my personal experience that everything i have needed has been either at this forum or found through google search. these developers have not only made me love my phone once again by developing such sweet ROMs, but they even wrote up some very easy to follow guides for the newbies so even we can enjoy them too!
so: research, read, follow instructions exactly as they say, only ask questions if you seriously cannot find the answer after doing some serious serious research, then proceed to flash your phone. hell...if this math lovin' accountant girl here can do it, i'm sure anyone can! but only after hours and hours and pages and pages of reading and researching.
p.s. the very first sticky in this q&a forum shows you what to do: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=563679