Hi I have a Euro Diamond from the UK and I just saw that HTC has an update on their website, I didn't want to do HARDSPL ROM flashing yet but is the official Diamond ROM update a good choice for now? I live in the US but the phone is from UK so do I choose that i live near US or UK and if I do update the ROM can I still flash the phone like HARDSPL and DUTTY's rom? Any hard reset required from the HTC ROM update?
If you've got an HTC branded device from the UK, then you'll be able to flash the new ROM (v2.03) without making any modifications to you device (i.e. Hard SPL). However, updating the ROM will remove everything you've added yourself... just as a hard reset, so back up all your files first.
It's well worth the update... TF3D is a lot faster, and there are a few other little tweaks too.
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Hi there, I've just received a "new" HTC Trinity from Vodafone Portugal and I've some doubts regarding it. The ROM version is pretty old (1.15.410.2) and I was wondering through the HTC support and they have a new generic ROM (portuguese ROM) with GPS enabled and other improvements.
So the risk of upgrading to this new ROM is practically null (is it?) since it is a ROM provided by the vendor, and afterwards I will have the GPS working, but the SIM will remain locked.
Then I can run the batch file provided by pof to unlock the ppc, and there it is : a GPS enabled Trinity that I can use in PT and UK.
Well, is this so linear or am I missing something?
thanks,
and cheers
mouro
download rom removes sim lock?!
if downloading the new rom resets all the settings from the vodafone operator, shouldn't also remove the SIM lock?
well, this might appear a dumb question but it make sense (at least to me )
thanks
1)
If your phone is a Vodaphone, and you install a HTC generic ROM on it, you may lose the benefit of your Vodaphone warranty.
But since your ROM version is so old, I guess it's a second hand phone, not a new one, so your Warranty period has probably already expired.
In this case, you have nothing to lose.
2)
Flashing a new ROM on your phone doesn't make it a sim unlocked phone.
Besides, if there is SPL/IPL on that so called generic HTC ROM, you may not be able to flash it onto your phone, unless you CID unlock it.
Hard SPL is a wise option, search on the forum, you'll find everything for SIM and CID unlock.
Thanks for the reply.
I've already seen how to unlock the SIM/CID.
I'm gonna try the upgrade to Hard-SPL. If I'm successful then i can change to a recent cooked ROM.
thanks,
i'll let you know if I bricked my ppc
hope not!
cheers
Well I've managed to update the bootloader to SPL 1.20 and the Radio ROM. Now I can see the radio version on the settings panel.
These tools are really something, I didn't have any problem flashing the ROM !!!
Next step is to upgrade to a new ROM, but :
1) Can I use any ROM available (independently of the CID)?
2) Are there any cooked ROMs with GPS software?
3) Is the WM6 a must have, or is it more or less like WM5 with some extra eye
candy and extra overhead ?
4) Can I SIM unlock the phone with the pof tool with the SPL bootloader?
Thanks for the help!
regards,
mouro
Hi Mouro
I also have a P3600 in Portugal. In the begining I also installed the htc rom from vodafone to enable gps.
I think you have to unlock the phone cid (instal super cid) in order to be possible the installationn of any coocked rom.
I´m sure that all the coocked roms have gps enabled.
WM6 has some advantages, especially the htc task manager and maybe a bit more speed... but I think the advantages are not that much when compared with WM5. Anyway, it´s the latest version and we always consider that important...
Yes, you can use the tools provided by pof to unlock the phone.
Mine is working fine and very stable.
Nothing to complaint about.
Best regards
hey nj05
thanks for your reply
I think I'm gonna give it a try.
before installing the HARD SPL I was a little scared because after all, this is an expensive toy but now after seeing all the positive feedback I'm gonna give it a try.
Tomorrow I'll post here the results.
best regards
cheers
mouro
all rigth baby
well,
finally I have my ppc unblocked with an original ROM from HTC with everything running smooth!!!
Thanks to everybody!
keep up the good hacking work!
cheers
Hi, I'm pretty new to this flashing business so go easy on me! I know there are a lot of roms out there but I'm finding it tricky to pick out some of the good ones. In the meantime I would just like to put the updated stock HTC rom on there as I've got the ghastly tmobile one on my MDA Compact IV.
Now, to my understanding I need hardspl for cooked roms, but for official roms i wont need. If this is the case, how is it done? Could anyone shed some light on this??
Thanks
You might still need an unsigned hardspl as the original HTC rom won't be for your region or operator.
Best thing is to try an flash a ROM to your phone. If you get an error message then you know you'll need to change your hardspl.
i tried the official htc rom without hardspl and it didnt work. Ive upgraded to signed hardspl now, do u think it should work?
I want to flash my MDA Compact IV with the latest HTC Touch Diamond ROM (1.93)
I have the unsigned hard SPL installed, and have extracted the RUU file from the official HTC ROM updater but when I try and flash the phone reboots and I just get a black screen. The progress indicator on the PC stays at 0%.
Although I've flashed most of my phones it was always done by the excellent instructions and this a little different.
Thanks
Well I managed to get past that problem but now the flash gives an error message of 'Invalid Model ID'
Is it possible to get the HTC ROM onto the MDA Compact IV?
Thanks in advanced.
Always seemed to me that carrier-branded devices were just the original devices with some external changes (HTC Victor) and of course the theme on the ROM.
Have you tried flashing with one of the custom roms (which I can highly recommend, as it really speeds up the device)? Maybe the carrier only allows ROM updates by them.. so have you checked if T-Mobile provides any ROM updates?
I did mine no problem . flashed unsigned hard spl then swiftys ROM . absolutely no prblem . Even when things looked not right i,e restart phone active synv naffing off i left it and it took about 5 mins for the rom.
Well after trying two or three custom roms ive settled with the Elite v3.0. Its immensely fast and doesnt cone with any added stuff that i dont want or need.
Im now one happy diamond owner.
Now if only messenger was better on t-mobile web n walk.
Thanks guys
Hi
See you took the plunge and went for a custom rom instead of that dreaded t mob stock. Welcome to the new diamond experience
Hi
Basically i just tried to download the latest ROM from HTC support and it wouldn't let me, kept saying "not suitable for your handset" after i put in my serial number. Basically e-mailed the support and they say that because my handset is orange branded, that I cannot download it from them. I have recently found another way to download the ROM, but in the email it said that orange may have made har or software changes to the phone. Will this mean that the ROM will not work? Have not yet tried for fear of bricking my phone!!!
Thanks
will most likely Brick it.
its the SPL that controls what ROMs you can flash.
That sucks.... my phone hasnt been updated yet, and is still pretty slow!
Cheers for the reply!
you can always flash a Hard SPL (i believe 1.37 is the preferred one).
you can flash back to the original ROM and SPL for warrenty reasons... i'd suggest making a note of the existing SPL version (can be found in Bootloader - Soft reset and Vol Down button).
Just checked, my SPL is 1.37.0000, does that mean I can update?
Orange have their own version of the latest 1.93 rom
It has MINIMAL changes - mainly the auto set up of Orange data etc
It's really fast and stable
Give that a try
You can dowload an up to date ROM from the Orange (UK) website - I downloaded it a few weeks ago. It is version 1.93.405.1. It works much better and quicker and has no Orange specific branding. Why not go for that one as then your warranty will not be affected
Hi, could you link that ROM, please?
Can't find it on the website.
Many thanks.
Here it is, enjoy it before Orange push out 1.97:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/4zc38s
Vodafone are already there:
http://devicehelp.vodafone.co.uk/diamondupgrade.php
Hy!
allenf said:
Here it is, enjoy it before Orange push out 1.97:
http://preview.tinyurl.com/4zc38s
Vodafone are already there:
http://devicehelp.vodafone.co.uk/diamondupgrade.php
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Hello!For Orange this is 1.93 and not 1.97.If yoy know where I can find the newest version,please let me know.Many thanks.KOEND
Orange are still on 1.93...
Would anyone know if the latest version is still 1.93.405.1? Or if there is another recommended version? I tried "cookie" and the few he has released which were nice but had some minor issues.
right now my htc diamond orange is unlocked means i can use any sim in the phone,so if i upgrade diamond orange rom to 1.93.405.1 version as u described here so it will lock the phone or i can use any sim?plss tellll
Bought one from Ebay for a good rpice though the photo should an unbrabded box. Turns up and it's an orange one.
Now I;m not fussed if was a Fisher price branded one though the ROM does worry me as the HTC website won;t let download the official ROM.
What are my options. I love the phone and would keep it (asked for a kick back anyway due to false advertising) though if I can;t upgrade the ROM I would be pee'd. It's got a cooked ROM by Olinex???
ROM Version 1.37.405.1.WWE
ROM Date 06/12/08
Radio Version 1.20.OliNex
What should I do??
Cheers
Looks like the one you got it from (sim-)unlocked it.
There should be HardSPL on your phone, so its no problem to flash an unbranded rom.
Had alook and can't find hardspl..phones woerks fine with my Vodafone sim and the data connection is all set up.
Just the fact that I wanted the official ROM on it and not sure if this is possible?
Been a while since i bothered with ROMs etc
searched the whole phone and HardSPL is not there???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211
hope this helps
did the SPL check and it does indeed have SPL1.40.
Does that mean I can flash the official HTC rom? straight over what I have?
Thanks....