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I emailed O2 about a ROM update for the stellar, as my Device Information currently states:
ROM version: 1.82.206.1 WWE
ROM date: 10/04/07
Radio Version 1.27.12.32
They replied with:
Good Morning Dave,
Thank you for your email
O2 are currently in test with the new ROM for the Stellar which will be WM 6.1. This should be released in the next month or so. Unfortunately we cannot provide you with a specific date for when it will be placed on your website for download due to confidentiality.
Kind Regards
Paul Lonsdale
O2 Customer Technical Support UK
Is it worth upgrading for WM6.1? There seem to be differing opinions on the HTC ROM upgrade.
The O2 ROMs seem to be quite good and most complaints are due to the disappointment of the updates not including decent graphics drivers.
I will most likely upgrade mine.
davetibbs said:
I emailed O2 about a ROM update for the stellar, as my Device Information currently states:
ROM version: 1.82.206.1 WWE
ROM date: 10/04/07
Radio Version 1.27.12.32
They replied with:
Good Morning Dave,
Thank you for your email
O2 are currently in test with the new ROM for the Stellar which will be WM 6.1. This should be released in the next month or so. Unfortunately we cannot provide you with a specific date for when it will be placed on your website for download due to confidentiality.
Kind Regards
Paul Lonsdale
O2 Customer Technical Support UK
Is it worth upgrading for WM6.1? There seem to be differing opinions on the HTC ROM upgrade.
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oh! next month or so..this is great news! finally 6.1 for my bottle of ...ehem, for my o2 stella.
This is great, I've been on their site at least 2 times a week for the past month searching to see if they have brought out an update.
Well it's now July...anyone got any more news on this? I too keep checking the O2 software updates website. I have also tried emailing them but they didn't respond to me.
Just last week there was a flurry of Vodafone and T-Mobile updates for their branded kaisers, so I'd expect something v. soon.
As far as 6.1 goes, it's very good IMO, although some of us have experienced poor GPS performance on first fix.
Just had a look on their site and it's available to download.
Downloading now and will update later. Hopefully it'll work ok.
Watch this space
stevejb said:
Just had a look on their site and it's available to download.
Downloading now and will update later. Hopefully it'll work ok.
Watch this space
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great news,
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downloaded and installed without a hitch, fired my Garmin up GPS seems fine
great stuff
Alas, it doesn't make the camera any better..
Everything else seems fine so far.
Can anyone point me in the direction of the O2 site for the upgrade?
nordberg_73 said:
Can anyone point me in the direction of the O2 site for the upgrade?
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http://www.my-xda.com/software_updates.jsp
Great thanks. Redirects to the HTC site in the end I see!
dazb2001 said:
Alas, it doesn't make the camera any better..
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I am downloading now.
But I thought I would point out that I have improved the performance of my camera using KaiserTweak which has a setting regarding the camera that can change to make the camera respond in a quicker time (assuming that is your complaint!)
hi Guys
any chance to upload this rom somewhere like rapidshare.com as I am a Vario III user on o2 and I think my imei won't pass the check.
tia
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bronx said:
hi Guys
any chance to upload this rom somewhere like rapidshare.com as I am a Vario III user on o2 and I think my imei won't pass the check.
tia
br
bro
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if you can wait till friday (or no1 does it first) I will download it and set it up as a torrent from my house at Uni as i have 1mb upload there n only like 128k at home.
sure thing pal, although I hope for someone to show me mercy on that bit quicker...
thanks for quick reply and see You in this thread.
bro
I'll try this later tonight - I presume that with a rom upgrade all installed programs will be wiped. Whats the best way to save the programs so that I don't have to go through installing them again (if thats possible)
cotc2001 said:
I'll try this later tonight - I presume that with a rom upgrade all installed programs will be wiped. Whats the best way to save the programs so that I don't have to go through installing them again (if thats possible)
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Indeed...everything is wiped and all the data too.
I used SPB Backup which worked well in the end. I made a few mistakes during the restore process that made it much more of a time consuming headache than it should have been but I think I got back to where I want to be. Ringtone assignments and contact picture assignments were not restored but that may have been my error rather than the fault of the software.
I have a question though...next to the O2 task manager bubble at the bottom of the today screen is a new flashing icon that looks a bit like a Bluetooth symbol...anyone have any ideas what this is? I have tried clicking on it but nothing happens.
Also, apart from the threaded SMS (which I am excited about having gone from a Treo 650 to the Stellar), what other delights does WM 6.1 provide?!
dg252 said:
Also, apart from the threaded SMS (which I am excited about having gone from a Treo 650 to the Stellar), what other delights does WM 6.1 provide?!
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I like the zooming in Internet Explorer but have you tried the GPS since 'upgrading'. What radio code does O2 offer with the update - is it the same radio as mine (in my sig)?
I have an X1a and wondering what rom is better. I know I can get video calls if I flash the X1i rom. Any other differences? Anyone done this who can comment? I have seen one user who flashed and then switched back. Comments?
Hi,
In my opinion it's exactly the same...
phoenixnr said:
I have an X1a and wondering what rom is better. I know I can get video calls if I flash the X1i rom. Any other differences? Anyone done this who can comment? I have seen one user who flashed and then switched back. Comments?
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HI, after you upday to a new dose the x1i support the us 3g network?
... or is this it for the Xperia? Is the product officially dead or can we expect anything to come?
There will be definitely one more firmware. German telephone support told that to several people; maybe still in August they say.
Have a look to the relaunched official korean x1-page - then you'll see that it has definitely not died yet.
Amanox said:
... or is this it for the Xperia? Is the product officially dead or can we expect anything to come?
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What are you expecting in an update? I wouldn't hold my breath for another update. SE barely supported the X1 when it was their only top phone. Now that X2 and X3 are coming, I find it even more doubtful we'll get something new for the X1.
All is not lost. The X1 isn't bad as-is though.
WhyBe said:
What are you expecting in an update?
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well ... win 6.5 would be cool =) .. and maybe full confirmed versions of the stuff that leaked months ago e.g. like new panel manager ... then maybe a few more panels ... I dont know.. general improvements .. the phone is only 9 months or so old and for a premium product I feel like there should be a bit more support for it.
I just think its been awfully quiet the last couple of weeks. I would like to hear from Itje again if he has a chance given that he is a SE insider. Maybe he can give us some information as to what we can expect.
de Wolfe said:
There will be definitely one more firmware. German telephone support told that to several people; maybe still in August they say.
Have a look to the relaunched official korean x1-page - then you'll see that it has definitely not died yet.
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Please do correct me if I'm wrong, but since R3A firmware is out I have not experienced any bug or problem. It also bring us more features.
So, I do not see the need to have released a new firmware better than R3A.
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Please do correct me if I'm wrong, but since R3A firmware is out I have not experienced any bug or problem. It also bring us more features.
So, I do not see the need to have released a new firmware better than R3A.
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be better if some of the SE applications were smoother
i cant expect another rom as R3a is pretty much sorted all the issues. however it was dissapointing not to get the new panel manager and panels also the updated camera software,
I would say that the leaked supposed R3A stuff will be in the X2 or racheal but no more for the X1, this would be nnice though
Im happy and not chasing any updates, the X1 does not overheat, lag or hang in my opinion so no issues to resolve for me.
Yes I'm sure the leaked stuff was for X2.
leaked videos of the X2 show the new panel manager. It is also advertised that the X2 will contain new panels.
well the r3 software does have bugs in it. opera no longer smooth scrolls using the optical joystick for one, and the screen still freezes every now and then too.
basically i found the upgrade from r2 to r3 was a downgrade. i didn't have any problems before running r2.
before you consider the rom buggy, you have to look at all your apps and tweaks...my screen never froze on me and i do not have any bugs and i am running r3a, i dont even have to reset my device unless i am trying some new incompatible software...
as long as you put something on ur device from a 3rd party source, you alter the way it operates, may be slower, buggy or even both...my r3a is stable as ever
^^^ Yes, that's been my experience too. Whenever something doesn't seem right, I start looking at which third-party app is causing the issue. I don't blame the ROM or the OS. They're probably the most stable of everything we put in our phones.
i am facing the same problem. my earlier update was better in all aspects. R3 actually felt more of a downgrade than upgrade.
Feel free to go back to R2A. If I had a worse feeling with R3A compared to R2A then I would simply downgrade. Where is the problem?
Well wm 6.5 release 2 days ago. Anyone get their hand on the final release where there isn't any bugs?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/meet/wm65-upgrade.mspx#phoneList i don't know if anyone has gotten it
Samsung released it for the Omnia 2 (in The Netherlands) and T-Mobile Germany for the MDA Vario V.
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Well wm 6.5 release 2 days ago. Anyone get their hand on the final release where there isn't any bugs?
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Maybe you don't understand. Official release means that it is available for phone manufacturers - not for you and me to download and install on our phones.
nope! I don't agree...Official is out so should the cook might get their hands on it. Also Official update is out, that mean the provider such as tmobile would let you upgrade your TP2, but at the moment tmobile US has no upgrade...I really don't care I think enrgyRoM would beat any upgrade or whatever....but if the official is out, this would allow the cook add their own twicks and tricks.
Well, I got it and I must say it's awesome for shipped Rom. Didn't notice any bug and I've never seen such a fast stock Rom. Speed is as it should be. Only annoying thing is the branding.
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Well, I got it and I must say it's awesome for shipped Rom. Didn't notice any bug and I've never seen such a fast stock Rom. Speed is as it should be. Only annoying thing is the branding.
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i cant wait to test it. do not really care about the branding as long as it work as it should.
Diewi said:
Well, I got it and I must say it's awesome for shipped Rom. Didn't notice any bug and I've never seen such a fast stock Rom. Speed is as it should be. Only annoying thing is the branding.
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where can i get ahold of this official tmobile rom and will it work for my us branded tmobile phone
Yesterday was the Technet_Live meeting from Microsoft in the Netherlands.
They did demo Exchange 2010 combined with WM6.5 on a Rhodium!
Hope it will come soon!
exc 2010 /w wm6.5
and now? i got it both at home since august running fine
well, some bugs in exc RC version, but its ok for an rc
exc 2010 /w wm6.5
and now? i got it both at home since august running fine
well, some bugs in exc RC version, but its ok for a rc
I mention they made a demo with WM6.5 on an Rhodium. Hope it's a pre-release. Exh 2010 works really well indeed.
Just install a custom ROM, they are far better than stock ROM!
The Telstra ROM for Australia has fianlly been released. Has anyone tried it yet? Feed back would be appreciated. Sense UI or TouchFlo, Telstra customizations, etc.??
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The Telstra ROM for Australia has fianlly been released. Has anyone tried it yet? Feed back would be appreciated. Sense UI or TouchFlo, Telstra customizations, etc.??
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I'm happy to load it up and give it a go. Downloading now from here http://www.htc.com/au/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=901&news_id=583.
I see it has a new radio version too - 4.49.25.77
Getting **** download speed from HTC server though - 10.2 kb/sec. Says the download will take 4 hrs! And I thought rapidshare was bad
Update: 32 minutes to go and HTC have brought out 3 new phone models since the download commenced )
Try the US server it is much quicker. I always find US downolads much quicker than Asian or Euopean - for anything.
I have the new "Unofficial" HTC SenseUI ROM which I like, so I don't want to try the Telstra one unless it is good. It suggests there is no Telstra customisation (a good thing).
I am not sure if the current ROM I am using is NextG compatible so that is the main reason for my interest in the Telstra one.
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Try the US server it is much quicker. I always find US downolads much quicker than Asian or Euopean - for anything.
I have the new "Unofficial" HTC SenseUI ROM which I like, so I don't want to try the Telstra one unless it is good. It suggests there is no Telstra customisation (a good thing).
I am not sure if the current ROM I am using is NextG compatible so that is the main reason for my interest in the Telstra one.
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I think as long as the device is 850 mhz compatible then the ROM doesn't matter as far as NextG is concerned. The new radio version might be interesting though if it's especially written for the 850 mhz model. Anyway, I'll let you know what it's got shortly. I read somewhere that it's got a 'My Phone' tab in Sense that accesses stuff like Foxtel etc.
OK, so here's the lowdown....
Windows Version: 21881.5.0.84
Sense 2.1 19221417.0
Tabs: Home, People, Messages, Email, Downloads, Telstra Applications, TV, News and Sport, Internet and Search, Camera, Music, Calendar, Settings, Favourites, Weather, Stocks.
Yukky Telstra light blue wallpaper on Sense tabs (you can change it of course).
Hard to talk about reliability, but ROM appears to be very snappy, although older type 6.5 with 'start' at the top left.
Not sure why they would release a 'new' ROM with Sense 2.1 when the official HTC update contains Sense 2.5.
If you're a Telstra customer looking to access all of the Telstra Apps/Services then the ROM might be worth a look. If you're interested in cutting edge stuff, then give it a miss.
As mentioned earlier it does contain a radio that isn't in our sticky - 4.49.25.77 - so that might be worth ripping out.
Thx... think I will stick with what I have.
Can someone post a mirror or even a serial number for it.
radio please!
I assume this radio would provide better reception in Australia, I am a Three customer, if I download this ROM, I wouldn't be able to use all the telstra apps WOULD I??? like watch TV, FOX and all the fancy apps that telstra has pre-installed in the mobile device.... IF NOT! then can someone please get the radio out and post it in the radio section, would be appreciated by those of us who live "down under"... thnx in return!!
Pumpiron579 said:
Can someone post a mirror or even a serial number for it.
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I'll upload it to Rapidshare when I get home from work (+ about 10 hrs from this post)
cr1960 said:
I'll upload it to Rapidshare when I get home from work (+ about 10 hrs from this post)
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Great, much appreciated.
uploading now....
here: http://rapidshare.com/files/3649242...Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.77_Signed_Ship.exe.html
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uploading now....
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Any luck on the upload? I'm just grabbing it now from HTC, and happy to upload it.
nackas said:
Any luck on the upload? I'm just grabbing it now from HTC, and happy to upload it.
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link up now - sorry for the delay - got stuck playing tennis on the wii
Haha no stress.. I thought I'd upload it hotfile anyway just incase, so now we also have a mirror
http://hotfile.com/dl/33386735/1766...Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.77_Signed_Ship.exe.html
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Haha no stress.. I thought I'd upload it hotfile anyway just incase, so now we also have a mirror
http://hotfile.com/dl/33386735/1766...Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.77_Signed_Ship.exe.html
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can never have too many download options.....
I've posted the link into the radio sticky as well in case someone there wants to rip the radio from it.
Thanks for the mirrors
thank you very much for this ROM. Very much appreciated.
I bought the HTC Tilt2 (AT&T) version of internet, and I am on the Telstra Next G network. It makes my life easier.
(Once my iPhone contract ends, I will switch it to Telstra Next G.)
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The Telstra ROM for Australia has fianlly been released. Has anyone tried it yet? Feed back would be appreciated. Sense UI or TouchFlo, Telstra customizations, etc.??
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I have recently swicthed from Optus to Telstra (have a T7381) & thought would do the right thing and re-install telstra rom ... if you use GPS it takes ages(or not at all to get a lock) HTC have been working on fix for last month ... whereis navigator crashes regulary and the rom is full of 'non' removable telstra links... speed is fine (on par with HTC generic 6.5) ... just installed the NRG 21903 Cookie rom (first cooked rom on my TP2) and would highly recommend ...if you like a full featured rom