Discuss about the HTC touch diamond P3490 released for India.
-Its a 2G version No Video calling/secondary camera and HSDPA
-Released with a new high capacity battery
-Still SIM locked to Airtel
-Comes with a lifetime GPS service from Satnav for an amount of INR.300
I tried a google search on xda-developers, however, couldnt find much of details about this phone. Could we make this a discussion area for Diamond users in India?
PS: MODS, am not sure about the location about this post. Please advice before closing/locking this thread.
I took this mobile from Bangalore and the sales person told me that it is not SIM locked. However, when the phone was switched on, AIRTEL logo came on, and found that it is SIM locked. I managed to get my Vodafone SIM to run on this cell.. But when i tried to use the Vodafone live!, it never connected.
I saw a post in this forum about installing a cab file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400939&highlight=vodafone
Tried installing it, but it didn't connect. a Google search provided me with some config settings. which worked absolutely fine for me.
Herez the config:
select "start" ---->>> select "settings" ------->> select "connection"----->>> select "connections"
Now Select "Add a new modem connection"
Connection name::"Give any name"
Moden:: select "Cellular line (gprs)"
Select "Next"
Access point name:: "portalnmms"
select "Next"
Username:: (blank)
Password:: (blank)
Domain:: (blank)
Select "Finish"
Now Select "Setup/Edit my proxy server" below that "Add a new modem connection"
Select the two check boxes
1.) This network connects to the internet
2.) This network uses a proxy server to connect to the internet
Now you ll have proxy server box below that you will have "advanced"
Select "advanced"
Select "HTTP" --->> Server:: "10.10.1.100" port:: "9401" select "ok"
Select "Wap" ---->> Server:: "10.10.1.100" port:: "9201" select "ok"
Give ok to all options.
Now select "start" select "internet explorer" and try it for the connection...
When internet is connecting it ll show "Connecting to GPRS"
You ll be getting "locating" and "opening" and the webpage
.... and one more thing.... (am editing this after 3 days, after i experienced this issue)
You may connect your diamond to the PC via ActiveSync, try to download the QuickGPS data, it might say "Cant connect".
- All you need to do is to open Internet explorer, browse to htc website, close Internet explorer, and then try to update quickgps. It should work.
Cheers
Anup
well i too have this airtel locked phone..but got it unlocked as the dealer provided me the unlock code. U can then use any sim and its services
however i didnt like that airtel logo coming up all the time whenever phone gets turned on as i am a vodafone user..hence i changed that logo with Kewl nicole kidman's snap..hehe
vishalkishnani said:
well i too have this airtel locked phone..but got it unlocked as the dealer provided me the unlock code. U can then use any sim and its services
however i didnt like that airtel logo coming up all the time whenever phone gets turned on as i am a vodafone user..hence i changed that logo with Kewl nicole kidman's snap..hehe
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Did u find any ROM upgrades (Unofficial) for the indian version? I heard that upgrading with a generic English ROM would disable the radio.
ROM Update
1. follow the link for the latest official ROM Update
ROM version: 1.93.720.4
Radio version: 1.13.25.24
http://www.htc.com/in/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=133&cat=2&dl_id=535
2. Use Advanced config editor to remove the Airtel Logo - and more options
Regards
ackid32
Hi Guys,
Even I have the Indian version of Diamond. It was airtel locked with the airtel splash screen coming up everytime you boot. But changed the rom to NLMs rom of 6.5 and the airtel screen is gone.
-Comes with a lifetime GPS service from Satnav for an amount of INR.300
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Is this true what anup has said. I would like to avail this service if it is true. Kindly help.
Regards,
Kailash
kailashnj said:
Hi Guys,
Even I have the Indian version of Diamond. It was airtel locked with the airtel splash screen coming up everytime you boot. But changed the rom to NLMs rom of 6.5 and the airtel screen is gone.
Is this true what anup has said. I would like to avail this service if it is true. Kindly help.
Regards,
Kailash
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Hi Kailash, i think this is an offer which they started with the new release of touch diamond (newer one comes in cube shaped packaging, older one had that diamond package).
See the attached image, which i took from my box. Its says "For HTC JAINA customers", and Jaina seems to be a marketing team for who imports/distributes electronic gadgets in India.
nd, the spalsh screen is just a 480x640 gif image in the windows folder. A registry edit would take care of it.
ackid32 said:
1. follow the link for the latest official ROM Update
ROM version: 1.93.720.4
Radio version: 1.13.25.24
http://www.htc.com/in/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=133&cat=2&dl_id=535
2. Use Advanced config editor to remove the Airtel Logo - and more options
Regards
ackid32
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Thnx for the info... is there any cooked ROMs available for Indian diamond version. Indian radio is different from the US/europe ones, coz most of them are 3G enabled, so i heard that if you use one of those customized roms, radio would stop working, meaning you wont be able to make GSM calls too..
did you try any 3rd part ROMs. please let me know.. thnx
anuplinux said:
Thnx for the info... is there any cooked ROMs available for Indian diamond version. Indian radio is different from the US/europe ones, coz most of them are 3G enabled, so i heard that if you use one of those customized roms, radio would stop working, meaning you wont be able to make GSM calls too..
did you try any 3rd part ROMs. please let me know.. thnx
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Well i havent tried flashing my ROM as i am afraid of bricking it. I really want to flash couple of good ROMS but dont want to try this first on my diamond. I am trying to lure one of my friend to lend me his diamond to try first hand on flashing. hehehe... lets see if i get some luck
anuplinux said:
Hi Kailash, i think this is an offer which they started with the new release of touch diamond (newer one comes in cube shaped packaging, older one had that diamond package).
See the attached image, which i took from my box. Its says "For HTC JAINA customers", and Jaina seems to be a marketing team for who imports/distributes electronic gadgets in India.
nd, the spalsh screen is just a 480x640 gif image in the windows folder. A registry edit would take care of it.
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hey even i bought my handset from jaina but i didnt got any offers.... and is this true a 2 g version.... sad
and m using vodafone and many other networks but my handset recognizes sim change and configures it for the sim.... so no manual settings required.....
also when u use the manage settings options it ask for line type which has option cellular, 3g line.... so why the option if no 3g version available......
This is the Asian (Indian) Version of ROM Official update
So don't afraid of bricking ur mobile!
http://www.htc.com/in/SupportDownloa...at=2&dl_id=535
vishalkishnani said:
Well i havent tried flashing my ROM as i am afraid of bricking it. I really want to flash couple of good ROMS but dont want to try this first on my diamond. I am trying to lure one of my friend to lend me his diamond to try first hand on flashing. hehehe... lets see if i get some luck
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That's a nice try . hopefully ur friend is not reading this post. BTW, it seems like if you change your default SPL and install HARDSPL, your fone wouldnt get bricked, even if its a bad flash (Please read about HARDSPL before you try it... cant stand to see diamonds getting bricked )
- regards, Anup
anuj.sherawat said:
hey even i bought my handset from jaina but i didnt got any offers.... and is this true a 2 g version.... sad
and m using vodafone and many other networks but my handset recognizes sim change and configures it for the sim.... so no manual settings required.....
also when u use the manage settings options it ask for line type which has option cellular, 3g line.... so why the option if no 3g version available......
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Try catching up someone in Jaina and ask them whether u can avail this offer, if u present the bill (they are into marketing.. so, u can try ur luck). u can get the phone numbers from their website. (am not trying to be funny, it might not work, but whatif ur time is good, and u get some nice offer!!!)
yeah, once your do a SIM unlock, then there is no need to change any settings manually for GSM network. but i had a tough time connecting to the EDGE (Vodafone Live!).
The manage settings shows "Cellular line(GPRS, 3G)", yeah. i think these menus are generic templates from windows mobile.
BTW, did u had that AIRTEL logo coming while u switched on the phone???
ackid32 said:
This is the Asian (Indian) Version of ROM Official update
So don't afraid of bricking ur mobile!
http://www.htc.com/in/SupportDownloa...at=2&dl_id=535
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hmm... but official versions are really slow, even on a 525Mhz processor. Cooked ones make the fone really fast. no delay, no lag.. applications load really fast..
anuplinux said:
Try catching up someone in Jaina and ask them whether u can avail this offer, if u present the bill (they are into marketing.. so, u can try ur luck). u can get the phone numbers from their website. (am not trying to be funny, it might not work, but whatif ur time is good, and u get some nice offer!!!)
yeah, once your do a SIM unlock, then there is no need to change any settings manually for GSM network. but i had a tough time connecting to the EDGE (Vodafone Live!).
The manage settings shows "Cellular line(GPRS, 3G)", yeah. i think these menus are generic templates from windows mobile.
BTW, did u had that AIRTEL logo coming while u switched on the phone???
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yeah it use to appear but i used the software "Diamond tweak" from montecisoft
available at http://montecrisoft.webs.com
it has the option of changing the start up screen in which htc logo appears..... also u can change annoying left selection of airtel live with function u want......
yaar frankl m disappointed with this phone not having 3g capabilities and no pre installed maps.... htc playing tricks......
can anyone suggest good rom for indian version....
vishalkishnani said:
well i too have this airtel locked phone..but got it unlocked as the dealer provided me the unlock code. U can then use any sim and its services
however i didnt like that airtel logo coming up all the time whenever phone gets turned on as i am a vodafone user..hence i changed that logo with Kewl nicole kidman's snap..hehe
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how did u change that logo with a snap.... i did find any option as such.....
anuj.sherawat said:
how did u change that logo with a snap.... i did find any option as such.....
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Just replace the file 001.gif in the windows folder with the image u want on the start up. Make sure the file name is 001.gif
ackid32 said:
This is the Asian (Indian) Version of ROM Official update
So don't afraid of bricking ur mobile!
http://www.htc.com/in/SupportDownloa...at=2&dl_id=535
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Hello ..could you plz me to change the lang .. from dutch to english ROM version fot HTC Touch diamond mobile .. plz hel
hardrock_69696969 said:
Hello ..could you plz me to change the lang .. from dutch to english ROM version fot HTC Touch diamond mobile .. plz hel
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Which ROM flavour are u using? On a HTC WWE you can change the lang by going to : Start> Settings > System tab > Regional settings > Region.
-Anup
anuplinux said:
Which ROM flavour are u using? On a HTC WWE you can change the lang by going to : Start> Settings > System tab > Regional settings > Region.
-Anup
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Folks,
Can you help me fix my HTC Touch Diamond? I bought this in June 2009, barely 2.5 months back, in Pune, India, and it has many problems already. To name a few, bluetooth hardware is not working, FM Radio is not working, QuickGPS not working (got SATNAV installed). I have tried calling up the HTC Care folks, but all in vain. Either the line is busy or no one answers the call. Even personally visiting the office did not help as the care center was closed most of the times last month (whether morning/day/evening).
I do not know how to flash or perform a ROM Upgrade. Just too confusing. I am in Pune, and if anyone wants to help, please reply here as well as on anil underscore gh at hot mail dot com. Will be really glad if you folks can help. For reference, here is the device information:
ROM version: 1.93.720.2 WWE
ROM date: 08/07/08
Radio version: 1.00.25.07
Protocol version: 52.29.25.12G
Help me keep my phone alive.
Thanks for all the help you provide.
Cheers,
-Anil
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I have been extensively reading the threads and cannot seem to find the answer. I apologize for my noviceness. I went to the HTC site and it gave me this ROM to update on my phone. I use the phone in the US:
1. Will this ROM change my US settings?
2. Has anyone up upgraded to this and is the performance better?
Thanks for your help.
surely this rom is better
all your data will be erased.
but when you make the download, you'l have to choose the country and operator and local settings will be fine. The roms are different between different countries
yup i upgraded to that specific rom. The language is still english. Everything on YOUR DEVICE (not internal storage) is gone. The speed of TF3D is much faster as HTC has removed many of the animations. The phone will also get better reception and become quadband thanks to the new radio.
Thank you, do you use T-Mobile Use.
asifrf said:
I have been extensively reading the threads and cannot seem to find the answer. I apologize for my noviceness. I went to the HTC site and it gave me this ROM to update on my phone. I use the phone in the US:
1. Will this ROM change my US settings?
2. Has anyone up upgraded to this and is the performance better?
Thanks for your help.
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Mmhh i cant download the new ROM, will you share it with us??? I would like to try the radio embedded in this ROM because i have the Eurpean version and i would love to have american 3g working on my device!
asifrf said:
Thank you, do you use T-Mobile Use.
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nope im from Canada and using Rogers.
I dont have it my self, I need to go download it as well.
charly_mx said:
Mmhh i cant download the new ROM, will you share it with us??? I would like to try the radio embedded in this ROM because i have the Eurpean version and i would love to have american 3g working on my device!
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Sorry to be annoying...with rom then u did not have to download the operator settings separately for rogers, they were included with the rom?
peeweegary said:
nope im from Canada and using Rogers.
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Does anyone have it - the *latest one*, which is 2.33?
Thanks.
http://www.htc.com/de/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=174&cat=2&dl_id=537
Enter your serial number, then download it.
I do not have a serial number that it accepts. Otherwise I would not ask here.......
use this:
SH9XXXXXXX0
Dont forget, you wont be able to flash your Orange HTC Touch 3G with this ROM unless you hardspl the thing.
It does work, cos i've done it to mine. The best thing about this ROM, is that the WIFI works properly.
Enjoy
Many thanks. I am very grateful.
Do I need to use customruu (which I got from the hardspl page I think) or can I just run the built in installer? I have already hardspl'd my phone.
NB: latest downloadable version for anyone interested is 2.32.405.3.
if hardspl is done, then you should be able to install the ROM from it's own installer.
can i try this @Wolves4Ever
hi
im from asia can i try this ROM i mean will this work for me or will it brik my phone
thanks in advance
Wolves4Ever said:
use this:
Dont forget, you wont be able to flash your Orange HTC Touch 3G with this ROM unless you hardspl the thing.
It does work, cos i've done it to mine. The best thing about this ROM, is that the WIFI works properly.
Enjoy
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It should work AFIK, as I was running the HK WWE rom on mine before the Wolves4ever kindly posted the s/n (which he may wish to delete now).
I have the WWE EU rom which I can upload if anyone wants.
hi
Thanks buddy i just wanted to chek it out and see if their is any difference between the Asia and Eu ROm that's all ill try it today
orange3g said:
It should work AFIK, as I was running the HK WWE rom on mine before the Wolves4ever kindly posted the s/n (which he may wish to delete now).
I have the WWE EU rom which I can upload if anyone wants.
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Just wondring why you want to change to the latest WWE ROM. The reason I ask is that I recently updated to this ROM and regret it! As far as I can see, it offers no improvments to the original but has caused me problems.
Firstly, it keeps "loosing" my SD card. I used a 16Gb Sandisk in my Jade sucessfully for the 8 months before the update. As soon as I installed the new ROM it couldn't find the card and worse, it corrupted it badly. I had to format it for it to work but now, about 1 month later its not finding the card again. HTC support arn't interested as they say the phone is only able to use up to 4Gb. I'm currently using a 4Gb card to see if this works but I don't see why I have to downgrade! We report back to see if this works.
Secondly, I think the battery life isn't as good as before. I haven't done acurate tests but it now struggles to do 2 days between charges, when before it did about 2.5 days.
I would be interested to hear if anyone else has had these problems. You have been warned!
Woolly.
I have had a few probles: the ROM freezes and crashes. This did not happen with the HK WWE version someone has posted here.
However, it is a vast improvement over the orange branded software.
I have not had the problems you refer to.
The WWE UK ROM can be downloaded from http://rapidshare.com/files/2748523...dio_Sign_12.41.30.16_0.41.30.12_Ship.exe.html
WoollyBully said:
Just wondring why you want to change to the latest WWE ROM. The reason I ask is that I recently updated to this ROM and regret it! As far as I can see, it offers no improvments to the original but has caused me problems.
Firstly, it keeps "loosing" my SD card. I used a 16Gb Sandisk in my Jade sucessfully for the 8 months before the update. As soon as I installed the new ROM it couldn't find the card and worse, it corrupted it badly. I had to format it for it to work but now, about 1 month later its not finding the card again. HTC support arn't interested as they say the phone is only able to use up to 4Gb. I'm currently using a 4Gb card to see if this works but I don't see why I have to downgrade! We report back to see if this works.
Secondly, I think the battery life isn't as good as before. I haven't done acurate tests but it now struggles to do 2 days between charges, when before it did about 2.5 days.
I would be interested to hear if anyone else has had these problems. You have been warned!
Woolly.
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Unlucky you! I upgraded to the latest ROM mainly 'cos the Orange ROM stuffs up the Wifi. All seems to be fine and the 2gb SD works fine. As for battery life, cant say its any better or worse. It was pretty poor before anyway.
orange3g said:
The WWE UK ROM can be downloaded from http://rapidshare.com/files/2748523...dio_Sign_12.41.30.16_0.41.30.12_Ship.exe.html
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Error
This file is neither allocated to a Premium Account, or a Collector's Account, and can therefore only be downloaded 10 times.
This limit is reached.
To download this file, the uploader either needs to transfer this file into his/her Collector's Account, or upload the file again. The file can later be moved to a Collector's Account. The uploader just needs to click the delete link of the file to get further information.
Latest official ROM is not 2.33, it's 2.32.401.2 (44800), device dates it to 03/25/09. On the website it's listed as 2009/04/14.
ROM Availability?
Does anyone know where I can download this from? The serial number doesn't work and the download link has been exhausted.
HTC Touch 3G_MR2009_RUU_Jade_HTC_WWE_2.32.405.3_Radio_Sign_1 2.41.30.16_0.41.30.12
boywonderuk said:
Does anyone know where I can download this from? The serial number doesn't work and the download link has been exhausted.
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Try http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=504094&page=3
Hi guys
I have an Orange Jade 110 and sufferred the Unique / no wifi problem. Orange support were no help whatsoever.
Using the excellent info on this forum, I installed hard spl and then decided to try the HTC asia 2.33.721.1 rom. unfortunately I have lost where I downloaded it from but I think there is a link on here somewhere.
- I downloaded the file & used the program's installer to flash my Rom - all orange stuff now gone and I have a fully working phone again that uses wi fi as a priority before using the sim data connection ie like my tytn 11 kaiser
hope this helps
just found the thread with the download link..
sever155 said:
I did all of this but used the updated official ROM from HTC. I could not get the file from the HTC website because it says my S/N is not compatible, I can only assume that this is because HTC have agreed to not release the software to Orange units forcing us poor customers to pay to use 3G internet rather than free WI-FI. A bit of searching led me to an English version hoseted on another website:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/gdoyj...1_Radio_Sign_12. 41.30.16_0.41.30.12_Ship.exe
Works a treat and i love it!
Cheers guys
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I'm sorry for doing this, I know maybe I post this in a wrong place, but I've just download and installed a ROM to my TP2 Verizon version, then it just stuck at the Bootloader and cannot boot into the ROM. I dont know why, or these ROM are just for GSM version of TP2 and doesn't support my Verizon's one?
I've tried to find the Original ROM of Verizon for my device but cannot find anything, can anyone help me with this?
.::Min Gyu::. said:
I'm sorry for doing this, I know maybe I post this in a wrong place, but I've just download and installed a ROM to my TP2 Verizon version, then it just stuck at the Bootloader and cannot boot into the ROM. I dont know why, or these ROM are just for GSM version of TP2 and doesn't support my Verizon's one?
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The ROMs in this subforum are not for your Verizon phone. You need to flash a CDMA (verizon & sprint) ROM, such as this one, a custom one by NRGZ28.
You may need to use the microSD card method (Step 3 here) if the USB-activsync method doesn't work.
thanks dude. I've just re-install the CDMA Rom that you gave me. But I cannot use the phone. When I enter the phone mode, it said that "Initial Programing Required". Please help me. I dont know what to do with this
I remember using *228 on a Sprint phone, worked to "reprogram my phone".
.::Min Gyu::. said:
thanks dude. I've just re-install the CDMA Rom that you gave me. But I cannot use the phone. When I enter the phone mode, it said that "Initial Programing Required". Please help me. I dont know what to do with this
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Have you posted this problem in the Rhodium CDMA subforum?
It's okie now, thanks guy. All I have to do is just select the Network option to GSM only from Global mode.
But the problem now is just the keyboard with some wrong symbols, I'm finding a fixing cab for it, if anyone got it, please send me to [email protected].
Once again, thanks you guys for helping me.
.::Min Gyu::. said:
It's okie now, thanks guy. All I have to do is just select the Network option to GSM only from Global mode.
But the problem now is just the keyboard with some wrong symbols, I'm finding a fixing cab for it, if anyone got it, please send me to [email protected].
Once again, thanks you guys for helping me.
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hi what do mean its not because you have a worldphone you can flash gsm rom you whil brick your device check here for sprint and verezion roms customized
http://forum.smartphonejunkie.com/forum.php
and for apps games themes for rhodium
grtz cyber weesje
i called tmobile asking about whens the knew 6.5 rom ugrade is going to be available...they said the jan/20/10 ...but he says because i have service with them for 10 years he would let me install on the phone...he sent me to a website i think it was tmoble/upgrade/ ...i think that was it ...i go back and look it for you guys...first i put in my IMEI NUMBER (settings then go device then identity)
then hit download ,and save it to your documents,now double click on it and when it opens plug your phone to your usb...now just follow on screen instructions and your done .....it looks amazing...1/20/10 whooooops
whats the rom date on it??????? Is it the same 12-15-09 one that was leaked??????????
I bet the official official aint any diff............ It is a fast great n stable rom :u
http://www.wmexperts.com/t-mobile-touch-pro-2-update-officially-out-now
my voice and map search is missing? the microphone icon is no longer in the search bar for bing or my maps, am i missing something? does it have to be enabled? voice dialing still works and its in a lovely british accent
Go to ......Settings\system\speech\ and make sure "Enable speech recognition over the network" is enabled
Hope this helps
the only options
There are use audio confirmations and use speech when phone is locked that setting you mentioned I can't find in settings
I think it's the rom you have flashed.... I had an o2 uk rom "RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.69.401.01_Radio_5.54.09. 21_22.33b.50.10_Signed" which didn't have the search option in voice command. i flashed to "RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.69.401.01_Radio_5.54.09. 21_22.33b.50.10_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE " and now i have it..
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sorry this is my original rom "RUU_Schubert_O2_UK_1.68.206.03_Radio_5.63.09.13_3a_22.36.50.15_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE"
Only Tmobile US has voice search feature, the others do not....
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I think it's the rom you have flashed.... I had an o2 uk rom "RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.69.401.01_Radio_5.54.09. 21_22.33b.50.10_Signed" which didn't have the search option in voice command. i flashed to "RUU_Schubert_HTC_Europe_1.69.401.01_Radio_5.54.09. 21_22.33b.50.10_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE " and now i have it..
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sorry this is my original rom "RUU_Schubert_O2_UK_1.68.206.03_Radio_5.63.09.13_3a_22.36.50.15_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE"
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Same. I was on O2 UK which didn't have voice search. Flashed to Europe and now I have them, so you probably need to go for a different ROM. I was under the impression that only US branded ROMs would have full voice functions.
I guess I'll flash again now, but now I need to know if I can change the final step of the flashing process to the nodo rom that was mentioned earlier instead of the one Anwar wants us to use for tmous hd7 users lol
Hey ansar!
Gateau Noël said:
I guess I'll flash again now, but now I need to know if I can change the final step of the flashing process to the nodo rom that was mentioned earlier instead of the one Anwar wants us to use for tmous hd7 users lol
Hey ansar!
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yea we are in the same boat noel! I have a tmobile us and followed the steps that anwar laid out for us. but I dont have the microphone feature or the keyboard is in UK which i would like to change to US.. hopefully we can find an alternative