This forum is confusing...i need to update my rom to whatever is the latest. Using SE update service it says i have the latest software but i doubt it!. Im with tmobile if that helps. Also, im hearing about windows 6.5 being out...how do i get it for free. I need one on one help through IM if possible.
Ive tried to read all the threads and forums but still dont get it. Ok, im slow but can i get help please?
inheritedhornet said:
This forum is confusing...i need to update my rom to whatever is the latest. Using SE update service it says i have the latest software but i doubt it!. Im with tmobile if that helps. Also, im hearing about windows 6.5 being out...how do i get it for free. I need one on one help through IM if possible.
Ive tried to read all the threads and forums but still dont get it. Ok, im slow but can i get help please?
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You need to do search my friend. Whatever your question is, try to search and you will find the answer.
In your case, if you like to flash your device to windows 6.5, you'll first need to do HardSPL. You can find the "how to" in this thread and this thread.
Then, you can choose and download any ROM you like. There are plenty of choices.
Just follow the instruction to flash the ROM....I think every instruction is clearly enough to understand.
I did search and i downloaded the hardSPL program but I didnt use it because it was going to download an older rom than the one i have right now.
How do you guys know which ROM to use? I just want the latest one.
inheritedhornet said:
I did search and i downloaded the hardSPL program but I didnt use it because it was going to download an older rom than the one i have right now.
How do you guys know which ROM to use? I just want the latest one.
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You have the latest from Sony.
harolds said:
You have the latest from Sony.
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I know...how about the latest that you guys have or is that it? thanks for replying to my thread btw guys.
inheritedhornet said:
I know...how about the latest that you guys have or is that it? thanks for replying to my thread btw guys.
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that's your decision you got a huge variety of ROM in the forum from different chefs... so check out, read and see what is better for you and your phone... GL !
I guess ill do a mini mini mani mo and pick one. thanks!
Oh one more question, so why is the Hard SPL trying to revert my current rom to an old one. Is that what I have to do?
inheritedhornet said:
I guess ill do a mini mini mani mo and pick one. thanks!
Oh one more question, so why is the Hard SPL trying to revert my current rom to an old one. Is that what I have to do?
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before flash any custom ROM you have to do hard-spl JUST ONCE THOUGH, have fun
hey!
1. you got the latest update for your ROM from SE. that means you are on a "official ROM" or "stock" ROM.
it's suppose to be running on windows mobile 6.1.
2. there is NO "official" 6.5 ROM for the X1 (yet)
3. when you see ROMs saying they are running on 6.5 they are called "custom" ROMs.
custom roms, as the word suggests, are customized by great chefs here on xda to maximize the capabilities of X1 and windows mobile,
that includes the latest updates either from SE or windows (or HTC)
4. there are also 6.1 custom roms
5. the date any custom rom is released suggests it is the latest.
6. there are different "cooks" who may release the same build/update
my suggestion:
try each rom one at a time. sooner or later you'll find one that will suit your taste.
(i think this is the norm here on xda ). and imho, this is how it should be.
if you want the latest agent_47 will not fail you. he's almost always has the latest updates.
if you want a simple & stable rom go for jack's. (with multi-language support)
for pure X1 & wm, look for spikegotti's rom or gtrab's
later you can try itje's, rotastrain's, killer8nl's, etc which are all great.
i hope that clears your confusion. enjoy!
be sure to hard-spl first.
aww you guys are so helpful. thanks im sorry but i will be sending you a PM if i need help. lol
biernes_atrece said:
hey!
1. you got the latest update for your ROM from SE. that means you are on a "official ROM" or "stock" ROM.
it's suppose to be running on windows mobile 6.1.
2. there is NO "official" 6.5 ROM for the X1 (yet)
3. when you see ROMs saying they are running on 6.5 they are called "custom" ROMs.
custom roms, as the word suggests, are customized by great chefs here on xda to maximize the capabilities of X1 and windows mobile,
that includes the latest updates either from SE or windows (or HTC)
4. there are also 6.1 custom roms
5. the date any custom rom is released suggests it is the latest.
6. there are different "cooks" who may release the same build/update
my suggestion:
try each rom one at a time. sooner or later you'll find one that will suit your taste.
(i think this is the norm here on xda ). and imho, this is how it should be.
if you want the latest agent_47 will not fail you. he's almost always has the latest updates.
if you want a simple & stable rom go for jack's. (with multi-language support)
for pure X1 & wm, look for spikegotti's rom or gtrab's
later you can try itje's, rotastrain's, killer8nl's, etc which are all great.
i hope that clears your confusion. enjoy!
be sure to hard-spl first.
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Hi guys,
I have in my possession a review sample of the X1i. Seems that the hardware is intact but the software is very old
R1AA013
R13A
Generic_UK
Rom 1.01.931.14
Radio 1.05.25.15
The SE update service says there is no update for the phone, but I know R20A is out and much newer roms are also out.
I have a Touch Pro and have flashed many HTC phones before.
Is it just a matter of Hardspl and then finding a UK rom and radio somewhere.
I have checked the Wiki but there only seems to be one rom there and it does not say what it is. Can anyone please point me in the right direction for an up to date UK rom please. (really liking the panels)
if you hardspl then the seus may work, but theres several roms on this section of the forum that id use instead..
Thanks for the tip, I will try SEUS with Hardspl.
I have been looking at the roms on the forum and they all seem to be hacked with HTC Manila on them. What if I just want the latest SE panels and rom?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448911 is a clean ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=445818 1.04 is the final release of another clean ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446245 is probably what you're after; custom ROM with performance tweaks, added apps and includes panels
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448911 is a clean ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=445818 1.04 is the final release of another clean ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446245 is probably what you're after; custom ROM with performance tweaks, added apps and includes panels
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Thanks you so much, I really appreciate your help. I will see how I get on tonight.
Hi, sorry for resurrecting such an old topic, but churchwa did you have any success in flashing your phone? I am in a similar situation and would like not to brick what I got.
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Hi, sorry for resurrecting such an old topic, but churchwa did you have any success in flashing your phone? I am in a similar situation and would like not to brick what I got.
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I have a prototype X1 too, I have flashed it a dozen times (mostly testing ROMs for the ROM LIBRARY) Zero problems. Advantage: protos are security nlocked
LINK TO THREAD HERE
Really? Thats great. I'm running the same firmware as OP, and while it will make me sad to loose everything to start fresh (just got tomtom working ) maybe I will try this out soon. A performance boost would be nice.
Usually with SE stuff the proto IMEI (004...) throws a serious red flag, among other things. Great to know I can update it. Now if only the hardware were in better shape...
Edit: One last question to gtrab or whoever may help. My main interest would be to load the latest official NAM firmware out there, doing so wouldn't lock it or anything would it? Official as in un-touched, not network (Att or Tmo) related. If I were looking to do something unofficial, what would be the best way to go? Perhaps I should read up a bit first.
But thats when you have normal non-pda se phones,
there os works differently.
You have FW, EEProm, Erom and gdfs (i think)
proto's have normally got brown FW and erom so they need brown loaders instead of red (retail) to get flashed properly.
As this phone works completely different there is (almost) no difference between proto and ratail ones.
Heyy... Just got one question guyz... I am from India and all these official ROMs are for UK/Europe or HK....I just wanted to know whether flashing any of these ROMS (i would be flashing the english version) can bring any harm to my HD as I am confused as to whether each radio/ rom upgrade caters to different geographic parts or what? Plz answer my query. Thx in advance
well i have been flashing different ROMs and upgraded various radio versions no problems faced so far
A ROM Update is independent from your current geographical location, but it could harm your phone. It is just an software update like to update your Windows.
But the Radio-ROM is region-specific, so you have to try which works the best for you or simply just stick to your current one.
greetz
playdo
blitzkrieg7710 said:
Heyy... Just got one question guyz... I am from India and all these official ROMs are for UK/Europe or HK....I just wanted to know whether flashing any of these ROMS (i would be flashing the english version) can bring any harm to my HD as I am confused as to whether each radio/ rom upgrade caters to different geographic parts or what? Plz answer my query. Thx in advance
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no probs dude.. flash all thts available fr the hd.. nd for warranty jus putback the stock rom n send it back.. no one will ever know..
blitzkrieg7710 said:
Heyy... Just got one question guyz... I am from India and all these official ROMs are for UK/Europe or HK....I just wanted to know whether flashing any of these ROMS (i would be flashing the english version) can bring any harm to my HD as I am confused as to whether each radio/ rom upgrade caters to different geographic parts or what? Plz answer my query. Thx in advance
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As long as you have either USPL or HSPL on your device you can flash any HD rom. Think of the latest roms as upgrades from stock roms. These are not country or region specific and will work on all HD's.
Only thing you have to look out for is the radio. Some roms come with radio's built in, for example Duttys latest roms come with radio 1.14 built in. Radio's are country/region specific and signal/reception will be different. Good news is that you can flash any radio you want after you have flashed the rom. All available radio's are in the wiki here. If you read up on radio thread you shoud be able to determine which is best for your country by the responses of people which use it.
Good luck!!
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well i have been flashing different ROMs and upgraded various radio versions no problems faced so far
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A ROM Update is independent from your current geographical location, but it could harm your phone. It is just an software update like to update your Windows.
But the Radio-ROM is region-specific, so you have to try which works the best for you or simply just stick to your current one.
greetz
playdo
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no probs dude.. flash all thts available fr the hd.. nd for warranty jus putback the stock rom n send it back.. no one will ever know..
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As long as you have either USPL or HSPL on your device you can flash any HD rom. Think of the latest roms as upgrades from stock roms. These are not country or region specific and will work on all HD's.
Only thing you have to look out for is the radio. Some roms come with radio's built in, for example Duttys latest roms come with radio 1.14 built in. Radio's are country/region specific and signal/reception will be different. Good news is that you can flash any radio you want after you have flashed the rom. All available radio's are in the wiki here. If you read up on radio thread you shoud be able to determine which is best for your country by the responses of people which use it.
Good luck!!
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Thanks to all for the replies...will flash the Dutty's 3.9 XT ROM on my phone now...dunno what i wud've done if it hadnt been for xda-developers community....
CHEERS TO THAT THOUGHT !!!!
Mods: If you want, please close this thread now as I have got all my questions answered. Thanks
i have been reading loads and loads on this excellent forum and i have learned so much about unlocking and flashing hard and soft for my kaiser and also about the radio and the problems i can run into and their fixes.
here is the silly question
what rom software should i flash to my phone?
i have read about some of the roms available but i cant see many differances between then because as i can see they are all debranded firmware roms and all that i can see is that some have different applications allready implimented in them, so does it really matter which rom i use or should i just use the newest?
thanks for any suggestions or help in reguards to this
dazzlet said:
what rom software should i flash to my phone?
i have read about some of the roms available but i cant see many differances between then because as i can see they are all debranded firmware roms and all that i can see is that some have different applications allready implimented in them, so does it really matter which rom i use or should i just use the newest?
thanks for any suggestions or help in reguards to this
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It is very hard to tell someone to use a particular ROM, because each person expects different things out of their phone. The best thing to do is read about each ROM, read the ROM's thread to find out what the Chef has put into their ROM....then pick one and flash away....trying is the only way to find out what is best for you.
Hope that this helps..
i thaught that would be the answer i would get lol but thanks anyway.
does repeatedly reflashing the rom to try the software affect the phone in any bad way at all or is it safe to go ahead and try a few?
dazzlet said:
i thaught that would be the answer i would get lol but thanks anyway.
does repeatedly reflashing the rom to try the software affect the phone in any bad way at all or is it safe to go ahead and try a few?
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I have flashed my phone 3 times in the last month...everything is working great. A few glitches..but read that ROM's thread asked a couple of questions and I am happy with what I have.
Happy flashing.
just out of curiosity which rom do you use and like at the min?
Rom
dazzlet said:
just out of curiosity which rom do you use and like at the min?
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I currently have Stylez Black version 2. I just flashed Version 2 last Friday. It is working wonderfully. I had Version 1, since it's release.
Stylez is new to cooking for Kaiser, but he has cooked for Dash. He is also helped other Chefs with their builds.
dazzlet said:
i thaught that would be the answer i would get lol but thanks anyway.
does repeatedly reflashing the rom to try the software affect the phone in any bad way at all or is it safe to go ahead and try a few?
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I have flashed my phone hundreds of times in the last year and a half, with no ill effects. I personally think that all the hard resets associated with flashing have kept my phone clean and running at top form.
Since most roms are cooked using the same basic kitchens and from the same M$ builds, the basic structure is the same. Some cooks cook for stability, some for speed, some for super storage and some to just constantly push the limit of possibilities.
After a while, flashing will be like changing themes. Look at them all and find one that suits you needs and flash away, you can always change it if you want more or less in a rom.
Dear guys...
I am absolutely new for Window phone, 3 days experience after fed up with Samsung's Omnia long times ago...
So forgive me even my question is tooooooo noop but, trying to find out strong reason to flash custom rom on stock Mango...
Well, I have used Android phone for a long time with flashing every single rom available until no more fun, ..
So I bought HD2 and flashed Mango custom rom and also Android as dual boot. I understand to flash Mango custom rom to WM 6.5 on HD2 as I used terrible WM 6.5 before...
Mango made me soooo exited with totally different concept compare to Android as I already bored with Android...
So decided to stick to Mango phone from now on then again I bought HD7 and I compared side by side with HD2 running on custom Mango rom (as both devices have same spec of hardware..) and I couldn't find out differences between custom rom (on HD2) and stock (on HD7).
Question is,
Why should flash custom rom to HD7 which is already on Mango ?
For Android, there is huge differences between stock and custom rom for the function, speed and UI but what will be the main benefit to flash custom rom for WP7 ?? Just prepare for flash unofficial upgraded version of Mango or WP8 ????
Another question is,
Even flashing custom rom, there is no problem to log in to Marketplace as no problem on stock rom ???
This log in problem is major issue on HD2 custom rom, that's why I decided get HD7 to experience all the function of WP7....
Appreciate your advise and guide in advance,....
androidunia said:
Why should flash custom rom to HD7 which is already on Mango ?
Even flashing custom rom, there is no problem to log in to Marketplace as no problem on stock rom ???
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first, welcome to the WP7 family.
now, to answer your questions...
allows you to install non-Marketplace applications
numerous tweaks implemented by Custom ROM's chef
latest WP7 versions
etc.
one can still install apps from official Marketplace
that answer your two questions?
sh4d0w86 said:
first, welcome to the WP7 family.
now, to answer your questions...
allows you to install non-Marketplace applications
numerous tweaks implemented by Custom ROM's chef
latest WP7 versions
etc.
one can still install apps from official Marketplace
that answer your two questions?
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Thanks !!
Now I am brave to go for adventure ~~~ then I found out this article...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847822 with his fantastic designed rom !!
Anyway,
WP7 is really amazing... I didn't expect a lot because of bad impression of WM6.5.. but really amazing for memory management and well integrated UI and applications.. compare to Android..
Hope this noob articles can help newbie like me to understand more about WP7 ~
don't forget to look at the tutorial before attempting to flash a Custom ROM; link in my signature.
sh4d0w86 said:
don't forget to look at the tutorial before attempting to flash a Custom ROM; link in my signature.
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Oh, my honor, Dev !!!.
I am learning now..... really adventurous,... ~~~
[THANKS]
I am testing on stock rom now to have comparison knowledge with custom rom later BUT... really battery drain faster with 3G... I think this is something important I should find out from custom rom...
androidunia said:
Oh, my honor, Dev !!!
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unsure what you mean by that.
androidunia said:
I am testing on stock rom now to have comparison knowledge with custom rom later BUT... really battery drain faster with 3G... I think this is something important I should find out from custom rom...
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good thinking, you will more appreciate the advantages of a Custom ROM.
hi i'm new here! i have the wp7.5 like 4 month ago! and i would like to dual boot my htc hd7(with deepshinnig room) with android! like the hd2!
so if some one can help me!
thanks!
joe-khalil said:
hi i'm new here! i have the wp7.5 like 4 month ago! and i would like to dual boot my htc hd7(with deepshinnig room) with android! like the hd2!
so if some one can help me!
thanks!
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Currently there is no android rom developed for hd7....
i wana know that where to download stock rom i have flashed custom rom without backing up the stock rom so please guide me where i can find stock rom. guys please help me............
First of all, you using a custom rom now? If yes, why bother about a stock rom unless you stil got warranty on your phone which there aint on 99% of the x1 phones stil used.
If you dont like the rom you are using just try a different rom, when i get home ill try to set you up a link to a stock rom and a few good custom rom's ffor x1.
Sent from my Xperia X1 using XDA
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First of all, you using a custom rom now? If yes, why bother about a stock rom unless you stil got warranty on your phone which there aint on 99% of the x1 phones stil used.
If you dont like the rom you are using just try a different rom, when i get home ill try to set you up a link to a stock rom and a few good custom rom's ffor x1.
Sent from my Xperia X1 using XDA
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plz give me as soon as possible
This is a pretty good custom rom, http://purexseries.blogspot.com/view/classic(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121634)
This one is close to stock rom, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536551
And here you can get stock roms, just pick the country you live and flash that rom,(edit) links dont work so back to the drawing board, other solution is to try to find the firmware of your phone, i.e. pick a firmware from the link you need, copy the entire line and try google to find it, otherwise use the search tools here in the forums. You can find the name of the firmware here http://www.rapidgsm.com/sony-ericsson/xperia-x1-software-download-free/
(edit2)Even better is this, make sure you got a xperia x1 rom running and update it with the xperia x1 updater. You can get it here, http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
go_insane1981 said:
This is a pretty good custom rom, http://purexseries.blogspot.com/view/classic(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121634)
This one is close to stock rom, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536551
And here you can get stock roms, just pick the country you live and flash that rom,(edit) links dont work so back to the drawing board, other solution is to try to find the firmware of your phone, i.e. pick a firmware from the link you need, copy the entire line and try google to find it, otherwise use the search tools here in the forums. You can find the name of the firmware here http://www.rapidgsm.com/sony-ericsson/xperia-x1-software-download-free/
(edit2)Even better is this, make sure you got a xperia x1 rom running and update it with the xperia x1 updater. You can get it here, http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
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thanxxx
go_insane1981 said:
This is a pretty good custom rom, http://purexseries.blogspot.com/view/classic(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121634)
This one is close to stock rom, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=536551
And here you can get stock roms, just pick the country you live and flash that rom,(edit) links dont work so back to the drawing board, other solution is to try to find the firmware of your phone, i.e. pick a firmware from the link you need, copy the entire line and try google to find it, otherwise use the search tools here in the forums. You can find the name of the firmware here http://www.rapidgsm.com/sony-ericsson/xperia-x1-software-download-free/
(edit2)Even better is this, make sure you got a xperia x1 rom running and update it with the xperia x1 updater. You can get it here, http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/tools/update-service/
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thanxxx
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PureX Series is still unfinish in my opinion.. it's not recomended
I Think The Best Custom ROM for X1 is Only Dynamics ROMS by Ultrashot and 826x Series by Williyung
Both ROM are Much Much Better than Stock ROM
BTW, I Recomend you to try Dinamics ROM
squallvai said:
PureX Series is still unfinish in my opinion.. it's not recomended
I Think The Best Custom ROM for X1 is Only Dynamics ROMS by Ultrashot and 826x Series by Williyung
Both ROM are Much Much Better than Stock ROM
BTW, I Recomend you to try Dinamics ROM
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I can say these ROMs are really good. First I had x826 and I was happy with that and then I had Dynamics ROM