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some noob questions

I would really appreciate it if someone could answer a few of these questions. I tried searching, but I couldnt find them.
Why is there a seperate hearald mobile 6 thread? Is there a difference? And how do you get windows mobile 6.1? I couldn't find a download for that.
Also, is installing something like touch IT just a faster way to install a bunch of different cabs? I'm asking because I wanted to know if I could just download the cabs I wanted and not have to download a whole pack. And what is hard-spl? I've seen the forum for it but it gives no clue on what it really is.

Herald mobile 6 is for discussions regarding windows mobile 6 on herald (herald is default wm5, while wing is wm6), whereas rom development is for discussion in regards to roms.
To get wm6.1, install a wm6.1 rom (read the stickies for instructions on installing roms).
While custom roms do include fixes that can be installed via cabs, they are also built on new bases that are faster or more stable than the present ones. These cannot be installed via cab.
Hard-SPL is a way of getting around the CID lock on the phone that prevents it from being flashed with custom roms. It is more or less permanent.
This is your free noob question. Welcome to the forums

thanks so much for your reply
i'm sorry, but there are still a few more things I wanted to ask, if you don't mind.
I understand hard-spl, but what is soft-spl? and what is a radio? also, is there a reason for choosing one rom over the other, other than personal preference? and whats an ipl?
If these are really obvious questions, please point me to a thread I could read up on. I've modded razrs and iphones, but I haven't done anything as complicated as a wm device.

thesweeper said:
thanks so much for your reply
i'm sorry, but there are still a few more things I wanted to ask, if you don't mind.
I understand hard-spl, but what is soft-spl? and what is a radio? also, is there a reason for choosing one rom over the other, other than personal preference? and whats an ipl?
If these are really obvious questions, please point me to a thread I could read up on. I've modded razrs and iphones, but I haven't done anything as complicated as a wm device.
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I explain the differences between HardSPL and USPL in this thread.
A radio is... how do i explain this... the GSM software on the device? Put it this way, the newer the Radio, the better reception and phone quality you will get, usualy.
When it comes down to choosing between ROMs, its all personal preference, I strongly recommend trying the Open Touch V4.0 Biggy.
Please search and read, all of your answer can be found that way. Just like we all did.

thanks so much everyone, hopefully when i get on track I can help out newer noobs

Got a New Diamond. Where to start ?

So I just got my new Diamond (Hong Kong traditional chinese version), version below:
ROM: 1.37.832.4 CHT
Date: 06/23/08
Radio: 1.00.25.03
Protocol: 52.26a.25.09H
I wanted to get the most out of the little phone. What tweaks and fixes I need to do to get to everyone elses "standard" ? Such as updating, changing the language to english, some kind of ways to backup my old ROM, speed fix on the menus and navigation, tweaks on longer battery life Also tell me if there is more needed.
Can anyone tell me where to get those stuff (Or if those things exists) ? I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you very much !

update to WWE rom and flash the radio, use the roll up stickies as tutorials at the top of the pages, read, search and you will find.
no one here will want to find it for you. open your eyes and take a look around. its all here.
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Blazeitup123 said:
update to WWE rom and flash the radio, use the roll up stickies as tutorials at the top of the pages, read, search and you will find.
no one here will want to find it for you. open your eyes and take a look around. its all here.
end of topic.
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Hey, I am new to this and I don't have the slight understanding of how these things work. That is why I'm asking for help. I wouldn't want to install the wrong things and kill my diamond (It happened before with my PSP =/).
But thank you for answering. Is updating the rom and radio all I need ?

Blazeitup123 said:
update to WWE rom and flash the radio, use the roll up stickies as tutorials at the top of the pages, read, search and you will find.
no one here will want to find it for you. open your eyes and take a look around. its all here.
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Ouch, harssshhh.
To the original postah... Search for "Diamond Tweaks", should be a sticky in this forum. Those should help a lot for the performance of your Diamond. You CAN flash a new ROM and radio (make sure to Hard SPL first, search on how to do that!) but it's not necessary and taking a risk... Not a very big one, but devices have been turned to paperweights from flashing messups many times. To keep it basic use those Diamond Tweaks, start your device off right with Schaps Advanced Configuration tool (www.touchxperience.com) and TF3D Config, maybe Diamond Tweak (a program called that, searchsearchsearch) as well. To get a registry editor you can also go to touchxperience.com, you'll need that for most of the tweaks. Now go, go, go!

Thanks for the answers.
I have decided to flash the Rom cause I wanted to get the best out of the phone.
I come across this guide on flashing: http://modmydiamond.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26
And this for list of Rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=413910
The problem I have now is that I don't know which Rom is the best to flash into. And whats the difference between Offical and Cooker rom (Which is better)?
Again, thanks for answering. I appreciate it.

each person have different prefrenses and use their pda's for different things
which is why there are more then one rom called superrom which everybody use
so it is kinda hard to answer the question which one is best for you
trying various is most likely the best path

Rudegar said:
each person have different prefrenses and use their pda's for different things
which is why there are more then one rom called superrom which everybody use
so it is kinda hard to answer the question which one is best for you
trying various is most likely the best path
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Yeah there is alot of them. =/
I'll try them out.
But can you tell me if the cooker ones are better than the offical ones ?
And is this the official English Rom: RUU_Diamond_HTC_WWE-ME_1.93.456.2 ?
Thx !

smashhell said:
Yeah there is alot of them. =/
I'll try them out.
But can you tell me if the cooker ones are better than the offical ones ?
And is this the official English Rom: RUU_Diamond_HTC_WWE-ME_1.93.456.2 ?
Thx !
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...better? They are newer; look: Just like in Windows XP Microsoft also generates new builds of windows mobile. Also HTC does this with his own applications. The cookers always takes the newest builtds and gave us the great roms!
ok?

Just look at it like this, cooked roms are customized by people on here that want better performance, the official roms are what HTC puts out to try and make it work for everyone. If you find a cooked rom that works for your needs, it's likely to be better because it doesn't include all of the stuff that doesn't interest you. Better yet, you could cook your own rom if you really want to, look for a tutorial on it. Not incredibly difficult, just takes some time to learn. (This is my perception of it, I've never cooked a rom myself but it doesn't seem so impossible)

Thank you guys, I chose the SwiftBL for the Rom since it have just what I need and much more.
But I have another question about the Radio Rom. I have the Radio version 1.00.25.03 and I wanted to ask do I need to update/change it ? If it's not necessary, can I skip this step and just update my Rom and not the Radio ?
Thx !

if you don't want to brick your diamond
read.....read...and read some more..before you try to flash
i don't want to see your next post
" help i have killed my diamond"
welcome to the forum and have fun with your new phone

liamhere said:
read.....read...and read some more..before you try to flash
i don't want to see your next post
" help i have killed my diamond"
welcome to the forum and have fun with your new phone
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read!?! nobody told me i was suppose to read before trying to flash my phone for the first time?!! jk
yeah, just look around at the different tutorial on here, and it should help you to better understand it. I just got my diamond last week, and i can't believe how much i can change on this phone compared to my old S60 v3 phone...

I wouldn't change the radio unless you have issues with reception... But that's me, I'm very conservative compared to most on here when it comes to flashing/changing major aspects of the phone.

I have completed the flashing the Rom and Radio on my Diamond and thank god it didn't brick.
Everything is done now so thank you guys very much for everything.

smashhell said:
I have completed the flashing the Rom and Radio on my Diamond and thank god it didn't brick.
Everything is done now so thank you guys very much for everything.
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Congrats!

I'm new to HTC Touch HD and need help

Hello,
I'm new to HTC Touch HD and using original HTC Firmware... I'm new and can someone help me recommended firmware the ROM and I would like latest Windows Mobile 6.5 possible?
Thanks guys

not want to Offend you,please Develop a good habit,before post thread,search the forum for impossbile answers with keyword,read the Tutorial in the forum
First :go toTri-color screen to Ensure your touch hd is unlocked,if not you must unlock first
Second:if you want to use wm6.5,you must make your spl update to 1.56
Third:download the rom ,then use tools to flash the phone

Thanks for your replied and I understand and yes my mobile is unlocked and can you tell me what MSVC mean?
I will download the latest 1.56 SPL for my HTC thanks

Opps. You just replied. Its microsoft voice command.

maybe msvc means:
microsoft voice command
i am not sure,it is first time i see this,i googled it.

CETBOR said:
Hello,
I'm new to HTC Touch HD and using original HTC Firmware... I'm new and can someone help me recommended firmware the ROM and I would like latest Windows Mobile 6.5 possible?
Thanks guys
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Asking people to give you an opinion on the best ROMs is against forum rules. Not to be a stickler, but as it is peoples opinions, there are likely to be many different views as to which ROM is best. The best thing is to read this thread to be sure you have set up your phone correctly. You have 2 choices, either going the USPL or the HSPL route. You will see the pros and cons of each route in the thread.
I would also suggest reading the ROM threads in this forum where you will get a sense of how well the ROM is working ie any major bugs (or not) and then try a few of them yourself and see which one suits your needs best.

i still do not understand why opinionated posts are forbidden but anyway. until this thread gets closed, here is my opinion:
check out miri's rom because it has been very stable for a long time and a day after a new build is available you will get an updated rom.
just make sure that you also flash the latest radio rom.
prior to flashing make sure that you install hspl on your device.
for everything you need (hspl, radio, wm6.5 rom) there is a link in my signature.

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Please try searching & reading
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A beginners question...

Good morning Gents,
I have had a Touch HD for a while now and used your site for all sorts of info but there is something i am struggling with and after searches on here and google and other places i can't seem to find an answer.
I wanted to flash my device using one of the ROM's posted on here but i have noticed that most are now stating they user 6.5 rather than 6.1.
Now my question is, can i flash a 6.5 ROM onto my device or do i need to upgrade the operating system to 6.5 first?
If that's the case, where can you get 6.5 from as it doesn't seem to be released yet?! I have read the No Warez point in the posting rules so don't get yourself in trouble if it's done using slightly dodgy sites, i can do that legwork myself.
Thanks for your help with this cos it's driving me nuts!

The ROMS include the software.
All you have to do is make sure your spl is correct.
Best thing to do is follow crackwhores guide, here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
And you shouldn't go wrong
Jake

canihavealogin said:
Good morning Gents,
I have had a Touch HD for a while now and used your site for all sorts of info but there is something i am struggling with and after searches on here and google and other places i can't seem to find an answer.
I wanted to flash my device using one of the ROM's posted on here but i have noticed that most are now stating they user 6.5 rather than 6.1.
Now my question is, can i flash a 6.5 ROM onto my device or do i need to upgrade the operating system to 6.5 first?
If that's the case, where can you get 6.5 from as it doesn't seem to be released yet?! I have read the No Warez point in the posting rules so don't get yourself in trouble if it's done using slightly dodgy sites, i can do that legwork myself.
Thanks for your help with this cos it's driving me nuts!
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WM6.5 is not official released yet. All wm6.5 roms on this forum are using leaked builds.
To flash wm6.5 onto your device read and follow this guide. All future flashing related queries should be directed to that thread.
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Ta
Rick

Upgrade to 6.5 but cant dial?

OK I followed the upgrade to 6.5 on my HTC touch.
All looks ok and generally most of its working BUT
I cant seem to dial any more than 5 digits and it locks up and I cant enter any more? Obviously this isnt good cos I cant call anyone. Selecting a contact and dialing does work (so my work around is to create contacts for everything).
the other side effect seems to be selecting programs from the quick list ; sometimes it works, sometimes the touch part locks in same way as dialing and nothing works except hitting the home page button to return to home page.
Anyone else had the same issue? Re flashing cant be the answer?

It would help if you state ROM which you are using, or better put that question in according ROM's thread...

Bodisson said:
It would help if you state ROM which you are using, or better put that question in according ROM's thread...
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Agree with above post, you need to provide us with more information. Also, check your SPL to ensure flashing procedure was done correctly. Did you hard reset after flashing? Is there any colour issues?

sorry if the thread is in the wrong place but its always too hard to decide where to post with so many threads.
ROM miri wm 6.5 38.0 wwe
im going to start from scratch .... although one source for the wm6.5 would be good , threads in here seem to list multiple versions on differetn sites; im never too sure which to use.

haffy said:
sorry if the thread is in the wrong place but its always too hard to decide where to post with so many threads.
ROM miri wm 6.5 38.0 wwe
im going to start from scratch .... although one source for the wm6.5 would be good , threads in here seem to list multiple versions on differetn sites; im never too sure which to use.
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No worries mate. Generally if you download a rom and have problems with that rom, you post your issues/queries in that rom thread instead of starting a new thread. As your rom is Miri 6.5 38, you'd be best to post your query here
Rick