Hi all firstly great forums, secondly i am a complete tard when it comes to technology so be gentle please..........
Ok i just recieved my Diamond 2 and i was wondering if you could help me with the basic upgrades i should get right away before i do anything with it and how to do those ie 6.5, ROM stuff etc bear in mind i havent a clue about these phones as it is my first new phone for along time.
Also which memory card should i buy for about £20...£35 i want an 8-16gb, do i need to get a micro or normal size ? a class 2, 4, 6 ?
The phone is from London and sim free if that helps.
So is there any upgrades that are a must or i should definately get before i start playing around with it.
Thanks in advance for any replies and for your time.
Peter
Peter, you better post this in the right forum, this is the Diamond (1) forum, and you have a Diamond 2, that's known here as Topaz.
btw...to upgrade your Topaz to WM6.5 i believe there is an official ROM released by HTC, i'm sure there's a link to that one in the Topaz ROM development forum; this ROM you can flash 'out of the box' cuz it's an official one.
However, if you want to upgrade to another, custom WM6.5. ROM you have to run HardSPL on the phone to be able to do that.
Start reading the Topaz ROM development forum (esp the stickies with very usefull info) and you'll figure it out i'm sure.
Good luck and congrats with your new phone...it's way faster then the Diamond 1, but not as beautiful
Thanks alot for pointing me in the right direction i was abit lost on the forums as to where to post.
Thanks again.
Related
Dear Kaiser users,
After many of you aked me for making WM6 ROMs for Kaiser, I am now thinking about it but I wouldn't like to such a work if there is not a serious demand...
So I would like to ask you (especially former Hermes owners who used my ROMs) if you are really interested (or not!) in having a Kaiser version of my last ROMs (and eventually some multilanguages versions):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1696394&postcount=1
Yes! Definitely interested!
Schaps,
Not a former Hermes user (TyTN II is my first HTC unit) , but I've seen enough of what you've done elsewhere to clearly answer: YES, Please!!
Cheers,
Søren
Hell yea!
I've been flashing my old tytn 1 soooo many times and ive always ended up with your latest stable release, i love everything but the color but thats something i can live with or change myself.
to be honest i still havent flashed my tytn 2 due to knowing myself and how i get carried away my tytn 2 still feels "new" and im not sure if there is a swedish official rom to go back to in case of trouble that would result in sending my phone for warranty.
but then again... still browsing this forum atleast a couple of times a day i know it wont be long until i put it i hard-spl mode and flash myself untill insanity.
please shaps keep up your good work for the hermes and atleast through us at kaiser a few breadcrums every now and then - that would make atleast me happy
cheers
//jonte
I am a previous Schaps ROM user... & YES is the answer
Schaps..... we had some communications in the past, I even donated.. I would donate again when my means change very soon.... i just received my first Tilt from AT&T (HTC 8925). Looking forward to tweak this puppy up...
As I am a ROM junkie, I always appreciate and welcome a new ROM cooked by experts like yourself.
I know you have just released the 8525 Hermes 4.2.0 ROM...Do you have one for the Kaiser II ( HTC8925) yet? Please post as soon as possible.
Thanks for all the work.
We are very happy to hear that Schaps is in Kaiser team!!! And we surely say yes to a cooked ROM from Schaps!!!
Shaps definitely after tour breakthrough in the hermes community can't wait even from a small time cook as me. I would really love to test your roms. and also hope you can find a easy way around the xip porting for kaiser
athanaso77 said:
We are very happy to hear that Schaps is in Kaiser team!!! And we surely say yes to a cooked ROM from Schaps!!!
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Good Job......
Hi Schaps,
pleaaaaasssseeeeee!
Your ROM´s are always the best!
Greetings.
Inuit
I apologize about my english, but I think you understand.
Are you still going to make rom's to hermes? I mean even you would do rom's for kaiser? I just bought my first ppc Htc tytn(hermes). I have been told that your rom's are the best
hi schaps!!!! please cook me some dinner! eh i mean some ROMs!!! i have been waiting for your version! the last time i used your latest on my Hermes, and everyone here was astonished!
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I apologize about my english, but I think you understand.
Are you still going to make rom's to hermes? I mean even you would do rom's for kaiser? I just bought my first ppc Htc tytn(hermes). I have been told that your rom's are the best
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that's certain thing mate he won't leave the hermes team for sure
Was just looking at you latest ROM for the Hermes. Would love to see something like that for the Kaiser. Your ROMs were always the best.
used it on hermes, will use it in kaiser!!
TY
Go for It we can't w8 thx mate
Previous Hermes user. One more ROM for Kaiser? The more the merrier.
Maybe without the purple.
Was also a Hermes user and loved your roms so please bring on a Kaiser rom
Schaps - Was a huge fan of your roms with my hermes. Please set into the Kaiser kitchen for us!
Hehe, that's funny: I was about to write I loved everything ESPECIALLY the color!
jonteponte said:
I've been flashing my old tytn 1 soooo many times and ive always ended up with your latest stable release, i love everything but the color but thats something i can live with or change myself
//jonte
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YES please.
I have not yet got my hand on Kaiser or Cingular 8925 but it in mail and first thing that i want to do is Unlock it then flash with your ROM. Your ROM's are the best that I have ever used. Please continue good work.
First I'd like to mention that I am grateful for all the developers on XDA working on these phones. I'm no programmer but I know plenty who are in all fields so I can appreciate what you are all doing.
I just wanted to create this thread to see how close we are to getting our hands on the HardSPL for Rhodium and any updates on development.
I've had my Touch Pro 2 for about a week and half now and already bored with it. The phone itself is great, but Windows Mobile 6.1 seriously sucks.
I really want to start using Windows Mobile 6.5, which brings me to why I created this post.
If anyone can shed some light on this I'd appreciate it.
Adam
Olipro and cmonex are still searching for mobile devices with hynix memory to test some stuff.
In short, don't expect anything soon and have patience
what
how do we know if it has that memory so others can help look.
just asked permission to Olipro if it was ok if I wrote a tutorial regarding this...
Uhm...I'll open a new thread with step-by-step instructions on how to help them out
Hope it will help them. Gimme about an hour to write a detailed tutorial.
*EDIT* Tutorial is up: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4035499#post4035499
hmm this thread will be good for the usual "hardspl waititing posts".. when release comes, we (olinex) will just create the real hspl thread, so mods will not have to clean up for release (like for topaz they had to).
as to why this flash type checking is so important: on topaz the hynix ones really just got lucky by not getting their mfg partition corrupt. (no one got it corrupt but as i said that was luck) i want to avoid any such problems on rhodium.
cmonex said:
hmm this thread will be good for the usual "hardspl waititing posts".. when release comes, we (olinex) will just create the real hspl thread, so mods will not have to clean up for release (like for topaz they had to).
as to why this flash type checking is so important: on topaz the hynix ones really just got lucky by not getting their mfg partition corrupt. (no one got it corrupt but as i said that was luck) i want to avoid any such problems on rhodium.
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Does this mean there is a feasible solution for Samsung based units ?
I am surprised that it makes a difference based on the fact HTC wont have made a separate spl for hynix based units. and rom upgrades will contain the same info...
can hard spl for samsungs be realeased with a link to the tutorial on how to ensure you have samsung?
darides tutorial suggests most people seem to have samsung anyway.
infact has ther been a hynix unit seen in the wild?
Cheers
Steve
rosebud said:
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Does this mean there is a feasible solution for Samsung based units ?
I am surprised that it makes a difference based on the fact HTC wont have made a separate spl for hynix based units. and rom upgrades will contain the same info...
can hard spl for samsungs be realeased with a link to the tutorial on how to ensure you have samsung?
darides tutorial suggests most people seem to have samsung anyway.
infact has ther been a hynix unit seen in the wild?
Cheers
Steve
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Perhaps Olinex can make a version for samsung that checks on the sspl that the memory is samsung or not. to avoid bricks or other problems.
I have not seen or know anyone with hynix memory on their tp2 after checking about 5 different units from my friends and family they are all samsung. My vodafone one is samsung too.
it's great news for me
is it a problem if everybody have the samsung chipset ?
just letting you know no updates yet - was busy in real life
what is real life ?
thats, from where you getting the pizza... ;-)
SubData said:
thats, from where you getting the pizza... ;-)
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lol, yes.
SubData said:
thats, from where you getting the pizza... ;-)
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I prefer virtual pizza! I download it, print it and won´t get fat...
greets
Alfons
Please can we have an ETA for the release of the HardSPL.
Hi Guys,
I can't put into words how much I respect and revere the information posted on your web-site and I apologise for asking the million dollar question. But I need to know.
Can we please have an ETA / timeline for the release of the HardSPL for our HTC Rhodium.
I hate my Vodafone UK branded HTC Touch Pro 2. It is red and so am I with anger. Joking aside I love HTC standard ROM's. The last one I put on my HTC Touch Pro was amazing.
Please, keep up the work....
Kind regards...
Sumeet...
SumeetKapur said:
Hi Guys,
I can't put into words how much I respect and revere the information posted on your web-site and I apologise for asking the million dollar question. But I need to know.
Can we please have an ETA / timeline for the release of the HardSPL for our HTC Rhodium.
I hate my Vodafone UK branded HTC Touch Pro 2. It is red and so am I with anger. Joking aside I love HTC standard ROM's. The last one I put on my HTC Touch Pro was amazing.
Please, keep up the work....
Kind regards...
Sumeet...
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Q: How long is a piece of string?
A: Double the half of its length.
SumeetKapur said:
Hi Guys,
I can't put into words how much I respect and revere the information posted on your web-site and I apologise for asking the million dollar question. But I need to know.
Can we please have an ETA / timeline for the release of the HardSPL for our HTC Rhodium.
I hate my Vodafone UK branded HTC Touch Pro 2. It is red and so am I with anger. Joking aside I love HTC standard ROM's. The last one I put on my HTC Touch Pro was amazing.
Please, keep up the work....
Kind regards...
Sumeet...
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If you want to flash the HTC Shipped ROM, look out for the Goldcard methods. I'm not going into detail here because it's off topic and well documented else where. If all else fails cmonex normally helps via PM.
Ta
Dave
I can totally understand people begging for this. I nervously waiting for it to, but not to install custom ROMs. I'm waiting for it to get blackberry connect running. To achieve that I need to manipulate the device ID in the ROM itself, to fool RIM, let them think it's running on a proper device. But to flash this manipulated ROM I need HSPL (or does someone know a way to manipulate the device ID (HTC-Rhodium) in another way?).
However, asking and begging does not help or make stuff easier or getting it done faster. We all need to be brave and patient and wait a bit and let olipro and cmonex get this stuff done.
Cheers
c0rnholio said:
I can totally understand people begging for this. I nervously waiting for it to, but not to install custom ROMs. I'm waiting for it to get blackberry connect running. To achieve that I need to manipulate the device ID in the ROM itself, to fool RIM, let them think it's running on a proper device. But to flash this manipulated ROM I need HSPL (or does someone know a way to manipulate the device ID (HTC-Rhodium) in another way?).
However, asking and begging does not help or make stuff easier or getting it done faster. We all need to be brave and patient and wait a bit and let olipro and cmonex get this stuff done.
Cheers
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Sorry to go a bit OT here but I am interested in your info about Blackberry Connect. I have just come to the TP2 from a Storm and one thing that is lagging behind with the TP2 IMO is the push email, would the 'updated' ROM you are proposing allow me to use the pushmail service from BB ?
Thanks,
Neil
c0rnholio said:
I can totally understand people begging for this. I nervously waiting for it to, but not to install custom ROMs. I'm waiting for it to get blackberry connect running. To achieve that I need to manipulate the device ID in the ROM itself, to fool RIM, let them think it's running on a proper device. But to flash this manipulated ROM I need HSPL (or does someone know a way to manipulate the device ID (HTC-Rhodium) in another way?).
However, asking and begging does not help or make stuff easier or getting it done faster. We all need to be brave and patient and wait a bit and let olipro and cmonex get this stuff done.
Cheers
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Have you tried to change your AKU?
If NO you can change this:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/System/Versions/Aku
and put this:
.1.4.3
Hello everyone! I'm new around here. I was looking to update the rom on my HTC Diamond Touch and I found this great website. First I just want to say I have all the respect in the world for you guys because this is pretty high science. All this modding and tweaking takes skill from what I see.
Anyways, I read a lot of the stickies that say read this first before posting quesitons and all that.
I am finding that these links have been most helpful for me so far.
Exclamation [TUT]Complete upgrading guide (HardSPL+Radio+ROM) NOT FOR CDMA USERS!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Diamond
Diamond Upgrade Guide
http://modmydiamond.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26&limit=1&limitstart=2
I just have a few concerns that these were mostly written a year ago; and on the ROM discussion board, new stuff is coming out everyday it looks like.
I need some help making sure my bases are covered when I start to update my HTC Diamond Touch. Such as having all my references ready in case something may go wrong or having the right bootloader or whatever.
1.) I want to update my ROM because it is pretty old (stock 10/27/08 edition) and it is a little sluggish at times. Can someone give me some advice on a solid ROM? I do not need "everything", like "omg iPhone pwnage ROM" but just a solid, works well, looks good, few bugs or crashes ROM ... good battery life is a plus too!
2.) I don't know the version of my phone. Like "CDMA" etc? This is my phone company.
Cellcom -> HTC Diamond Touch
http://www.cellcom.com/personal/phones/compare_phones/phone_3c128e2806c4/
3.) Similar to #1, what "radio" should I use, etc? Once again I am very new to all this and the tech stuff about modding I do not have locked in yet.
I really just need some guidance because I do not want to brick my new phone and have a paperweight...
Thanks everyone and once again, all the respect to you guys! Knowledge is power and you all take the cake with this stuff.
All advice is helpful! And if you want to flame me for being a "noob," I got the fire hose ready.
EDIT - UPDATE -
I think I want to use this ROM -
Default |6.5|DIAM||ROM||WWE|| ** EnergyROM Series "Magic" 23001 ** || Build 2009630
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=517300
Standard Edition one?
Which Radio?
Diamond Radio Thread [Updated 28.03.2009] - 3 new SU radios.eg v1.13.25.24
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470306
4.) How do I know if I am security unlocked? (SIM-unlocked too? I have service from Cellcom (my provider) but what does that entail for the other stuff?)
Thanks again~
UPDATE-
I security unlocked, installed Juicy 8 ROM and a Telus radio ... so far so good!
How do I download the rom?
Sorry I am new.
hi there people, dont hate me and apologies if this question either seems ignorant or whether its been answered before.
so here goes...
ive got a branded vodafone tp2, its sim unlocked so im using a Tmob UK sim inside and loving every minute, awesome fone.
now i can see there's a buzz about getting wm6.5 official ROM onto my device so im wondering a few things.
I went to the HTC web site and tried to download the official ROM but it mentioned it wasnt suitable for my device, ill put that down to it being branded/raped by Voda..?
what im wondering also is, if i could get the official unbranded wm6.5 ROM onto my unit (my mate has just upgraded his from HTC as it was unbranded at POS so will try n get him to upload onto my unit)would it work?
ill have to admit ive been a fan sice getting my first HTC fone (the Universal) years ago but have now realised that if u want a decent experience to next time go unbranded.
do you guys think ill have to wait for Vodas bastard son of a thousand maniacs ROM (Voda wm6.5) to be up on their site before i can have winmo 6.5 on my device and has anyone seen if its that God horrible red n white which i just cant stand.
im using manila 2.1 atm yto cover it up and have been pleased how it got rid of the Voda rubbish.
again apologies if ive asked some thing answered and thanks in advance for any help.
i am a toatl noob to "flashing" etc so any advice would be awesome.
id also like to give shouts out to all developers for keeping us all up to date and connected.
you guys are the unsung heros of win mo so please keep up the good work as im sure we all would agree, its greatly appreciated
with thanks graph1uk
Mate...you should do some reading at those sticky threads...
No one will answer those questions.
if u cant wait ur official 6.5 rom come out. Just do the hardspl and flash using 6.5 europe official rom. do more reading please. thanks.
I have a Vodafone TP2 too, and don't have any vodafone software on it anymore. All you need to do is flash with HSPL, then you can install any ROM you like from this forum, but seriously read the stickies. This one specifically:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540
graph1uk said:
hi there people, dont hate me and apologies if this question either seems ignorant or whether its been answered before.
so here goes...
ive got a branded vodafone tp2, its sim unlocked so im using a Tmob UK sim inside and loving every minute, awesome fone.
now i can see there's a buzz about getting wm6.5 official ROM onto my device so im wondering a few things.
I went to the HTC web site and tried to download the official ROM but it mentioned it wasnt suitable for my device, ill put that down to it being branded/raped by Voda..?
what im wondering also is, if i could get the official unbranded wm6.5 ROM onto my unit (my mate has just upgraded his from HTC as it was unbranded at POS so will try n get him to upload onto my unit)would it work?
ill have to admit ive been a fan sice getting my first HTC fone (the Universal) years ago but have now realised that if u want a decent experience to next time go unbranded.
do you guys think ill have to wait for Vodas bastard son of a thousand maniacs ROM (Voda wm6.5) to be up on their site before i can have winmo 6.5 on my device and has anyone seen if its that God horrible red n white which i just cant stand.
im using manila 2.1 atm yto cover it up and have been pleased how it got rid of the Voda rubbish.
again apologies if ive asked some thing answered and thanks in advance for any help.
i am a toatl noob to "flashing" etc so any advice would be awesome.
id also like to give shouts out to all developers for keeping us all up to date and connected.
you guys are the unsung heros of win mo so please keep up the good work as im sure we all would agree, its greatly appreciated
with thanks graph1uk
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Like others are saying, you just need to HSPL your phone and flash the hell outta it After the flash, you will have your new 6.5 ROM, without voda crap Good luck!
Ok.. If you are new to the flashing world... you must first understand a few things. A bit of reading around would definitely help you understand better.
- First you would have to Hard SPL your device. You can find our how to do that from this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550131. At the end of the 1st post you would have to download this file: Rhodium-HardSPL_V2_00R3_185HSPL.zip
Once you do that, you are all set for the world of fantasy... Screw the official release of WM 6.5 release.. you have better than official release here at XDA. You can try the latest WM 6.5 and 6.5.1 ROMs cooked with Mannila Sense 2.1 and 2.5
So, Flash away dude... and Good luck.
The voda update is here : http://devicehelp.vodafone.co.uk/firmwaredevice.php?ModelID=384&e=0
As stated before, please use the stickies and the wiki for reference before starting a new thread.
All the answers are there somewhere .
Thanks
Dave
Hi all firstly great forums, secondly i am a complete tard when it comes to technology so be gentle please..........
Ok i just recieved my Diamond 2 and i was wondering if you could help me with the basic upgrades i should get right away before i do anything with it ie 6.5, ROM stuff etc bear in mind i havent a clue about these phones as it is my first new phone for along time.
Also which memory card should i buy for about £20...£35 i want an 8-16gb, do i need to get a micro or normal size ? a class 2, 4, 6 make website i could get a decent trustworthy one from the uk.
The phone is from London and sim free if that helps.
So is there any upgrades that are a must or i should definately get before i start playing around with it.Would like a really nice looking OSrom if poss and not complicated as i will only really use the basics atm GPRS Sat Nav Tom Tom etc. Also a radio Rom ??
The upgrades on HTC site there is a big list do i need to DL and install all of these or ? http://www.htc.com/europe/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=249&act=sd&cat=all
Also i read and found http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/Enhancements/Spb-Mobile-Shell-31386.shtml
Is there a place to get the full free is it a good OS (SPB-Mobile-Shell 3.5.1)
A small list of things i should DL would really help me.
As you can see im pretty clueless so any help would be really appriciated.
Thanks in advance for any replies and for your time.
Peter
First of all... welcome.
Start reading the stickys in section "Topaz ROM development". There you find threads for ROM and radioROM.
You need micro-SD cart. I'm sure it's in the manual... Speed of it isn't that important if you don't gonna transfer movies and so every day...
You don't need to install all the updates if you go directly for a new rom.
SPB is shareware, so no free ones. But I think you can try it for free some days.
One last thing... reading, reading, searching, searching and don't open several new threads with probs...
Happy flashing...