Hi,
I'm still running the OEM WM6.1 which came with my TP2. I'm interested in installing an updated version (custom?), but is a bit confused at this stage. What's the difference between a ROM, Splash and Radio? Also, my TP2 has an IMEI number, does that mean it is a GSM device and not a CDMA device?
I'm really worried about bricking it...
Also, what is Sense, Manilla, etc.?
Thanks in advance!
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I am a newbie and browsed this site for a ROM upgrade for my Tilt. I have seen quite a few ROM's made by members, some with Radio, some AT&T, some from Dutty and trying to work out which if any will work on my UK Tytn II.
Could someone please list what the ROM's are and what they will work on? and what is the deal with Radio? I read that a hardware upgrade is required to activate radio, is this the case?
I have CE OS 5.2.1620 (Build 18125.0.4.2), bought about a month ago
Please help!
i'm very new with this to and i would also like to know the answer to the same question. i've read quite a few threads but i just don't get it so all the help is welkom.
Read the sticky posts in the "Kaiser Upgrading" forum. There's enough info there to get you started. There's also a sticky regarding the different ROMs available. To make sure you don't do anything that will cause your device not to work make sure you HardSPL your device first. Again, read the posts to do this. Everyone here has been in the same position you guys were at one point and they just read, read, read... the more info you know, the better you understand how everything works.
Good luck!
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
Hi!
After installing the HTC Toupad on my Kaiser, I have experienced big problems. Letters on the Keyboard (QWASYX) didn't work and even the onscreen keyboard didn't recognized these letters. So I decided to uninstall the application. But now I have other problems with my Kaiser and so I decided to Hardreset my device. But before I do this, I want to upgrade my Kaiser to WM6.1 and update it to the newest ROM/Radio.
Now I have some questions relating to that.
As a result that I am a Super Moderator in another forum I know that it is bugging if people don't read the Wiki/FAQs. I have read them, but I don't understand many things :-|
I have handled it to unlock my device, but when I was reading about updating to WM6.1, I saw only things like: "... works only with 6.1", update this, update that, and I don't know in which order.
First of all: Could anyone explain me how to update my Kaiser to WM6.1 and the newest Radio?
Secondly: What is this Duty FW? Is it a modified Rom with added apps?
Finally: I have a normal Kaiser. Not a Vario III, AT&T or something like that. Just the austrian version of the Kaiser with no brandings and so it would be good to have a Firmware without any brandings.
Thx in advance.
BTW:
ROM version: 1.56.405.5
Radio version: 1.27.12.11
Oh, I have forgotten one thing: Is it possible to change the LED blinking in the Phone Mode? To change it from green to blue?
The letter problem you were having was a simple fix with a cab that can be found all across this forum. All the ROM's can be found in the ROM Development forum and as far as what has been changed, modified, added, programs list, can all be found in the FIRST or SECOND post of each of the ROM's. So you will just have to read through them and find one that suits you best as they all have something different. Most of the radio's that can only be used on 6.1 ROM's will say "Will only work on 6.1 ROM's". And I would like to add even though you don't have at&t DON'T FLASH THE 1.65.17.10 RADIO.
KDKobes said:
The letter problem you were having was a simple fix with a cab that can be found all across this forum. All the ROM's can be found in the ROM Development forum and as far as what has been changed, modified, added, programs list, can all be found in the FIRST or SECOND post of each of the ROM's. So you will just have to read through them and find one that suits you best as they all have something different. Most of the radio's that can only be used on 6.1 ROM's will say "Will only work on 6.1 ROM's". And I would like to add even though you don't have at&t DON'T FLASH THE 1.65.17.10 RADIO.
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Ok, thx first of all. Dutys rom sounds nice. What do I have to do first? It is still a little mystery for me ^^
alcbottle said:
Ok, thx first of all. Dutys rom sounds nice. What do I have to do first? It is still a little mystery for me ^^
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You need to make sure before you flash a rom on to your kaiser that you flash hardspl - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=334679, and than after successfully installing that you can flash the rom of your choice. Please read the first sticky thread under the kiaser rom development form - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369282; it has all the info you need pretaining to everything involved when it comes to flashing your kaiser. I strongly recommend you go through it and read the posts it points to that are relevant to flashing.
Once you have done that it is pretty simple process; just do yourself the huge favor and don't flash until you have flashed hardspl or you will brick your phone.
If its still a mystery I would start here http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser#ROMx20.Upgrading
No pun intended.
@thesire
I have already installed HardSPL. Otherwise I couldn't have unlocked my device with this method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=361039
I have used just the Sim Unlocker Method. Not the Kaiser SIM/CID Unlocker & Changer
That's the reason, why my mobile phone is now with an english language
Just one important question: Do I have to change my current radio for the new Duty Release?
@KDKobes
Why shouldn't I flash THE 1.65.17.10 RADIO?
Some ROM's come with radio's some don't. Most of Dutty's ROM's come with radio's, but if you want to keep your radio then I would suggest finding a ROM without a radio in it or making sure yours is compatible with the WM 6.1 and reflash it back. The 1.65.17.10 radio will lock your phone to that radio only and you will not be able to change it until somebody can fix it. Alot of people are stuck with that radio now and can't change.
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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To XDA Admins or Moderators:
Seeing as Rhodium is quickly becoming a popular device, it would make much more sense to create a new sub-forum within Rhodium, ie: Custom ROMs only for fully developed ROMs ready to flash, opposed to just making it a sticky within ROM Development.
More ROMs will be cooked up I think, so it makes sense.
Yeah I agree! Have all cooked ROMs that are out and that will be released in the future all in one spot. This way people don't have to search for cooked ROMs. Go to that one place and flash the one they want out the list. But I guess they need for cooked ROMs before they do this.
Try Here
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/ for all devices and
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Rhodium for Rhodium
seeing as how the tp2 will be on so many different networks, i imagine flashing the wrong rom could do some damage\brick, correct? if so, maybe different subforums like tmo us rhodium roms, sprint rhodium etc.
crazythunder said:
seeing as how the tp2 will be on so many different networks, i imagine flashing the wrong rom could do some damage\brick, correct? if so, maybe different subforums like tmo us rhodium roms, sprint rhodium etc.
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Nope! As long as you Hard-SPL you are able to flash any cooked ROM you want.
Their is no Sprint, T-Mobile or ATT ROMs unless they are stock. Cooked ROMs is the way to go.
Not quite. Flashing a GSM ROM to a CDMA device is a BAD IDEA. And it will brick your phone, based on my understanding.
Or is this limited only to the HSPL?
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Not quite. Flashing a GSM ROM to a CDMA device is a BAD IDEA. And it will brick your phone, based on my understanding.
Or is this limited only to the HSPL?
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Correct
Different Hardspl's and different roms.
I would also like to see a section that only contains complete ROMs that are ready to flash.... IF it could remain locked to prevent the posting of new threads containing questions and comments that are irrelevant to the section.
Additionally, this post can be moved to the new section and made a sticky:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=557177
The Rhodium ROM Development section could remain for ROMs that are currently under development as well as for threads regarding the development of new ROMs.