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Hi Guys,
Being reading this forum for a long time but am still a bit stuck.
Am using HTC Touch ViVa (HTC Opena/HTC T2223) currently with its original WM6.1.
1) I plan to flash to WM6.5 but am totaly confused as to which is the completely working version. Is it V13 or V16 or should I wait for V17?
2) What basically is Manila2D/Manila3D? Which version does Opal has & which would you recommend to install?
3) Can all the themes listed in the "development & hacking" be installed on Opal after/without flashing?
thanks for the replies ppl
recomandation
Hi first I change my rom with 6.5 v16, now I'm looking for a wm 6.1 original rom and I can't find one. My advice is to stick with your wm original rom version. If you can make a copy of it please post the rom on the site i will be very happy if you can do that.
Hi,
Congratulations on your Viva, hope it's working well for you.
1) I'm not into beta flashing, and AFAIK the WM6.5 version is a hacked beta version of the OS, so I don't recommend installing it. Maybe if we wait for the original version to be released by MS, HTC will offer it as a free upgrade.
2) Manila 2D (the one that comes with the Viva) uses tabs instead of a 3D cube (used in Manila 3D on other devices).
M2D is basically a simpler and faster version of M3D, which suits the slower processor of the Viva.
3) I know they can be installed on the original ROM, you should first install and download the M2D Customizer. This program will enable you to skin the M2D on your device, and tweak some of its settings. WM6.5 requires another form of skins, so I think the skins in Development and Hacking are not compatible.
Hope this helps.
Good luck!
thx guys...well I don't suppose the HTC would give away a free upgrade to WM6.5 as they said in engadgets...
GFX said:
Hi,
Congratulations on your Viva, hope it's working well for you.
1) I'm not into beta flashing, and AFAIK the WM6.5 version is a hacked beta version of the OS, so I don't recommend installing it. Maybe if we wait for the original version to be released by MS, HTC will offer it as a free upgrade.
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I now that HTC will release an official upgrade to wm6.5 only for HTC Diamond 2 and HTC Touch Pro 2, do you know if also for viva?
Ricky` said:
I now that HTC will release an official upgrade to wm6.5 only for HTC Diamond 2 and HTC Touch Pro 2, do you know if also for viva?
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i read that there would be no upgrades, WM6.5 wud b shipped out with new phones only
Your ROM
Can you make a copy of your original ROM and post it?
Ricky` said:
I now that HTC will release an official upgrade to wm6.5 only for HTC Diamond 2 and HTC Touch Pro 2, do you know if also for viva?
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I'm not sure about anything, I was just speculating.
Upgrade or hacked, I'm not installing any WM 6.5 ROM until it is officially released by Microsoft.
GFX said:
I'm not sure about anything, I was just speculating.
Upgrade or hacked, I'm not installing any WM 6.5 ROM until it is officially released by Microsoft.
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I undestand. Do you now when is scheduled the official release from Microsoft? I didn't found anything about a date..
Maybe sometime in the 3rd quarter, as stated in the following article:
http://www.product-reviews.net/2009/04/22/microsoft-windows-mobile-65-release-date-may-not-likely/
hi guys,
is there any way you can get WM 6.5 on an htc touch diamond?
i've heard that apparently it's not compatible?
Would be interested to hear as well. Original Windows Mobile 6.5 without any personal add-ons/tweaks.
Thank you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211
WM6.5
didak said:
hi guys,
is there any way you can get WM 6.5 on an htc touch diamond?
i've heard that apparently it's not compatible?
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Take a look in the ROM section! There are loads of 6.5 ROM's to choose from. If you want a standard 'untweaked' version check out this ROM... download V8 in post #2... superb!
Diamond2 official rom on Diamond?
Hi all,
Since the official 6.5 rom is available for Diamond2 (Topaz):
RUU_Topaz_S_HTC_WWE_2.16.405.4_Radio_Sign_Topaz_61.44tc.25.32_4.49.25.17_Ship
It brings up the question, is it possible or does it make any sense to load it on Diamond, should it work? Of course NBHUtil must be used first.
Thanks in advance!
grahamkdt said:
Take a look in the ROM section! There are loads of 6.5 ROM's to choose from. If you want a standard 'untweaked' version check out this ROM... download V8 in post #2... superb!
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thanks very much - downloading it now
i'll probably find some miraculous way to destroy my phone in the process!
I am using HTC Touch Diamond2 Topaz and I am very new to Windows Mobile world. I am just confused with what is manila/sense? Why it's required and how to download it for HTC Toudg Diamond2 model?
Sorry..if it's very basic question..?
My ROM version: 2.17.707.1 (68613) WWE.
I have updated to WM 6.5.
In Device information, i don't find the Manila version. Whether I need to download it and install.
Touchflo 3D, the user interface, is also known as Manila.
Sense is described as 'a user experience' based on Touchflo 3D. It's the 'extra' bits, that personalise the phone if you like. It's supposed to make the UI seamless and intuitive.
Hope that helps.
Thanks for your quick reply.
I don't find the manila version in my HTC Toudh Diamond2 and only ROM version. How to install manila and what is the latest version is suitable for HTC diamond 2 WM 6.5 model?
To clarify, TF3D is now known as 'Sense' in the newer versions. You have Sense 2.1. There are Sense 2.5 versions out there but to use them you would need to update your ROM to a custom one that has it built in.
Hope this is clearer.
Thanks DirkGently1.
And one more query on this.
So by default/WM 6.5 has Sense 2.1. If I want to upgrade it to Sense 2.5, i need to update the ROM, so that the softwares installed so far will be deleted. Am I right? or Sense 2.5 will be in CAB and install it and do a soft reset will do?
How/where can I see the sense version in my HTC Touch Dimaond2?
Where can get the SENSE 2.5 version? for htc offical website.. any help..on this
michealjohn said:
Thanks DirkGently1.
And one more query on this.
So by default/WM 6.5 has Sense 2.1. If I want to upgrade it to Sense 2.5, i need to update the ROM, so that the softwares installed so far will be deleted. Am I right? or Sense 2.5 will be in CAB and install it and do a soft reset will do?
How/where can I see the sense version in my HTC Touch Dimaond2?
Where can get the SENSE 2.5 version? for htc offical website.. any help..on this
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You won't see the Sense version, but the manila version will tell you if its sense 2.1 or 2.5. If you read up on both, you will see the differences and know which you are on.
There may be a cab installation of a newer manila w/Sense 2.5, however it is recommended to be cooked into the ROM, therefore flashing a custom ROM is your best option.
Make sure you thoroughly read the flashing guide and understand everything.
Ask in that thread if you have any questions about it. Its all quite simple, just make sure you HARDSPL first, or you have an expensive paperweight.
Enjoy, and I guarentee that you'll be happier than what you get out off the box with these devices.
Thanks for your help bruce.
however it is recommended to be cooked into the ROM,
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I have already upgraded the official WM 6.5 ROM for my HTC Touch Diamond2 and it has the Sense 2.1. Am I right?
PLease help to advice where can I download the WM 6.5 ROM with Sense 2.5 for my HTC Touch Diamond2.
michealjohn said:
Thanks for your help bruce.
I have already upgraded the official WM 6.5 ROM for my HTC Touch Diamond2 and it has the Sense 2.1. Am I right?
PLease help to advice where can I download the WM 6.5 ROM with Sense 2.5 for my HTC Touch Diamond2.
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Yes, sense 2.5 has been ported over from the HTC Leo. HTC has not released sense 2.5 on the TD2 AFAIK. Therefore your official stock ROMs are all 2.1.
First read the very first thread under Topaz General- "flashing giuide- start here" thanks to Drag-on.
This will tell you about HOW to flash and all of the necessary steps.
To find a cooked ROM, go to the ROM developement section. Most threads there are ROM threads by various chefs. Even though it may be hundreds of pages in length, it is very impotant to read the first 5 posts which are usually bug reports and fixes, etc. the read at least the last 5 paged of posts to see what the current bugs are.
I am quite pleased with the ROM listed in my signature (which is a clickable link), that is a WM6.5 w/ Sense 2.1.
Hope this helps. Happy flashing.
here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585457
hope that helps (in there, there is another link which will take you to your first flashing steps)
I have a question... if you don´t know what is manila, Why do you want to upgrade?
Bruce Inman/Drag-On,
Thanks for your reply and I will try with the cooked ROM.
onomico,
I have a question... if you don´t know what is manila, Why do you want to upgrade?
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I am using the Windows Mobile for the first time and using it for about 1 month. I am jsut learning on how to improvise my phone look and feel and performance..any new application to try it out.
By going thru' the beginners guide, I got some idea but still want to confirm it what I thinking is right/wrong? Anyway, some of the users from this thread are helping me by answering queries. Gradually, I will know all the technical terminology and will rock with the cooked rom.
Hi, is there a custom rom for the HTC Shift CDMA (Sprint) Version? I am currently using Vista with liberated Snapvue. Any help would be appreciated.
i never knew
i never knew their were different versions of shift
I want to know to
adlaw110 said:
Hi, is there a custom rom for the HTC Shift CDMA (Sprint) Version? I am currently using Vista with liberated Snapvue. Any help would be appreciated.
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I am curious about this also.
I would pay to have something that works like any of the other roms out there that allow me to use voice/gps etc.
Hi i also have the cdma shift can you guide me through how you liberated snapvue? Please thanks
There are some custom CDMA rom in this forum
Unfortunately since the thread is very old, nobody follows up and all links are dead
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=494788&highlight=cdma
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=486353&highlight=cdma
Hey guys, where could I find the latest ROM version for HTC TouchPRO 2 (Rhodium 300) shipped from HTC? I have a Tilt2 from AT&T, is it posible to run this ROM in this phone?
Thanks in advance ...
There are threads on official ROMs here, as well as the "cooked" ROMs. Also check the Wiki, at http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Rhodium/Shipped_Roms
If you install HardSPL, then you can install other official GSM ROMs as well as those official ones specifically designed for your model/carrier/branding.
Original HTC TouchPRO2 ROM Sovled
Go to tHE OFFICAL htc WEBSITE AND DOWNLOAD THE OFFICAL ROM, YOU MAY NEED TO PROVIDE YOU IMEI NUMBER...
jiten2175 said:
Go to tHE OFFICAL htc WEBSITE AND DOWNLOAD THE OFFICAL ROM, YOU MAY NEED TO PROVIDE YOU IMEI NUMBER...
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If he's got a Tilt2, then I don't think the official HTC site will let him download an official HTC ROM, because those are designed for HTC-branded phones.
you can download it here http://www.htc.com/sea/supportdownloadlist.aspx?p_id=250&act=sd&cat=all it will ask for your serial # to download.
There is a problem ...
The problem is that my phone serial number doesn't let me download the ROM, I'm not sure if it's possible to run a ROM from a HTC branded Rhodium 300 on a AT&T Tilt 2, even though they're the same device, and where can I download the ROM without a serial number, because I've been reading the Wiki and there is no post for that device (RHOD300).
Thanks you guys for your answers.
rimwrecker said:
The problem is that my phone serial number doesn't let me download the ROM, I'm not sure if it's possible to run a ROM from a HTC branded Rhodium 300 on a AT&T Tilt 2, even though they're the same device, and where can I download the ROM without a serial number, because I've been reading the Wiki and there is no post for that device (RHOD300).
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If you have HardSPL, then *any* official *GSM* ROM will work on your device (though you may need to install a cab to map the keyboard). So RHOD100/200/300 ROMs will all work on the Tilt 2. There are links to places to get official ROMs on this forum, try a search.
Did the RHOD100 ROM work for you?
I haven't tried ...
I've been around the Wiki but there's no RHOD300 ROM, and I don't want to try the RHOD100 one because is not the same device, time ago I had trouble doing that with my Kaiser, if anyone knows about a link to a RHOD300 ROM (HTC) it would be much appreciated.
I heard something about an update from Verizon for TouchPRO2 users, hopefully there's one from AT&T in his way ...
rimwrecker said:
I've been around the Wiki but there's no RHOD300 ROM, and I don't want to try the RHOD100 one because is not the same device, time ago I had trouble doing that with my Kaiser, if anyone knows about a link to a RHOD300 ROM (HTC) it would be much appreciated.
I heard something about an update from Verizon for TouchPRO2 users, hopefully there's one from AT&T in his way ...
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Don't count on ATT doing any update. You can run any gsm rhodium rom as long as you have hard spl.
Check here: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Rhodium/
All the roms are on there.
Thanks!!!
That's what i'm talking about, i'm gonna give it a try ... thanks bro!!!
Question ...
What's the difference between ROM's with Rhodium S and Rhodium S2?
Thanks in advance ...
rimwrecker said:
Hey guys, where could I find the latest ROM version for HTC TouchPRO 2 (Rhodium 300) shipped from HTC? I have a Tilt2 from AT&T, is it posible to run this ROM in this phone?
Thanks in advance ...
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Just to let you know (and anyone else who is interested), I flashed the RHOD100 ROM on my AT&T branded Tilt 2, and it works perfectly. You can download the ROM here: http://rapidshare.com/files/2924648...Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.17_Signed_Ship.exe.html
It's the OEM unbranded Touch Pro 2 ROM, like I said, no problems what-so-ever with my Tilt 2, I've been using it for a good 2 days now. I wanted the exact same thing you did, and trust me, I'm happy with it! Good luck
hi
im in the same boat as you. do u need to install cab to re-map the at&t keyboard?
cheers
martin
kodoq said:
im in the same boat as you. do u need to install cab to re-map the at&t keyboard?
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Yes, if you flash a generic HTC ROM, then you will need a cab to map your non-generic (i.e. AT&T) keyboard.
rimwrecker said:
What's the difference between ROM's with Rhodium S and Rhodium S2?
Thanks in advance ...
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Rhodium - stock ROM with TF3D2.1
Rhodium S - stock ROM with Sense 2.1
Rhodium S2 - stock ROM with Sense 2.5
Another question ...
Jackos said:
Rhodium - stock ROM with TF3D2.1
Rhodium S - stock ROM with Sense 2.1
Rhodium S2 - stock ROM with Sense 2.5
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In your opinion, between the three types of ROM, which one is more stable? Which one is better? I'm using the Sense 2.1 and it has a couple of bugs with the music tab, and some other that i don't remember right now, but i want to know what to use in order to avoid this little bugs.
To be honest, they all suck. But if you work on them with brain, all of them can be great. I suggest that you start with the Rhodium S.
Thanks for the advice ...
Yesterday I flashed the Rhodium_S2_HTC_Europe_2.07.401.1_Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.91 ROM on my phone and i'm lovin' it, it was a good choice, the new Sense 2.5 has some improvements that make the Tilt2 an awesome phone, that's what i think ...
sorry to dig up an old thread, I have a stock tilt 2 (at&t) that has not had the hard spl done to it and wanted to know if I use Rhodium_S2_HTC_Europe_2.07.401.1_Radio_Rhodium_4.4 9.25.91 would I have to hardspl it or no because its an htc release?