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Which country does this Diamond come from?

Hi guys,
I was wondering on how I can find out from which country my Diamond originates. It came with the following ROM version: 1.35.456.3 WWE and SPL 1.35.
Is there any chance to find out if it is an Asian or European phone? Would it also be possible to understand from which country it specifically comes from?
One more info: it came with a Euro-style adapter.
I would like to update the ROM, but would try to avoid to install a HardSPL for now.
Thanks for the help.

it's from Taiwan

Skele said:
it's from Taiwan
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I've seen a "made in Taiwan" on the box, but I guess that HTC produces all phones in Taiwan. Nevertheless they put different SPLs and ROMs on them, depending for which country the shipment is destined.
Did you intend the made in Taiwan or do you think that I got a phone that was build for the Taiwanese market? How would you know that? Looking at the ROM version?

Sounds like an asian unit to me...the european models come with 1.37 rom as far as i know. I should have my UK spec Diamond tommorrow morning so ill check then.
But yours seems to be one of those 'grey' imports ie Asian.

Almost all the PDA phones including the HTC are design and make by Taiwan, an island east of China, west of Japan and south of Korea.
Asia has been designing and manufacturing many phones, include some Nokia, Moto, Sony phones. Of course Samsung is from Korea. I am talking of the big 4 here.
@Spawn12
So anything wrong with Asia made phones?

CWKJ said:
@Spawn12
So anything wrong with Asia made phones?
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Well from what people have been saying on here, there seems to be quite a few problems with them ie laggy interface etc etc. Although people have posted tweaks in order to resolve those issues. Almost put me off buying one but im glad HTC held back the release of the UK spec models in order to apply the 1.37 rom which seems to have solved alot of those earlier issues.

Hmm... Why should an Asian model come with a European plug...
Other thing I noticed. The warranty comes in three languages: English, French and Arabic. Wouldn't make sense for a Hong Kong version, would it? On the other hand the update to the European 1.37 ROM posted on this forum does not work (invalid vendor id).

people seem confused about 'grey' imports and 'asian' phones
ALL diamonds, every single one that we have in our hands, were made in asia, apparently taiwan. they have exactly the same hardware. they are the same phone. The so called 'UK spec' models are exactly the same, with a different ROM. The only advantage of 'UK spec' is probable better local HTC support but even that is debatable. Maybe in the future when HTC do a 2nd production run there will be difference in hardware, but there isn't any now.
HTC distribute these identical devices with different ROMs according to their intended export destination. observed differences in performance come from the different ROMS, occasionally useful tweaks, and the almost superstitious and fanatical obsession many of us seem to have with 'tweaking' our devices' (if you change registry key HKLM/Drivers/Biotouch/SecretPerformanceBoost/Enable to 1 and soft reset, the device is much faster and TF3D more responsive).. I mean we're all geeks or we wouldn't be here but lets try a little perspective. Many of these tweaks don't do anything but give us a comforting dose of placebo effect..

jakuleg said:
Hmm... Why should an Asian model come with a European plug...
Other thing I noticed. The warranty comes in three languages: English, French and Arabic. Wouldn't make sense for a Hong Kong version, would it? On the other hand the update to the European 1.37 ROM posted on this forum does not work (invalid vendor id).
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Guys, do not stress me too much pls . I just finished loading a container of Diamonds for EVA Air heading for Paris tonight.
the Hong Kong version (WWE) is normally NOT foresee for export / sales outside of HK. If you have a box with SIS International Limited on it, it is a Honkie version.
As for te ROM 1.37 and "invalid vendor id" --> welcome to XDA and start reading. the answer is out there (... hardSPL tip)

axlback said:
people seem confused about 'grey' imports and 'asian' phones
ALL diamonds, every single one that we have in our hands, were made in asia, apparently taiwan. they have exactly the same hardware. they are the same phone. The so called 'UK spec' models are exactly the same, with a different ROM. The only advantage of 'UK spec' is probable better local HTC support but even that is debatable. Maybe in the future when HTC do a 2nd production run there will be difference in hardware, but there isn't any now.
HTC distribute these identical devices with different ROMs according to their intended export destination. observed differences in performance come from the different ROMS, occasionally useful tweaks, and the almost superstitious and fanatical obsession many of us seem to have with 'tweaking' our devices' (if you change registry key HKLM/Drivers/Biotouch/SecretPerformanceBoost/Enable to 1 and soft reset, the device is much faster and TF3D more responsive).. I mean we're all geeks or we wouldn't be here but lets try a little perspective. Many of these tweaks don't do anything but give us a comforting dose of placebo effect..
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........ Amen

Dutch version

Hi all,
I'm new to the forum and to Windows Mobile. I'm planning to get a new Diamond 2 in The Netherlands. Searching I've found that I can get the MDA Compact V version from T-Mobile NL or go for the HTC Diamond 2 version on T for Telecom. My biggest concern is that I want to have the device in ENGLISH, does anyone from The Netherlands know which versions are sold here and which language they ship with?
Is it possible to change the language afterwards in case it comes in dutch? I've seen some threads talking about the need of flashing the ROM for this. I'm a really new to all this so I don't know if that is possible using official HTC ROMS or is something else...
I don't know if I make much sense, sorry again if I talk non-sense.
Thanks!

In almost every shop you can choose between the NLD (Dutch) version and the UK (WWE) version. Just ask at the shop.

Thanks, I'll try that. I had assumed that being in The Netherlands all shops will be selling only the Dutch version.

Sorry, but you can't chose between langages in the shops in The Hague, especialy at Bel Company. They don't care if you want an english version and they become very arogant about that. Best thing is to buy one in dutch if they don't want to provide one in english and ask nicely CMONEX to help you to change the language in english.

Thanks for the info iulnitu. I'll check on Saturday and see if I can get it in English. It's a bit strange that this happened to you at Bel Company. In their website they are announcing both version NL and UK, you can check here:
http://www.belcompany.nl/NL/Ik_Wil/een_nieuw_toestel.htm
Anyway, I'll guess I'll find out personally this Saturday. Anyone with a similar experience?

pdashop.nl sells devices in NL en ENG. Other sites do too.

T-Mobile will probably only sell the Dutch device. If you want to get a WWE version you'll have to look at a HTC Touch Diamond 2 (Not MDA Compact V).

[Q] HTC OTA update

I intend to buy a HTC Incredible S in Swiss as it is on sale ATM for a really nice price. I wonder if I bring it back to Vietnam in SEA, can I still use the OTA update for Europe if I want to?

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I intend to buy a HTC Incredible S in Swiss as it is on sale ATM for a really nice price. I wonder if I bring it back to Vietnam in SEA, can I still use the OTA update for Europe if I want to?
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for branded ... You will not able to use different carrier, s-offed will not get OTA. why bother with OTA, once OTA come up. You can download the ROM and doing RUU by your self. Btw which part of vietnam is you live in (?) last week I visited Ha Noi, Hai Pong and HCM City (Saigon). Most vietnam ladies are great ... slim and nice looking

Thanks for the answer, I'm only curious as I have used two Samsung devices and they can be upgraded wherever depending on its CSC (country sale code). I wonder if HTC put on an IP check to see if I'm in the correct country in case I want to use OTA, might be never though. Still any info on that?
The phone I got is unlocked non-branded one, it's branded new and for only 250USD.
About Vietnam, well I live in Saigon and Hai Phong is my home town. About ladies I know what you meant hehe, only if they're a little more top heavy...

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